rechargeable batteries

[BeTu]

Is it possible to recharge N.American AA rechargeable batteries using a
European recharger. I have both NiCD, and NiHM batteries, and planning a
trip to Europe. A friend over there has a recharger, and suggests I use his
while in Europe. However, Europe uses 220 V , while here in Canada we use
120 V systems. Thanks !

 

[exxos]

Is it possible to recharge N.American AA rechargeable batteries using a
European recharger. I have both NiCD, and NiHM batteries, and planning a
trip to Europe. A friend over there has a recharger, and suggests I use
his
while in Europe. However, Europe uses 220 V , while here in Canada we
use
120 V systems. Thanks !

If you have the correct charger for the batteries then it does not matter
other than of course don't plug in a 120V charger into a 230V mains!

Chris

 

[CWatters]

Is it possible to recharge N.American AA rechargeable batteries using a
European recharger. I have both NiCD, and NiHM batteries,

Yes no problem. The cells are the same in the USA and Europe.

Ask your friend if his charger supports both NiCAD and NiMH cells. Some
chargers only support one or the other. Mine has a switch.

If you have a mobile phone check to see if your charger works on 240V. Most
chargers these days work on both 110 and 240V. If it does you may still need
an adaptor because the plugs are different. Get one at the airport.

 

[BeTu]

Thanks everybody for your reply !

Yes no problem. The cells are the same in the USA and Europe.

Ask your friend if his charger supports both NiCAD and NiMH cells. Some
chargers only support one or the other. Mine has a switch.

If you have a mobile phone check to see if your charger works on 240V. Most
chargers these days work on both 110 and 240V. If it does you may still need
an adaptor because the plugs are different. Get one at the airport.

 

[Jasen Betts]

Is it possible to recharge N.American AA rechargeable batteries using a
European recharger.

yes, the recharger converts the wall voltage (115 or 230) down to the approx
1.2v that the cells want.

If you take your American charger what will you connect it to?

I have both NiCD, and NiHM batteries, and planning a
trip to Europe. A friend over there has a recharger, and suggests I use his
while in Europe. However, Europe uses 220 V , while here in Canada we use
120 V systems. Thanks !

If his charger is designed for both NiMh and NiCd cells you'll have no
problems.


Bye.
Jasen