MD: NiMH batteries in a NiCd charger?

2000-12-27 Thread KVE
Can I charge NiMH AA/AAA batteries in a NiCd charger? I thinking of "upgrading" my NiCd's (which are getting old) to NiMH to power my MD players and a Handspring Visor. If I need a different charger, what are the recommendations for NiMH (and, preferably, NiCd) chargers capable of charging AA

Re: MD: NiMH batteries in a NiCd charger?

2000-12-27 Thread Mike Burger
From what I've heard/read, it's better to use a NiMH charger. On Wed, 27 Dec 2000, KVE wrote: Can I charge NiMH AA/AAA batteries in a NiCd charger? I thinking of "upgrading" my NiCd's (which are getting old) to NiMH to power my MD players and a Handspring Visor. If I need a different

Re: MD: NiMH batteries in a NiCd charger?

2000-12-27 Thread Stainless Steel Rat
* KVE [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Wed, 27 Dec 2000 | Can I charge NiMH AA/AAA batteries in a NiCd charger? Sure! If you want them to rupture and explode. Never charge anything in a charger not made for it. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ Caution: Happy Fun Ball may suddenly Minion of Nathan - Nathan

Re: MD: NiMH batteries in a NiCd charger?

2000-12-27 Thread las
No. Don't ask me the technical reasons, I'll leave that for Jim Coon or Ratman etc. All I know is that that I have tried and it does not charge them properly. Larry KVE wrote: Can I charge NiMH AA/AAA batteries in a NiCd charger? I thinking of "upgrading" my NiCd's (which are getting old)