On Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:27:11 -0700 (PDT), Shade Tree Guy
wrote:

On Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 10:02:41 AM UTC-7, wrote:
Can NiMH and NiCd batteries use the same charger?

I have a charger which was originally untended to charge NiCd batteries.
I want to fully charge some of the NiHM batteries in my solar yard
lights. While the solar charger normally charges them, it likely never
gets them fully charged. I think they should be brought up to full
charge at least a few times each year.

If they need a special charger (made for NiHM), where can they be
purchased? (Such as Walmart, Radio Shack, Hardware Stores, other local
stores), since I prefer to avoid online shopping.

I sometimes can be a bit stupid concerning electronics, (if it doesn't work, either it's not plugged in or someone didn't pay the electric bill)
electrons are electrons, no matter what the source.
(unless you're using a positron based battery system)
STG
Each battery chemistry has a different ideal charging regimen. A Nimh
charger will charge nicads afely, but a nicad charger is not
recommended for Nimh.