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    Battery Chargers

    A battery charger is a device designed to push electrical energy through a secondary cell or a battery to recharge it. Different types of rechargeable batteries respond best to different types of charging; therefore it is important to know which charger or chargers are applicable for the different batteries that you need to recharge. For example, a mobile phone should not be charged with a car battery charger, neither should a NiCd charger be used to charge NiMH batteries.

    How do battery chargers work?

    A typical rechargeable battery can be charged many times. Firstly, it is important to be sure that the battery in question is indeed the type that allows for recharging. If it is rechargeable, it can be connected to the charger unit. Once the current start to flow, the electrodes that have depleted out of the batteries are recharged and the battery's energy is restored. It is important to cut off charging once maximum capacity is reached, or the batteries will have to expend excess energy and will overheat, leading to risk of rupture, chemical leaks, or sometimes even the explosion of the battery.

    What are the different methods of battery charging?

    As there are different chemical contents in different batteries, there are different methods of battery charging that are the most suitable for each chemistry and battery type. There are battery chargers available for standard sizes, including AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V, and there are also battery chargers available for larger lead-acid batteries. Some battery chargers have slots for the smaller cells to be placed into for charging and these often fit straight into a plug socket for power. Other battery chargers come with crocodile clip connectors to connect to larger, lead-acid batteries.Lead- and lithium-based chargers operate on constant current constant voltage (CC/CV).Nickel-based batteries charge with constant current and the voltage is allowed to rise freely.

    Types of battery chargers:

    • Lead Acid Battery Chargers
    • Car Battery Chargers
    • AAA and AA Battery chargers
    • 12V and 24V Battery chargers
    • Lithium Battery chargers

    Features and Benefits

    • Cost effective - by recharging batteries, they can be reused multiple times before being disposed. Recharging allows for a battery's performance life to be expanded and prevents them from being sent to landfill
    • Eco-friendly - recharging a battery is better for the environment as recharging batteries reduces the number going to landfill as well as reducing the need for more batteries to be produced
    • Suitability - there are several types and models of battery chargers that can be used to charge several chemistries including lithium-ion, NiCd, NiMH
    • Adaptability - some battery chargers will work in your car if they have an adapter, providing charging on the move for professional and personal gadgets such as cameras, monitoring equipment, and more
    • Visual completion - lights that change colour to provide a visual indication of charging completion

    356 Products showing for Battery Chargers

    RS PRO
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    9V, AA, AAA, C, D
    NiCd, NiMH
    1.2 V (AAA, AA, C, D), 9 V (9V)
    -
    120 mA (AAA, AA, C, D), 10-23 mA (9V)
    EU, UK
    6
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lead Acid
    12V
    1
    2A
    EU
    1
    100 → 240V ac
    Lead Acid
    30W
    3
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lead Acid
    12 V, 24V
    -
    14A
    UK
    1
    230V ac
    Automotive
    -
    2
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lead Acid
    24V
    2
    7A
    UK
    1
    115 V ac, 230 V ac
    Lead Acid
    210W
    3
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lead Acid
    12V
    1
    12A
    EU
    1
    115 V ac, 230 V ac
    Lead Acid
    180W
    3
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lead Acid
    24V
    2
    2A
    EU, UK
    1
    230V ac
    Lead Acid
    60W
    3
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lithium-Ion
    12V
    4
    20A
    UK
    2
    190 V ac to 265V ac
    Lead Acid, AGM, GEL, Lithium
    240W
    7
    EBC1220
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lead Acid
    12V
    1
    4A
    EU
    1
    115 V ac, 230 V ac
    Lead Acid
    60W
    3
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    Battery Pack
    NiCd, NiMH
    1.4 → 14V
    1 → 10
    2A
    AUS, EU, UK, USA
    1
    100 → 240V
    -
    28W
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lithium-Ion
    24V
    8
    10A
    UK
    2
    190 V ac to 265V ac
    Lead Acid, AGM, GEL, Lithium
    240W
    7
    EBC2410
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lithium-Ion
    24 V dc
    8
    25A
    UK
    2
    190 V ac to 265V ac
    Lead Acid, AGM, GEL, Lithium
    600W
    7
    EBC2425
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lithium-Ion
    24V
    4 Cells for 12V and 8 Cells For 24V
    30A
    UK
    2
    190 V ac to 265V ac
    Lead Acid, AGM
    720W
    7
    EBC12/24-60
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lithium-Ion
    -
    -
    -
    IEC
    -
    90 → 264V ac
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lead Acid
    12 V, 24V
    -
    33A
    UK
    1
    230V ac
    Lead Acid
    220A
    2
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lead Acid
    24V
    2
    10A
    EU, UK
    1
    230V ac
    Lead Acid
    300W
    3
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lead Acid
    12V
    1
    8A
    EU
    1
    115 V ac, 230 V ac
    Lead Acid
    120W
    3
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    Battery Pack
    Lithium-Ion
    7.4V
    2
    2A
    AUS, EU, UK, USA
    1
    100 → 240V
    -
    14.8W
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    LBP6000, LBP7000
    Lithium-Ion
    16.8V
    -
    3.5A
    IEC
    1
    90 → 264V ac
    Li-ion
    3.5A
    1
    LBC6000
    RS PRO
    -
    -
    Lead Acid
    54.8V
    1 → 4
    10A
    EU, UK
    4
    195→ 264V ac
    Lead Acid
    600W
    3
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    RCR123
    Lithium-Ion
    0 → 3.65V
    2
    350mA
    EU, UK
    -
    100 → 240V ac
    Li-ion
    350mA
    1
    CEL9011
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