*CLOSED* NIMH AA/AAA Charger recommendation

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Hi guys. I know there are 7473457574 topics on AA/AAA chargers. But I’ve not been ‘in’ the loop for like 3 months and things can change fast here :slight_smile:

I basically need a NIMH charger in the $20-25 ballpark. My cheap $5 just crapped on me and went in fumes after like 2 years of near daily use. It was great but the main problem was the slow 100-200 MAH charge rate.

I need something with the following specs:

- 4 (preferred) or 2 independent bays. 2 bays will do if I can get something of a better quality.

- Smart charger with proper termination and stuffs.

- Reasonably fast charge speed (less than 6 hours on 4 cells)

  • OPTIONAL: LCD to see voltage :p, Voltage charge current adjuster.

I know there is the Nitecore charger that ‘fits’ the bill but some people have reported issues on it.
Thanks for helping

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the ikea charger is a smart one, but while i call it too high a charge rate many here say high charge rates are good.

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Can you wait a couple weeks? The Nitecore D4 may be released this month. MAP is $35. Hopefully our favorite vendors can knock a lot off of that price, but $35 is a good price for all that charger offers if it actually charges well.

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Shan SH-168DLCD charger from FastTech is still a good budget option. It has different current depending on size and quantity and has discharge too.
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1421/10001892/1136301

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the maha 9000 seems to go on sale for $30 every now and then, i haven’t been following it so no idea if its on sale or going to be soon

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I have had a few nimh chargers, but there was always something wrong with them (overheating batteries, or charging too slow, only 2/4 batteries, not 1/3…).

And then i decided to buy the more expensive Maha MH-C9000, i have it for about 3 years now, and it is really worth the money.
The total cost of the cheal chargers i had before was much higher than what i payed for the Maha, and none of the cheap chargers was as good as the Maha…

Spend a little more for the Maha, you won’t regret it.

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I’ve a few chargers.

- Used and still use a Akkutrainer AT3 for over 9 or 10 years; but was a little bit “slow” due the lower charge rate

  • Sanyo MQR06

Last year I bought a BM200 (with 20.000 mAh; reminder I need these adapters) and a BM110 (just because it was a real bargain for ~13$ after discount + shipping)
Thought about the MH C9000. Decided to take the BM200. Price for the MH here is 65€/90$, or online for over 50€/65$.

Pro’s/Cons for the MH C9000 (personal preferences)

  • higher charge rate (I personally don’t need 2Ah.)
    If so, the MH doesn’t charge the batteries full. The batteries need to stay in the charger for 1 or 2 more hours after “full” to be fully charged.
    Even a BC700 with 700mAh isn’t that much slower.
  • break-in feature

- “Night Light feature” due lack of a timer to turn of the LCD back-light

  • more “configuration” (pressing button) required, even if I only a change the charge rate instated to the default rate at 1Ah.
    IIRC in a blackout / power outage or an the charger changes back to default: Charge @ 1Ah

For the price … Sanyo MQR06 (may not available in NAM), which most comes with 4 Eneloops AA, AAA or XX.

or the usual Suspects for a bit more:
Technoline / LaCrosse BC700 (LC has now a RS-720)
Opus BM110 / Accucell iQ328

@ Bort: Where can I find the C9000 for around 30$? Maybe I’ll take one if the shipping costs will be reasonable.

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I’ve seen it posted on BLF a few times, on sale i’ve seen it at that price but its not a regular price anywhere, i think amazon and newegg have had it at the $30 mark a few times

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I use the BC700, happy with it so far, its cheap, you have test, discharge and refresh modes, selectable charge current of 700, 500 and 200, discharge a bit slower )half the charge currents)
But if you can find the MAHA 9000 for 30$, it is a better option (i dint see it that cheap)

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I won’t get a maha charger shipped to me for $30.

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[quote=Bort]

I’ve been watching to find one at that price for 2+ years. You are going to have to be very very patient to pick one up for $30.

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I bought this one for $10 off snhoop or whatever it’s called, mine was an australian plug but it comes with an adapter and 4AA Blacktop cells. I love this thing to death since it can be charged via 12V cig and it can charge USB devices in USB mode.

I think this is the same one on amazon and this is the lowest price I can recall seeing it on over there.

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You have missed it a few times then, there were a few threads posted on BLF since i joined

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Thanks Bort.
May I’ve to watch out. I’m not in a hurry.
Wish I had a smaller 8 channel charger as well, but I’m fine right now.

@ MountainKing

I don’t know your location, but here is a BM110 (Accucell iQ328) for 30.80$ incl delivery (after that discount thingy 26.18$ delivered)
“Shopping Festival: Add to cart now, buy on 2014-03-25(GMT-7) at 15% off!”
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/BM110-Intelligent-Digital-Battery-Charger-Tester-LCD-Multifunction-for-4-AA-AAA-Rechargeable-AKKU-free-shipping/1713588521.html

(no experience with the seller)

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cef23au duracell

austrailian model so you need to use a easy to find or make 12 volt in the side

they are always cheap and the bonus is they come with 4 rechargables to boot

years ago they came with duraloops but I doubt you'll get that lucky ..normally under 20$

as low as 13$. has a usb on it too .it's a dang nice nimh 4 independent charger

input on the side is a 5 MM... center pos.

get a car cord for it too so you can charge it in auto boat etc ..

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I bought this one on sale for ~$40, there's a thread somewhere here. Sooner or later you'll want some D cells.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331042777396

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It says that when using the D cell adapters that it doesn’t measure internal resistance, what does that mean, how much of a loss is it it?

Here is the deal on the Tenergy D cells. Tenergy Centura LSD NiMH, 12D: $60, 24AA: $32 (newegg)

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The resistance in the adapter from all the additional contact points is much greater than the typical internal resistance, making any measurement meaningless.

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Darn.

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Anybody have issues with this charger? Never bought off Aliexpress. I’ll check the specs. Any reviews out there?

Yesterday a burglar broke in neighbours house (which we did not know at this time). My wife heard a big sound of someone falling. She thought a burglar was in our yard and man I could not power all my flashlights to investigate.

Turned out a thief really broke into my neighbours yard and stole some items…Sucks. If I could, I’d kill those thieves…