NiMH battery compatibility with NiCd chargers

From: Wild Bill (kwag98_at_usachoice.net)
Date: 06/28/04 

Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 19:45:00 -0400

Hi.. I don't have any experience with NiMH batteries, and I never much cared
for the problems associated with NiCd cells, so I'd like to know if using
NiMH will be less problematic than NiCd.

Will NiMH cells charge and last perfectly well in NiCd chargers, or will
NiMH chargers be required for best results?
When I use the term NiCd charger, I mean the more sophisticated commercial
chargers, not just the transformer & diode types.

Ideally, I'd like to find a trouble-free, rechargeable battery (if possible)
for a few applications.
I'd like to avoid any type of battery that will short if it's not being
charged or used.. which always seems to happen with any of the NiCd types
I've had.

Thanks
Cheers
WB

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