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Astro Flight Model 4005 B Charger - OK for NiMH?
Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 11:14 am
by Makers
I have a 40 year old Astro Flight 4005 B charger. Can I use it to charge NiMH batteries. It can supply about 5 amps to a 7.2v NiCad pack.
Re: Astro Flight Model 4005 B Charger - OK for NiMH?
Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 11:50 am
by juicedcoupe
It will charge them but it doesn't have any form of peak detection.
Re: Astro Flight Model 4005 B Charger - OK for NiMH?
Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 3:58 pm
by Makers
Peak detection? Is that some sort of auto shutoff?
Re: Astro Flight Model 4005 B Charger - OK for NiMH?
Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 4:29 pm
by juicedcoupe
Makers wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 3:58 pm
Peak detection? Is that some sort of auto shutoff?
Yes. It protects the battery.
Re: Astro Flight Model 4005 B Charger - OK for NiMH?
Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 10:29 pm
by Makers
juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 4:29 pm
Makers wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 3:58 pm
Peak detection? Is that some sort of auto shutoff?
Yes. It protects the battery.
Got it. Thanks.