Rechargeable Batteries

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I was thinking about getting some rechargeable batteries (AA's) and a charger for my SB800 & SB600. Can anyone recommend any?

I have read about chargers that will individually charge the batteries and stop when they are ready so as not to damage them. Would it be worth looking at these?

Chris :)
 
Chris,
I've a range of rechargables, from various, sources. You'll probably get and charger and batteries combined. Go for at least 1800mAH, if you can get higher then fine. look out for special offers. I got 8 AA 2500mAH from Maplin for £9.95 a few weeks ago. ( no charger, well what do you expect at that price).

Some chargers rely on a timer rather than detecting the charge current. You can find that these may not fully charge the higher powered batteries, you'll possibly need to rerun the charge cycle again with these.
 
Thanks for that Chapers. Maplin are pretty good for some things. I will have a look there.

Chris :)
 
As already mentioned by Chappers, some chargers do not fully charge the cells. It's mainly the rapid chargers - I think they err on the side of caution. Trickle chargers tend to be best. I use a rapid charger for conveinience, but If I have the time, I use the rapid charger and then put them in a trickle charger for several hours to top them up.
 
Steve, I just bought the 2800mah nmhs. with computer controlled charger from 7day shop.com. So far very pleased with them, and the charger does charge each individually & also detects individual falty cells. Batteries £4.50/set of 4 & charger around £13.

John
 
This are the spec's off the uniross website

Charger: RC104310
Name: X-Press 700
Reference: RC104310
Dimensions: 76 x 120 x 25 mm
Weight: 178 g
Recharged sizes: AAA / R03, AA / R6
Plug: Europe
Charger type: Economical
Voltage: 220-240 V
Description: Intelligent charger with slim design The fastest X-Press charger of the range Includes a carcord to charge in-car Charges 4 AA or 4 AAA
Ideal for: All digital applications, audio, toys, home
Charging Current: 700mA
Control functions: Safety timer, trickle charge, bad cell detection, -∆V - is this what your on about?
Charging time: 3 to 5 hours
Supplied with: 4 high capacity AA 2500mAh A carcord


BTW - save a fiver here :bang:

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...eable-Batteries/Product.html?searchtype=genre
 
Stevie, I have just ordered two sets from Play.com. Thanks for the info and thanks to all that replied.

Chris :)
 
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