Clyde,
I just checked my converted pack that I haven't touched in at least 6
months and the light still says it has an acceptable charge in it. I
did my conversion at least 2 years ago.
Rand E.
P2CON@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Hi Clyde,
> I just read your question today and I see that you have only received a
> couple of responses. I converted an MD2 battery pack about a year and a half
> ago, using the Varta NiMH batteries and following the directions in the Oly
> FAQ's. I used all of the cells per the instructions from Rand E. Tomcalla.
> Since doing the conversion the battery pack has only been used occasionally
> to fire the shutter of an OM4 for exercise. It has not been used to take
> photos, (I have been on a rangefinder kick of late). The battery pack still
> lights the red light strongly, and the last time I checked the voltage,
> (about six months ago), it measured just under sixteen volts.
>
> Regards, Paul Connet
>
> Clyde wrote:
> << For those of you who have converted a MD2 nicad pack to NiMH, how
> long does your pack hold a charge? Mine seems to drain down in a day
> or two after a fresh charge. Is that normal? They were installed in
> mid '98 so not all that old with fairly minimal use. I can deal with
> the loss of 1 fpm but this drain is a nuisance (motor makes a
> horrible grinding noise).
>
> Thanks >>
>
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