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    Eneloop AA capacity question

    Hi all: I have a set of Eneloop AA 3UTGA batteries. The batteries say 1900 min mAh but the Sanyo website says typical capacity 2000 mAh. I bought a Maha charger. Do I base the charging rate and or other break in settings on 2000 or 1900 mAh??
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    Maha charger question - very short break in times

    Hi Gang: Based on all the excellent advice here, I purchased a Maha Wizard charger (4 AA) from Thomson. I also bought four sets of four eneloop 2000 mah packs. I started doing the break-in cycles on each set of four. The first two sets took several days to complete the Break-In, just like...
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    new maha c9000 charger/eneloop batteries; initial charge question

    Hi gang; I've finally gotten around to ordering my Maha c9000 and eneloop batteries from the friendly folks at Thomas Distributing. Question... should I use the Eneloop AA batteries straight out of the package or should they be placed in the charger? If the latter, do I use break-in...
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    need flashlight recommendation for DIY home repairs

    Hi all: After thinking for years that my 2AA incandescent mini-maglite was the cat's meow, I tried a Streamlight Jr. 2AA LED flashlight. I love it. I use it all the time when I have to do some repairs in the attic, fix a sink under a cabinet, etc. etc. The only thing is that it could be...
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    need flashlight recommendation for DIY home repairs

    Hi all: I used to think my mini Maglites (2 AA) incandescent flashlights were the cat's meow till I got a 2 AA streamlight Jr. LED. I love this thing - it is so much brighter and whiter. I use it all the time for my DIY home repairs (working in the attic, fixing pipes under a sink, etc...
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    Streamlight black task light or stinger?

    Hi all: Since Thomas Distributing is offering free shipping and I have my coupon code, while I'm ordering my Maha charger and Eneloop batteries, I decided to take a look at their flashlight offerings. I have fallen in love with my streamlight Jr. (2 AA) LED flashlight. I thought I would...
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    AA to D converters - recommendations for old 5 D cell Maglite?

    Hi all: Does anyone use AA to D converters for the old incandescent 4 or 5 D cell Maglites? I see Thomas has them from three manufacturers - Accupower, Lenmar and Nexcell. I have written to all three but none of them can tell me if they will work with the old style Maglites (which I...
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    want to order Maha and Eneloop - questions

    Hello all: I want to order a Maha MHC 9000 from Thomas Distributing (I hope this is still considered an excellent charger) but when I went to add some Eneloop AA batteries, I found they offer a new version 2000 mAh style. I had thought Eneloops come in 2700 mAh. Are the 2000 mAh suitable...
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    LED lights for child's ride on car?

    Hi all: I would like to add a single LED or LED cluster light to my childs ride-on vehicle behind the headlight and tailight lenses similar to what this fellow did: http://www.modifiedpowerwheels.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16928 I found these "covert" lights by Whelen and I think they...
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    Maha C9000/Eneloop - still good choice and where to buy?

    Hi all: I need a good charger to charge AA flashlight batteries for my mini-mags, streamlight, and children toys. I just checked the Thomas Distributing site and this charger is $50 alone. I thought they used to bundle this charger with Eneloops so I called - they don't anymore. Is this...
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    General LED question - batteries and amperage draw

    Hi all: I'm thinking about adding some flashing LED's to my child's ride on vehicle (Power Wheels). I'm looking at something like this by Sho Me.. http://www.able2products.com/update/11_8200_v1.htm It says each LED unit draws 0.05 amps and is powered by 12VDC and there is a controller that...
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    Charger intimidation! How to choose??

    Hi all: I have been reading the posts here over the past few days. I want to purchase a quality charger for some Eneloops (that I still need to buy). Apparently the new Sanyo charger that can be bundled with the Eneloops doesn't sense individual cells but works in pairs - which even I can...
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    Question regarding Eneloop rechargeables & C/D adapters

    Hi everyone: I'm going to take the advice I got here a while back to purchase a set of Eneloop rechargeable batteries and a battery charger. I notice that some of the kits come with a C and D size adapter. I didn't realize that what this means is that one slips a AA battery into the C or D...
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    rechargeable flashlight recommendation

    Hi: I'm an active do it yourselfer on my home and love my mini Maglite (2 AA batteries). I'm even using the old style two pin bulbs (just found out they make a Krypton replacement bulb) I love my mini maglite but bulbs and batteries can get expensive and I'd really love a rechargeable...

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