can you charge other brand batteries in this charger?
499172
These batteries did not come with a charger, but I used two chargers that I have had for older rechargeable batteries with no problems.
499173
I have had issues using non-Eneloop NiMH cells in this charger. For example, I've tried Ray-o-Vac and La Crosse NiMH AA's and this charger blinks the green LED indicating an error (the same NiMH AA cells work perfectly in the La Crosse charger). I think this charger may require cells with higher internal impedance. Panasonic doesn't claim compatibility with any other brand NiMH batteries. (I know this question was asked a long time ago, but this info may benefit others asking the same question.)
499174
As long as your battery has the right chemistry (NiMH) and size (AA or AAA), you can charge it in this BQ-CC17 charger.
1431444
Yes, and they work better too. However, you cannot use your old charger with them and must buy the lime green one to use with the new lithium batteries. The new charger can be used to charge the old yellow and black batteries.
340683
No, not recommended. If the required load to maintain the two batteries (assuming they are wired in parallel) is unbalanced, this can damage the charger. These are cheap chargers, save yourself some grief and buy two.
775547
Yes you can. I haven't tried with any generic chargers, but with the original charger it does work
712403
Yes I do believe so.We have two different batteries Canon and generic brand and it charges both.
731522
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.
1048051
I thought I could, but quickly found you cannot. Ended up purchasing a new charger to go with my two new lithium batteries. You are better off to look for a kit or even a tool that comes with both. One good thing about the new charger is that it is "smarter" - you can leave the battery in the charger almost indefinitely without damaging it.
529518
Yes. I charged my replacement batteries with the original charger and charged my original batteries with the new charger. Both components work fine.
789782
Yes, sort of. These batteries have specific eflite-only plugs, so it's necessary to either use their charger or to get an adapter that goes from the battery plug to the charger. If you have that, then charge away!
1534124
Yes, but you have to purchase a special charger. It's not worth it. I just bought 3 extra batteries instead.
242079
No - this is for the charger only. Each battery runs about the same price. I purchased the charger as my second one - charge two batteries at once now, as it goes pretty slowly.
240089
If it works you can ( Though manufacturer does not recommend it ). The charger does not work most of the time. It keeps showing every battery "BAD". However, there are much cheaper chargers available on AMAZON to charge NI-CAD and NI-MIH batteries.
396209
Yes, they can be recharged with other rechargeables. I do it with my energizer multicharger.
2100877
I don't really see why not. I have charged other batteries without problems. But I'm not sure if it doesn't effect or I'm just lucky.
907811
I haven't and don't recommend that either. Save yourself the hassle and be on the safe side. It is better to charge each battery separately.
103483
Sure! It all depends on the condition of the batteries and how fast you want to recharge them. If they are not all the same age and charge level you might want to charge them separately.
1260484
I have used it to charge Riobi lithium and Riobi nicad batteries with great success. I don't know about other brands. My old nicad charger failed really charge the old nicad - I had 2 of them - but the lithium charged both of them! Good luck.