Rechargeable batteries? - Page 1
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author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2014, 01:05:59 pm
content: Costco has a deal right now on these Eneloop batteries, and charger. For $19.99, you get the charger, 8 AA's, and 4 AAA's. I hear these are really good batteries. Do you guys power the 287 with these, and if so how do they hold up compared to a good Duracell or something?

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2014, 01:09:03 pm
content: Genuine eneloops are the only AA / AAA batteries i will buy, with the possible exception of Varta.$19 sounds a bit cheap for a charger and that many batteries.You might want to confirm they are genuine first.

author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2014, 01:41:41 pm
content: Quote from: Psi on February 19, 2014, 01:09:03 pmHow can you tell they are genuine? This is Costco. Would they sell anything other than genuine?

author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2014, 01:43:48 pm
content: How are they as far as leaking is concerned. Anyone ever have trouble with that?

author: Rigby
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2014, 01:44:32 pm
content: If Costco is selling them, the chances of them being genuine are high. Costco are not into buying counterfeit goods in the pursuit of lower prices, at least not as far as I know.I've never had one leak.

author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2014, 04:45:42 pm
content: Quote from: mojo-chan on February 19, 2014, 04:15:25 pmYes , I think so to. Probably going to buy two just for the extra batteries.

author: SoundTech-LG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2014, 06:50:53 pm
content: Anyone have experince using a C Cell converter with the AA NiMh ?? Hard to find good/inexpensive C Cells.

author: mos6502
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2014, 08:07:11 pm
content: I've got a bunch of 4 year old AA Eneloops and they still measure at around 1900mAh.I would recommend the Eneloop USB charger (MDU01). It's cheap, very small and microprocessor controlled (uses an ATTiny). And most important, it doesn't fry your batteries.

author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2014, 09:22:11 pm
content: Ok, I picked up two chargers for 19.99 each. I'm hoping these are at least the 2nd generation ones. If so I think your suppose to 1500 recharges correct? Hope these aren't the first generation. They claim 1900 mAH.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2014, 11:13:42 pm
content: Quote from: SoundTech-LG on February 19, 2014, 06:50:53 pmI have used AAA to AA and two AA to D cell converters with no problem. I just pick the cheapest ones from ebay.Yes, inexpensive C lsd cells are hard to find. These are supposed to be good, but for $25 (2 pack).http://www.thomasdistributing.com/Maha-Imedion-2-Pack-C-Cell-5000mAh-NIMH-Rechargeable-Batteries_p_2461.htmlI would rather just get the Sanyo XX AA (2500mAh) and an AA to C cell converter. You get half the mAh, but at significantly less cost. Or you can just use regular Eneloops (2000mAh).

author: SoundTech-LG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2014, 09:05:18 pm
content: Quote from: tony3d on February 19, 2014, 09:22:11 pmJust picked up the same charger, 8 AA, and 4 AAA at Costco for the same price. I'm guessing those came from Costco. They are 2nd Gen.

author: rollatorwieltje
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 20, 2014, 09:46:29 pm
content: Quote from: tony3d on February 19, 2014, 01:43:48 pmI have 4x AA in my R/C transmitter for several years now, so far no leaks. I don't use it often, so the batteries may just sit there for months doing nothing. They also really do hold their charge.I also use 3x AAA daily in my bicycle light. I charge them every week with some Varta quick charger, so far I haven't seen any degradation in performance.