use nimh instead of nicd battery?

nookuwn · May 27, 2011

Hi,

I'm looking battery replacement for my cordless phones (VT2468 and VT CS-5111-2). I looked up on ebay for the battery model required and I notice they come in either Ni-Mh or Ni-Cd. The original batteries from the phones are Ni-Cd but would Ni-Mh work?

Also anyone can recommend a good source for batteries?

Thanks

stool · May 28, 2011

Nimh should work, and AFAK, they are rechargeable. Some places on the 'net recommend nimh, some nicd. I can tell you from personal experience that I've had good luck with the nimh batteries with a compatible recharger.

Duner · May 28, 2011

The only concern I would have is that the nicd charger for the phone might not be compatible with nimh batteries. You run the risk of damaging the nimh batteries if it's not a "smart charger" that can detect nicd vs nimh and change charging characteristics appropriately.

stool · May 28, 2011

I'm pretty sure you need to get a charger for whatever batteries you pick up.

SMOKEU · May 29, 2011

Go for the nimh if the voltage is the same.

nookuwn · May 29, 2011

thanks for replies, not enough definite answers. The Ni-Mh seem to be better performer but I guess I'll stick with what's safe.

ssjwizard · May 29, 2011

Ni-MH batteries should not be damaged by a NiCd charger. The reason for that is NiCd holds a charge .05-.1v lower than NiMh does. The one you have to watch out for is Lion or LiPo batteries. They require strict charging voltages and load sensing. IMO NiCd and NiMh are interchangable anytime so long as they are the same number of cells.

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