Do NiMH& NiCad batteries need different chargers?
Newer chargers designed for nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are also capable of charging nickel-cadmium (NiCad) batteries safely. Some modern chargers are even labeled as being dual use for both NiMH and NiCad batteries. Older chargers, however, that are designed or labeled as being for NiCad batteries only should never be used to charge NiMH batteries.