ChibiM wrote:

They also renewed the XX version!

old version is the HR-3UWX-2BP
and new version is the HR-3UWX*B*

The now also have them in *+AAA +*format!!!!

here are some pictures.
!http://panasonic.net/energy/eneloop/jp/lineup/eneloop_pro/img/pro_mainim...!

Are there sources for Americans to buy current Eneloop products, or are we relegated to older versions of their batteries?

brad wrote:

ChibiM wrote:

The now also have them in *+AAA +*format!!!! here are some pictures. !http://panasonic.net/energy/eneloop/jp/lineup/eneloop_pro/img/pro_mainim... Are there sources for Americans to buy current Eneloop products, or are we relegated to older versions of their batteries?

NKON has the new AAA XX in stock.

Thanks, but I was hoping for a little more American.

When might current Eneloop products become sold in the United States, this seems odd that a Sanyo product wouldn’t be sold here.

I really want a couple packs of those Eneloop tones UOMO; but not at $60 a pack to import…

Strick9 wrote:

I really want a couple packs of those Eneloop tones UOMO; but not at $60 a pack to import…

i got my 3rd gen here http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-Rechargeable-Batteries-Newest-version-FREE-HOLDER-Rechargeable/dp/B009WW7Z3W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1362615634&sr=8-3&keywords=3rd+generation+eneloops

i really like eneloops… good to 10 amps, works in extreme hot/cold, 75% charge after 5 years… oh and did i mention theyre safe and CHEAP?

4th generation?? are those even out yet!

I bought a pack of these a few weeks ago. They come in the original packaging with the plastic holding case- they’re definitely original. Not a bad deal- especially if you don’t have prime or are buying $25 worth of stuff.

$12.45

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181034783811?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3...

3rd gen Eneloop AA in Glitter Pink Edition

http://hkequipment.net/?sp=&p=6&cat2=19&cat1=24&cat0=2&id=1672

I jumped on this deal of 16, 3rd generation Eneloop AA for $42.00 from Amazon (free shipping).

http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries-version-FREE/dp/B003I7BGH8/ref=pd_sim_e_14

I hope everyone agrees that they are authentic and 3rd gen.

Now I’m looking for a deal on 3rd. generation AAAs.

I got them 6 weeks ago and to my non-expert eye they look fine.

They don’t have vent holes and are labeled HR-3UTGB and embossed/stamped, 12-08 E1.

At $10.50 per set, it seems pretty sweet, but they have no deals on the AAAs.

ChibiM wrote:

What I also noticed, is that they are not continuing the PLUS line up.

I wonder how hot the regular eneloops can get during high discharge. I thought these were meant for toys? Maybe they couldn’t market them very well.

Were they still making gen 1 enerloops in 2010? My HR-3UTG have a code of 10-03YH

falco wrote:

Were they still making gen 1 enerloops in 2010? My HR-3UTG have a code of 10-03YH

Chloe wrote:

I wonder how hot the regular eneloops can get during high discharge.

You can check my test/review of them, I has a temperature probe on them and discharge with up to 10A. I have also tested the XX, but have not published the result yet.

HKJ wrote:

Chloe wrote:

I wonder how hot the regular eneloops can get during high discharge.

You can check my test/review of them, I has a temperature probe on them and discharge with up to 10A. I have also tested the XX, but have not published the result yet.

Thanks, HKJ! So they could potentially get hotter still in housing with no ventilation.

Chloe wrote:

HKJ wrote:

Chloe wrote:

I wonder how hot the regular eneloops can get during high discharge.

You can check my test/review of them, I has a temperature probe on them and discharge with up to 10A. I have also tested the XX, but have not published the result yet.

Thanks, HKJ! So they could potentially get hotter still in housing with no ventilation.

Much hotter, when testing I only have one cell with air around most of it.

I am using my clamp to hold the battery:

And I do not put NiMH into a LiPo sack.

The battery is probably slightly hotter than I measure, because I stop measuring when I stop discharging, but the maximum temperature will first reach the thermo sensor a bit later.

HKJ wrote:

Much hotter, when testing I only have one cell with air around most of it.

I am using my clamp to hold the battery:

And I do not put NiMH into a LiPo sack.

 

The battery is probably slightly hotter than I measure, because I stop measuring when I stop discharging, but the maximum temperature will first reach the thermo sensor a bit later.

Nice clamp setup! Is such extreme heat harmful to the cells or even dangerous?

It does make me wonder if this PLUS technology will be integrated into future Panasonic eneloop generations.

I am interested into knowing the performance of the XX compared to the white regular eneloop.

Interesting to see how it performs under high loads (more than 3 amps)

Thanks for sharing, mate!

Chloe wrote:

Is such extreme heat harmful to the cells or even dangerous?

The eneloop is rated for 50°C ambient, but it does not say what the maximum battery temperature is.

If the temperature gets to high it will damage the batteries, but if damage happens at 60°C, 100°C or even higher I cannot say.

sorotantaz wrote:

falco wrote:

Were they still making gen 1 enerloops in 2010? My HR-3UTG have a code of 10-03YH

in  my country, all are still gen 1. not to mention gen 3, i’m trying to find XX gen 2, zero results. everything is in accordance of whatever gen that they are distributing in singapore.

Good to know, I thought once they started on a new generation they stopped making the old.

Thanks, ChibiM. These pictures are very telling!
http://kaden.watch.impress.co.jp/img/kdw/docs/510/883/html/04-02.jpg.html
http://kaden.watch.impress.co.jp/img/kdw/docs/510/883/html/04-04.jpg.html

Similar to my overheated Uniross with bubbling wrapper:

So question then, I can get either 3rd generation or 4th eneloop’s what is more desirable?

Thanks

4th gen, 300 more cycles (2100), same minimum capacity 1900 mAh (AA)/750 mAh (AAA).

Press release:
http://panasonic.co.jp/corp/news/official.data/data.dir/2013/02/jn130228...

I didn’t realize until just now, reading this thread, that Panasonic acquired Sanyo, and are phasing them out. So my “Sanyo” eneloops are antiques and will be collector’s items in a hundred million years.

Hi all,

I am looking to buy some Eneloop cells for my Quark QP2A and Nitecore EA4w flashlights I have on the way and was wondering if it is worth spending the extra money to buy the higher capacity XX 2500mAh Eneloops over the standard 1500 cycle/2000mAh ones ?

Any advice ?

They have less life to them is my understanding.