is this charger any good

[Wildcat]

is this charger worth messing with?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062130

 

[VidPro]

hmmm what do the users say ?
often overheats the batteries melting off the plastic labels on the batteries

get a good one so you don't BURN DOWN YOUR HOUSE...peels off the covering on the battery it gets so hot.

sounds like a real winner, plus it isnt a single channel charger according to the users.

we dont need no stinking labels

i have thier 1 hour AA only charger, it is Fast and mean, and charges in series, all Wrong, but it has its applications

 

[Mr Happy]

is this charger worth messing with?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062130

On the surface it doesn't look too bad. It can charge up to 8 AA cells at a time at about 1000 mA per cell, or 4 C/D cells at a time at about 1250 mA per cell. On top of that it has a discharge function and the price is not excessive. Could be worth trying out.

 

[Wildcat]

yea, i read that one too. thanks for answering. i kinda knew the answer already.

guess i'll spend the extra $20 and get a c9000.:thumbsup:

 

[Moonshadow]

Good call.

I would always steer clear of those chargers where you have to charge the batteries in pairs. What a PITA.

Don't do what I did and buy 3 or 4 cheaper chargers before ending up with a decent one that monitors each channel individually. You will be saving yourself a lot of money and hassle by forking out the extra $20 for a good one now.

 

[TakeTheActive]

[SUGGESTION] To Attract a Wider Audience, BE MORE SPECIFIC!

First, a suggestion (and a personal 'NIT'):

1. Title: is this charger any good
   - *WHAT* charger?
   .
2. Body:

   is this charger worth messing with?

   - Again, **WHAT** charger?
   .
3. LINK: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062130
   - Yet one more time, ***WHAT*** charger???

IMHO, many folks 'possibly' WITH the knowledge that you desire AREN'T going to go too far out of their way to find out *WHAT* you're talking about. To get responses from as wide an audience as possible, BE MORE SPECIFIC:

1. Title: Is the RadioShack 43-428 Universal Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger any good?
   .
2. Body: Is the RadioShack 43-428 Universal Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger worth messing with?
   .
3. LINK: RadioShack 43-428 Universal Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger

is this charger worth messing with?

Yes!

 

[TakeTheActive]

hmmm what do the users say ?

• "...often overheats the batteries melting off the plastic labels on the batteries..."
  .
• "...get a good one so you don't BURN DOWN YOUR HOUSE...peels off the covering on the battery it gets so hot..."

sounds like a real winner, plus it isnt a single channel charger according to the users.

we dont need no stinking labels

IMO, you need to evaluate the SOURCE of the review. IME, I find *MANY* reviews on 'Non-Technical' sites tend to review based on EMOTION (ONE STAR - the UPS driver LEFT the ripped-open package on my porch!) / lack-of-understanding rather than actual experience.

i.e. HIGH INTERNAL RESISTANCE (non-vibrant / unhealthy / inexpensive / CHEAP / badly-treated / neglected / CRAP) cells charged at HIGH CURRENT *ARE* always going to OVERHEAT!

 

[TakeTheActive]

...guess i'll spend the extra $20 and get a c9000.:thumbsup:

Do you own any rechargeable:

• C
• D
• 9V

...cells / batteries? :thinking:

 

[VidPro]

IMO, you need to evaluate the SOURCE of the review. IME, I find *MANY* reviews on 'Non-Technical' sites tend to review based on EMOTION (ONE STAR - the UPS driver LEFT the ripped-open package on my porch!) / lack-of-understanding rather than actual experience.

i.e. HIGH INTERNAL RESISTANCE (non-vibrant / unhealthy / inexpensive / CHEAP / badly-treated / neglected / CRAP) cells charged at HIGH CURRENT *ARE* always going to OVERHEAT!

hey if you want to buy my "1Hr" radio shack 8x AA charger, i will sell it to you for $20 + shipping. and then you can be the source.
but no refunds, dont come crying to me when it makes a good space heater.
it terminates the cells every charge