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   "Clifford Heath"  wrote in message   
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   On 17/6/21 9:52 pm, Jim Wilkins wrote:   
   > ...   
   > So does anyone have hands-on experience with replacement drill battery   
   > packs that use NiMH cells instead of the original NiCads?   
   >   
      
   I can't answer your main question, but I avoid NiMH because they go flat   
   too quickly when not used, and after three months cannot be charged   
   again. They're hella expensive to replace usually as well.   
   CH   
      
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   Many brands of these non-OEM NiMH packs had lots of very negative reviews. I   
   chose a more expensive version with mostly good reviews.   
      
   For years I've let NiCads in tools I rarely used self-discharge flat and   
   then brought them up when needed with a lab-type power supply until the   
   charger would accept them. In contrast I try to top off my lead-acids   
   monthly and my lithiums once or twice a year.   
      
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel%E2%80%93cadmium_battery   
   "In fact, Ni–Cd batteries in long-term storage are typically stored fully   
   discharged."   
      
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