Old Battery Charger for RC Car in Wichita KS - Can it Charge Ni-H Batteries?

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The discussion centers on the compatibility of an old battery charger, designed for Ni-Cad batteries, with Ni-MH batteries. The charger outputs 5.8 volts at 500mA and is intended for charging AA batteries in a radio control car. It is advised that using this charger on Ni-MH batteries may damage the cells due to their need for a constant current supply. The consensus is that the charger is not suitable for Ni-MH batteries. Therefore, alternative charging solutions should be considered for Ni-MH cells.
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i have a old battery charger, about 15 years. it is for charging 2 or 4 ni-cad AAs, 500 ah, for a radio control car. input 120/60 9w. out put 5.8 volts 500ma dc, charge time 1 hr. my Q is can this charger work on ni-h batterys? thanks
 
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no it may damage the cells as they require a constant current supply

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