Where does it state that it charges NiMH batteries?
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I believe that this charger is only for NiCd batteries. I have this charger to charge my BD NiCd 18 V batteries. Lithium batteries have a different charging socket. BD does make a similar fast charger for Lithium batteries (Black & Decker L2ACF-OPE 20V MAX Lithium Ion Fast Charger).
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No, AA NI-MH batteries put out about 1.2 volts. So they need to be charged at about 1.4 ish volts, this charger would overcharge the batteries
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I'll agree with the consensus.I cannot confirm or deny compatibility with the very old NiCd batteries, and in fact do not recommend it, but I can confirm by experience that NiMH - both "standard" and "long shelf life/pre-charged" - and the iGo batteries both work in this charger.
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NO. The NiMH & NiCD batteries charge differently then the Li-Ion batteries.
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The charger in the package you mentioned has the same model number (BCG-34HLD) as the one in this product page. So the only difference is in the four AA batteries included. Personally, I don't trust any NiMH AA cells with capacity 2500mAh or over. They all suffer from rapid-self-discharge problem after a few cycles. That's why I recommend using only low-self-discharge (Pre-Charged) type, such as those 2000mAh cells included in this package.
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The charger is designed for charging NiMH and NiCd batteries only. For anything else, do it at your own risk.
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Alan: You'd have to check with the manufacturer because I'm not sure if the charging rate is the same for NiMH and Li-ion technologies. But I wouldn't use NiMH 9v batteries anyway because of their relatively high self-discharge rate. I want to be sure that when I need the battery, I won't find it dead.
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You can charge any rechargeable alkaline or NiMH batteries; not just the iGogreen one
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I bought this kit and it does charge both the Li-Ion and the old NiMH batteries.
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No. A regular rechargeable battery charger will have an output just over 1.5V per cell. These are 3.2V. Unfortunately your charger will either read them as fully charged way too soon, or refuse to charge them at all. There very well could be super-smart-chargers that would somehow recognize these and charge appropriately, but a regular one for 1.2V NiMH or NiCad batteries will not work.
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The primary problem is that NiMH batteries do not like to be force-fed/overcharged, andthat is exactly what NiCd "low-end" chargers do: they are basically constant-current"trickle" chargers (low current, takes many hours to charge, then keep feeding thissame charging current even after the NiCd is fully charged). NiCd batteries just shrugoff this excess charging current, but it will eventually "cook" your NiMHs.That said, NiMH will pack much more punch into given size...so if you don't leave it onconstant charge (drain it, charge it overnight, then unplug it once "properly" charged)it should work quite well.Of course if you ditch the crappy little wallwart "charger" and hook it up to a properNiMH charger, it'll work Great! The primary problem is that NiMH batteries do not like to be force-fed/overcharged, andthat is exactly what NiCd "low-end" chargers do: they are basically constant-current"trickle" chargers (low current, takes many hours to charge, then keep feeding thissame charging current even after the NiCd is fully charged). NiCd batteries just shrugoff this excess charging current, but it will eventually "cook" your NiMHs.That said, NiMH will pack much more punch into given size...so if you don't leave it onconstant charge (drain... » Read More The primary problem is that NiMH batteries do not like to be force-fed/overcharged, andthat is exactly what NiCd "low-end" chargers do: they are basically constant-current"trickle" chargers (low current, takes many hours to charge, then keep feeding thissame charging current even after the NiCd is fully charged). NiCd batteries just shrugoff this excess charging current, but it will eventually "cook" your NiMHs.That said, NiMH will pack much more punch into given size...so if you don't leave it onconstant charge (drain it, charge it overnight, then unplug it once "properly" charged)it should work quite well.Of course if you ditch the crappy little wallwart "charger" and hook it up to a properNiMH charger, it'll work Great! « Show Less
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No, that charger only charges NiCD batteries. These are NiMH batteries so you will need to get the B&D model #BDFC240 which will do both types NiCD and NiMH.
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The back of the charger says, "Rechargeable Alkaline and NiMH Battery Charger", so I would assume you can charge NiMH batteries. I haven't tried it - I have other chargers I use for my NiMH.
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Yes, the battery needs to be charged before use. Select a charger that is rated to work with NiMh batteries and follow the manufacturer instructions.
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No. This battery consists of 5 rechargeable NiMH cells producing 6 volts when charged. Although the total length of the 5 cells is the same as 3 D cells (4.5 volts total) the extra 1.5 volts in the NiMH battery stick will blow the bulb in the 3D Maglite. Besides, short of recharging it in a Magcharger unit, there is no practical way to charge the NiMH battery when it goes flat.
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there is no way to charge 2 NiMH batteries at once? adapter board such as the one for lipo? is there a dual charger designed to charge 2 NiMH batteries at once?
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have not. But, I do have this same charger and it says right on it that it will charge 7.2 to 18V NiCad, NiMH and Li-Ion. What are your circumstances that you would pose such a question?