Is there any way to prevent Ni Cd batteries from developing a memory?
A. A few minutes research on the internet will produce many conflicting articles on this subject, all from well credentialed sources. The degree to which it occurs and the conditions, under which it occurs, are widely disputed. I am not qualified to enter the debate so I can only advise you to operate your torch as per the manufacturers instructions and not void your warranty. For example, Streamlight advises that the “memory effect” is almost non-existent in high-drain applications such as torches and provide these tips to help prolong the life of Ni Cd batteries:- • The torch should be returned to the charger when it is not in use. • It should never be run until the battery is completely exhausted. • Return the torch to the charger when it begins to dim. Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH) do not suffer from this effect.
