eneloop vs old charger
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The eneloop (and other low-self-discharge cells) can be charged using any 'smart' charger, such as the Panasonic BQ-390.
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Eneloop's are your regular run-of-the-mill rechargeables, and the Nitecore should be compatible with any AA or AAA rechargeable you give it. I don't see any reason why not.
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I use Eneloop rechargeables in my boy's Kidizoom and have since the first (non-rechargeable) batteries died soon after Christmas. I haven't had any problems.
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I can give you my limited experience with chargers. My previous charger destroyed my batteries because I didn't take them out when they were through charging. Maybe my mistake, but who wants to be stuck waiting for the charger to finish? I have used this charger quite a bit lately and love it!! I have AA and AAA batteries in many many devices around the house. I charge Eneloop batteries in this La Crosse and it has functioned perfectly. Yes, I spent a lot of money on batteries and this charger. Has it been worth it to me? YES.
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I don't think so. All I know is that it takes maybe 3 - 6 hours to do a full charge. I've been using Eneloop batteries for over a year now and haven't noticed any difference in their charge life from then to now.
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If your Amazon cells are the black labeled, that could be why they drain fast considering those cells i believe are made in China. Eneloops on the other hand will stay charged and work well just like Panasonic advertises.
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I have some much older chargers (circa 2000) from Panasonic, and they still could do a pretty good job on charging all new and older NiMH. Those NiMH that refused to charge in the new charger (blinking) are getting charge fine from my old Panasonic charger. Although, the batteries capacity of holding the charges decreased as they aged. But squeezing more life out of these batteries to me considered more "green" than just toss them away and flush out my "green" bills.
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I have been trying 4 AA sanyo eneloop batteries with the included C plastic holder/adapter. I worked for 2.5 weeks and then needed to be charged. Not too happy with that time frame, but it does eliminate the buying of C batteries. The eneloop have a unique chemistry, they work at lower fridge temperatures.
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The Sanyo "low leakage" Eneloops will work in this charger, but a lower current unit (around 200 or 250 mA) will result in a longer total life (more charge/discharge cycles). This Sony does heat up the batteries which will reduce their ultimate life. I have (12) AA Eneloops that I use in Canon 580EX flash heads (very high high peak discharge current) and they seem to be holding up much better than other brands using the LaCrosse BC-900 charger set to 200mA. The Sanyo capacity when new was around 2100 mAH, but has not dropped off as other (higher initial capacity) batteries (LaCrosse and Eveready) have with heavy use.
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The Sony charger is much better than the one included in the Sanyo eneloop 4-pack deal, because it charges faster and accepts universal AC input. So my recommendation is: Buy the Sony charger, then stock up on lots of eneloop or other low self-discharge batteries (the Kodak Pre-Charged is only $7.88 for 4-AA at WM).
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Thanks for the lowdown. I didn't spend much money for the Eneloops, so as long as the work better than the Panasonic stock batteries, i'm happy for now. I will look into the batteries you mentioned though if I need to.
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Ps, I read a post after I wrote that any charger will work on Duracell's. My comment to that persons claim Duracell sucks, not true. I use AA/AAA BATTS AND I LOVE THEM. I use them on several (high demand) items they last super long. From video controllers to my house phone (1 full charge will last about a week, only put I on the cradle once a week)!
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Yes, I use the eneloop charger that handles aaa and aa, works fine, nice and compact.
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The eneloops may be superior in that their discharge curve shows that they hold their voltage longer than Ni-Mh. Your camera may see the decline in voltage as end of bettery life even though those 2500 ma batteries are still good. The eneloop will hold their voltage longer and possibly result in more actual usage than the older technology.
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eneloop 4-Position Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger (white)Or another charger for NiMH batteries.
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Stuart i don't know ebl - but i am using the eneloop for a while - that battery manufacturers are writing as capacity and what the battery is actual giving out are 2 tings - esp after you used them 20+ times the eneloop is made for dependency and for long live - they will hold most of their charge even after one year storage - the price is a little lest mah other batteries can give you more mah but loosing most of it in the first month of storage - so depending where you are using it you should choose. I prefer eneloop because I know i have something solid for the next years - they hardly dies in the charger last pretty long and holding their charge. This doesn't say that other ones are not equal. Stuart i don't know ebl - but i am using the eneloop for a while - that battery manufacturers are writing as capacity and what the battery is actual giving out are 2 tings - esp after you used them 20+ times the eneloop is made for dependency and for long live - they will hold most of their charge even after one year storage - the price is a little lest mah other batteries can give you more mah but loosing most of it in the first month of storage - so depending where you are using it you should choose. I prefer eneloop because I know i have something solid for the next years - they hardly... » Read More Stuart i don't know ebl - but i am using the eneloop for a while - that battery manufacturers are writing as capacity and what the battery is actual giving out are 2 tings - esp after you used them 20+ times the eneloop is made for dependency and for long live - they will hold most of their charge even after one year storage - the price is a little lest mah other batteries can give you more mah but loosing most of it in the first month of storage - so depending where you are using it you should choose. I prefer eneloop because I know i have something solid for the next years - they hardly dies in the charger last pretty long and holding their charge. This doesn't say that other ones are not equal. « Show Less
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The Eneloop Pro have a higher capacity than the standard ones (roughly 2,450 vs. 1900, about 29% greater); all other things being equal you will get more flashes per battery change. Note that different generations have different performance ratings. In some cases the Pro are rated for fewer charge cycles, however; the Lite versions when available have even less capacity per charge, but more charge cycles.