Can you charge NiCad Bot-Packs in Parallel

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Post Number: 6
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 9:43 pm:    Edit Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Absolutely not! Whilst it is common practice to parallel up Bot-Packs in use, always disconnect them from each other and charge individually. The reason being that the charger cannot reliably stop the charging process at the right time and you cannot ensure that the charging current is going to the right pack. Either have a charger per pack or charge each pack in turn.