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Search for BB600 cells, they are used to "build" the batteries. Don't know any particular source, but popular with people making electric car conversions... This handbook is a "must have" IMHO.

Like any other battery, you can stack them in parallel and or in series for any voltage and amp-hr capacity. The 38 cells that I have provides a total capacity 60 AH at 24 VDC nominal. The starter battery has a 30AH capacity and has been plenty so far for the LDS465-2 engine. Accessories, like...

The memory effect is taken care of by "flattening" the cells once a year or so, totally discharging them. With a proper inverter, the cells can be further discharged when used, preventing some of this effect. The potassium hydroxide may be a harmful chemical, but so is sulfuric acid and my...

The advantages of the Nicad cells are high rate of charging, hundred or more amps if your charging system can supply it and the ability to handle deep cycle discharge without harm. In comparison, a lead acid battery will not regain full capacity after a deep discharge, some are better than...

The Nicads are military surplus, "helicopter" batteries etc. They are made up of individual cells (BB600) and you can make up a battery bank at any suitable voltage and amp-hr capacity. 19 cells for a 24 volt system that works with the truck generator voltage for proper charging. Cost may be $10...

Did that and the tech that I spoke with said it couldn't be done...it probably can, but that was his answer.

With power outages popping up so often these days and so much talk about generators, I thought my solution may be of interest. It is based on the ability of NiCd cells to take on a charge at a high rate, perhaps ten times that what's normal for Lead Acid types. Going on two years now, my xm757...