Can I use my standard radio system wall charger to charge my new NiMH packs?
NiMH and Nicads share the same slow charge requirements.. @ 10% of rated capacity for 14 to 16 hours. Usually, when you upgrade your radio systems packs to NiMH you’ve significantly increased the battery capacity and a new system charger to support the packs in a reasonable time frame is appropriate. NiMH, unlike Nicad CAN be supported at lower charge rates than 10%, but beware.. Nicad packs of greater than 1100ma capacity CANNOT be supported by 50ma OEM wall warts. No worries though; I have a standard system charger just like the one that came with your radio set designed to correctly and safely slow charge your upgraded systems NiMH or Nicad 4, 5 and 8 cell packs for under $20.00.
