tips for storing NiMH batteries for a couple of months??

[bob_t]

I have a couple of 7.2V and 8.4V packs for my son's Rio. I know what to do with my Lipos', but what about the NiMH batteries. Full charge ... or set the battery charger to discharge to 7.2 and 8.4 respectively and let them sit (cool dry place) at their nominal voltages?

Thanks,
Bob

[Fluid]

Store at 1.0 volt per cell, and check the voltage monthly as it will drop with time.


.

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Store at 1.0 volt per cell, and check the voltage monthly as it will drop with time.


.

Wow Fluid, you're a walking Fast Electric encyclopedia
I totally forgot the answer to this one : )

[bob_t]

Thanks !!! They are discharging, now.

[keithbradley]

What is this "NIMH" you speak of?

[785boats]

But when you go to charge them up again, it is best to charge them at 1/10th C. It sometimes even takes a couple of cycles to get the full capacity back into them after storage.