Nimh/nicd ponderings...

[lincpimp]

Ok not for my electric rc but I do have a bunch of nimh 2000mah cells that I plan to make some cordless tool packs out of. That should be pretty easy so I will get to my actual questions.

With most tools they have something like sub c 2400mah nicd cells. Was wonder what the best way is to condition these packs? I came in on the tail end of nicd/nimh and never really fooled with them. I could cycle the packs with my hyperion 610i/1210i chargers.

I recently got a dead pack with a used tool purchase. The hyperion did not want to charge it, but I "jumped it off" with a 3s pack till the voltage got up a bit. The charger did charge it up somewhat. Then I put it in the craftsman "intelligent" charger and it seems to be ok? I am letting it sit to see if it self discharges really fast...

I do remember reading some sort of conditioning sequence for nicds. Also remember reading that it is good to occasionally charge a pack at .3amp as it helps the cell "self balance"...

Not sure if any of that is true or not, and some help would be greatly appreciated.