Is a NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) the same as Li-ion and will this charge Li-ion battery's
806055
Not expert on battery but NiMH and Li-ion are very different type of battery. The Guide 10 Plus charger can only charge NiMH. You need to attach a different charger to use with the Solar charger for Li-ion. I would recommend you against getting this product simply because it's not useful at all.
1274219
I don't know what a nimh is but I imagine if it has USB connection the solar charger will charge it.
846451
Absolutely not..............unless you want to ruin the recharger. This charger is (as it's instructions state) only for the recharging of NiCad and Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
312211
Any charger that is certified for Nickel Metal Hydride (NI-MH) should work for these batteries.
306087
Per the listed info and the charger label customer photo, NO. This is a NiMH and NiCad charger which can also partially revive alkaline batteries which I have almost given up using due to their well known leakage issues and lousy high current capability. Use alkalines in a $100+ high power flashlight, NO WAY! Unless a charger specifically Lists the ability to charge Lithium Ion batteries then it will not do so. Their high voltages and wide ranging chemistries mean that only a few specific chargers can even handle all commonly available versions of Lithium Ion cells. The XTAR VP2 charger can handle almost all Lithium Ion chemistries and voltages but is not NiMH & NiCad compatible.
1871401
No. This charger is designed for NiMh (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries only. Alkaline batteries are disposable batteries that you throw in the trash after they are dead. They are not meant to be recharged. However, there are some specific chargers that can charge Alkaline, but they aren't nearly as affective as rechargeable NiMh batteries. Either way, I HIGHLY recommend steering cleer from any FAST charger which charges quicker than 1 hour. It causes permanent damage to the batteries, shortening their hold capacity and charge cycles (it kills them).
330416
I would presume yes as its a Ni-MH rechargeable battery. I have not run into a battery it wont charge.
406926
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.
1767843
It could possibly mean that you are using the wrong type of battery. (li-ion vs NIMH)
1000968
I also use SONY NI-MH batteries and I haven't experienced any problems. I think what they meant to emphasize was to use NiMH type of rechargeable batteries. Here is what Olympus recommends: Ni-MH Quick Charger and Battery Set (B-90SU) http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1393&fl=5 "What is the difference between Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) and Nickel Metal Hydride (NIMH) batteries? Both NiCad and NiMH batteries are rechargeable. The main difference between the two is the fact that NIMH batteries offer higher energy densities than NiCads. In other words, pound for pound, NIMH delivers approximately 30% more capacity than its NiCad counterpart. " Reference: http://www.batterymart.com/c-battery-facts-faqs.html#lith-alk
216177
The Gizmo comes with Ni-Cd batteries. Ni-Cd chargers only support Ni-Cd batteries so I wouldn't try another technology in the Gizmo. Simple Guidelines: - A charger for NiMH can also accommodate NiCd, but not the other way around. A charger especially designed for NiCd would overcharge the NiMH battery. - Nickel and lithium based batteries require different charge algorithms. The two chemistries can normally not be interchanged in the same charger.
1803237
Do not believe that charger will do well for a lithium Ion Battery. I believe those chargers are designed for Ni-metal and Ni-cadium batteries only. May damage a Lithium Ion. plus I do not think the battery will fit in the charger slot. See noted below: Charger & Converters Hitachi ET18DM Universal AC/DC Rapid Charger 7.2 Volt to 18 Volt Ni-Cad and Ni-Metal Batteries 3BTWITEN11IRU4QNNCTO USM98F8BGIEG. With luck we found a good product Battery Packs & Chargers Charger & Converters Home Improvement Hitachi ET18DM Universal AC/DC Rapid Charger 7.2 Volt to 18 Volt Ni-Cad and Ni-Metal Batteries H6J37YASXWUL2BK CV90K2FP
1572050
NiMH is a nickel-metal hydride battery. The chemical reactions are similar to the largely obsolete NiCd. NiMH use positive electrodes of nickel oxyhydroxide (NiOOH), like the NiCd, but the negative electrodes use a hydrogen-absorbing alloy instead of cadmium. A NiMH battery can have two to three times the capacity of an equivalent size NiCd, and their energy density approaches that of a lithium-ion cell.
1658738
YES IT WILL WITH NiMH. A battery is still a battery no matter how the voltage is produced. If not found locally, go to www.BatteryMart.com They carry everything in 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.
204314
It is made for 9.6 NiMh volt batteries and charges them very well. I'm not sure if it will work with the same desired results for Lithium batteries. You may need a charger just for Lithiums.
846453
No! This item is strictly for Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Any other batteries can cause a fire or an explosion. Four proper 2900mAh batteries are supplied with the charger.