Charging E-cell batteries

surety · 02-09-2009, 09:57 PM

I picked up some rechargeable 'E-cell' batteries (AA). I was wondering if a standard NIMH or NiCad charger will do or do I need a special Village Ecell charger?

skyjd · 02-12-2009, 09:01 AM

After doing some research on ''Ecell'' i.e.''EnergyCell'' batteries, I have not found much information on this ''cutting-edge'' technology:

These batteries are made from a hydrogen based paste, and no they are not nickle-hydrogen.
Nothing on the chargers; whether they can be slow, fast, or trickle charged.

Quote:

From buchmann.ca/article18-page1.asp

Simple Guidelines:

- A charger for NiMH can also accommodate NiCd, but not the other way around. A charger especially designed for NiCd would overcharge the NiMH battery.
- Nickel-based batteries prefer fast charge because it reduces crystalline formation (memory).
- Nickel and lithium based batteries require different charge algorithms. The two chemistries can normally not be interchanged in the same charger.
- If not used regularly, remove the battery from the charger and apply a topping-charge before use. Do not leave the battery in the charger for standby.

Item #3, caught my eye....
- Nickel and lithium based batteries require different charge algorithms. The two chemistries can normally not be interchanged in the same charger.

Until further information is found, I would not try the ecells in your other chargers.

Have you tried your local battery shop for information?

There is an email contact to write Mr. Buchmann

This site seems to be the home for ecell, but they offer little help.

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surety Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 25 OS: xp	Charging E-cell batteries I picked up some rechargeable 'E-cell' batteries (AA). I was wondering if a standard NIMH or NiCad charger will do or do I need a special Village Ecell charger? Last edited by surety; 02-09-2009 at 09:58 PM.