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    charging batteries

    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?

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    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.
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by biglimits View Post
    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-Batt...attery+charger
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    thanks digger i think i will do that

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