Do battery chargers work for all brands?

Any brand of NiMH rechargeable battery can be used in any battery charger suitable for NiMH batteries – as long as the size is compatible. However we do recommend you use reputable, well-known brands as there are some batteries and chargers of questionable quality on the market.

Do battery chargers work on any battery?

The first rule of battery charging is that a charger designed for one kind of battery may not be suitable for charging another: you can’t charge a cellphone with a car battery charger, but neither should you charge NiMH batteries with a nicad charger.

Can you use any rechargeable battery on any charger?

You can use rechargeable batteries in absolutely any device where you would normally use an alkaline battery, unless stated otherwise by the device manufacturer. There are no interference implications using rechargeable battery brands that are different to the device brand.

Are battery chargers universal?

No single battery charger can charge every type of battery in existence, so several types of universal battery charger exist. The type most commonly referred to as a universal charger will charge any type and any size of common household battery. Charging pads will charge any device capable of inductive charging.

What are the different types of battery chargers?

There are two different types of battery chargers on the market today – Timer Controlled chargers and Smart chargers (also called Intelligent chargers), each for a different budget, (Timer Controlled are less expensive), but more importantly, using two different technologies.

Are rechargeable battery chargers universal?

Both types of chargers are available for AA, AAA, C, Sub C, D, and 9 volt sizes and in NiCd and NiMh chemistries. Universal chargers can accommodate multiple sizes and/or chemistries at once.

Are there different types of battery chargers?

Are rechargeable battery chargers interchangeable?

Yes, it can charge all aa aaa rechargeable batteries, whatever the brand it is. 1 of 1 found this helpful. Do you? It can charge Energizer “rechargeable” batteries, not the standard alkaline batteries.

How do I choose a battery charger?

As a rule of thumb your battery charger should be a minimum of 10\% of the Ah rating of the battery. E.g A 100Ah battery would require a 10 Amp charger as a minimum. To prevent overcharging you should keep the charger size to within 20\% of the total capacity.

What is a good brand of battery charger?

Comparison of the best car battery chargers

	Brand	Model
Best car battery charger overall	Battery Tender	Plus
Best car battery charger on a budget	NOCO	Genius1
Best car battery charger for home use	Schumacher	SC1281
Best car battery charger for long-term storage	Battery Tender	Junior

What should I look for when buying a car battery charger?

Make Sure to Select the Correct Charger Output As a rule of thumb, your charger should be 10\% minimum of your battery’s Ah rating. This means a 100Ah battery would need a 10 Amp charger minimum. You can increase the battery charge amp if you need the battery to be charged at a faster timeframe.

Is it better to charge a battery at 2 amps or 10 amps?

Many lead-acid batteries only allow 25\% of the capacity per hour: 2 amperes could then be used to charge at least 8 amp-hour batteries, whereas 10 amperes could be used to charge at least 40 amp-hour batteries.

Can I use any battery charger to charge any rechargeable battery?

You cannot use just any charger to charge any rechargeable battery. First off, battery chargers use charging protocols to charge specific battery chemistries. Some chargers can charge multiple chemistries by detecting the battery type and apply the proper charging method.

Can you mix different brands of batteries?

Can you mix different brands of batteries? Q: Can you mix different brands of batteries? A: As chemistries and voltage vary across both battery types and brands, we recommend that you do not mix batteries. Mixing of cells can result in battery leakage and sub-optimal device performance.

How do battery chargers charge multiple chemistries?

Some chargers can charge multiple chemistries by detecting the battery type and apply the proper charging method. Charging methods include constant current, constant voltage for Lithium-Ion, negative delta voltage for NiCd and NiMH, and current limited constant voltage with trickle charge for lead acid.

Why do different cordless battery brands have different sizes?

The different sizing of the cordless battery slot itself causes each brand to have its own battery pack size even though they tend to have the same voltage. The Porter-Cable and Dewalt for example which both have 20 volts lithium-ion cells are not interchangeable without some modifications.