can i use any rechargeable brand AA and AAA batteries with this charger
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The brand does not matter. As long as the battery is of the right chemistry (NiMH or NiCd) the BQ-CC17 will charge it correctly.
271881
i have rayovac rechargeable AA and AAA batteries. it charges the AA batteries. but it does not charge the AAA. the green lights blink, which means that there is a problem.i have a rayovac charger. it charges the AAA batteries. so, it's not the batteries.
1579978
They use rechargeable AA batteries which you can buy anywhere. Not so for the proprietary charger. You could however buy the batteries and a AA charger separately and just change them when they need recharged.
1938129
I use a Duracell charger. It charges all makes of AA and AAA batteries without any problem. The camera itself,however, is terrible as far as battery life and I'm sorry I bought it.
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Don´t worry Mckenzie, both AAA & AA fits perfectly in the charger, but for AAA you put the negative pole of the battery on the little metallic piece, and then push donw the batteries and they will fit.
1193198
These batteries can be charged with any charger that charges NiMh batteries. It should say that on the charger's package. When charged, you just use these batteries like any other batteries, based on the size. For example, the "D" cell batteries can be used on any appliance that takes "D" cell batteries.
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yes it will this is a great charger for the price . I got it because i needed to charge aaa and aa :)
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Thanks for posting this question. I just purchased my 1st set of AAA batteries and planned to use them with this charger. I thought they wouldn't fit, started searching online for the solution, found this. I've yet to try it out, but will this evening. Thanks!
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Based on my experience charging the Sony "CycleEnergy" included with the charger, La Crosse "Tech", Eneloop, and a gaggle of very old Energizer Ni-MH batteries, the short answer is yes. Note however, in the operating instructions "Warnings" section, Sony states, "Use only Sony AA or AAA size Ni-MN rechargeable batteries." In the "Instructions" section Sony states, "Do not mix batteries of different capacity, type, or brand. Do not use batteries which are charged at different times. Always keep rechargeable batteries together as a set. Replace as a whole set. Do not mix old batteries with new ones." Perhaps I am cynical but I generally disregard "use only" brand statements, which I believe are strictly a marketing tactic. Coincidentally, regardless of what Sony states, I have, as far as I am able to tell, successfully simultaneously charged different battery brands and capacities in the Sony charger. That is not to say that there is not a legitimate issue that dictates not doing so; rather, I cannot comprehend what the issue could be. Bottom line: yes, the Sony charger will charge any brand of Ni-MH battery. Regarding mixing brands or capacities, I have not noticed any issues doing so. Ed
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Yes. The provided charger will charge 4 AAA batteries at once -or- 4 AA batteries at once -or- 2 AA & 2 AAA at once. There is a recessed area that fits the AAA batteries at an angle. I wish the description was this detailed!
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JPH The charger works with all batteries. I have several different brands and all charge fine.
1964571
The charger is designed to charge both aa and aaa batteries, in multiples of two. I don't know for sure if you can comingle aa and aaa batteries for charging at the same time.
2095175
Any charger that will charge basic NiCad batteries will also charge the nickel metal hydride batteries. However, I have not had good luck with Amazon AA rechargable batteries.
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I have used several chargers and they have all worked with these batteries. You should not have to purchase a specific one.
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I have this. Works flawlessly. http://www.amazon.com/EBL%C2%AE-Version-Charger-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00EB7812C/
1304598
With this charger you can charge up to 4 AA, AAA, C or D and up to 2 9v in-mh/ni-cd rechargeable batteries. You can charge batteries in different sizes or capacities together.
679914
Any charger that is capable of charging NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries that are size AAA will charge these batteries. You didn't specify what kind of batteries your Duracell charger is meant to charge, so I can't answer your question specifically, but I suspect that the odds are favorable that your charger will work just fine on these batteries.
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You can use rechargeable AA batteries. However because of their limited capacity compared to the Lithium batteries that ship with it you may not be as many or even a complete recharge of you device using rechargeables.