Re: Electron 5W/10W rechargeable system

Jon Senior <jon_AT_restlesslemon_DOT_co_DOT_uk> writes:

> Chris Eilbeck wrote:
>> I've just bought one of these systems for commuting and I'm quite
>> happy with it so far but I'd like to haev a second charger at work
>> just in case I need it. My LBS doesn't sell the charger on its own.
>> The battery pack is NiMh and sealed. Does anyone know if it's just a
>> battery in the pack or does it contain charging circuitry? I have a
>> couple of NiMh chargers by Mascot which I guess I could use but they
>> need to connect straight to the battery. Has anyone else done
>> something similar?
>
> Given that the Electron is a budget brand (Madison own) I would
> suspect that the battery pack is unlikely to contain any control
> circuitry. You may be able to find out by checking what is written
> on the charger. If it is a charger as apposed to a PSU then the unit
> will be a simple battery pack.

It says AC Adaptor 6.5v 1000mA. It looks like a simple mains adaptor
to me.

> Obvious caveats about lack of first hand knowledge apply here!

I really hope they're not trying to constant-voltage charge a NiMh
pack with this thing. That would be very bad for the cells.

Chris
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