Can these batteries work with a charger from Energizer or Sanyo? I have three chargers: one from energizer that charges in 15 minutes (cooling fan included), one that takes about 6-8 hours, and one for my Eneloop batteries that also takes 6-8 hours. Can I use any of these with these AmazonBasics batteries or only the Eneloop? I don't want to buy the expensive La Crosse model that gets promoted above. Thanks! Can these batteries work with a charger from Energizer or Sanyo? I have three chargers: one from energizer that charges in 15 minutes (cooling fan included), one that takes about 6-8 hours, and one... » Read More Can these batteries work with a charger from Energizer or Sanyo? I have three chargers: one from energizer that charges in 15 minutes (cooling fan included), one that takes about 6-8 hours, and one for my Eneloop batteries that also takes 6-8 hours. Can I use any of these with these AmazonBasics batteries or only the Eneloop? I don't want to buy the expensive La Crosse model that gets promoted above. Thanks! « Show Less
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I have a Duracell NiMH Class 2 charger. Would it work with Amazon batteries?
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Thanks so much for the very helpful comments and the recommendation of the Sony charger--I'll check it out!
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I would also like to know if I can use these with a sanyo eneloop charger. If I can that's $4 cheaper per 8 pack
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So I have the regular Energizer slow charger. I may have heard you wrong but they do not work in the Eng. fast charger, but they DO work in the regular charger?
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I think they would probably work in the regular Energizer charger, but I haven't risked it. I got rid of the fast energizer charger because it seems to damage the batteries--15 mins. is TOO fast.
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How can you tell if you have a dumb charger? Mine has one indicator light and nothing else, so if it's a timer it must only be internal.
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I think the easiest way to tell would be to time the charging of a set of batteries that you know is mostly charged vs. a set of batteries that is totally dead. If they both take the same amount of time before the light indicates they're done, then you have a dumb charger. If the almost-charged batteries take much less time, your charger is smart.
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I've seen some discussions where there was a regulator required for use with solar chargers in some situations. Had the same issue with my lawn tractor; no charge after 8 hours in the sun. But it works fine for other batteries... go figure. May want to ask someone at your cycle shop about how to use this. And the other responders are right, if your battery is stone dead this thing isn't gonna help you. I found a 6A Stanley charger at Lowe's for $25 to use on the lawn tractor.
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Forest, I I don't know. I have 4 18volt Haticha batteries, but 2 different series. This charger only partially charges. I mean it lasts for about 3 minutes. I think we mave bee duped.
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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.
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i use 15 minute energizer charger and batteries still holding strong 1 year later, I think trick is to use same charger from beginning... these are the best batteries I've ever had. They put other NIMH to shame..
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Ps, I read a post after I wrote that any charger will work on Duracell's. My comment to that persons claim Duracell sucks, not true. I use AA/AAA BATTS AND I LOVE THEM. I use them on several (high demand) items they last super long. From video controllers to my house phone (1 full charge will last about a week, only put I on the cradle once a week)!
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Jeff, I have used them without problem for months now. It may just be that you got a bum set. I have been running only Oly BLN-1s in my OM-Ds and E-M1 for the last two months, so decided to see how my Wasabi batteries were doing in my bag having not been on a charger in more than two months just for this response. I can say that BOTH my Wasabis were still fully charged (based on my E-M1's battery display) and are working fine. I'd suggest contacting them to see if they can help you out. Jamie.
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The Panasonic charger that is often sold with these batteries will charge your eneloops at the correct rate recommended by both Sanyo and Panasonic engineers to optimize the life of your batteries, (300mA for AA and 150mA for AAA). Just get 3 of these simple and cheap chargers! Plan ahead and have other charged batteries on hand...fans of "fast charging" will NEVER get the maximum capacity, performance or life span that slow charging batteries can give you.
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3500mah AA rechargeables? That's very high - my AA Eneloops might reach 2250 or so..... but anyway - yes this unit should work fine. You can adjust the charge to be quicker if you want. I charge my AA Eneloops at about 400 and they're done within 8 hours. I love this charger.
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The zerolemon batteries come with chargung instructuons. However the wall charger did not. Believe something wrong with the charger. Will replace when I ger the opportunity (soon) and try again. Zerolemon has told me to return it and they will replace. Works eventually but takes way longer than it should from my understanding. For $8 worth giving a try.
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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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THE REGULAR CHARGER TAKES A COUPLE OF HOURS AND CAUSED ME A TIME PROBLEM. I ordered a couple of new battery's and a new 30 min. charger and solved my time issue.That way i always have a charged spare plus one on the charger. Works out very well. thanks
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There are higher output non-rechargeable batteries. These wouldn't power a device I have which will run for about 8 hours with Energizer Ultimate Lithium. I'm groused I can't seem to find a rechargeable that'll power the device.
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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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Sorry for the first "short" answer. These batteries are so crappy that the best charger in the world won't do better to make up for their less than advertised capacity (in my experience) and poor performance in a small digital camera. If your going to spend more money get eneloops.
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I have used several chargers and they have all worked with these batteries. You should not have to purchase a specific one.
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So what is the conclusion? :-)I have a panasonic dect 6.0 phone and its batteries are no good. I am using eneloop and charging them on panasonic charger because if I charge my eneloop (from Costco pack) and put them in the phone, I get an error message - "Please charge phone for 7 hours". These eneloop work so much better than panasonic batteries.How does charging on panasonic charger that comes with the phone affect eneloop?