Unusual 2.4v 800mAh NI-CD "C" Sized cell

I'm a bit confused trying to source a proper charger for a possibly odd cell used in medical devices and gas detectors. It is a 2.4v 800mAh NI-CD exactly the same size as a standard "C" Sized cell.

My hope is that the Opus BT - C3100 V2.2 will charge it, but I can't confirm that the device will adapt to this apparently non-conforming battery configuration.

Is there a way for me to work out and understand the compatibility between the two? Or is there a correct method to charge the cell that I am missing?



Thanks for any advice. My first question in at least four years of reading, but I'm just stuck on this one and can't figure it out. Perhaps I should have completed my original registration which my email dates to 08/15/12 at 9:17 PM.

Your Opus C3100 will not charge it, It will only charge 1.2v nimh cells or 3.7v li-ion cells.

Get yourself a hobby charger, they can charge many cells in parallel or series or battery pack and can be bought quite cheaply.

http://lygte-info.dk/info/HobbyChargers%20UK.html

John.

The cell is not a cell, but a battery containing two cells in series, this means any single cell charger is out. As TinderBox says: get a hobby charger, it can charge just about anything and they are not very expensive. Just be aware that many hobby chargers need a low volt DC supply, they are seldom mains powered.

HKJ said:

The cell is not a cell, but a battery containing two cells in series...

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Could 2 common cells be used in series to recreate the same function?

If so, then 2 off-the-shelf cells using a standard charger might replace the non-standard series?

Yes if you can find a cell with the same diameter and half the length of this "c" cell