Discharging NiCads

Hi all

i have a question about discharging some Nicads, is it better to use the cycling function on the charger or discharge then charge manually?

I thought as i can now cycle batteries i better use it as they havent been cycled before

alex

If you use the function on the charger, it will prevent over-discharge of the batteries.

i think someone once told me about 1.2v per cell

i have just tried to test my new 8.4v Nimh 3300mah battery packs, i will be using them to power the drive, but they arent working do they nedd to be cycled? the voltage of each pack is around 9v but that wouldnt mean they are charged

Im sure its my batteries as the other set nicads 7.2v power it fine-and the pw light comes on

any help/suggests welcome

thanks alex

sorted it