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trickle charger However, since NiMH batteries are so very sensitive to overcharging, | trickle charger However, since NiMH batteries are so very sensitive to overcharging, | ||
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+ | ===Recovering Batteries=== | ||
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+ | There are techniques to restore batteries, in particular lead-acid batteries, that are beginning to lose power. The main problem seems to be that they develop a layer of crystals that blocks power. The capacitive chargers that use a capacitor to limit the amps that can flow to a battery seem to pulse the layer off the batteries. | ||
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+ | They can be purchased: http:// | ||
+ | Here is a longer [[make discussion | http:// | ||
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+ | The other main technique seems to be based around using chemicals to free the plates from the crystal layer. Epsom salts for instance. | ||
+ | Some resources: | ||
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