Percent of Battery for Semi Long Term Storage

[BayouBill]

I would rather we went back to NiCad batteries, they were trusted. I have a set that is in my Heath Kit Digital alarm clock I built in 1974 & they are still A-OK. 42 years! Amazing!

Sorry to say Cad is a heavy metal that has now been banned.

Kurt

I started flying electric models when NiCad was the only option. That was like flying anvils. NiCad way too heavy for aircraft.

 

[Brian Nazium]

Thanks for sharing that knowledge..

 

[BayouBill]

Sorry to say Cad is a heavy metal that has now been banned.

Kurt

Sounds like an urban legend. I still use NiCad receiver packs for glow powered models. I always purchase NiCad cells from SR Batteries. They have always been known for the highest quality, lowest resistance cells. They still sell a complete line of NiCad cells and packs here: SR Batteries - Custom R/C Battery Packs, Electric Flight Supplies and Equipment, and Kits

 

[Dirty Bird]

I would set the auto-discharge to 3 days, then charge them full once each month & let the auto-discharge drop them down to 65%. That should store them safely & keep them from getting too low.

What is the best percentage (or number of lights) to store batteries for a long while. (3 - 6 months or longer)?

Thanks!