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
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
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.
Thanks everybody for your reply !
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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?
If his charger is designed for both NiMh and NiCd cells you'll have no problems.
Bye. Jasen
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