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Old 29th October 2007, 23:32
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Sorry Andy, I can't recommend using this on NiMh batteries though.

There is no temperature charge control and it could wreck a pack.

NiMh chargers need a three wire connection system with a cut-off circuit operating on the value of the thermistor that each bike battery is fitted with.

A two wire system like this can only operate on voltage cutout, which can vary wildly from charge to charge, anything between being short on charge to overcharge and cell destruction.

Temperature sensing is essential for a guarantee of decent battery life.

It's also rather expensive. I'm currently researching a suitable discharging charger for the eZee NiMh battery and hope to have an answer for that. It's important to realise that each NiMh battery type has a particular value thermistor, so any old charger won't do. It has to match.
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