Energizer NiHM, 2300mAh?

[GarageBoy]

Since I can't get any exotic Sanyos, how's the Energizers and the charger for it?

 

[koala]

The Energizers are actually Sanyo cells, rebranded. Don't know about the charger though, I use Maha or Powerex chargers.

 

[NewBie]

If you poke around, you'll see one user's plot, where these do 2,250 mAH at 0.5A load. Think it was in a load test box thread.

 

[GarageBoy]

Excellent. Sounds good to me. Thanks! Who makes the duracells?

 

[Krit]

I try to change charger and found some chargers make more efficiency than many timer charger. So try to change charger might better output than change batteery to more capacity.

 

[GarageBoy]

Which ones are the better ones?

 

[Scoob]

Will these batteries work well in 4-AA flashlights? I know they are only 1.2 volts, but 2300 mAh might help with that...ya think?

 

[Lynx_Arc]

Most flashlights will love you for feeding them nimh, especially if it is one that really sucks down batteries and you have to replace them often. Nimh will give you 2-5 times run time and after you charge them 5-10 times they will pay for themselves and possibly even your charger.

If you read on the incandescent bulb packages, most bulbs are rated at 1.2v/cell, a bulb for a 6v light is usually 4.8v rated so the 1.2v shouldn't be any problem at all. I would use nimh in all but the more expensive lights and then consult with their website to make sure they can use them. A very few of them I have heard have problems with nimh, most of them being modded direct drive luxeon type LED lights from what I have read on this forum.

 

[flash99dark]

I use the Energizer NiHM 2300mAh in my Elecktolumens Blaster Jr. [3toD holder} with GREAT results. Both Walmart and arget
sell these for $9-$10 a 4x pack. Before these and for other applications check out the Sunday paper Wallgreens flyer for their brand I have been using the for years with no problems a couple of times a month they sell for about .25cents AA & AAA C and D cells .50 cents each. There D cell are from Japan.......William [Wallgreens alkaline]

 

[Scoob]

Thanks. being just 1.2 volts, I didn't think it would burn as bright as the alkalines. But sure will save on batteries!

 

[Chop]

Actually, you could get better performance with the 1.2v NiMH cells than you will with the Alkalines. The reason that some direct drive lights hava a problem with NiMH cells is that the NiMH cells have less internal resistance than alkalines; therefore, they deliver more current. I also don't think that the NiMH batts drop voltage under a load the way alkalines do. 2300mAH cells should give you a nice runtime with very good brightness, as compared to alkalines.

 

[NewBie]

I've had these Energizer NiMH 2300mAH batteries for several months now, and I am *very* happy with them. They were quite a significant improvement over my Rayovac and Panasonic 1800mAH batteries.

 

[Krit]

I think the better charger should consider than find hi capacity battery. My friend use the Sanyo Charger with 1800 mA which make for long runtime than 2200 mA which charge by china charger.

In your openion, which charger is best for Hi capacity of NiMH .? Because some quick charger is make a lot of heat to battery and cut of when it getting hi temp. So it might be not full charge to battery. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif

 

[radellaf]

I don't think you can do better than the Energizer NiMHs with a Maha MH-C401FS.
Maha has a newer charger out, but it doesn't have 4 independent channels. It is faster and smaller, and has the conditioning cycle like the previous 4 cell 2-channel charger the MH-C204F, but I don't want to go back to charging cells in pairs, and never use the fast setting on the 401 anyway.


http://www.nimhbattery.com/mhc401fs.htm

 

[Krit]

radellaf, I also try to find the independent channels charger with automatic cutoff when battery full. Sony chager has the specification to do that and could monitor battery level each channel too.

 

[Bullzeyebill]

What is the name of the Sony charger? I have not seen one.

Bill

 

[SunSlinger]

Here's the most versatile charger I've found. Smart charges everything from D to AAA cells, from 1 to 4 at a time. NiCad or NiMH no problem.

Has Intelligent Discharge System, to condition the batteries , soft start to lengthen battery life,& checks for faulty cells as well.

It will completely charge the new 2300 MaHr NiMH batteries because it senses full charge, instead of just using a timer.

It's ok to leave fully charged batteries in it for as long as you like. It just trickle charges 'em to keep 'em topped off & ready to go.

http://www.ccrane.com/quickcharger-battery-charger.aspx

 

[TrueBlue]

I've had the CCrane charger for four months now and when I need to charge one or more batteries this is the first one I grab for. I do like the feature that the charger is a parallel charger and will charge all cell evenly to the same voltage and can pull up weak cells using the other batteries and the charger circuit.

And the charger easily fitting all size batteries is nice too.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

I REALLY like my C Crane, but as of right now, rubber bands provide cell contact at three stations.

Unless they redesigned it, the springs (where spring hooks) is a weak spot.

That said, it doesn't make me mad, and still works great!

 

[TrueBlue]

Playboy...how long have you had your charger? I remember on the CCrane web site they said they had redesigned the charger but the ad didn't say specifically what was redesigned. Of course CCrane wouldn't tell all the information. I think that is what I read-a redesign. So I bought a redesigned charger. Mine has held up all these months and I've used it daily. D-cells are a very tight fit but with a little fist hammering the cells fit.

Maybe CCrane can replace your charger under warranty?