Budget/Value AA/AAA charger

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Hello.

I thought that flashlights was enough... then I threw an eye to this subforum as well. Now I realized I am all off on my batteries.
(Got some various rechargies with different figures, GP, Duracell, Tronic, Vanson).
I have this "value" charger from Duracell which is a four slot dual channel budget charger and it takes ages to charge.
Spec on the Duracell charger is: 3V 360mA 2/4 AA - 3V 180mA 2/4 AAA.

But most of my flashlights are one cell. Eg Fenix LD15, E05 and PD32 (Yeah I got one of those trustfire 2x18650 "true 2400" plus a charger, probably crap).

Now I am looking for a small 2 or 4 AA & AAA battery charger with induvidual channels. Mostly I charge 1 cell at the time.
I have been reading a lot, and some chargers are really cheap and well reviewed.
Eg. Panasonic BQ-321, in this kit: Panasonic DMW-LZACKIT Accessory Kit
But what about SANYO NC-MQR06 Quick Charger, it seem to charge a single one, and it can mix sizes?

My main problem is that I live in Sweden and I cannot buy from everywhere, eg Amazon always seem to not send to swe.
Ebay is good. Local swedish dealers is like a robbery.

So, what charger should I search for? Cheap is good, functions needed is just induvidual channels to charge one cell. Four or two doesn't matter.
Overheat, induvidual channel, timer?
What about charge time? What is good and not? I have read that 15 min chargers does cost lifetime on battery which then is out of my selection.
But I would like it to be a bit faster than 10-12h.

Recommendations plz! And if you do feel to act middleman/delivery pal please go ahead and buy one good cheapie for me and I'll paypal money! :wave:

 

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This one looks really good: SANYO NC-MQR06
I saw this thread http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?313726-Enloops-in-Sanyo-charger and that old charger is similar to the MQR06, not to be mixed up with the MQN06.
This is my first step into Enloop world.
I will get 4 Eneloop AA 2000mAh plus that charger for $31 from ebay, is that good enough?

Or SANYO MQR06 Quick Charger + eneloop AA 2000mAh(4pcs x2)
At a cost of $42,79

MQR06 spec:
560mA x4 / 1120mA x2 / 1680mA x1 AA
280mA x4 / 560mA x2 / 840mA x1 AAA

I also found this:
SANYO NC-MQRO3RN-UEX2-ss refresh. I am not sure about it. What differs is the refresh function.

 

[stickx]

The DMW-LZACKIT is getting very hard to find. I searched Amazon and only found 1 available. I got 3 for my children to use and they are working fine so far. They have 2 independent charging circuits so you can charge 1 at a time if needed.

 

[entercpf]

I just got the MQR06. It's great. However, be wary on ebay. Make sure the seller specifically states it's the MQR06. Usually when the price is on the low side, they're selling the eneloop dumb charger combo.

 

[cave dave]

I have a top end Maha for home use but its too big for travel so for that I have the Sony Cycle Energy BCG34HRE4KN. Which has four independent channels and reasonable charge times.

 

[ChrisGarrett]

I have a top end Maha for home use but its too big for travel so for that I have the Sony Cycle Energy BCG34HRE4KN. Which has four independent channels and reasonable charge times.

I picked up both the La Crosse BC-700 and the MaHa C9000. The La Crosse is a lot smaller and would travel well.

Both have their strengths and weaknesses, but I'm glad I got both to fiddle with.

$37.45 shipped off of Ebay, for the BC-700.

Chris

 

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I just got the MQR06. It's great. However, be wary on ebay. Make sure the seller specifically states it's the MQR06. Usually when the price is on the low side, they're selling the eneloop dumb charger combo.

Yeah I saw that there were lots of MN or what the model was called which is a dual channel charger.
I orderd the MQR06 with 8 AA Eneloop 2000mAh (not lite ones) for ~43$, that is a steal if you compare to prices here in Sweden.

 

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I picked up both the La Crosse BC-700 and the MaHa C9000. The La Crosse is a lot smaller and would travel well.

Both have their strengths and weaknesses, but I'm glad I got both to fiddle with.

$37.45 shipped off of Ebay, for the BC-700.

Chris

That sounds good too... however I got mine with 8 eneloops AA 2000mAh for 43. I am new into eneloops so it was a good start.

 

[pblanch]

Has anyone had any experiance with the USB Eneloop chargers. They can charge a singe AA/AAA via USB so thought that may be a good option as well.