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Old 02-26-2007 | 09:49 AM
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Can I use a Ni-Cd charger to charge my Ni-Mh batteries? If so is there any thing I need to know?
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Old 02-26-2007 | 10:25 AM
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In most cases, yes. If it is a peak detecting charger, it may not reliably detect the peak as NiMh peak value is less than NiCad's are. If it is a constant current timed charge, just do not exceed 1C (less is better) and if the cells start getting warm, terminate the charge.
Old 02-26-2007 | 12:46 PM
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You can use your wall wart slow charger..but not a quick charger, from what I've read...Rog
Old 02-26-2007 | 12:48 PM
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Thanks for the info. This is a great website to get answers to things that mater in the RC world. Good Job[8D]
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I just switched to NiMH batteries and I did some research on charging. Everything I read say not to use a quick charger that is for Nicad batteries. However, you can use a regular slow charger that comes with your radio system. There are a few NiMH battery chargers on the market that will handle a quick field charge. In fact, I just ordered one today for my NiMH batteries. I ordered the Hobbico Quick Field Charger MKII. It cost $49.99 and it can charge Li-lon and LiPo packs. Good luck.

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