[Second time around]

I have a bunch of electric phone chargers
The input is 110 volts and the out put is as follows

Class 2(12vAC -0.33 mA
18v--80 mA
12v-0.34
14v-700 mA
Would any of theses be any good for charging battery packs .
As I know little to nothing about electics
If so please explain in simple terms .
Thanks for the help
Ken

[rscamp]

Based on the numbers you provided, it looks like it might have an AC output. If so, the rectification (conversion making the electrons flow only one way to charge the batteries) would be in the phone itself. If this is the case, this would make it totally useless right off the bat.

Even if it is DC, I don't know what type of supply it is. It could have regulated current or regulated voltage. It also may only be suitable for certain voltages (number of cells). It only develops certain currents so it would only be suitable possibly for trickle charging certain cells. It is a real crapshoot. So, unless you have a way of finding some of these things out, I wouldn't recommend you bring it anywhere near a rechargeable battery.

You need something made for charging the type of batteries we use and has the adjustments for current and voltage for different types, sizes and quantities of cells.

Rob

[Second time around]

Thanks
I figured it was a shot in the dark .
So off to the garage sale they go .
Ken

[FaceDeAce]

Go check this out before you toss them. I have a box full of different wall adapters and chargers which I will put to some use ... eventually ... maybe.

http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/wallwart.htm

[nosedive]

Now THAT'S an interesting article, Claude. Thanks for the link!