pobox1475
Enlightened
From an online retailer I asked which one THEY would choose. Can someone with familiarity of these chime in, please. LA CROSSE BC-900 or MAHA MH-C9000?
Randy
Which Charger To Choose
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Randy
Mr Happy
Flashlight Enthusiast
It depends. They have some features in common and some differences. What particular features matter most to you? What is your wish list for a charger? How much are you concerned about price?
Neither charger is 'best', so nobody can make the choice for you.
If you are just trying to buy a 'good' charger, but you are not too familiar with the kind of features those chargers have, maybe even a third choice of charger would be a better option?
pobox1475
Enlightened
First and foremost it must be built to last. Adjustable levels to slow charge to extend life of cells is a +. I'm fine with techy features and am most concerned with having to upgrade within a short period of time, "buy cheap=buy twice". It appears the BC-900 is the less costly of the two. In my eyes the best value would come down to the greatest overall performance between the two. If at all that can be measured.
SilverFox
Flashaholic
Hello Randy,
The Break-In function on the C9000 is very valuable for breaking in new cells, maintaining used cells, and trying to revive cells that have not been properly stored.
It also has a trickle charge rate that is better for Eneloop and other low self discharge rate cells.
I think this gives the advantage to the C9000.
There is a detailed comparison of both of these chargers in this thread that may be helpful.
Tom
The Break-In function on the C9000 is very valuable for breaking in new cells, maintaining used cells, and trying to revive cells that have not been properly stored.
It also has a trickle charge rate that is better for Eneloop and other low self discharge rate cells.
I think this gives the advantage to the C9000.
There is a detailed comparison of both of these chargers in this thread that may be helpful.
Tom
Knifekulture
Newly Enlightened
Chargers
I need some help picking out a new charging system (AA/AAA). I've narrowed it down to two choices.The Lacrosse BC-700 and the MAHA MH-C9000. Which one would you choose? Any advice would be much appreciated.
I need some help picking out a new charging system (AA/AAA). I've narrowed it down to two choices.The Lacrosse BC-700 and the MAHA MH-C9000. Which one would you choose? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Unforgiven
Flashlight Enthusiast
According to this link the only difference between the BC700 and the BC900 is the charging current. Since there are already threads on that charger we'll merge yours with this one. 
Here is a useful charger comparison link.
I have a C9000 and it has been good to all the cells I have run through it. Judging by the information and comments I have read, I feel it is the best one available for the price.
Here is a useful charger comparison link.
I have a C9000 and it has been good to all the cells I have run through it. Judging by the information and comments I have read, I feel it is the best one available for the price.
pobox1475
Enlightened
Does the "refresh" mode on the
La Crosse Technology BC-900
Do the same thing?
FWIW
Refresh mode on the LaCrosse, excercises the battery by discharging, charging, and discharging until there is no improvement in the discharge time/current. You can download the BC900 manual from the LaCrosse Technologies web site.
