proper way to store nimh reciever packs and stick packs for winter?
 

what is the best way to store these packs so they will be good for next season?

does anyone have any routines or idea'[s?

Cycle once every three weeks. They might be ok for 4 weeks. But just cycle them. Dishcarge then charge back up.

there is no other way i dont have a discharger so i was wondering if i could just leave like a full or half charge in them

If you are going to store them for a while, charge them all the way up and put them amay. When you are ready to go discharge all the cells individually to the same level. IE - Balance them. Then you can charge and discharge as you like.
TEX
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I have heard that you shouldn't store them charged or discharged all the way. So I guess it must be 50-80%.

The other method is to just give them a cycle or a simple charge every few weeks (they'll discharge slowly on their own).

I would allways give them a couple cycles before using them again next year, to make sure they are in top shape.

Receiver packs will be fine with about any amount of charge in them. A 4200 pack on the other hand with self discharge from full in maybe about 2 months so it will need to be cycled.

I know NiMH are generally stored 50-60% charged. I don't store them fully charged though. Makes no sense, because you'll end up charging them anyway after storage to make sure there ready for use.