What is the battery chemistry? NiMH, NiCd, or LiION?
1985911
I forgot I just loaned it to my son for a few weeks . I know it charges and I have a new backup battery for it.
1985912
the Li-Ion I like the fact does not develop memory. I bought the desk charger that will charge the batteries not attached the radio. And 2 spare batteries. Normal useI recharge the battery about two or three times a week,and rotate batteries about every five or six charges.in heavy use as soon as I get reports signals a little crackaly and I need two up my power.I just pop in a fresh battery dropped the old one in the charger and rock on. KG5EJG 73 Mike
1985913
The battery that came with my radio is a Lithium-Ion 7.4 Volt battery rated at 1250 mAh. Keep in mind, a battery adaptor that uses size AA alkaline batteries can be purchased for this radio. However, the AA battery pack power will not last long if one does much transmitting with it installed. The Alkaline battery pack seems to be designed more for radio reception.
86779
Raed all about it here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_metal_hydride_batteryPay special attention to "Low Self Discharge Batteries"
655963
That's exactly what I did. Your drill, saw, light, etc., doesn't know the difference between a NiCd or Li-Ion.
1778874
Hi u can use either battery I use the 9096 nicad it's cheaper than lithium ion advantage to lithium ion is it will last longer before a charge but nicad is great
1439841
They're not Lithium or NiMH batteries, they are rechargeable "Li-ion" batteries. Big difference between Lithium and Li-ion.
181780
Not sure on the NiMH or NiCAD with this particular battery, however; I would suggest ordering the original Bosch Blue Core 18v 2.4ah. The life on the after market batteries is poor
204315
The instruction sheet says "Do not charge any other chemistry of battery cells other than NiCD and NiMH."
204313
Designed only for NiCad and NiMH. I haven't and won't try lithium or other batteries.
1218773
no nicad and lithium are different here is link to info between 2 types hope it helps you, Marhttp://www.diffen.com/difference/Li-ion_vs_NiCad
44982
Hi, Yes, I use Energizer NIMH (nickel metal hydride) rechargable batteries for daily use, Energizer Lithium for long term storage (emergency kit).
2067480
Lithium only according to booklet. Like the lithium better than ni-cad. Smaller and lighter. They recharge in an hour. The smaller packs that comes with are all right. They last about one hour. Keep your charger handy and the second battery charged. If you are going to use it a lot buy the heavy duty lithium pack. They cost about 120.00 at home depot. Which is a licsened repair for Ridgid tools. Lithium runs at a consistent voltage and amps till the battery get to a point and shuts down. Where the ni- cad runs down continuly losing power through the charge.
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It ONLY charges LITHIUM-ION batteries, not NiCd/NiMH batteries. 20V MAX Lithium-ion batteries are 18v (nominal voltage) batteries sold as 20V MAX. Engineering calls them 18 volt, Marketing calls them 20V MAX (5 X 3.6 volt cells = 18Volts) 18Volt NiCd would 22V MAX to marketing.
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DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. This is a NiCad battery. NiCads are a thing of the past. The best thing that you can do is send your old battery module to a re-cell company and have them re-cell it with nickel metal hydride (NiMh) cells. The NiMh cells hold more energy, last longer and are not as subject to "outgassing" as NiCad cells. (This is probably why your module failed.) Texas Battery and Provisional Battery (in Atlanta) are two that I use. You can Google "battery module recell companies" to find one near you.This is cheaper and easier in the long run...and you get your ORIGINAL battery pack back so you know that it fits.Hope this helps. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. This is a NiCad battery. NiCads are a thing of the past. The best thing that you can do is send your old battery module to a re-cell company and have them re-cell it with nickel metal hydride (NiMh) cells. The NiMh cells hold more energy, last longer and are not as subject to "outgassing" as NiCad cells. (This is probably why your module failed.) Texas Battery and Provisional Battery (in Atlanta) are two that I use. You can Google "battery module recell companies" to find one near you.This is cheaper and easier in the long run...and you... » Read More DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. This is a NiCad battery. NiCads are a thing of the past. The best thing that you can do is send your old battery module to a re-cell company and have them re-cell it with nickel metal hydride (NiMh) cells. The NiMh cells hold more energy, last longer and are not as subject to "outgassing" as NiCad cells. (This is probably why your module failed.) Texas Battery and Provisional Battery (in Atlanta) are two that I use. You can Google "battery module recell companies" to find one near you.This is cheaper and easier in the long run...and you get your ORIGINAL battery pack back so you know that it fits.Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Believe one is a NiCad and One is a LithIon battery. The LiIon charges much faster and lasts for ages,
1704710
Yeah, and the Lithium is way better, i have both battery types and the nicad's don't hold a charge long and wear out so fast, lithium is the way to go
1666494
This one ... As far as I know, Maglite no longer produce NiCd batteries for the Magcharger, the replacement NiMH battery is, to quote the leaflet that comes with the NiMH battery "The new NiMH battery is a true "drop-in" solution. It will work with ANY and EVERY Mag Charger flashlight and charger, regardless of when they were made." Also, the NiMH battery has a longer "run-time" and doesn't suffer from the old NiCd "memory" problem.
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Short answer is "yes" the lithium ion works the same [but better] than the nicad. Suction-wise, I've got to agree with Michael; The unit is an overall very weak performer. We don't even use the thing; it sits new [used once or twice] under the shop apron brake wholly ignored in favor of ANY alternative. Seriously, do not waste your time with this device.