Thanks old, that package got to you pretty quickly!
these cells only had a few reviews on DX ( sku11670), but I went ahead and ordered some anyway. They all perform about the same as the test cell, so they will get tossed.
I need to get a hobby charger to start profiling all the cells I have.
Im going to run it a few times more , as it def did a better job in a flashlight ..
But yeah , nothing flash ..
I got my maha c9000 today, tested some brand new maxuss aaa, claimed mah 1250. Didnt know what I was doing and only set one battery on refresh analyse. Other 3 charged.
Im charging/ discharging now at 500 mah.
results
1. 632 MAH
2. 632 MAH
3. 582 MAH
4. 618 MAH
Disappointing as claimed capacity 1250. Another dx scam.
Could be they're not rechargeables? "Warning: Battery may explode or leak if recharged"
(but the battery cover says "do not ... charge improperly", so probably just tmart's fault)
And thanks for all the hard work! A really good project.
great news got my accucell 6 in the mail, and tested it on a 12V lead acid battery i thought was dead.
it was charging on its own charger in less than an hour, and was dead in 20 mins (35watt HID was the draw)
after using the accucell 6 to drain it completely (at 1 amp) and recharge it completely, i was able to milk about 2.5 Ah out of the OLD 4.5AH battery it was
good enough for HID use now!
saved me 20 bux for the time being!
now, i shall due some serious testing with batteries, after looking at the list, i see we dont have the Old Sanyo Ni-mh, energizer ni-mh, nor powergenix Ni-zn.
so those will be my first submissions (will do on wednesday, its my day off lol)
also have the trustfire 18650 flames, 14500 and rcr123's.
can someone suggest a battery holder that may plug into the wiring provided for my charger?
It's a bit hard finding 18650 holders. I got these,
but they are a bit on the long side - I need to stick a 2mm thick magnet on the end of each 18650 to get reliable contact.
If you want to balance charge you need to make up a balancing harness as well - the simplest way is to buy a balancing lead extension and cut off the female end. I 5think i got my cables from eBay but HobbyKing probably have them.
Link please , to the batteries on DX ... thank you ,
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/maxuss-ni-mh-aaa-1-2v-1250mah-batteries-4-pack-10730 These ?
Same company I think. Though I think mine were posted in the UK - they certainly arrived much faster than most HK stuff
Hi All,
First post here.
More capacity data on these Vapex AAA 950 mAh LSD. (Already tested by old4570). Sourced from ebay.
Out of packet (0.5A disch):
1) 128 mAh
2) 372 mAh
3) 0 mAh
4) 762 mAh
Charge/Discharge at .5A
1) 869 mAh (91.47%)
2) 910 mAh (95.79%)
3) 861 mAh (90.63%)
4) 868 mAh (91.37%)
Measurements from Maha c9000 (6mths old)
So broadly in line with old4570 results.
I wouldn't want to rely on these straight out of the packet!
I am interested to see if they have poor LSD or if the original prepacking charge is the cause of the wild differences in capacity out of the packet.
I enjoy the site.
Cheers,
Tim
Glad to have you here, Sirnic. Way to jump in and contribute!
Aloha and welcome to BLF Sirnic!
Thats it!
I also tested the AA Maxuss 3000 mah batteries. About 1750 mah. But I had recharged them 2 times so they are not new. Don't buy them http://www.dealextreme.com/p/maxuss-1-2v-3000mah-ni-mh-aa-rechargeable-batteries-2-pack-7729
I got an 8 pack of eneloops from an OZ seller. Came in a clear packet- no label or anything. They look legit as far as I can tell. Currently discharging straight out of the packet.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120682137785&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
AA Eneloop
Straight out of the packet
1. 1367
2. 1376
3. 1352
4. 1370
Discharge on maha c9000 at 1000 mah.
I will now charge/ discharge.
Charged up to
1. 1843
2. 1939
3. 1979
4. 1939
True results wont be known until discharge occurs in about 4 hours.(2 hrs rest - 2 hours discharge approx)
Definately legit batteries code is 10- 08 ? Hard to read though
Discharge results
1. 1887
2. 1931
3. 1910
4. 1889
2 times is ok ...
Maxuss AA 3000 mah from DX
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/maxuss-1-2v-3000mah-ni-mh-aa-rechargeable-batteries-2-pack-7729
Tested 3 so far. 2 cycles
1. 1750
2. 1731
3. 1800
Maha c 9000
Button top
Length 50 mm
diameter approx 14mm. sorry dont have a digital caliper
Very poor performance against claimed capacity. I wonder if they are re badged 2400 or 2000 or are they equally poor performers.
I have some ready to use Varta aa 2100 and 2500. I will not post results as they are not new and have been "cooked" a few times on the 15 minute charger. I noted that the 2100 has been charging for almost 3 hours and the capacity was 2400 mah and climbing. The battery felt overly hot so I stopped it charging. I'll buy a new pack and test soon.
Arrived today : Matsushima AAA LSD [ 80% after 1 year ]
Capacity claim 750mAh min to 800mAh
Will start these ASAP
Discharged straight from the packet :
Cell 1 / 461mAh
Cell 2/ 0mAh
Cell 3/ 429mAh
Cell 4/ 428mAh
Charged and discharged
Cell1/ 679mAh
Cell2/ 692mAh
Cell3/ 702mAh
Cell4/ 714mAh