Old iPod will not charge up

I am trying to charge up an old iPod but it doesn't appear to be charging up.  I am not using the original charger lead, should this matter?
We don't have the original charger
Model is MB147 80GB
Thanks for your help!

Then what sort of charger are you using and is the lead of the correct type?
A USB charger should work, providing it provides enough current (mA). My charger states 1,000mA, but I thought the iPod only required 500mA to be charged.
One point though. A drained iPod Classic needs to be left on charge for at least thirty minutes before it will show any signs of life.

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