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    How to get discharge with a BC1000

    I've got a pair of Mahas. One mine, one borrowed. I've got a decent size batch of AA's to run a break in cycle on. I know it's not strictly necessary, but when dealing with LSD NiMH, I prefer to begin a break-in cycle from the discharged condition. I was hoping I could use the B1000 to...
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    How to get discharge with a BC1000

    Hello, I'm trying to discharge some batteries with a BC1000. The first few times I tried it, I found them fully charged. After looking into it I found out the charger recharges after a discharge, which makes the discharge function pointless unless you can catch it before the charge sequence...
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    H13 bulb upgrade. Philips x-treme vision or crystal vision

    They are as clear as can be. I have no way of knowing for certain that they are O.E. Chrysler parts, but they sure look exactly the same as every other truck out there from that generation. They were an improvement from what came before. I bought a two pack, changed the driver's side, drove...
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    H13 bulb upgrade. Philips x-treme vision or crystal vision

    I recently purchased a 2007 Dodge Ram. The headlights are adequate, but not great. I'm not looking to do anything elaborate like a total replacement or HID conversion... at least not yet. I am looking to try new bulbs, because that may give enough improvement. I used to have a set of...
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    Duracell Ion Core AA & AAA

    Does anyone know if the current "ion core" AA and AAA are still believed to be the same as eneloop pros? I bought a pack of each the other day, and noticed they are now labeled at 2500mah (vs 2400) for the AA and 850mah (vs 800) for the AAA. Packaging and labeling looks the same. Cells, and...
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    maha vs la crosse chargers

    I've had a Maha C9000 for years. Very pleased with it. While I can get by with this, I tend to do battery charging/maintenance in a batch process, and another charger would be helpful. I'm sitting on the fence between another C9000, or a La Crosse charger (BC700/900/1000?) Does the La Crosse...
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    battery upgrade for minimag pro led

    Either is a good choice. I carry one of these, and within the last few months went from standard eneloops to Duracell Ion Core (commonly believed to be relabeled eneloop pros) with 2450 mAh capacity. I've noticed the difference, and can routinely get two weeks out of a charge in typical usage...
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    Re: What do you think is the best brand of batteries?

    Re: What do you think is the best brand of batteries? Is "Eneloops" a valid answer? As far as primaries, I think they are almost all the same, and I buy the cheapest I can find, unless I'm worried about device damage, in which case I buy the cheapest name brand I can find with a warranty that...
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    McGizmo Packs

    What is a McGizmo Pack?
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    Harbor Freight AA alkaline discharge test results.

    I had a coupon for a 24 pack of Harbor Freight alkaline AA's, so I got a box the other day. I'm going to run a few of them through some discharge cycles on the Maha just to see if they're any good, and figured I may as well share the figures here for anyone else interested. (I'll add more as...
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    How much mah do you eat in a day?

    Not enough. Some days the self discharge alone almost keeps me in bed.
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    device battery meter readings with eneloops

    It's always been my pet peeve about primaries. I can't throw away anything unless it's totally used up. You could throw away a lot of half charged primaries if you want to have a full batteries in the camera at the beginning of any photographic event. Wastefulness makes my skin crawl.
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    device battery meter readings with eneloops

    My wife's digital camera is like this. It seems to learn, though. I can put fully charged eneloops in it, and the battery meter when powered on will show about 1 of 3 possible bars, looking like a nearly depleted battery. If I take a few pictures, and look back at it after a few minutes, it...
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    Eneloops: what charger do I need? (info and discussion thead)

    Good choice. You can't go wrong with a c9000.
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    Energizer Rechargeable Batteries

    The last 3 packs of batteries I picked up were duracell ion core. The AAA appear to be rebadged Eneloops, and the AA appear to be rebadged Eneloop Pro/XX's. They're $10.99 a four pack at walmart. That's a fair deal on the AAA's, and a hot deal on the AA's, in my opinion. Energizer's current...
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