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    Rechargable batteries question

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by llmercll, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. llmercll

    llmercll Notebook Evangelist

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    I want to order some rechargeable batteries for certain computer devices and game controlers, but not sure which ones to get. I read that a breakthrough technology exists in "sanyo Eneloops" and wanted to get those, but more importantly, want a really good charger.

    http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-BC-9009-AlphaPower-Battery/dp/B00077AA5Q/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_c


    For someone out there who knows their stuff, what do you think of this charger? Will it charge eneloops? are the included batteries the new technology low-drain ones? (for use in controllers and such)

    http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-Eneloop-Battery-Charger-Batteries/dp/B00198BF9W/ref=pd_cp_e_2

    This is the eneloop charger, but it's not the greatest, it lacks an lcd panel and a lot of functionality, and for the same price, I want the good one =p

    thanks!
     
    llmercll, Dec 27, 2009
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    Batteries:

    sanyo eneloop batteries (aka the new LowSelfDischarge ones) have the new technology that makes them lose charge slower... they are chemically equivalent to the NiMh batteries already out, so you can use a charger that charges NiMH batteries...

    Costco (summer of this year) sold the package you have in the amazon listing for $19. Not sure if you can still get it at that price.

    A good price for LSD Rechargables is $10 per 4 batteries or under... There are other LSD rechargables besides Eneloop, just some of them may be harder to get/more pricey, and some mix LSD with the regular non-LSD rechargables in their packages... so i would say stay with eneloops

    The C/D adapters only make it that you can put a AA in a C size device, but the device wanted C/D for a reason(wants more amperage... you'll need to replace/recharge the AA more frequently than the manufacture of the device want you)

    Charger:

    the charger that comes pre-packaged with the eneloop multipack charges the batteries at a specific current only... no special gizmo or modes to use...

    you would want to try to charge batteries at the slowest current rate possible. Higher rates mean more internal heat generated that would degrade the battery. Those energizer 15 minute battery chargers are good at charging stuff fast(eg when you really need to recharge), but you kill off the battery very quickly.

    the consensus is that the La Crosse charger is best for charging batteries. You can switch between different current charging modes, refreshing the battery(depleting the charge and recharging)

    The difference between the BC900/BC9009 and the BC700 is that the BC900(9) has one more fast charging mode and C/D size adapters.

    You may want to get the Eneloop charger. If you deplete a battery too much, the La Crosse charger may detect the battery as dead and refuse to charge. You may need to use the eneloop charger to "jumpstart" the dead battery to contain some charge, and the La Crosse charger will then see and charge the battery
     
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