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Daox · 09-15-2010, 04:32 PM

What about using a 14.4V battery tool charger? They're usually setup to charge Ni-Cd, not sure how much that differs from the lead charging cycle. I'm also unsure if they'd be able to provide sufficient amperage to charge overnight.

09-15-2010, 04:32 PM	#80 (permalink)
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