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Old 01-04-2012, 08:31 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Formula413 View Post
A grid charger is very expensive, and I'm somewhat reluctant to commit to that if I will still need to tear down the pack and find the bad subpacks.
??? Get a small motor run cap and a bridge that gives you about a 1/8-1/2 amp output at 60hz 220v. It might cost as much as $20.

Anyway You can't overcharge NiMH so long as the charge is VERY slow. So a timer and a cap charger is all you need to start equalizing the whole kit and kabootle.

Do it daily for about 4-12 hours (depending on rate and desired overcharge) and maybe it will start coming back or if nothing else will be usuable after each "recharge"

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