>NiMH battery technology does not exhibit the "memory" characteristic >of NiCad rechargeables and do not need to be conditioned by driving >them to near total depletion and then recharging. I just pop them in >the charger every Sunday night (or if I have seen the "half charge" >indicator during the day otherwise). >Godfrey
True. But on the other hand after getting my La Crosse charger I tested and reconditioned my older batteries. This including 2 1/2 semi retired sets of six year old Radio Shack 1200mah batteries. After reconditioning one set was up to minimum 1050mha and another to 950mha. The cells increased capacity with reconditioning by 30% to 50%. These antiques are kept in the fridge and are useful for non critical functions. A couple of two year old sets also increased in capacity by 10-20% when reconditioned. Newer sets did not improve. So it seems fully discharging / reconditioning occasionally, will help older NiMH cells. Powell
