Can you put any batteries in a battery charger?

Can non-rechargeable Alkaline, Heavy Duty or Lithium batteries be used in an Energizer® charger? ↑ No, non rechargeable batteries cannot be placed in any charger. Charging of non-rechargeable types may cause the batteries to explode or leak.

Are Duracell and Energizer batteries the same?

Both companies batteries are NiMH (nickel metal hydride); the Duracells are 2000 mAh and the Energizer batteries are 2200 mAh. mAh stands for milliampere-hours, which is a unit of electric charge. Higher is usually better but the battery life findings were contrary to the listed mAh ratings of the batteries.

Can you mix and match rechargeable batteries?

“Different batteries are designed for different purposes. In fact, it will reduce performance and may even damage your device or cause battery leakage or rupture. As well, do not mix different battery brands within a device. Doing so will reduce overall performance and may also cause battery leakage or rupture.

Can you use any brand of rechargeable battery in a charger?

Do I need to use the same brand rechargeable battery as my charger? Any brand of NiMH rechargeable battery can be used in any battery charger suitable for NiMH batteries – as long as the size is compatible.

Can you recharge regular Energizer batteries?

Yes, alkaline batteries can be recharged. Recharging any battery can cause the production of gas within the battery. Since an alkaline battery is normally sealed, very high pressures can be created within it. This can rupture the seal, resulting in leakage of the contents or even explosion.

When should you not use rechargeable batteries?

Most alarm manufacturers recommend against using rechargeable batteries to power a smoke alarm. Smoke alarms that are not hard-wired into your home’s electrical system get power in one of two ways: a built-in battery designed to last up to 10 years, or a disposable 9-volt battery that you should replace once a year.