Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
Another good clue is, "don't use an ultra fast charger". I won't use any charger that charges a AA from empty in less than about 3 hours (base rate of about an amp). It's just not good for the cells.
If the cells are getting uncomfortably warm, seriously, can that be good for them?
+1 on Fast chargers, many of them are very hard on nimh cells and you will not get the longevity from a better charger..