Want to ask a question to an official Eneloop technician?

Batteries and Chargers Rechargeable Batteries
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What would you like to ask an official eneloop technician?

I'm scheduled on having a meeting with one of them next month, and if there are any questions you would like to have answered.. please let me know! (if its not answered already on my website).\

please post them here

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What kind of technician are we talking about? Something like a chemistry person who tinkers with the actual science of the cell itself?

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Any reason not to use them in my game cameras?

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I honestly don't know who he is, and what he does. But the host of this meeting is at least the person who helped developing eneloop back in 2005.

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Hi Wiley, I will ask him: Are there any reasons not to use eneloops in WIleys game camera? :D

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Are the Ikea’s Ladda batteries, Eneloops? If yes, what generation? The 3rd? :slight_smile:
Thanks!

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1. Are there any real internal differences between the various “generations”, or has the technology been basically the same since 2006 with just more accurate manufacturing techniques or quality control? If it’s basically the same, then are the increases in stated cycle counts mainly due to discovering they had better performance than originally thought, or has manufacturing really doubled the performance with respect to cycles?

2. Does trickle charging really damage Eneloops?

3. Are other LSD brands such as Duracell and Ikea Ladda really re-badged Eneloos? If so, what generation?

4. What is the best way to store Eneloops for extremely long shelf-life (i.e., when not used in devices)? What charge level?

5. I have noticed that heat is about the only thing that really destroys the capacity of Eneloops. Hot, but lower than heat typically generated in lithium-ion lights. What is the maximum temperature recommended during discharge?

6. I have 2006 AA Eneloops that still have most of their capacity, even at reasonably high discharge (2 amps). Their internal resistance is higher than new cells, but still pretty good. What is the expected life-span of Eneloops, if cycle counts are not a factor (i.e., less than 100 cycles)?

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  1. Is 1A charging ok with AA Eneloops
  2. What would be the best settings Panasonic could recommend for charging AA and AAA with a MC3000?
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-What is the relation between deep discharging (< 0.9 Volt) versus cycle life and internal resistance?

- Is it true that discharging an Eneloop Pro down to or below 0.9 Volt reduces cycle life with about 100 discharge cycles?

- How prone are Eneloops to internal cell damage because of physical shock and vibration (for example dropping them on a concrete floor from a height)?

  • What is the fastest way to kill an Eneloop (so we know what not to do)?
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I could also ask, are the Toshiba, Canon, Nikon, Watson, Ikea, Amazon batteries eneloops? :)
At least somebody had to drop the IKeabomb in the thead.... literally EVERY eneloop thread somebody has to drop that in there..LOL.

Please check out this page: https://eneloop101.com/batteries/rewrapped-batteries/

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Good questions. Don't know if I can ask the ikea question though.....

The max temperature for charge is about 60degrees celcius. But eneloop chargers (maybe not all) will cut the charge at 57 degrees, cool down and continue charging.

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1. ecommended is .5C-1C for eneloops. So 1000mA for AA to 2000mA

2. I will ask for the best setting.. like -dv/ time,voltage etc... (probably more interesting for refresh cycles)

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  1. Deep discharge is to <0.6 Volts or lower.. but will write it down
  2. Never heard of that.. will add it to the list.
  3. That's hard to answer, at least they answered that in their FAQ, and I also did in the FAQ. Dropping can damage, but I dont think they can precisely tell what is too much etc.
  4. Good question... :)
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I think not, but I’ll be interested in hearing his answer also. :+1:

On a side note… I use them (Eneloops) in all my cameras & have for years. I get great results with them (Eneloops)…. :wink:

In fact Eneloops are the best thing since sliced bread!!! :smiley:
I have some well over 10 years old that are still going strong. So far… knock on wood…. I have never had one go bad. :open_mouth: . :open_mouth: . :+1:

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I have to think about this one ChibiM. But this must be exciting meeting this person or not? Sounds really cool to me! :partying_face:

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@ Teacher: I will ask the following question: Are there any reasons not to use eneloops in WIleys or Teachers' game camera?

@ hIKARInoob: Yes.. it is. Especially since I don't know who is actually coming. That keeps it interesting :)

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Thank you… wiley07 & I will look forward to the official answer. :+1: . :wink:

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Add Fujitsu to the list.

Good question. I want the answer…… XP

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Check the page, its already on there :p

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But I will try to ask between nose and lips