Posted by fredje110 on December 5, 2005, 8:07 am
This morning I have got about 20 NIFE LCP 1.2 V cells probably used in
military equipment.The size of these cells is approx. 19.5 cm high, 6
cm width 13 cm deep. I assume that this cell are about 15 years old.
Visually they look like new. Cap might be about 45 amp hours? Does
anyone have some additional information on these cells? I like to
exchange the electrolyte in it. Which electrolyte has been used in
these batteries? In how far is the content toxic or dangerous? Can I
combine these cells to a 12 V battery?
Your comments are very much appreciated!
With best regards,
Fred
Posted by thrugoodmarshall on December 5, 2005, 9:09 am
fredje110@hotmail.com wrote:
> This morning I have got about 20 NIFE LCP 1.2 V cells probably used in
> military equipment.The size of these cells is approx. 19.5 cm high, 6
> cm width 13 cm deep. I assume that this cell are about 15 years old.
> Visually they look like new. Cap might be about 45 amp hours? Does
> anyone have some additional information on these cells? I like to
> exchange the electrolyte in it. Which electrolyte has been used in
> these batteries? In how far is the content toxic or dangerous? Can I
> combine these cells to a 12 V battery?
> Your comments are very much appreciated!
> With best regards,
> Fred
Google NiFe cell. (Really, it's not that hard!)
What do the nameplates say?
Posted by fredje110 on December 5, 2005, 10:38 am
The label says NIFE LCP5 and -- MAX -- / -- MIN --.
No, I have not been able to find any information about this specific
cell.
No information about the exact composition of the electrolyte.
Thanks for your reply!
Regards,
Fred
Posted by Eric Sears on December 5, 2005, 4:24 pm
As the other comment said, google for "NIFE cell" or "NIFE battery" -
there is heaps of info on the net. (there is no point in being more
specific; if you are right about a "military" use then its unlikely
that any "in-house" identification on it will be found).
But in brief - its probably a nickel-iron cell (though I have known a
"brand" called nife, which is actually nickel-cadmium).
The electrolyte is potassium hydroxide - quite strong enough to be
harmful!
Presumably you have some reason for thinking they may be 45ah?
Eric
On 5 Dec 2005 06:09:27 -0800, thrugoodmarshall@hotmail.com wrote:
>fredje110@hotmail.com wrote:
>> This morning I have got about 20 NIFE LCP 1.2 V cells probably used in
>> military equipment.The size of these cells is approx. 19.5 cm high, 6
>> cm width 13 cm deep. I assume that this cell are about 15 years old.
>> Visually they look like new. Cap might be about 45 amp hours? Does
>> anyone have some additional information on these cells? I like to
>> exchange the electrolyte in it. Which electrolyte has been used in
>> these batteries? In how far is the content toxic or dangerous? Can I
>> combine these cells to a 12 V battery?
>>
>> Your comments are very much appreciated!
>>
>> With best regards,
>>
>> Fred
>Google NiFe cell. (Really, it's not that hard!)
>What do the nameplates say?
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> military equipment.The size of these cells is approx. 19.5 cm high, 6
> cm width 13 cm deep. I assume that this cell are about 15 years old.
> Visually they look like new. Cap might be about 45 amp hours? Does
> anyone have some additional information on these cells? I like to
> exchange the electrolyte in it. Which electrolyte has been used in
> these batteries? In how far is the content toxic or dangerous? Can I
> combine these cells to a 12 V battery?
> Your comments are very much appreciated!
> With best regards,
> Fred