Contrary to popular belief NiCad batteries have to be used on a constant cycle for any memory effects. According to accounts the memory effect was only noted on satellite battery banks where cycles of the batteries were almost set by a clock ( one revolution of the satellite around the earth). No memory has been observed in any other use, only rumor keeps the myth going.
Load tests on batteries is the best way to test your batteries. Lead acid batteries should not be drained of charge for any reason it lowers battery life.
Kevin Pemberton
On 08/16/2010 05:22 PM, greenpjs04 wrote:
Not all batteries are the same. That advice was good for nicads, but your AGMs do not need to be discharged regularly.
Pat
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "rwsandersii" <rwsandersii@...> wrote:
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> I've read that batteries need to go through a discharge/charge cycle once a month to keep them in good shape.
> Does anyone know of a reasonably priced charger that will do a discharge and charge cycle for my Group 37 AGM batteries?
> Thanks,
> Richard
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