Best way to charge a new Ni-MH

[FreeGlide]

Just picked up a new Rx battery. 4.8v 900 mah Ni-MH. What is the best way to charge this battery to ensure a long healthy life?

Thanks,
Mark

[Steve Guinn]

The chemistry changes so quickly that I am not sure this is still correct, but, a couple of years ago the recommended forming charge was 1/10 of the capacity for at least 15 hours.

[Steve Guinn]

You might search here...

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?searchid=14343740

[FreeGlide]

Thanks, the link has what I need.

Mark

[Steve Guinn]

You're welcome,

I typed "Forming Charge" in the search engine and it brought those up.

[Ricardo RW]

You might search here...

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?searchid=14343740


Yikes, this link doesn't work for me... Is that 'forming charge' on the DYI Elec. forum search?

[Steve Guinn]

Somebody broke it :(

Try this one...
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?searchid=14356216

[Steve Guinn]

It is the search button on the top right of this page.
Try advanced search.

[XJet]

For the best forming charge, use your wall-wart charger.

Since it's a 900mAH battery and the average wall-wart puts out about 60mA, you'll need to charge for around 15-16 hours.

There's more information on NiMH cells and forming charges here (http://www.rcmodelreviews.com/baffledbybatteries2.shtml)