charging batteries

[biglimits]

guys i just bought a 9 volt charger from harbor freight and bought the only rechargable batteries they sold. when i got home i see that on the charger it only gives a charge time for a 200mAh 9 volt battery and the batteries i bought are only 160mAh . can i sttill charge those batteries in that charger or will it ruin the batteries or charger?

[Digger_O'Dell]

It will only charge to the capacity of the battery-no harm to the battery. The only downside it that the cheap chargers do not have a charge current limit or other more advanced features to condition batteries or prevent battery memory which will shorten their lifespan.

[biglimits]

thanks digger. yeah thats what it says you have to turn the charger off after approximate charge time because it does not have a shut off feature on it.

[Digger_O'Dell]

thanks digger. yeah thats what it says you have to turn the charger off after approximate charge time because it does not have a shut off feature on it.

Uh-Oh...I smell a liability suit. That can be dangerous-overheating batteries can be a fire hazard! Personally, I would suggest you return it and buy something at least a little better and safer.

Here's a link to a simple safe charger with 2 batteries under $20: http://www.amazon.com/EBL%C2%AE-Battery-Lithium-ion-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00ER10DZ0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1444270650&sr=8-3&keywords=9v+battery+charger

[biglimits]

thanks digger i think i will do that

[sonofdust]

Here's a site you may find what your looking for.
BatteryMart.com
GL&HH

[AdventureswithJustin]

Great Tip thank you