i just started a “test” on the bc700 on 4x aas at 500 mah charge 250ma discharge
Again, Wallbuys coupons don’t work for promotional items anymore.
Good job. I will order…Thank you scruffy
Wallbuys does some interesting math on that price (17% discount on $16.67 = $6.20?).
Make note of the pictures above, it would appear that for some reason many of the Chinese based sellers are helping GP move old stock out. I’ve noticed on other threads a lot of vigilance about checking the date on 18650 cells, are NiMh more ‘age’ tolerant? They might be a good buy, or maybe ‘you’ll get what you pay for’ but at least you know what you’re getting in advance.
You got me curious so here is 2 refresh cycles test:
Swapped the bays of batteries 1-4 and 3-2 between first and second cycle
| Batt | mV | mAh | 2nd reading | mV | mAh |
| 1 | 1425 | 872 | 1426 | 884 | |
| 2 | 1384 | 620 | 1386 | 628 | |
| 3 | 1418 | 1070 | 1433 | 1082 | |
| 4 | 1407 | 834 | 1413 | 819 |
The bays seem consistent and this is the charger.
I guess I have a bad battery in this batch but they were anyway going to be used for remotes, toothbrush, etc, so I guess that if that is the only bad one it’s ok for me. 
Thanks for the test. At $3 for 4… I’m ok with that result too 
still much better than typical cheap NiMH around here at similar price.
Ordered a couple packs. Also confirmed coupon 5febay2013 still works for 5% off.
after topping of a charge my batteries discharged at 200ma (aa size)
they barely lasted 8-9 hours before the charge cycle began… i guess well see what kind of charge capacity they get now
8-9 hours at 200ma is 1600-1800ma
What is the “result” of typical cheap NiMH?
Thanks for taking the time to test these again. One thing bothers me - are these the same cells you labelled 1-4 in your post #105?
If so, then the results of four test cyles would be as follows:
| 1. | 678 | 947 | 872 | 884 |
| 2. | 619 | 893 | 620 | 628 |
| 3. | 900 | 1115 | 1070 | 1082 |
| 4. | 320 | 715 | 834 | 819 |
Is it possible the numbers have been mixed up a bit? I find it strange to see the capacity dropped slightly on three cells.
Anyway, taking into account your results from cells 5-8, it seems you have 7 out of 8 performing at or over the stated 820mA capacity. And as you say, in low powered or single cell devices the capacity mismatch doesn't herald the end of the world. Especially at only about 70c each.
Have a look here for example at some tests on AA NiMH:
| Brand | Claimed capacity mAh | Tested capacity mAh |
| Blue Baby | 2600 | 413 |
| Go Green | 3000 | 742 |
| GODP | 3000 | 728 |
| Generic Yellow | 3000 | 745 |
Did not realize “typical cheap” meant ebay Junk, POS.
The typical junk stuff like you said… around here ~250mAh AAAs would sell for around $3-4, and that’s not even LSD. Will need to fork $20+ for 4 Recykos. This BIC ones, despite not being the best or most consistent batteries, are still much cheaper and better than what I can get at the price.
It’s almost over, but:
Target Clearance - White-top Duracell battery 4-packs
(EDIT) now $3.65 (Duraloops)
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/20304
Waited for them to go to 70% off and they finally did today to 3.65 each .
3.65 –1.50 coup = 2.15 each + tax
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/20304?page=1#comment-442848
AAA Duraloop capacity
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/20304?page=2#comment-449668
If these will turn out to be LSD then Im ok with their inconsistent capacity, anyone willing to charge theirs and leave unused for a month :)?
AA datasheet:
http://www.gpbatteries.com/INT/images/prod/datasheet/ReCyko/GP210AAHCB.pdf
AAA datasheet:
http://www.gpbatteries.com/INT/images/prod/datasheet/ReCyko/GP85AAAHCB.pdf
Disclaimer found at bottom of datasheets (in case you are anticipating a claim):
The information (subject to change without prior notice) contained in this document is for reference only and should not be used as a basis for product guarantee or warranty.
Datasheet links here:
http://www.gpbatteries.com/INT/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=364&Itemid=498
I ran 4 AAA Recyko+ through the Maha Break-in cycle. Capacities were:
1037mah
1011mah
836mah
796mah
I guess it’s possible to have LSD AAA’s with 1000mah. See:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Pack-PowerEx-IMEDION-950-AAA-mAh-NiMH-Precharged-Rechargeable-Battery-Maha-/320890842086?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
It’s the variation in the GP cells that is quizzical. I’ll mark the 1000 capacity cells with a sharpie, so that I can use them in pairs or singly.
I’m keeping the batteries I did get as a backup, but I’m never doing business with BIC again.
Boy, what a nightmare:
Order 1: Missing Items (partial refund-store credit then changed to PP refund)
Order 2: OK
Order 3: 3 of 4 items arrived destroyed (partial refund PP)
Order 4: Charged my PP instead of using coins from Order 1 refund like I chose on the order screen (cancelled- full PP refund)
No more orders will be happening. They have refunded everything I asked them to straight to my PP, but I still have to drive to the bank tomorrow to make a deposit on my over-drafted checking account from order 4, which is my allowance account that I keep just enough money in for my orders.
That’s indeed a good price. At $14, it’s quite affordable. Recyko? Nice name, this is the first time I’ve heard it. I hope it isn’t a “recycled” battery. LoL! :bigsmile:
My batteries has arrived, I will also test them with hobby charger.
I have an open paypal dispute with them. They have sent 18650 flashlight instead of an AA one.
Their CS is not good, they offer you store credit, if you insist they change it to Paypal partial refund.
They do not want to do a FULL refund.
+1
I still have a set of 4 aa’s in the mail too.