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Why cant I use my NiCd/NiMH charger to charge Grandcell Rechargeable Alkaline batteries?

April 26, 2017alkaline batteries charge charger grandcell nicd NIMH rechargeable

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Why cant I use my NiCd/NiMH charger to charge Grandcell Rechargeable Alkaline batteries?

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• The power supply needed to recharge a battery depends a great deal on the internal chemistry of the battery. • Grandcell Rechargeable Alkaline batteries are composed of a different chemical system from NiCd and NiMH batteries, and hence require different power parameters when it comes to charging. • A NiMH / NiCd charger applies constant current without any voltage regulation. A Rechargeable Alkaline would leak/vent in this type of charger, making the battery useless. The venting results from a pressure build-up caused by the electrolysis of the electrolyte in the Rechargeable Alkaline battery.