Topcat Battery Polarity
#1

Looking at the "business" side of a Topcat battery pack, there are, of course, two terminals, eccentrically placed--one more or less central, the other nearer to an end.

Which is positive and which is negative?

Many thanks in advance.

Les

#2

From this very Museum.

From the calc POV:

From the battery POV:

Cheers

Etienne

#3

Thanks! I am delighted to report that I figured this out otherwise and was able to use the info to zap back to some life 2 out of 3 beyond-dead NiCd Topcat packs. Very happy :)



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