voodoogreg
Flashlight Enthusiast
After checking, I see they no longer make IC3 ROV 15min stuff, what other 15-30 min nimh's that can be got at a wal-mart/ kmart, lowes (big box, local places) is looking good? VDG
Now that the ROV 15 min nimh's are history, what other quick charge rig's?
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65535
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TBH any adjustable charger can charge in 15 minutes just need high current, energizer's cahrger has worked for me.
SilverFox
Flashaholic
Hello Voodoogreg,
The Energizer 15 minute charger works very well, however the Duracell 15 minute charger seems to be a little bit gentler on the cells. It also seems to have a better design for air flow.
The both work very well, but if I were to choose one today, I would lean toward the Duracell charger.
Tom
The Energizer 15 minute charger works very well, however the Duracell 15 minute charger seems to be a little bit gentler on the cells. It also seems to have a better design for air flow.
The both work very well, but if I were to choose one today, I would lean toward the Duracell charger.
Tom
voodoogreg
Flashlight Enthusiast
SilverFox said:
Thanks silverfox, hoping you would chime in, your the final word on batt's :twothumbs . I will look into both, and esp the duracell. I know this is probably on your nimh shootout but if your still on line
which rig's AAA's have an edge in runtime? VDG
SilverFox
Flashaholic
Hello Voodoogreg,
The comments on the Duracell 15 minute charger are not up yet. Testing is still underway, but you can consider my earlier comments a "preview..."
I don't have a lot of data on AAA cells, and have nothing on either Duracell or Energizer AAA cells.
Tom
The comments on the Duracell 15 minute charger are not up yet. Testing is still underway, but you can consider my earlier comments a "preview..."
I don't have a lot of data on AAA cells, and have nothing on either Duracell or Energizer AAA cells.
Tom
MrAl
Flashlight Enthusiast
Hello,
The Energizer 15 minute charger seems to work pretty well.
The Duracell 15 minute charger seems to work just about the same with
only minor differences.
The Duracell charger makes more audible noise than the Energizer
(the fan running).
Just as a side note, the Duracell charger has more blades on the fan
than the Energizer, and it might push just a little more air, but not
that much difference.
The Energizer 15 minute charger seems to work pretty well.
The Duracell 15 minute charger seems to work just about the same with
only minor differences.
The Duracell charger makes more audible noise than the Energizer
(the fan running).
Just as a side note, the Duracell charger has more blades on the fan
than the Energizer, and it might push just a little more air, but not
that much difference.
voodoogreg
Flashlight Enthusiast
MrAl said:
Thanks brother, Any idea on mah rating on the duracell AAA?(nothing I can find on website) I know the bunnies are a good bit higher then a the ROV IC3's. VDG
MrAl
Flashlight Enthusiast
Hi again,
I think they are 800mAh.
It's funny but Rayovac sure seems to make a lot of stuff that comes around
and sounds good, but then doesnt work out in the long run. It's getting
so im afraid to buy their stuff anymore. I told a friend about some clone
Eneloops (made by Rayovac) and he said "who makes them?" and i said
"Rayovac", and he said "Ohhhh Nooo!". Ha ha. Personally i think they
could be a better company if they get it together instead of trying to
make all these 'novel' products that work marginally. I wish their alkaline
cells would stop leaking too. On average now i have at least one cell leak
in every pack i buy.
I think they are 800mAh.
It's funny but Rayovac sure seems to make a lot of stuff that comes around
and sounds good, but then doesnt work out in the long run. It's getting
so im afraid to buy their stuff anymore. I told a friend about some clone
Eneloops (made by Rayovac) and he said "who makes them?" and i said
"Rayovac", and he said "Ohhhh Nooo!". Ha ha. Personally i think they
could be a better company if they get it together instead of trying to
make all these 'novel' products that work marginally. I wish their alkaline
cells would stop leaking too. On average now i have at least one cell leak
in every pack i buy.
lumenal
Enlightened
I use the Energizer 15 min. charger and it seems to be working flawlessly. It is there when I need it, if I'm in a hurry for a charge. I use slower chargers when time is not an issue.
I've got the latest version of the Energizer 15 min. charger that includes a 12 volt automobile adapter plug. This may be something to consider, since, except for a Duracell combo at Costco, I have not noticed an automobile charging plug with the Duracell 15 min. charger...
I've got the latest version of the Energizer 15 min. charger that includes a 12 volt automobile adapter plug. This may be something to consider, since, except for a Duracell combo at Costco, I have not noticed an automobile charging plug with the Duracell 15 min. charger...
Brighteyez
Flashlight Enthusiast
Costco sells a Duracell 15 minute charger combo pack with 6 2400 mAh batteries and 2 AAA 900 mAh batteries, and a car cord, for $29.99 at a fair number of their stores. I believe that WalMart also has the Duracell but with only 4AA 2400 mAh batteries and no car cord, for the same price.
voodoogreg said:
voodoogreg
Flashlight Enthusiast
MRAL:Hi again,
I think they are 800mAh
thanks MRAL. ya guys it sound's like the dura's will do. I would love sometime to get a high end charger and some of the sanyo's and other highly rated batt's, but money's tight with my health prob's.
I did have real good luck with the IC3 rov's. no dead cell's or
any that got short on runtime. I don't get the big companies that have a product that gets dicontinued for something that is not as good in my opinion.
