From: "Jon Baker" > Main hint from experience : for NiCDs.. make sure you discharge them fully ... discharging down to 1v per cell is considered "fully" BTW .... the "burp" charges are the ones to emulate. The surges of power prevent crystal formation, thereby improving capacity... Ben Ben -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body