Re: (ET) Fw: Source for small Ni-cads and NiMHs?

["David Roden" <etpost drmm net>]

Since this is off topic I'll reply very briefly.  I sent a detailed 
message 
to the OP.

I've had good luck with Maha / Powerex NiMH.  Energizer AA have also been 
good, but the ones I used were made in Japan. The newer ones are made in 
China, so I have no idea how they will work.  Caveat emptor.

The main point though is that the reason for short cycle life in small 
NiMH 
and nicads is usually not the cells (unless they are cheapo dollar store 
junk), rather it's a dumb charger that overcharges.  

Other people report short run time for their devices.  Again it's often 
the 
charger, many poorly designed chargers stop charging too soon.  

The moral is - don't cheap out on the charger!  Ten bucks does not buy a 
good quality smart charger, IMO.

I have a Maha charger that charges 4 AAs, each one separately.  Cost was 
$40 
and worth it.  They also have a model for mixed sizes for quite a bit more 
money, which might be worth the cost; never used it.

Many C and D cells are sleeved AA size.  Be careful.  Energizer is a prime 
culprit in this department, and has been for many years.


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA

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