Mike S. wrote:
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I have NiMH batteries and have both Quick charger and slow Energizer
charger. Will I get more charges if I use slow charger? Also will
it last longer with slow charger? thanks.


How much charge you get really depends on the specify charger, the cut-
off time or cut-off voltage.

It will last longer in terms of life expectancy of the battery if you
use slow charger.

Some makes of battery will heat up really quickly if you use fast
charger. I have observed some makes of battery heating up in 10
minutes to a point that is too hot to touch in a fast charger, while
some makes remain just warm to the touch in the same fast charger.

I suggest you test the heat buildup of the kind of battery you want to
quick charge. Use the slow charger when you are not in a hurry.

Another thing is that, it is better to have a charger that charges
each battery individually. It used to be quite expensive but the price
is coming down. Many of the older chargers require you to charge
either 2 at a time or 4 at a time. That is a bad idea because the
weaker battery in the set will tend to make the charger overcharge the
stronger ones.

FWIW I've retrieved hotter batteries from some poorly-designed 1 hour
chargers than well-designed 15-minute chargers.


It is logical that faster chargers will shorten battery life. However,
if it reduces the number of recharges by 75%, then, instead of 500
recharges, you get only 125. That's about a penny per use/charge cycle.
Why worry about it if the convenience is significant?