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AA Charger & Batteries – Which One to Buy

LSDPower — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:31:07 +0000

The necessity of batteries is evident in today’s world. However, with little knowledge of the kinds of batteries we utilize, it is often the case that our consumer choices weaken our capacity to optimally use the appliance. Most consumers today use the AA battery. This battery constitutes a single electrochemical cell and one can judge the terminal voltage and the capacity of a battery by referring to its composition.

One way to make sure that you buy the appropriate AA battery charger is to flip through and scrutinize its various characteristics. This will include: time taken for full battery charge, simultaneous charging of two batteries, voltage range, safety timer and overheat detection. With regard to the design, make sure you take into consideration the battery type, the presence of a protective case, LED light and Car charger.

Alpha Power Battery Charger

The warranty and after-sale service also hold vital importance. Alpha Power Battery Charger, at the rate of $47.15 can simultaneously charge AA and AAA battery with the inclusion of over 16 batteries. 100-240 Voltage is accompanied with the availability of Voltage Monitoring function, 1 year warranty and LCD Screen. The design includes the battery type of NiMH and NiCd. You can also consider Sony Quick Charger and Wizard One Charger-Analyzer which of close competitors of the Alpha box.

Rechargeable batteries have also gained momentum in the Battery Market today with brands like Powerex and Green Batteries stealing the wind. Presented by Greenbatteries, NiMH AA 2500mAh possesses high capacity of 2500 and can be used in any place as long as you have a AA battery. Each of these cost $2.79. On the other hand, Powerex puts forward Maha 2700 mAh AA NiMH batteries which are available in a 4-battery pack with a capacity of 2700 and each battery costs about $3.87.

Maha 2700 mAh AA NiMH

Other companies that produce AA Battery Rechargeable are Sanyo (Sanyo 2700 mAh NiMH), Eneloop (Sanyo Eneloop 2000 mAh ULSD NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries), Gold Peak (GP 2500 mAh NiMH AA Battery) and Energizer e2 (Energizer Rechargeable NiMH batteries in size AA of 2300 mAh).

While purchasing AA NiMH battery chargers, remember that there are two types of these, namely, Time-Controlled Charger and Smart Charger. The prices vary as do their degree of functionality. The former operate on a timer which is fixed at the factory. These chargers can operate from 4 hours to 27 hours. After the time lapses, the charger will shut down. One of the biggest demerits of these is the ruination of batteries which end up overcharged.

On the other hand, Smart Chargers work on a distinct mechanism. They identify the needs of the individual battery and provide it the charge it requires. In this way, you avoid overcharging or undercharging your battery. Some of the NiMH battery chargers obtainable from the market are Rayovac PS4, Lenmar MACH1-Gamma, Sony BCG34 and Lightning Pack 4000N.

MH-C9000 WizardOne Charger-Analyzer

LSDPower — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:09:44 +0000

Designed and created by Maha, the MH-C9000 WizardOne Charger and Analyzer are nowadays competing with its branded counterparts like LaCrosse BC- 900 Alpha Power Battery Charger. It is just now shipping to the major outlets and retail stores worldwide.

If we compare MH C9000 WizardOne with the LaCrosse 900 battery charger then both of them are based on contemporary technology and performing amazingly. Though, MH-C9000 WizardOne Charger and Analyzer is a tad more user friendly in terms of its navigation and overall functionality.

MH-C9000 WizardOne

Just like its counterparts, MH-C9000 WizardOne Charger and Analyzer is compatible with standard size NiMH and NiCd batteries (AA and AAA). Moreover, it can perform some major functions like battery charging, battery matching and measurement of the discharge capacity while independently operating each battery slot.

Talking about its key components, the MH-C9000 WizardOne Charger and Analyzer retains four independent slots for the standard size batteries and there is also a large LCD display to keep a check on the charging process. Particularly, a user can checkout the actual capacity, current flow, voltage and the time on the LCD, which is actually a cool feature and makes you a smart user.

In total, there are five modes of operations from which you ought to select one and that selection will rely on the nature of your requirement. Well actually, there is a special forming charge and cycle mode which is impressive, so users can take full advantage of the same any time.

MH-C9000 WizardOne - Status Display

Surprisingly, there are around 30 selectable charging and discharging speed alternatives that you can’t afford to overlook and you might not get this feature in other branded or unbranded chargers. Being a well-built and solid device, the MH-C9000 WizardOne Charger and Analyzer is considerably larger than its biggest counterpart (BC 900 charger) and that is why it isn’t that portable. Also, there is no pouch available along with it.

If there are some strengths then there are few drawbacks as well that should be in your knowledge. Reportedly, some users have mentioned that the terminals of MH-C9000 WizardOne Charger tear the wrappers of the batteries so the batteries should be removed with care. However, this means that the batteries fit in it tightly and maintains the grip and gets charged well.

MH-C9000 WizardOne - Slot Programming

There is no ON/OFF switch provided in any of the battery chargers so if you need to restart the MH-C9000 WizardOne Charger then you ought to pull out the cord wire. There is also an international adapter coupled with this device but alas there is no 12V car adapter.

