Can you replace a NiCd battery with a NiMH battery?

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Can you replace a NiCd battery with a NiMH battery?

Many people have asked “can I use NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries in my solar lights that have NiCd (Nickel Cadmium)?” And the answer is, yes! Not only can you replace with NiMH, but they are the better choice of battery as they have benefits that their NiCd counterparts don’t.

Can I mix NiCd and NiMH batteries?

Never mix batteries of different chemistries, i.e. NiCd, NiMH, Lithium, etc. Never DROP the battery if you can help it as NiMH batteries damage internally quite easily.

Is NiCd the same as NiMH?

The difference between NiMH and NiCd is that the negative electrode used in NiMH is a hydrogen-absorbing alloy. While the negative electrode used in NiCd is cadmium. NiMH stands for Nickel-metal hydride battery, and NiCd stands for Nickel Cadmium battery. The discharging rate of NiMH is higher.

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Can you charge NiMH batteries in a NiCd charger?

The differences in trickle charge current and the need for more sensitive full-charge detection render the original NiCd charger unsuitable for NiMH batteries. A NiMH in a NiCd charger would overheat, but a NiCd in a NiMH charger functions well. Modern chargers accommodate both battery systems.

Can I charge a NiCd battery with a NiMH charger?

Nickel- and lithium-based batteries require different charge algorithms. A NiMH charger can also charge NiCd; a NiCd charger would overcharge NiMH. Do not leave a nickel-based battery in the charger for more than a few days. If possible, remove the packs and apply a brief charge before use.

Can I replace NiCd with NiMH?

We often get asked if it is safe to replace original Ni-Cd batteries (also labelled Ni-Cad or NiCd) with the newer, higher capacity Ni-MH (also labelled NiMH) types as an upgrade. The official advice is to only replace like with like as this is safest and the batteries are guaranteed to charge correctly.

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Is NiCad better than NiMH?

Nickel-metal hydride (NIMH) batteries have a higher capacity than nickel-cadmium (NICAD) batteries, which means that they can generally power your device for longer. Finally, NiMH batteries are much better for the environment than their NiCAD battery counterparts.

Will a NiCad Charger work NiMH?

The controler inside charges the battery differently. That’s why NiMh chargers can do NiCad. For 2 cents extra they give you the option to charge NiCad in NiMh Chargers. NiMh batteries get extrememely hot with charging.

How do you restore a NiMH battery?

Reconditioning NiMH Batteries

  1. Step 1 – Charge the NiMH batteries fully. Remove the batteries from the device and put them in a charger.
  2. Step 2 – Discharge the NiMH batteries fully. After the battery gets completely charged, it’s time to completely discharge the battery.
  3. Step 3 – Repeat the two steps again.