X-Rite 408 replace NiCad batteries with NiMH? Will they explode?

[Slice]

Hey, I made the mistake of replacing the stock AA Nicad batteries with regular batteries and they exploded. So after ruining one X-Rite 408 densitometer I need to know if I can replace the Nicad 600mA (AA) batteries with NiMH 2450 mA batteries? I'm guessing they should be better but do not want to be sorry.

Paul Kett

 

[Cornishpastythighs]

Are you switching to 2450mA batteries because AA Nicad's are not available anymore? If they are still available I would use the recommended batteries from XRite. I wouldnt mess around with an older unit by switching batteries. my 0.02c

 

[Slice]

Are you switching to 2450mA batteries because AA Nicad's are not available anymore? If they are still available I would use the recommended batteries from XRite. I wouldnt mess around with an older unit by switching batteries. my 0.02c

Actually I just found the info on X-Rites site and they say the NiMH 2450 mA batteries are fine.

Just never use regular AA batteries, it makes a nasty mess when they burst.

Paul