Can this Ni-mh battery be used and charged in place of the ni-cad battery
1643871
Yes it can, as long as it is the same battery number you are replacing. This is a comparable battery. It should have a longer life between charges as well.
1643872
google if they can be interchanged. You probably can. However, I don't know the answer for sure, but would strongly suggest you use the battery recommended for your item.
1643873
Apparently yes. We just checked the old batteries and they are NI-Cad and the new batteries are working just fine.
2077939
I'll agree with the consensus.I cannot confirm or deny compatibility with the very old NiCd batteries, and in fact do not recommend it, but I can confirm by experience that NiMH - both "standard" and "long shelf life/pre-charged" - and the iGo batteries both work in this charger.
314456
As long as the voltage is "real close" ... YES you can, But you have to change your charger to a NI-MH also.
1719139
No. Ni-Cad batteries don't seem to bounce back as well as Li-Ion and once the battery is dead there is no hope for it. I had to replace 2 batteries so I bought two Li-Ion with the required charger and I have been very satisfied with the performance improvement in terms of power and running time.
2106187
not sure as I no longer have any oem ni-cad batteries. Check Streamlights site. I highly recommend the replacement NiMh batteries available here on Amazon.
71875
The only problem that can arise is that the battery will develop a memory (where the battery does not last as long after being charged when not fully drained). If you have a newer model this is not a big problem. They switched from ni-cad to ni-mh batteries which are not as bad about developing a memory. If you have the newer battery I would not worry to much just drain it every once in a while to let it get a full charge, if you have the older type I would only put it on the charger when it needs it. The good news though is that the ni-mh battery is available for only $20 here so you can replace it easily of needed (and you can always upgrade if you have a ni-cd, everything is universal. The only problem that can arise is that the battery will develop a memory (where the battery does not last as long after being charged when not fully drained). If you have a newer model this is not a big problem. They switched from ni-cad to ni-mh batteries which are not as bad about developing a memory. If you have the newer battery I would not worry to much just drain it every once in a while to let it get a full charge, if you have the older type I would only put it on the charger when it needs it. The good news though is that the ni-mh battery is available for only $20 here so you can... » Read More The only problem that can arise is that the battery will develop a memory (where the battery does not last as long after being charged when not fully drained). If you have a newer model this is not a big problem. They switched from ni-cad to ni-mh batteries which are not as bad about developing a memory. If you have the newer battery I would not worry to much just drain it every once in a while to let it get a full charge, if you have the older type I would only put it on the charger when it needs it. The good news though is that the ni-mh battery is available for only $20 here so you can replace it easily of needed (and you can always upgrade if you have a ni-cd, everything is universal. « Show Less
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Yes it should work fine. 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.
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Raed all about it here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_metal_hydride_batteryPay special attention to "Low Self Discharge Batteries"
1211427
It works fine with my charger... seeing as it's intended to replace a Nickel Cadmium battery I think the specs are close enough with the nickel-metal halide... not like it's a Lithium Ion that are known to explode if charged differently.. anyway.. for the price.. how can you lose??
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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
26322
NO. The NiMH & NiCD batteries charge differently then the Li-Ion batteries.
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(Note that a 3.6v NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) "battery" (see accompanying image) is really a battery PACK with three 1.2v NiMH batteries internally wired in series.) The answer to your question is absolutely "yes" if it's the ONLY battery pack used by the device at a given time -- the result will be an increase in operational life following each battery charge cycle of up to as much as 50% compared to an equally new or equally used 3.6v 800-mAh battery pack. Of course, if you're replacing an old and much-used 800-mAh pack with a brand new, fully charged 1200-mAh pack, the improvement in the operating time of your gadget will seem even greater to you! (Note that a 3.6v NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) "battery" (see accompanying image) is really a battery PACK with three 1.2v NiMH batteries internally wired in series.) The answer to your question is absolutely "yes" if it's the ONLY battery pack used by the device at a given time -- the result will be an increase in operational life following each battery charge cycle of up to as much as 50% compared to an equally new or equally used 3.6v 800-mAh battery pack. Of course, if you're replacing an old and much-used 800-mAh pack with a brand new, fully charged 1200-mAh pack,... » Read More (Note that a 3.6v NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) "battery" (see accompanying image) is really a battery PACK with three 1.2v NiMH batteries internally wired in series.) The answer to your question is absolutely "yes" if it's the ONLY battery pack used by the device at a given time -- the result will be an increase in operational life following each battery charge cycle of up to as much as 50% compared to an equally new or equally used 3.6v 800-mAh battery pack. Of course, if you're replacing an old and much-used 800-mAh pack with a brand new, fully charged 1200-mAh pack, the improvement in the operating time of your gadget will seem even greater to you! « Show Less
1555808
Yes, as long as the batteries are AA or AAA NickelMetalHydride (NiMH).Do not put there NiCd, LiIon, Alkalines, or any other type of battery, just NiMH
782106
Yes. It will charge both NiMH and NiCD batteries, either one at a time or up to eight at a time. You can even mix NiMH and NiCD. Just don't mix them in the same slot.
1974245
Not at all. They are lithium-ion, and don't have a charging memory like the old Ni-Cad batteries did. I do exactly what you're describing all the time, and have not noticed any decrease in capacity.
643576
Hello,Maybe, but the lithium battery MUST be charged with the lithium charger. If you try charging with the ni-cad charger you will destroy the lithium battery. I have all green tools, no gray tools, so I really don't know. You would be better off buying the lithium version LST10012, which includes the larger 2.6 amp lithium battery & charger. The lithium battery is green on sides black on top. Some auction listings say lithium in the title, but are not. Look closely.Ken
1574649
I don't know for sure but I did find this information from another poster. "The battery I found in my units: Troily 1.2 volt 80mAh Ni-MH button battery There may be different battery manufacturers used depending who got the battery supplier contract on that batch. The important info is the size and power. The battery has a connecting "fork" so you will need to solder 2 points to replace the battery, it's as easy as soldering gets. I believe I've seen the battery available for about $1.50 on the web. Do not open the unit unless you are prepared to replace the solder-installed battery. There is nothing in the unit that should be played with, and there is a lead that is easy to break that will require more soldering should you break it."