From: pallison49@gmail.com   
      
    Robert Roland wrote:   
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   > For nickel based batteries, you normally add 40-50% to compansate for   
   > charging efficiency.   
   >   
      
   ** The OP posted a question from some test he had to do.   
       So no such correction factor is needed.   
      
    For slow charge (8hr) rates -  40% might be OK.   
    But absolutely not for fast charging, or the cells will cook.   
      
      
   .....    Phil   
      
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