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Old June 2nd, 2010, 20:51   #13
kalnaren
 
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Originally Posted by Acid_Snake View Post
If you opt for a NiCad battery you need to discharge it after use.
No, you don't. Discharging it every time will actually kill it quite quickely.

Ni-Cad batteries today aren't the same as they were 20 years ago. Discharging a Nicad once per season should be sufficient. The technology may be "old" but it's been updated a lot. Especially if you have a good charger you don't need to worry about it. I've never discharged any of my nicads and they work just fine.

Ni-cads also have advantages over Ni-Mah. They have a higher discharge rate, making them the better choice for upgraded guns. They also perform better in colder weather.
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