advice on flooded nicad cells

[jhinshel]

Hi,
I have been offered some NiCad batteries -they have been used in an emergency backup system. The batteries are flooded and they seem quite good value.

How can I tell if these batteries would be good for use in an electric vehicle.
Are all flooded NiCads likely to be suitable or do they need to be specifically designed as traction batteries?

Also, any information about how to charge these batteries would be useful.
I have an outback MX60 charger which I can incorporate in a charger for these - any advice?

Regards,
Justin

[Grumpy-b]

What are they?

Grumpy-b