Re: [NTLK] Charging NiMH batteries

From: Johannes Wolf (mp2100_at_mail-gw.estec.esa.int)
Date: Mon May 30 2005 - 08:29:25 PDT


Les,

this strongly depends on the type of charger you use.
There are very simple ones that apply a constant current only and you can of
course use them (this is most probably the one of WalMart),
but as soon as the charger is a so called quick charger taht applies high
charging currents and detects the end of the charging process
automatically - make sure that the manual says that it is suited for both
NiMH AND NiCd, otherwise you risk to damage your NiMHs.

Cheers,
Johannes

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> Subject: [NTLK] Charging NiMH batteries

> Any danger in charging NiMH batteries in a
> charger for NiCd batteries?
> thanks

> Les
> ZAR

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