GP ReCykot batteries

[Nake]

Anybody heard anything good or bad about these batteries? They don't appear to be available in the US, but KD has them.

http://www.gprecyko.com/en/index.html

 

[mikehill]

Never used them but the UK website has a lot more info.
http://www.gpbatteries.co.uk/

 

[EntropyQ3]

I've used them. Tests out to 0.1 Ah higher capacity than the eneloops on the BC-900. Can't speak for their charge holding ability other than say that they were indeed charged upon unpacking, so it has to be quite good.

 

[richdsu]

Eneloop , seems better choice, diameter of the cell is smaller than GP ReCyko.

Bewarned!!! GP ReCyko may not fit many flashlight than Eneloop do.

 

[Lobo]

Eneloop , seems better choice, diameter of the cell is smaller than GP ReCyko.

Bewarned!!! GP ReCyko may not fit many flashlight than Eneloop do.

That seems odd, since GP is a major manufacturer, wouldnt think that they made cells that wouldnt fit all appliances that takes regular AAs. You know of any instance when they don't fit? I was planning on buying some ReCyko, but might reconsider if they don't fit everywhere.

 

[tebore]

That seems odd, since GP is a major manufacturer, wouldnt think that they made cells that wouldnt fit all appliances that takes regular AAs. You know of any instance when they don't fit? I was planning on buying some ReCyko, but might reconsider if they don't fit everywhere.

It's just the AA battery size has such a sloppy tolerance. Look at the hi-cap NiMH some won't fit. The 2500 and the 2700mAh ones are at the edge of the AA size.

 

[richdsu]

Here is one typical example I've encountered:

Ultrafire C3 --- Eneloop AA, OK fit into the tube.

Ultrafire C3 --- GP Recykot cannot fit into the tube.

:sick2:

 

[Stromberg]

Sorry, not any measured data or comparison here but I have 4 ReCyko's and only bad thing so far is that they don't fit in my RiverRock/Retki K2 headlamp. I'm using them constantly in Fenix L2T v2.0 and they are working well.