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| Dave Silva (Cypress) (152.121.36.65)
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I was given 24 ALCAD batteries, they measure about 3" X 7" X 18" They are MP 115's No longer being produced, no refernce on the ALCAD web site. They seem excellent, I strapped a few together in series for an out output of 13 volts and put a couple 12V lights on them and they burned for days. I can't determine the rated voltage of each cell. I figure somone on this board might know some of the specs. Thanks Dave | ||
| CoryDane RTSII (66.155.188.69) Rating: N/A |
Let me first say, Have never delt with that name of battery. Whenever I had to deal with battery cells(lead/acid) at the plant, each cell was in the 2 volt range. Never found one at any other voltage. Stacked cells, like a car battery have 6 to a battery unit. I would think that yours could be the same UNLESS they have NICAD internals which seem to hold a lower cell voltage. These are quickly being swept off the market place because of the problems of chemical memory from charge and discharge cycles. But I have'nt seen a NiCad big enough for our type of usage so doubt you have that type. Thats all I can suggest, might give you a starting point. "Imagine Your Dreams" cd | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean) (64.81.73.194)
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AFAIK, ALCAD have never made anything but NiCD batteries. NiCD (Nickel-Cadmium, or "Nicad") batteries are quite different than any of the lead-based batteries (such as standard lead-acid flooded cells, or the newer Absorbed Glass Matt or AGM technology). To use these effectively, you will need a charger that has a specific setting for NiCD batteries. They will be very short-lived otherwise. I would guess these are take-outs from a telecom installation. The "M" series of batteries appears to consist of single-cell units and is designed for 30-minute to 3-hour standby applications. Nominal cell voltage of a NiCD is 1.2 volts. I would not discharge these below 1.0-1.1 volt. I would guess, from the part number, that these batteries are 115 amp-hours each. Why don't you give ALCAD a call and have them send you the spec sheet? I'm sure they have it in their files, even if this product is dicontinued. -Sean |
