Battery charger for AA/AAA batteries
Apr 2, 2024 11:46:17 #
CTTonymm
Loc: Connecticut
I'm seeking a better battery charger that will display state of charge, do rapid charging or more gentle/thorough slow charging. Currently using Panasonic BQ-CCSS chargers for Eneloop AA and AAA Ni-MH batteries. Any recommendations on your experiences here ? I have a large stable of batteries, some are getting long in tooth and I want to get max useage. Also, any thoughts on minimum useful discharge percentage before "retirement" ?
Thanks for ideas.
Thanks for ideas.
Apr 2, 2024 12:16:11 #
CTTonymm wrote:
I'm seeking a better battery charger that will display state of charge, do rapid charging or more gentle/thorough slow charging. Currently using Panasonic BQ-CCSS chargers for Eneloop AA and AAA Ni-MH batteries. Any recommendations on your experiences here ? I have a large stable of batteries, some are getting long in tooth and I want to get max useage. Also, any thoughts on minimum useful discharge percentage before "retirement" ?
Thanks for ideas.
Thanks for ideas.
I use an inexpensive voltage meter designed for batteries. A google search for "battery tester" will show you dozens of choices.
Apr 2, 2024 14:06:52 #
CTTonymm
Loc: Connecticut
Thx - looking for chargers that Hoggers have found reliable with the extra features. Lots of unknown brands with hype …
Apr 2, 2024 15:12:09 #
CTTonymm wrote:
Thx - looking for chargers that Hoggers have found reliable with the extra features. Lots of unknown brands with hype …
I like the Energizer Model CHFC2 charger for AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V batteries. Bought mine on Amazon last year. Shows charging progress in bars.
Apr 2, 2024 15:41:38 #
Apr 2, 2024 15:59:38 #
JoeBiker
Loc: homebase: Houston, TX
WayneL wrote:
La Crosse model BC-700 will do it
La Crosse is my favorite, most used.I also have an OPUS BT-C3400, which will also charge LI-ion.
Eneloop don't require too much care, but other NiMh need to be "tested" on the La Crosse about once or twice a year to keep them in good working condition. Otherwise, their capacity will drop to the point that they can't be revived.
Apr 2, 2024 16:09:10 #
Apr 3, 2024 06:11:46 #
Not cheap but very reliable and charges AAA, AA, C and D. Have had mine for more than 10 years and still going strong. Powerex MH-C808M Ultimate Professional Charger for 8 AA / AAA / C / D NiMH or NiCD Batteries
SKU: MH-C808M When I bought it was the MAHA brand. https://mahaenergy.com/chargers/
SKU: MH-C808M When I bought it was the MAHA brand. https://mahaenergy.com/chargers/
Apr 3, 2024 06:48:19 #
I got a MAHA battery charger probably 10-12 years ago. It charges Eneloops nicely and gives an indication of how much they are charged. Many cheap chargers will charge batteries in series pairs so you need a number of batteries that is evenly divisible by 2. They will stop charging when one of the batteries is fully charged, leaving the other without a full charge. The MAHA charger charges each battery individually. It handles up to 8 simultaneously. Does AA and AAA.
Apr 3, 2024 09:01:02 #
I bought this last month. It doesn't have a display, but it charges Li-I batteries.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1NT2FZ3?psc=1&ref=product_details
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1NT2FZ3?psc=1&ref=product_details
Apr 3, 2024 09:26:47 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
I have a PowerEx battery charger and have used it for several years. It's quite elaborate and allows you to charge/fix four AA or AAA, NiMH or NiCD. It does not do lithium. It is fully configurable and can be used to bring batteries up to full charge level. Some chargers only charge to the minimum capacity of all the batteries being charged, with a slow degradation of the batteries. This repairs that. It's fully programmable. The downside is that it is awfully expensive, about $100 Canadian. Not mine, but similar:
https://mahaenergy.com/mh-c9000pro/
https://mahaenergy.com/mh-c9000pro/
Apr 3, 2024 11:30:14 #
I have used a La Crosse BC-1000 for many years with my Eneloop batteries. It may be superceded now but it is everything you will want.
Apr 3, 2024 12:03:26 #
CTTonymm
Loc: Connecticut
Dikdik wrote:
I have a PowerEx battery charger and have used it ... (show quote)
Thanks all - just the quality of responses I expected from Hoggers. I ordered a Powerex 940 and will condition, analyze and maintain/sort out my multiple AA/AAA’s confidently.
Apr 3, 2024 12:12:26 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
My PowerEX unit is excellent, and I'm very pleased in getting it... I also have some PowerEX rechargeables.
Apr 3, 2024 13:20:32 #
I have used Maha 8 position chargers which good results. They charge each battery individually and simply charge level individually. These were NiMH. Li ion batteries may be different
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