What is nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)?
What is nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)? |
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Nickel-metal hydride batteries were the next type to be used in cordless power tools. Manufacturers claim that nickel-metal hydride batteries are a step-up from nickel-cadmium batteries because they had a larger capacity and longer service life.
They too have their advantages and disadvantages. |
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Advantages |
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NiMH are lighter than NiCd batteries of the same voltage. | |||
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Compared to the other three types of batteries, NiMH are the most environmentally friendly, containing only mild toxins. | |||
Disadvantages |
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Compared to NiCd and Li-Ion, they perform the worst in colder temperatures.
Keep this in mind if you want to use the tool outdoors or in cold weather. |
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They are more expensive than nickel cadmium batteries. | |||
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Compared to NiCd and Li-lon, they have the shortest run time. | |||