(Hybrid) VDG
I think they are 800mAh
thanks MRAL. ya guys it sound's like the dura's will do. I would love sometime to get a high end charger and some of the sanyo's and other highly rated batt's, but money's tight with my health prob's.
I did have real good luck with the IC3 rov's. no dead cell's or
any that got short on runtime. I don't get the big companies that have a product that gets dicontinued for something that is not as good in my opinion.
(Hybrid) VDG
Eskimonio
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Was looking at both Dura and Energ 15min chargers tonight @ WMart...I could see the specs on the Energizer, that each bay is independent. I could not read about the Dura due to packaging blocking the info.
Do both chargers have independent bays?
Do both chargers have safety redundancy? i.e. sense the end of charge cycle AND timer safety shutoff?
Thanks
Do both chargers have independent bays?
Do both chargers have safety redundancy? i.e. sense the end of charge cycle AND timer safety shutoff?
Thanks
voodoogreg
Flashlight Enthusiast
viorel00 said:
Well, they still should have consulted me!
VDGI have the Energizer 15 minute charger and it works great. If you can find the one with the car cord included at Target or Frys, get it. You cant get a replacement car
cord from Energizer so you have to get one that is not as nice at Radio Shack...
cord from Energizer so you have to get one that is not as nice at Radio Shack...
SilverFox
Flashaholic
Hello Eskimonio,
Welcome to CPF.
The Duracell 15 minute charger is also an independent channel charger.
The 15 minute chargers have more safeties and an advanced charging algorithm. They will often refuse to charge cells that can be charged on other chargers. This insures that only "healthy" cells are charged at the fast rates these chargers use.
The end of charge signals are amplified at high charge rates, and if you are using "healthy" cells, there should be no problems with missed terminations. In addition, these chargers have a timer and high temperature thermal shut off.
The down side is that you have to make sure there is good ventilation and a clear air path. You also need to charge at room temperature (70 F). The cells get toward the warm side of normal during the charge, and charging at high temperatures (90 F) causes the cells to get hot.
The other down side is that you loose some cycle life. This has a greater effect on high capacity cells, but is still observable with lower capacity cells.
If you need cells in a hurry, this is a great way to go.
Tom
Welcome to CPF.
The Duracell 15 minute charger is also an independent channel charger.
The 15 minute chargers have more safeties and an advanced charging algorithm. They will often refuse to charge cells that can be charged on other chargers. This insures that only "healthy" cells are charged at the fast rates these chargers use.
The end of charge signals are amplified at high charge rates, and if you are using "healthy" cells, there should be no problems with missed terminations. In addition, these chargers have a timer and high temperature thermal shut off.
The down side is that you have to make sure there is good ventilation and a clear air path. You also need to charge at room temperature (70 F). The cells get toward the warm side of normal during the charge, and charging at high temperatures (90 F) causes the cells to get hot.
The other down side is that you loose some cycle life. This has a greater effect on high capacity cells, but is still observable with lower capacity cells.
If you need cells in a hurry, this is a great way to go.
Tom
Eskimonio
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Here's an above average deal on the Duracell 15 min charger.
4 independent bays, comes with 4 2400mah AA batteries.
Target has it advertised on website for in-store purchase @ $16.99
Print this page:
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-0835696-6313461?asin=B000E9ZHUA
and bring to Staples for 110% pricematch for a pre-tax price of $14.69
I'm returning the Costco-bought version which was $29.99. Same charger, but it came with an extra 2 AA and 2AAA batteries plus a car adapter. I don't need the extra batts, so I'll snag a car adapter elsewhere.
4 independent bays, comes with 4 2400mah AA batteries.
Target has it advertised on website for in-store purchase @ $16.99
Print this page:
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-0835696-6313461?asin=B000E9ZHUA
and bring to Staples for 110% pricematch for a pre-tax price of $14.69
I'm returning the Costco-bought version which was $29.99. Same charger, but it came with an extra 2 AA and 2AAA batteries plus a car adapter. I don't need the extra batts, so I'll snag a car adapter elsewhere.
Brighteyez
Flashlight Enthusiast
Thanks for the Target link. I wanted to get a couple for the car (need to charge 6 batteries at a time.)
EDIT Aw Jeeze, I can forsee the Jeers and other whines coming about how Target is misrepresenting something ...
But I have a feeling that they have the wrong picture on the Target site (honest mistake that happens with web sites all the time.) That price is probably for the 1 hour charger. If you look at the item numbers for that product, you'll see that it doesn't match the numbers for the 15 minute charger http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=sc_ri_1/602-4582016-8488630?ie=UTF8&asin=B000FGGG34
EDIT Aw Jeeze, I can forsee the Jeers and other whines coming about how Target is misrepresenting something ...
But I have a feeling that they have the wrong picture on the Target site (honest mistake that happens with web sites all the time.) That price is probably for the 1 hour charger. If you look at the item numbers for that product, you'll see that it doesn't match the numbers for the 15 minute charger http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=sc_ri_1/602-4582016-8488630?ie=UTF8&asin=B000FGGG34
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SilverFox
Flashaholic
Hello Brighteyez,
Keep in mind that fast charging tends to warm the cells up. There are times when it is not advisable to charge in the car because the ambient temperature is either too cold or too hot.
Fast chargers work best at 68 F (20 C).
Tom
Keep in mind that fast charging tends to warm the cells up. There are times when it is not advisable to charge in the car because the ambient temperature is either too cold or too hot.
Fast chargers work best at 68 F (20 C).
Tom
