My wireless headphones came with 3 NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) rechargeable batteries. The worked well enough, but have lost the ability to hold most of their charge.<BR><BR>They are both 1.2V (AAA) ...

For years, power tool brand Makita has made Ni-Cd (or nickel-cadmium) batteries its specialty. Take the Makita PA12 12V Ni-Cd 1.3Ah battery, for instance. This 12-volt rechargeable battery had a ...

A few years ago I bought several Black & Decker garden tools which run off the same 18v NiCd batteries - see photos in this post. I thought I was doing an intelligent thing when I acquired these tools ...

Care must be exercised when you try to “quickly” charge a nickel-cadmium (NiCd) cell or battery pack at a current density that approaches or exceeds one-third of its capacity (C/3). As the battery ...

Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries are widely used in consumer electronics due to their high energy density and long life. Constant current charging is often recommended by manufacturers. Several ...

The design of the charger is similar to that of many commercially available chargers. The charger consists of a mains adaptor, two resistors and a light-emitting diode (LED). In practical use, this ...

Which makita replacement battery is best? A good replacement battery or two can keep your productivity levels high and breathe new life into an old Makita power tool. Makita has been at the forefront ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When shopping for a battery for your power tool, knowing what to look for or which one you should get can be challenging. Each brand has ...

Are titanium batteries really better than alkaline? Or is this some sort of new marketing ploy? –Beth Hanes, via e-mail I’ve been pointing those who claim “battery memory” as truth toward your archive ...