Overall, the product is good and ready to meet the expectations of the customers but one shouldn’t expect extraordinary virtues from this. Whilst there is an absence of complementary gift, the product is still performing exceptionally well.

It comes with five modes of operation -

Charge: Recharges the battery at the selected rate.Suitable for batteries used frequently.

Refresh & Analyze: Charges the battery, rest for one hour, discharge, rest again, then recharges it. Selectable charging and discharging rate. Suitable for batteries stored for more than two weeks but less than 3 month or those showing poor performance.

Break-In: Also known as IEC capacity measurement and “Battery Forming”. Charges battery at 0.1C for 16 hours, rest for one hour, discharges battery at 0.2C, then recharges again at 0.1C for 16 hours. Suitable for new batteries and those stored for more than 3 month.

Discharge: Discharges the battery at the selected rate.

Cycle: Performs charge-discharge cycle for up to 12 times with discharge capacity stored in memory. Recharges battery after final cycle.

Eneloop from Sanyo – First on It’s Kind

LSDPower — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:47:25 +0000

Carrying the advantages of both, rechargeable as well as disposable batteries are Sanyo Eneloops. For the first time in battery history a miracle like this occurred and revolutionized the entire domain along with the consumer’s perspective towards batteries. Sanyo, the worldwide leader of batteries launched its miraculous eneloops in the European market in 2006 and since then, Sanyo eneloops are deemed as the king of batteries.

Sanyo Eneloop - LSD Battery

Eneloop by Sanyo is best rechargeable batteries available in market, According to company these can be recharged and used upto 2000 times, and what more promising feature of Eneloop is capacity to held the charge, that is it is the Low Self discharge battery. In fact sanyo Eneloop was first Battery launched in market which is LSD. Before this only Acid base batteries were known to have this function.

Today most of the professionals who use rechargeable batteries extensively go with one and only Eneloop, be it Professional photographers or anybody else. Sanyo Eneloop is a brand name which stands out of others.

Earlier, connoisseurs and experts were aware of the individual benefits that rechargeable and disposable batteries offered, however, Sanyo created a history by combining the virtues of both the batteries and globally releasing the product (eneloops).

Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack

Now let’s assess the competency level of Sanyo eneloops and why they are so popular? But first, it’s better to unveil the virtues of disposable and rechargeable batteries which amalgamated and created Sanyo Eneloops.

Advantages of Disposable Batteries:-

For immediate use.
Simple usage
Long time storage capacity
Low initial cost

Advantages of Rechargeable Batteries:-

Intended to be used several times
Environmental friendly
Long term cost

So now you know all the aforementioned benefits that can be experienced after purchasing and using Sanyo Eneloops. However, its better we jot down its core benefits for you:-

Advantages of Sanyo Eneloops:-

Simple Usage
For immediate usage
Long term storage capacity
Environmental friendly
Long term cost
Frequent usage

Ansmann Energy 4 Battery Charger – With Automatic Refresh

LSDPower — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:30:37 +0000

Ansmann energy battery charger is one of the most professional battery chargers being used worldwide which is capable of charging 4xAAA batteries or AA batteries, while its compact plug in design adds an extra dimension to its portability.

This fast controller charger can charge between 1 and 4 AA or AAA chargeable batteries, consisting of adjustable modes between fast charge and standard charge. It automatically detects and diagnoses the cell capacity and accordingly adjusts the best charging programme.

Ansmann Energy 4 Battery Charger

It also consist a recharge programme with automatic switch over to safe tickle charger that can be used to maintain full charge without over charging the battery. It will also help in maintaining the long life of the batteries. With variety of adapter the charger can be used across all the European countries, the US, Japan and Australia that makes a traveller satisfied.

It also consists of a safety timer if in case poor quality cells are inserted. While charging the cells the entire unit gets quite hot but the rate of charge maintains a safe limit. The level of charging is indicated by the eight flashes of the status and each flash indicates a different status.

The overall design of this Ansmann Energy 4 battery charger is superb and the charging tunnels are well positioned in the compact structure of Ansmann Energy 4 battery charger. At once, charging 4 batteries is possible in the Ansmann Energy 4 battery charger and as per the requirement, you can fix the combination.

If you go more into the details of this Ansmann Energy 4 battery charger, you will get to know that there is an automatic discharge/refresh function intended to compliment the 4 incorporate cells. The best thing about the charger is the automatic system which detects the damaged cells and won’t waste the time in charging bad quality or dead cells.

The technical specification of Ansmann Energy 4 battery charger unveils that the input voltage it requires to recharge your battery to the optimum is 100-240V AC 50-60 Hz whereas the output voltage in demand is 4 x 1.45V DC, 2 x 10.15V DC. The requirement of charging current also varies from the overall sizes of the batteries such as AAA batteries require charge current of 30 mA, AA batteries need charge current of 650 mA and last but not the least, 9V batteries want charge current of 70 mA. The approximate charge time that is coming into play is:-

1) AAA 180 – 1000mAh 0.8 – 4.0 Hrs

2) AA 500 – 2500mAh 1.0 – 5.0 Hrs

3) PP3 100 – 250mAh 1.7 – 4.0 Hrs

So people, what are you waiting for? Go and get your Ansmann Energy 4 battery charger today.