Use Eneloop/Low Discharge batteries with this charger? Can I use this charger with Sanyo Eneloop or other low discharge/hybrid batteries. Thanks.
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I think Sanyo is making the best nimh arround the brands. This charger shouldn't be a problem.
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The Sanyo "low leakage" Eneloops will work in this charger, but a lower current unit (around 200 or 250 mA) will result in a longer total life (more charge/discharge cycles). This Sony does heat up the batteries which will reduce their ultimate life. I have (12) AA Eneloops that I use in Canon 580EX flash heads (very high high peak discharge current) and they seem to be holding up much better than other brands using the LaCrosse BC-900 charger set to 200mA. The Sanyo capacity when new was around 2100 mAH, but has not dropped off as other (higher initial capacity) batteries (LaCrosse and Eveready) have with heavy use. The Sanyo "low leakage" Eneloops will work in this charger, but a lower current unit (around 200 or 250 mA) will result in a longer total life (more charge/discharge cycles). This Sony does heat up the batteries which will reduce their ultimate life. I have (12) AA Eneloops that I use in Canon 580EX flash heads (very high high peak discharge current) and they seem to be holding up much better than other brands using the LaCrosse BC-900 charger set to 200mA. The Sanyo capacity when new was around 2100 mAH, but has not dropped off as other (higher initial capacity) batteries... » Read More The Sanyo "low leakage" Eneloops will work in this charger, but a lower current unit (around 200 or 250 mA) will result in a longer total life (more charge/discharge cycles). This Sony does heat up the batteries which will reduce their ultimate life. I have (12) AA Eneloops that I use in Canon 580EX flash heads (very high high peak discharge current) and they seem to be holding up much better than other brands using the LaCrosse BC-900 charger set to 200mA. The Sanyo capacity when new was around 2100 mAH, but has not dropped off as other (higher initial capacity) batteries (LaCrosse and Eveready) have with heavy use. « Show Less
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It would depend on the charger and how discharged batteries are. I used Sanyo Eneloop charger that charges in pairs to charge 4 of these AA batteries. I plugged it in at ~10pm and by 8am (possibly earlier) the batteries were charged. Other chargers may be faster or slower.
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You should avoid using the Energizer 15-minute charger. It has to charge at 4x the rated current (around 8-10A) to achieve fast charge time, but the trade off is severely shortened lifespan (for the batteries, not you). Not sure about your other Duracell slow charger. If it is not a timer-based dumb charger, then you can still use it to recharge AmazonBasic batteries. Unfortunately, most (all?) Energizer slow chargers I have seen are dumb. You can definitely use the Sanyo charger MQN06 to recharge AmazonBasics AA batteries. But the drawbacks are: - It can only charge in pairs - Its charge time is relatively long at ~8 hours (2200mAh/300mA) My advise is to buy a 'smart' charger with reasonable charge time between 2-5 hours. For example: Sony Cycle Energy BCG34HRE4KN Quick with Refresh Charger and 4 Pre-Charged 2000 mAh AA Batteries. You will save time and money in the long run. By the way, the proper way of using low-self-discharge batteries is to pre-charge a second set as standby. That way, you can swap in a set of charged batteries while the first set goes into the charger. No down time at all.
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These can indeed be charged with the old Sanyo charger, but I wouldn't recommend it because those old chargers needed to charge in pairs. The newer chargers have individual cell charging and will optimize the charge for each individual cell...rather than stopping when one of two in the pair has reached a peak.
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Sanyo's position has not been consistent on this issue. Four years ago when eneloop was first introduced, Sanyo claims that eneloop does not require special chargers, because it can be recharged using any "good-quality NiMH chargers". But now Sanyo's new position is (as stated in this year's 'Sanyo eneloop handbook'): "It is strongly recommended to charge eneloop on SANYO Ni-MH battery chargers. SANYO chargers are designed to suits SANYO batteries and designed to bring out the best performance. We will not take any responsibility for batteries problem charged with other brands' charger. It is also recommended not to charge other brand' batteries with Sanyo charger." Based on my own experiece, the above is simply not trure. I have been using varies good-quality smart chargers (such as La Crosse BC-900, Duracell Mobile Charger CEF23D, Kodak K6200, Targus TG-LCD2700, etc) to recharge eneloop and other brands of LSD cells over the past 4 years - with zero problems. The problem is that not everyone understand what is a 'good-quality' charger. Some people may think a fast '15-minute' charger is good (hint: it is NOT), while others may think a slow 'over-night' charger is good (again, NOT). It is quite likely that a lot of eneloop cells were damages by the use of poor-quality chargers. That's why Sanyo has to protect itself against such situations. Of course, it is also possible that the new position is simply 'market speak', designed to sell more Sanyo eneloop chargers. But to answer your question: Yes, you can use the Canon CBK4-300 to recharge your eneloop cells.
