Brusa is the only charger that I know of that has the Saft Profiles availab=
le. However, you should remember that when working with NiCads it is not a=
s important to get a perfect charge every time like it is with lead. Real=
ly you just need to be sure they are full enough to handle the next trip yo=
u plan on taking.
When I was using these batteries I found a decent variac based charger wit=
h a timer was fine for normal bulk charging, and an appropriately sized lig=
htbulb(s) in series with the pack was an easy way to implement constant cur=
rent finish and maintenance charging.
Also, if you do not constantly need the full range of the pack, you can cut=
down significantly on the amount of watering needed by purposely underchar=
ging since most of the water loss comes at the end of the charge cycle.
damon
> To: [email protected]
> From: [email protected]
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:06:04 -0700
> Subject: [EVDL] Zivans for charging Safts?
>
> I still have yet to find a charging solution for my Saft Nicads
> except for the Brusa which is my first choice yet the price is near
> $4k making it my last choice due to cost. I want to insure these
> batteries get the appropriate care and the correct charging they need
> so I want to explore any options available. I do need to do a
> maintenance charge when the batteries are serviced so I may consider
> a small charger for that fixed Amp (5?) maintenance charge.
>
> Does anyone have experience with charging a Saft with a Zivan NG3,
> are the profiles available suitable for this pack?
>
> Here is a link to the battery specs- Thanks much,
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>> http://www.e-m-w.com/manuals/SAFT_Stm5-100mre.ChargeMode.pdf
>> http://www.e-m-w.com/manuals/SAFT_Tech_manual.pdf
>>
>
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le. However, you should remember that when working with NiCads it is not a=
s important to get a perfect charge every time like it is with lead. Real=
ly you just need to be sure they are full enough to handle the next trip yo=
u plan on taking.
When I was using these batteries I found a decent variac based charger wit=
h a timer was fine for normal bulk charging, and an appropriately sized lig=
htbulb(s) in series with the pack was an easy way to implement constant cur=
rent finish and maintenance charging.
Also, if you do not constantly need the full range of the pack, you can cut=
down significantly on the amount of watering needed by purposely underchar=
ging since most of the water loss comes at the end of the charge cycle.
damon
> To: [email protected]
> From: [email protected]
> Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:06:04 -0700
> Subject: [EVDL] Zivans for charging Safts?
>
> I still have yet to find a charging solution for my Saft Nicads
> except for the Brusa which is my first choice yet the price is near
> $4k making it my last choice due to cost. I want to insure these
> batteries get the appropriate care and the correct charging they need
> so I want to explore any options available. I do need to do a
> maintenance charge when the batteries are serviced so I may consider
> a small charger for that fixed Amp (5?) maintenance charge.
>
> Does anyone have experience with charging a Saft with a Zivan NG3,
> are the profiles available suitable for this pack?
>
> Here is a link to the battery specs- Thanks much,
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>> http://www.e-m-w.com/manuals/SAFT_Stm5-100mre.ChargeMode.pdf
>> http://www.e-m-w.com/manuals/SAFT_Tech_manual.pdf
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> For subscription options, see
> http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/ev
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