NICAD.TIP Keith Horne [72137,2445] Following are a few tips on Cycling NiCad Batteries. In order to do this you will need to have a Digital Multi-Meter (DMM), a way of charging AND dis- charging your battery, and a place to monitor voltage during CHARGE/DISCHARGE. While discharging, monitor battery voltage. Your battery is fully discharged when the voltage falls between .9 and 1.1 volts/cell. For example: a 4-cell pack should NOT fall below (4 * .9) 3.6 volts! I try to stay around 1.0/cell, but, that's up to the individual. In order to 'Peak' charge your NiCads you'll also need to monitor the volt- age during the charge process. As the battery charges the reading on the DMM will slowly rise. Once the voltage stabilizes, continued charging will only damage the pack. So, as a rule of thumb, when you see the reading drop by .1 volt (after stabilizing), you can be assured your pack is fully charged with- out overcharge damage. The reason for the DMM is it's resolution. It's almost impossible to see a .1 voltage reading on an analog meter. If you use these guidelines, you can do your part in stamping out 'Premature NiCad Death'!!! Keith