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NiMH batteries
Nickel-metal hybrid (NiMH) batteries are highly popular among ordinary consumers. This is because of the combination of long shelf life and ease of charging. The safety features makes NiMH batteries one the most reliable rechargable batteries on the market.
NiMH batteries are often favoured over NiCD batteries, due to the fact that they can last up to three times longer and are much easier to recycle thanks to the lack of toxic chemicals.
There are many other uses for NiMH batteries aside from the conventional consumer market. These include:
- Automotive batteries in electric cars.
- Scooter and motorcycle batteries.
- Tram batteries.
Electronic devices of all shapes and sizes can operate by using NiMH batteries.
Types of NiMH batteries
All common and less well known types of batteries are available using NiMH technology, including:
Most of the major manufacturers produce NiMH batteries, and you will be able to find Panasonic batteries, GP batteries, Energizer batteries and many others made using NIMH technology.
NiMH batteries can be charged hundreds of times, as long as they are used correctly.
Using NiMH batteries
Like all batteries, NiMH cells have to be handled properly if they are to achieve maximum performance.
This means you shouldn't use batteries if the casing is dented or damaged in any way. You also shouldn't mix old and new batteries in devices or chargers, as they will recharge at different rates.
Also, when recharging NiMH batteries, make sure that the batteries are put in the right way round. Reverse charging any batteries can potentially damage them.
If you are using modern NiMH batteries, you won't need to worry about overcharging, as many of these batteries contain catalysts which deal with the gases that develop during overcharging.
As with other rechargeable batteries, NiMH batteries have the potential to be charged somewhere between 100 and 1000 times.
