Should I use this to recharge ONLY the Rechargeable Alkaline betteries (RAM), or it will recharge NiMH and NiCd bettries as well?
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It is strictly for charging Alkaline batteries. This charger is not to be used with any other batteries. Until now, we could not charge the Alkaline battery. This charger has made that possible thereby extending their useful life.
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This charger CAN recharge NiMH batteries as well as the included Alkaline batteries. I wouldn't try standard disposable alkalines, but I use it for my sizable collection of NiMHs as well - in fact, I bought it to replace a failed charger that blew up four of my newer NiMH batteries.
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This charger CAN recharge NiMH batteries as well as the included Alkaline batteries.I wouldn't try standard disposable alkalines, but I use it for my sizable collection of NiMHs as well - in fact, I bought it to replace a failed charger that blew up four of my newer NiMH batteries.
1564031
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.
1935316
I charge my Eleloop batteries with it but they are 2000mAh AA NiMH so a little different. I'm no expert on the subject, but I believe as long as you are charging NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) rechargeables you are okay. I would check with the manufacturer of both the charger and the batteries to be certain. Total charged at one time is 8 - all chambers loaded.
906885
For what its worth, the manual says to only use nickel metal hydride (NiMH) type batteries.
1970685
Apologies for such a late/delayed response. ALL of the listed rechargeable batteries AA/AAA/C/D/9V are handled, and BOTH types, the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Nickel-Cadmium (NiCD). I have been using it for quite awhile now, and this unit works wonderfully. But, I will HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone, spend a little bit more money on the Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeables! They last about two to three times as long after recharge than the NiCD type. Just a suggestion :) :) :)
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After doing a lot of research on NiMH and Li-Ion batteries and their respective charging algorithms (see book called "Batteries in a Portable World" or website batteryuniversity.com), I would say NO... do not use this charger for Li-Ion batteries. Only Ni-Cd and NiMH!!
1500148
LR03 is a code for AAA. So if it wants rechargeable LR03's, NiMH AAA's are the same thing. Disclaimer- I don't own these so I can't test it.
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automatically discharges NiCd batteries and then recharges them, NiMH ,do not need to be discharged prior to charging
2077940
You can charge any rechargeable alkaline or NiMH batteries; not just the iGogreen one
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Yes you can use rechargeable batteries. NIMH Hybrid or Lithium are GREAT. I am getting NIMH for mine. There are some advantages. the NIMH and Lithium batteries are DRY Internally and won't leak and damage the equipment. Alkaline are wet batteries and can leak and cause damage. I have had many items destroyed over the years by Alkaline batteries. I recommend Hybrid because they don't discharge rapidly and keep 80% of their charge for 1 year. Lithium (LiON) are even batter but more expensive and not necessary as this device has a VERY low current draw. Lithium are better for high current draw like Laptops and Cellphones etc. and the additional cost is justified. Yes you can use rechargeable batteries. NIMH Hybrid or Lithium are GREAT. I am getting NIMH for mine. There are some advantages. the NIMH and Lithium batteries are DRY Internally and won't leak and damage the equipment. Alkaline are wet batteries and can leak and cause damage. I have had many items destroyed over the years by Alkaline batteries. I recommend Hybrid because they don't discharge rapidly and keep 80% of their charge for 1 year. Lithium (LiON) are even batter but more expensive and not necessary as this device has a VERY low current draw. Lithium are better for high... » Read More Yes you can use rechargeable batteries. NIMH Hybrid or Lithium are GREAT. I am getting NIMH for mine. There are some advantages. the NIMH and Lithium batteries are DRY Internally and won't leak and damage the equipment. Alkaline are wet batteries and can leak and cause damage. I have had many items destroyed over the years by Alkaline batteries. I recommend Hybrid because they don't discharge rapidly and keep 80% of their charge for 1 year. Lithium (LiON) are even batter but more expensive and not necessary as this device has a VERY low current draw. Lithium are better for high current draw like Laptops and Cellphones etc. and the additional cost is justified. « Show Less
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Alkaline C batteries are 1.5v . . . rechargeable such as NiMH are 1.2v. You may see a difference in brightness.
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No way, even if the D cell you are comparing it to is really just a sub-C cell in a D body. A true D-cell rechargeable has about 5 times the energy storage of a AA of the same technology. And forget about trying to use a AA alkaline to replace a D. Even the voltage difference is practically moot. Take a typical old flashlight, for instance. After a short while, the alkaline drops below 1.2v under load, while the NiMH maintains its voltage until it's nearly empty, meaning (for many applications) the rechargeable far outperforms the alkaline. And that's just on one charge.
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I have used this to replace 2.0 and 2.2 Ah batteres(NiCad and NiMH); I also have NiCad and NiMH chargers, but I only use the NiMH unit to charge them.
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For me, yes. I use it to charge Eneloop batteries for my DSLR flash. But I've also used it to recondition and refresh other, older NiMh batteries, and it can identify which are no longer worth recharging. Other chargers tell you nothing. It's like the difference between a check engine light and a OBD reader. If you're comfortable with idiot lights, don't bother.
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In my experience recharging NI-Mh in place of alkaline batteries is the way to go.
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Lithium ion cells dont have memory like nicds. No need to drain then fully charge. Use it as you want straight out of the box
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The range of rechargeable batteries (NimH or NiCd) is approx. 0.9V - 1.3V and the range of non-rechargeable batteries such as alkaline cells is approx. 0.9V - 1.6V. So at the high voltage end, a rechargeable is actually lower than a non-rechargeable.Most battery driven devices are designed with the expectation that consumers will occasionally exchange one type of battery for the other. That's kind of the point of having a rechargeable. So yes you can use them without expectation of harm to the equipment, but my experience is that rechargeable batteries never seem to be charged when you need them or after a short period of use, die a lot quicker during use than do fresh non-rechargeable batteries. The range of rechargeable batteries (NimH or NiCd) is approx. 0.9V - 1.3V and the range of non-rechargeable batteries such as alkaline cells is approx. 0.9V - 1.6V. So at the high voltage end, a rechargeable is actually lower than a non-rechargeable.Most battery driven devices are designed with the expectation that consumers will occasionally exchange one type of battery for the other. That's kind of the point of having a rechargeable. So yes you can use them without expectation of harm to the equipment, but my experience is that rechargeable batteries never seem to... » Read More The range of rechargeable batteries (NimH or NiCd) is approx. 0.9V - 1.3V and the range of non-rechargeable batteries such as alkaline cells is approx. 0.9V - 1.6V. So at the high voltage end, a rechargeable is actually lower than a non-rechargeable.Most battery driven devices are designed with the expectation that consumers will occasionally exchange one type of battery for the other. That's kind of the point of having a rechargeable. So yes you can use them without expectation of harm to the equipment, but my experience is that rechargeable batteries never seem to be charged when you need them or after a short period of use, die a lot quicker during use than do fresh non-rechargeable batteries. « Show Less
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This is a Lithium Ion battery. Fully discharging will not improve performance (capacity). That only worked for NiCad cells. Fully charging before the first use is always recommended.