Battery charge question

[Drache]

Ok I've got a 7.2v 2000mAH NiCD battery and one of those crappy wall chargers that come stock with most of these batteries. Now Ive never used one of the crappy chargers before so, how long should I have the thing plugged in for?

[Conflicts6]

Look at the charger, and see what the MaH output is, the divide 2000MaH by the MaH output and thats how many hours you charge it for.

[Styrak]

1. Throw the crappy charger out
2. Buy a good smart charger
3. Charge the battery without damaging it

[Drache]

Originally Posted by Conflicts6

Look at the charger, and see what the MaH output is, the divide 2000MaH by the MaH output and thats how many hours you charge it for.

Thank you sir! Course now I feel REALLY dumb!

[Steven]

Originally Posted by Styrak

1. Throw the crappy charger out
2. Buy a good smart charger
3. Charge the battery without damaging it

QFT

[Conflicts6]

No problem! I, sadly, dont have a smart charger and Im stuck with these crappy wall chargers.

[The Chad]

I have a crappy charger too without an indicator light. I typically charge my NiCD battery (I think it's 1400maH) for 2.5 hours and my LiPoly for about 3.

I'm probably wrong though. :P

[Drache]

Originally Posted by Styrak

1. Throw the crappy charger out
2. Buy a good smart charger
3. Charge the battery without damaging it

I've already ordered a new smart/fast charger and the battery is just a piece of junk that came with. I've ordered a brand new 4800mAH NiMH battery from Hong Kong for $20. Charger arrives in a week and the new battery arrives in about 3.