do you need a different charger for ni-zi battery

[johnb]

Ni-Zi are 1.6 volts and I may have some use for them but not sure I can use a standard Ni-Mh charger. I read they shouldn't be used in a trickle charger or once charged they should go to trickle charge. Either way anyone with any knowledge?

[BobCatMax]

Charging

Chargers for NiZn batteries must be capable of charging a battery with a fully charged voltage of 1.85 V per cell, higher than the 1.4 V of NiMH. NiZn technology is well suited for fast recharge cycling, as optimum charge rates of C or C/2 are preferred.[12]

Known charging regimes include a constant current of C or C/2 to cell voltage = 1.9 V. Maximum charge time is given variously as ​2 1⁄2 hours[12] and 3 hours.[13] Once charged, continuous trickle charging is not recommended, as recombination is not provided for, and excess hydrogen will eventually vent, adversely affecting battery cycle life.[citation needed] A typical charger for NiZn batteries specifically does not trickle charge after the battery is fully charged, but shuts off.[14]

and yes, you do need a special charger

[johnb]

What a pain. Yet another charger!!