NiCd Rechargeable Battery FAQs and Information

Some say the NiCd Rechargeable Battery is obsolete due to its lower capacity and disposal requirements. The NiCd Battery technology still outperforms other technologies when it comes to high drain regular use applications.

Until recently, charger technology has not really been designed to meet the needs of each specific type of battery technology. The better understanding of battery technology and the ASIC / CPU revolution have made battery maintenance a true simplicity.

In the early 90s, a charger was simply a constant voltage or current device. This could end up damaging batteries if they were not removed in a timely manner. They could get very very hot.

Now there are smart chargers with conditioning capabilities. These chargers, or should we say, a good charger should be capable of making sure the battery does not over-charge, over-heat, and that the battery is charged according to its type. Some do not like trickle or float charges and some require it or should use it.

Here is another ironic claim. The NiCd Rechargeable battery has only one advantage over NiMH batteries, apparently minor. If a NiCd battery is drained too far then a good charger can often resurrect it. An NiMH battery drained too far will be more difficult to recondition.

We don't know about you, but most consumers don't pay attention to this. We all have a very simple tendency to simply use a battery until it is no longer working. It makes absolute sense. We don't have internal meters telling us to take the NiMH battery out of the device because it is at or close to 50% of its charge.