I do generally not make this type of list, it is way to much work to keep it updated and it will also depend on what the charger is used for.
The SkyRC MC3000 will probably be one of my favourite chargers, but it is way to technical for some people and not everybody needs all the functions in it, but for my charger testing it looks to be a perfect match.
HKJ, I would prefer that you continue exactly as you are now. While a list would make it easier, the way you do things encourages us to learn and understand not only what is good or bad, but why that is so and what it actually means to us.
And though it usually takes me several âreadsâ to understand, it is part of the appeal of becoming a true âFlashaholicâ :bigsmile: It would take me ages to find this stuff otherwise if I found it at all.
We can never thank you enough HKJ.
Phil
Hank, Can I have ur list ⌠plssssâŚ
Thanks , but comme on man , I am new to BLF, I have read 90-99% of reviews by HKJ ( multiple/many times ), really useful , learnt so many things, which otherwise would have taken ages âŚâŚ
But for understanding HKJ reviews u need to be technical ,
Any suggestions on a fast Ni-MH ( AA/AAA only ) charger , I mean really fast !
Hmmm, Ok , Keep the GOOD work ur doing.
HkJ => Reading ur reviews and everything I understand charging @700mA-1000mA is ideal ( also for terminating correctly)
But I need something faster , to cut down on charging time , ( Ni-MH -> AA/AAA only )
I am thinking 1.4-2A ?,( Battery life reduction not a really big problem )
I am not looking for the ultimate charger , but a really fast charger.
charging 2000 Nimh battery @700ma â1000mA/1A takes around 2.5-3hrs or 150min+
I was thinking whether I can cut 30-60 min charging time by going for 1.4A/2A.
even 2 cells @ fast charging will do !!! ( looking for 90min range )
I know U really like the BT-C700 ( special algorithm! )
HkJ , Any suggestions/ advice
I have taken note of SkyRC MC3000, but couldnât find reliable sources, or PRESALE , probably will have to wait.
I have two fast NiMH chargers in my review queue, but like all fast chargers they will be a bit hard on the batteries.
The MC3000 has been on presale for some time, but only from two shops. I got a review copy from one of the shops and are writing on the review at the current time.
Suuuuure, as you ask so nicely.
Here it is:
Maha MH-C808M
Maha MH-C9000
Doesnât satisfy any of your requirements.
Thatâs because youâre you, and Iâm not.
Ya know, thereâs a sure way to always, very quickly, have two charged batteries when you need them.
This is the way I do it: Buy six Eneloop batteries. Keep four of them in a good charger â the Maha MH-C9000 â all the time.
You know you can set the charging power level on that charger, right?
Aside from unknown warranty, could the MC3000 be the C9000 slayer for NiMhâs feature wise :D?
Probably, but it always uses -dv/dt (or 0dv/dt).
2 in queue,Interesting , I will be waiting patiently.
Yes, will have to agree , it will be hard on batteries .
I am from India , here the average temperatures are 35 degrees and summers hovering around 40-42.
Summers it goes upto 44/45 and some rare cases once in a while even 48 degrees was observed!!!
Thank you , for the list
But was expecting atleast 3-5!!!
The Both Maha is on my list , and satisfies my requirement , ( me & u are the same !!!)
Maha MH-C808M >> 2A ( 8 Bay )
Maha MH-C9000 >> 2A (4 Bay )
Only problem is sourcing them !!!
Ebay is the only option and shipping from USA - India is $20-$45 range !!!,
Maha MH-C9000 >> price + $20 shipping
Maha MH-C808M >> price + $35-$45 shipping !!!
The amazon imports it @ $170 ( NO WARRANTY )
So, What 2 say âŚ
set the charging power level , yaa I know that part
You have high expectations.
Try looking locallyâ put this into a Google search: Bangalore+India+âNiMH+chargerâ
Set the search tools to âverbatimâ and a recent time span to improve the results.
You will find something close enough to what you want by looking close to where you live.
If India is not making a decent enough NiMH charger, thereâs a business opportunity there.
But â seriously â instead of fast-charging your cells over and over, just buy four more cells and give them proper charging.
You will always have charged batteries handy that way.
Reasonable expectations
âverbatimâ
Search tools >> All results changed to âverbatimâ
Time frame >> any time
Changing time frame to âpast yearâ changes âverbatimâ to all results
I suppose u can either choose âverbatimâ or time frame , not both
Verbatim => tool to have Google search only for the specific terms you entered.
Learning something new , thanks , have been a internet user for past 15+ yrs ,
I didânot know the verbatim option !!!
But the search didânot give any worthwhile options!!!
Guess I got lucky 5 years ago bought a Duracell charger with batteries model CEF21. Didnât know anything about chargers but it does charge individually. Do I need to upgrade?
LiitoKala Lii-200 ( 2 slot ) bought this one ,I donât think HKj will review it,
Simple with only voltage display & battery charging indication,
single button for current selection = 0.5A/1.0A/1.5A !
thank you HKJ for this.
befor i read this thread, i didnt know better, and i made this setup to charge my AAA eneloop pro,
the charging component is a simple Adjustable CC/CV step-down module
i know its usually used as a lion charger / LED driver, but i assumed it could be use as a nimh battery charger aswell,
the 18650 is only to power the voltmeter,
i got the voltage set to 1.5V, and the current to 100mA.
this setup have only Voltage termination and in theory the current will drop to 10mA when the voltage reach to 1.5 and eventually will terminate the charge.
now i know its working, because when its done i can use it in my AAA lights,
but what i dont know, is how far am i to actualy make the most out of this battery (how much real capacity im geting)
please help me to get better understanding about this setup, thanks.
i did find it intresting, was good reading, thanks :nerd_face:
Thanks for a great article!
When a NiMH battery comes off the charger what is considered normal voltage range, example 1.35V to 1.55V?
Does heat and humidity play a roll on how a battery charges?
If you check the charge curves in my charger review you will get a good idea.
Eneloop are usual around 1.50V, the Leise cell is lower and both drops a bit fairly fast.
Heat do, but I have not made any test on it.
Thank for the reply!