Cordless tools- Is it possible to replace the NiCd rechargable batteries with NiMH?

[JEDI]

Tools
PS130 Battery

The batteries inside are the the standard batteries you find on the supermarket checkout isle.

They are about as thick as 'c' size batteries, but only 1/2 the height.

Anyone know where i can find the NiMh batteries?

Heck, anyone know if a 3rd party makes the PS130 battery pack in niMh form?

 

[Jeff7]

Maybe they're Sub-C batteries


And your first link is done wrong.


I know NiCad and NiMH are similar, but it might depend on the charger if they can be used interchangeably.

 

[JEDI]

thx.. fixed links.

doh.. forgot about the charger.

nicd chargers probably dont charge nimh batteries

 

[Staples]

As far as I have read, I don't see any reason that a nicd charger wouldn't charge a nimh batteries. As long as the batteries are the same voltage and the charge rate isn't like super, I think they'd be just fine. Just remember to take them off when you calculate that they have finished charging because over charging them will slowely ruin them.