best uk supplier for low discharge nimh?

[greg123]

specifically C and D cell, but AA too..... Looking to get some 10-12,000mah to replace my old 5,500mah ni-cd's which are about 6 years old and getting tired.

Nothing on ebay/google that I can make sense of, other than low power stuff.

Any uk recomendations?

Greg.

 

[sstmax]

specifically C and D cell, but AA too..... Looking to get some 10-12,000mah to replace my old 5,500mah ni-cd's which are about 6 years old and getting tired.

Nothing on ebay/google that I can make sense of, other than low power stuff.

Any uk recomendations?

Greg.

I've used these guys a lot for AAA/AA cells, prices are very good:

http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/instant.html

C & D's seem to be a little harder to come by though. I found these which might be of interest though?

http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...ries-Set-of-2/2954069/product.html?cid=133635

 

[greg123]

Fantastic! They will do the job just grand. 10,000mah D's.... mmmm. I have seen 12,000mah but if on the shelf 3 months then I reach for it they have become 4,800mah with the discharge, which is why overall unless it's RC or something charged every day I think these will be better.

Thanks!

I've used these guys a lot for AAA/AA cells, prices are very good:

http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/instant.html

C & D's seem to be a little harder to come by though. I found these which might be of interest though?

http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...ries-Set-of-2/2954069/product.html?cid=133635

 

[bigbear]

I've used these guys a lot for AAA/AA cells, prices are very good:

http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/instant.html

just wondering if you have tried the Vapex "Instant" NiMH AA/AAA cells?

 

[sstmax]

just wondering if you have tried the Vapex "Instant" NiMH AA/AAA cells?

I have. If I'm being honest, I found that there was more variation between cells than with the Eneloops and they didn't retain their capacity in my bike lights (which had sat for 8 months - basically, they were close to empty).

Still, for the money, they're ok. I'd say they retain their charge better than non LSD cells based on my experience. Just not a patch on the eneloops.

 

[TONY M]

I have. If I'm being honest, I found that there was more variation between cells than with the Eneloops and they didn't retain their capacity in my bike lights (which had sat for 8 months - basically, they were close to empty).

Still, for the money, they're ok. I'd say they retain their charge better than non LSD cells based on my experience. Just not a patch on the eneloops.

I have also heard before that the Vapex instant batteries had a higher self discharge rate than eneloops.

I just ordered some Uniross Hybrios today and will compare them to my eneloops when they arrive.

 

[sstmax]

I have also heard before that the Vapex instant batteries had a higher self discharge rate than eneloops.

I just ordered some Uniross Hybrios today and will compare them to my eneloops when they arrive.

The Hybrios are pretty much rebadged eneloops from what I can tell. Provided that they have a white top with 4 small vent holes around the +ve terminal.

I picked up two packets of 4 AAs in ASDA about 9 months ago on clearance for under £3/packet. An absolute steal! Not seen them since in the supermarkets though...

 

[Mr Happy]

The Hybrios are pretty much rebadged eneloops from what I can tell. Provided that they have a white top with 4 small vent holes around the +ve terminal.

That might not always be the case unfortunately. Some reports suggest they come from a different source in Europe compared to the US.

I just ordered some Uniross Hybrios today and will compare them to my eneloops when they arrive.

When they do arrive it would be interesting to know if they are similar in appearance to Eneloops or otherwise.