Li-Ion packs

[Verne Koester]

Jerry,
Is his charger of the type that has a light that tells you when it's done
charging?

Verne


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Budd" <jbudd at QNET.COM>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 2:00 PM
Subject: RE: Li-Ion packs


> >Thanks Jim.
> >
> >Ive been curious what a discharge curve looks like for
> >these batteries, anyone seen one?
>
> My experience is that it's pretty constant (but not level), similar
> to a lead-acid battery (which makes it very predictable).  As far as
> I can tell (and I've run my Li-ion packs from Bern Furgang at
> http://www.superbatterypacks.com down to slightly less than 6.6v) it
> stays pretty linear with no discernable change in slope.
>
> I eMailed Bern about this and he replied with, "I would not go below
> the 6V threshold as you could loose the pack.  7.2V is a very safe
> low end.  If you are at 6.6V you are OK."
>
> Before I purchased the Li-ion pack/charger I consulted with Jim
> Oddino as he had some experience with them.  He indicated that he was
> favorably impressed.  I purchased the bx & charger in late June, and
> at this point, I am too.
>
> Jerry
>
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