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For anything using AA batteries, I recommend Sanyo Enerloop rechargeable batteries. They are many times better than any I have used previously. They not only have good duration, but also hold their charge unused for a longer time.
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The charger has a warning printed warning on it saying "Caution: Charge only NiMH or Rechargeable Alkaline batteries by iGo Green. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage." It's interesting that those different types of common rechargeables are listed as compatible, so it might be possible to use the charger universally, but it comes down to the voltage and current limiting details of the iGo charger, that it might not be an exact match for other brands like Eneloop so a battery could overheat while charging. The Eneloop charger lists charging voltage at 1.2v, iGo lists output at 1.6v. If you want to charge Eneloop, most NiMH - NiCd chargers do work fine from my experience, because both those battery types only output at 1.2v. iGo is featuring rechargeable Alkaline with a cell voltage of 1.5v.
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Besides the change to the name (Panasonic bought Sanyo) and changed the name from XX to Pro as well as the packaging, the only real change is to the number of charge cycles the batteries are rated for (up to 500) and the milliamp (2550 versus 2500 - a bit longer run time between charges). Yes, you can still charge these batteries with your charger or any fast NiMH charger. Tammie Thomas Distributing
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While I can't say for certain it will work with Eneloop batteries, it does have an intelligent charger system that prevents over-charging just like the Smart Charger that comes with Panasonic Eneloop batteries. It does say on Nitecore's website that it is compatible with Ni-MH/Ni-Cd AA, AAA, AAAA and C batteries. charger.nitecore.com/product/intellicharger-i2 Hope this is helpful.
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I recharge Energizer nickel metal hydride batteries in my Powerex charger because I have a few. Sanyo Eneloop batteries are a better all around battery though.
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I use only Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries & chrger system. They are great w/ long life per charge.
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You can, will just reduce capacity over time a little bit.optimum would be to use until it cuts off (use 2nd pair AAA as backup) and then charge in "Delta V" charger.or put it in a good charger every 6-8 month and run 4-5 cycles of charge/discharge @ 200/100mAh and your good.or just buy new NiMH "sooner".I do recommend getting Sanyo Eneloop. work +24h since they are 800mAh (vs 600mAh stock)..
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I use the Sanyo Enloop AA batteries and they work great. I would say that rechargeables will work well but will NOT last as long as regular alkaline batteries. They are of course way cheaper than throw aways. This statement assumes that you are using some kind of quality rechargeable batteries. I have purchase some batteries from China, that advertize high capacity ratings, that do NOT carry the capacity they are advertized to carry. That is why I purchased the Sanyo batteries - I had confidence that they would carry the charge and as important, the Sanyo batteries also will carry the advertized capacity, at least to a high degree, for a year. Some of the cheaper rechargeables lose 90% of their charge in 30 or 60 days. So, if you are going to use this battery on an ongoing basis, go rechargeable. If you are going to put it in your wife's car glove box for an emergency 2 or 5 years down the road, use a Duracell that will hold a charge for 10 years. Hope this helps.
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According to Sanyo eneloop web site:"Eneloop batteries are not limited to Eneloop chargers or any special proprietory charging technology and can be charged using other quality non-Eneloop Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery chargers."As long as you have a good quality "smart" charger (meaning that it charges each cell individually and stops whenever each cell is full), you can charge the eneloop cells with it. Personally, I would avoid those 15-minute Super-Fast chargers.
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I bought this one Rayovac PS3PL Smart Charger AA/AAA/C/D/9V Platinum Universal Battery Charger http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LY67YA/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0or if you want to use spacers instead of buying C batteries you could buy the eneloop power pack. probably would have to charge the AA batteries a lot more if you use a high drain device. eneloop Super Power Pack, 1800 cycle, 12 AA, 4 AAA, 2 "C" and 2 "D" Spacers, 4 Position Charger, and Storage Case
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I have had some batteries that I was able to recondition. Others didn't respond to recycling. I have had great success with eneloop batteries and plan on only purchasing them when I need more batteries. It's a great charger.
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You can use ni-mh rechargable batteries. Sanyo Eneloop batteries are the best.