What do you think about GP NiMH batteries?
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Deleted member 684
Flashlight Enthusiast
I had some leak on me when I used em for current draws of around 5 amps. GP 1600 mah. Others I have leaked in storage, probably after some high current abuse by me. Under normal usage, they should be fine.
bluewater
Newly Enlightened
I've been using 700mah AAA's in a Micro Illuminator with no problems, as well as 2000mah AA's in my digital camera also with no problems.
eluminator
Flashlight Enthusiast
GP's work for me. So do Powerex, Energizer, Nexcell, GI, generic green, generic blue and generic white.
I've never measured the cell capacity, and there might be a difference I haven't noticed. Other than that, all the NiMH I have just keep on working. Maybe all NiMH are made in the same factory, for all I know.
I've never had a NiMH leak, and I only had one die. That one got discharged to the point of reverse polarity one too many times. I think it was a generic green, but I don't think that matters.
I don't know about the charger though. It's important to have a charger that pulse charges, to keep the crystal size small, and knows when to quit without overcharging or overheating the cells.
I've never measured the cell capacity, and there might be a difference I haven't noticed. Other than that, all the NiMH I have just keep on working. Maybe all NiMH are made in the same factory, for all I know.
I've never had a NiMH leak, and I only had one die. That one got discharged to the point of reverse polarity one too many times. I think it was a generic green, but I don't think that matters.
I don't know about the charger though. It's important to have a charger that pulse charges, to keep the crystal size small, and knows when to quit without overcharging or overheating the cells.
utomatoe
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NiMH are very useful for camera flashes due to their low resistance, allowing the flash to recharge faster... here's a great guide to NiMH, http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM
Personally, unless you absolutely need the high runtime, I can usually find Energizer or Duracell NiMH batteries for cheap, and they have decent performance as well. Everything else is expensive, unless mail ordered (or at least here in Canada...)
Energizer's seem to perform well, readily available as well. Dunno about the charger. I use a Maha 204F, a great charger and can condition/drain batteries as well. Only caveat is that you shouldn't close the cover when charging and they have been known to overheat.
Personally, unless you absolutely need the high runtime, I can usually find Energizer or Duracell NiMH batteries for cheap, and they have decent performance as well. Everything else is expensive, unless mail ordered (or at least here in Canada...)
Energizer's seem to perform well, readily available as well. Dunno about the charger. I use a Maha 204F, a great charger and can condition/drain batteries as well. Only caveat is that you shouldn't close the cover when charging and they have been known to overheat.
Except for a very old set of 1300s, I don't really have much experience with the batteries themselves. Over here, I can get the 2100 Sanyos for a lot cheaper than the GP 2000s.
Chargerwise, I wasn't so comfortable with their chargers - there was always a catch, either only 2 charging channels for 4 cells or too high a charge rate. I ended up getting the Maha 401 charger, though it's pricy. Your milage/prefs might vary though.
Chargerwise, I wasn't so comfortable with their chargers - there was always a catch, either only 2 charging channels for 4 cells or too high a charge rate. I ended up getting the Maha 401 charger, though it's pricy. Your milage/prefs might vary though.
nexro
Enlightened
I agree with Lucien.
I have been using Sanyo 2100mAH rechargebles for quite some time and they do prove to be much better than the GPs. I ended up selling the GPs away.
I will be getting the latest Sanyo 2300mAH and the Maha 401 charger from Singapore soon /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I have been using Sanyo 2100mAH rechargebles for quite some time and they do prove to be much better than the GPs. I ended up selling the GPs away.
I will be getting the latest Sanyo 2300mAH and the Maha 401 charger from Singapore soon /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
reefphilic
Enlightened
Where can I get Maha 401 in Singapore and what is the estimated price?
