Since I'm new to recharging.....

NeedMoreLight

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Couple of questions.
If I have say 2000 ma batteries, can they be charged in a charger that will charge 5000 ma batteries?
Likewise can 5000 ma batteries be charged in a charger that says it's for 2000 ma batteries?
I'm asking because one charger I looked at said it was for up to 2500 ma batteries.
And last, if a device (say a camera) came with, and says to use 1600 ma batteries, can a higher ma battery be used?
I'm thinking their all the same voltage, just will run longer to to higher ma.
 

greenLED

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It depends on the type of charger. If yours is a "dummy" type with just a timer, it'll probably cook the 2000mA batts (since it's timed to charge double that capacity). Likewise, the 5000mA might be undercharged. But that's only with really dumb dummy chargers :) That's why I like to use "smart" chargers, they actually analyze your cells and charge accordingly.

I don't see why you couldn't use higher capacity cells in your camera.


NeedMoreLight said:
Couple of questions.
If I have say 2000 ma batteries, can they be charged in a charger that will charge 5000 ma batteries?
Likewise can 5000 ma batteries be charged in a charger that says it's for 2000 ma batteries?
I'm asking because one charger I looked at said it was for up to 2500 ma batteries.
And last, if a device (say a camera) came with, and says to use 1600 ma batteries, can a higher ma battery be used?
I'm thinking their all the same voltage, just will run longer to to higher ma.
 
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