Can a rechargeable device using NiCd battery be replaced by NiMH?
 

Greetings:

I have a cordless sweeper (Shark EuroPro) which uses 6 Cells Sub C NiCd
1300 mAh. The cost to replace these cells is equivalent to 10 Cell Sub
C NiMH 3300 mAh. Is there any problem if I replace any device
(Cordless Vacum, Drill, Screw driver etc.) design for NiCd with a
different type i.e. NiMH? In other word, will the charger for NiCd be
able to charge NiMH?

Any insight thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

You should not have any trouble as long as you keep the voltage
constant, i.e., replace the six 1.2V NiCd cells with six 1.2V NiMH
cells. There should also not be a problem using the same charger to
recharge the NiMH cells. Of course, the benefit to you is a longer time
between charges because 3300 mAh will last 2.5 times longer.

You should not have any trouble as long as you keep the voltage
constant, i.e., replace the six 1.2V NiCd cells with six 1.2V NiMH
cells. There should also not be a problem using the same charger to
recharge the NiMH cells. Of course, the benefit to you is a longer time
between charges because 3300 mAh will last 2.5 times longer.

Thanks to all for your insight thoughts.

The charger doesn't have any timer or automatic shutoff. Based on your
input, I have 50/50 chance that it could work. So I am going to give
the NiMH a shot. In worst case scenarios, I will lost $20 if it
doesn't work; however, I will get my lesson "I should listen to Mike"
:-)