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    AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    Any one ?

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    these boys are good

    http://www.7dayshop.com/

    I've had their rechargeable batteries (via Amazon) and they rock

    they do a good charger for £4

    their batteries are astonishing, and the value is awesome. Buy in bulk,... it's worth it and they come in battery cases too.

    BUT,... be aware: the 2500mah and above that they specialise in are FAT... for extra capacity and DONT fit some narrow torches etc.

    I've got 4 in my digi camera and they last really well, they don't fade, they stay at top volts until they're dead. The charger is good.

    I'd advise anyone looking to grab a set of rechargeable AA's to go 7day shop.

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    /getting excited now cos I love batteries and torches and bloke stuff

    http://www.7dayshop.com/batteries-an...4-packs?cl=155



    that is 16x AA batteries with 2900mAh NiMh battteries for £20

    those are BIG bad boy power cells.

    OR these
    http://www.7dayshop.com/batteries-an...ee-case?cl=155

    that's 4x AA 2500 mAh batteries for £5.69 but TWO packs works out at £4.99 per pack and 3packs for £4.69 per pack

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    My Ansmann is over ten years old and still going strong. Not the cheapest, but its kept my batts in tip top condition. It has a great conditioning sequence.
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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    For chargers, the Technoline BL700 from www.batterylogic.co.uk.

    For batteries, Sanyo Eneloop, Uniross Hybrio, or other low self discharge cell. 7 day shop do their own brand of low self discharge cells ("good to go"). They may not have the same advertised capacity as some 'normal' cells, but the lower self discharge capacity means that they tend to out-perform them in most applications.. They also arrive pre-charged!
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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Zak33 View Post
    /getting excited now cos I love batteries and torches and bloke stuff

    http://www.7dayshop.com/batteries-an...4-packs?cl=155



    that is 16x AA batteries with 2900mAh NiMh battteries for £20

    those are BIG bad boy power cells.

    OR these
    http://www.7dayshop.com/batteries-an...ee-case?cl=155

    that's 4x AA 2500 mAh batteries for £5.69 but TWO packs works out at £4.99 per pack and 3packs for £4.69 per pack
    wow thats a lot better than what I saw on Amazon.

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    Quote Originally Posted by g8ina View Post
    My Ansmann is over ten years old and still going strong. Not the cheapest, but its kept my batts in tip top condition. It has a great conditioning sequence.
    I see what u mean ... Im assuming their German made ?

    TBH my needs are small so cheaper is better for now

    thanks any way.

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    Quote Originally Posted by peterb View Post
    For chargers, the Technoline BL700 from www.batterylogic.co.uk.

    For batteries, Sanyo Eneloop, Uniross Hybrio, or other low self discharge cell. 7 day shop do their own brand of low self discharge cells ("good to go"). They may not have the same advertised capacity as some 'normal' cells, but the lower self discharge capacity means that they tend to out-perform them in most applications.. They also arrive pre-charged!
    Looks pretty damm good - esp with discharge option

    bit more than I wanted to spend though.

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    I use a Technoline BC1000. The link is in peterb's post.

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Zak33 View Post
    /getting excited now cos I love batteries and torches and bloke stuff

    http://www.7dayshop.com/batteries-an...4-packs?cl=155



    that is 16x AA batteries with 2900mAh NiMh battteries for £20

    those are BIG bad boy power cells.

    OR these
    http://www.7dayshop.com/batteries-an...ee-case?cl=155

    that's 4x AA 2500 mAh batteries for £5.69 but TWO packs works out at £4.99 per pack and 3packs for £4.69 per pack
    you've sold me Zak

    I was going to go with this charger though

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    I thought the same about the BL700, until I bought one!. However, the one you linked to looks pretty good.

    I would strongly recommend the low self discharge batteries though. I use them in applications where I would never have used re-chargeables before, torches, flashguns (that might be used often, but have to work when they are needed) and even things like TV remotes.
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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    Quote Originally Posted by peterb View Post
    For chargers, the Technoline BL700 from www.batterylogic.co.uk.

    For batteries, Sanyo Eneloop, Uniross Hybrio, or other low self discharge cell. 7 day shop do their own brand of low self discharge cells ("good to go"). They may not have the same advertised capacity as some 'normal' cells, but the lower self discharge capacity means that they tend to out-perform them in most applications.. They also arrive pre-charged!
    alright, I just hope their compatible with my wee £10 charger.

    Now I need to find a Remote Control Mains Socket Set .

    This seems to be popular ,and it looks like German brand, what do you think ?

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    I have used X10 modules from www.letsautomate.com successfully.

    X10 is a recognised standard for home automation products and transmits the control data through the house wiring.

    However, the units your refer to have OK reviews, but they are not something I have first hand knowledge of.
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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    Quote Originally Posted by peterb View Post
    For chargers, the Technoline BL700 from www.batterylogic.co.uk.

    For batteries, Sanyo Eneloop, Uniross Hybrio, or other low self discharge cell. 7 day shop do their own brand of low self discharge cells ("good to go"). They may not have the same advertised capacity as some 'normal' cells, but the lower self discharge capacity means that they tend to out-perform them in most applications.. They also arrive pre-charged!
    ^^ have to agree with the BL700, great charger, also revives what seem to be dead cells, one thing i can and will bitch about, it cannot detect a totally discharged battery so keep an old basic charger handy if you want to try and revive a totally dead cell. 5 mins in a "thick" charger to get a few mv in there and throw into the BL700 and it will refresh it

    I also have a stash of sanyo eneloops, the standard ones and the XXX 2500ma versions for my flash unit. 10/10

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    Another vote for Technoline. The 1000, if you need the cell converters or higher charge rate, but if you don't, the 700 is superb .... and in terms of charger design and spec, almost identical to the 1000.

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    Re: AA Battery Charger Recommendations ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Saracen View Post
    Another vote for Technoline. The 1000, if you need the cell converters or higher charge rate, but if you don't, the 700 is superb .... and in terms of charger design and spec, almost identical to the 1000.
    Well,I went with £10 one from 7dayshop , if it sucks I'm blaming Zak ..

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