What kind of rechargeable AAA for lasers?

[funfordds]

I've done a little searching but was open to recommendations. a lot of people seem to prefer the sanyo rechargeable but they are a little pricey. are there any others that someone can recommend?
thanks!

 

[photonaholic]

I get mine at wal mart, NiMh a 4 pack is rather cheap.

Keep a few all charged up in your pocket, and your good to go.

 

[randomlugia]

Sanyo Eneloops are the only rechargables that will give you a full 1.5V, and in my opinion, are well worth the expense.

And they aren't that expensive, considering what you get and they are reusable for a very long time (9.50 for 4).

 

[photonaholic]

Sanyo Eneloops are the only rechargables that will give you a full 1.5V, and in my opinion, are well worth the expense.

And they aren't that expensive, considering what you get and they are reusable for a very long time (9.50 for 4).

Thanks!

I'm gonna use my 1.2v ones in my LED flashlights now, and get some of those

 

[Greenmechanic]

Sanyo Eneloops are the only rechargables that will give you a full 1.5V, and in my opinion, are well worth the expense.

And they aren't that expensive, considering what you get and they are reusable for a very long time (9.50 for 4).

I've heard nothing but good things about the Eneloop.
I have used all the cheaper ones IE: Ultrafire, Trustfire and several different kinds of "unbranded" ones.
It makes you think, when a company does not put, (and probably doesn't want) their name on their product.:thinking:

I plan on buying some Eneloop's. ,but only when my present supply runs short.
I have as much $$ in batteries and chargers, as I do lasers.
It seems that way anyhow!:crackup:
I am so looking forward to Hydrogen or Nuclear power cells hitting the market.
Imagine, filling your "battery" with water, getting run times of >100 hours. No discharge between uses (even 10 years)
Then when it finally runs down, refill it W/H2O, within 5 minutes you are good to go again.
Batteries have always been the weakest link to portability, and also, power supply vs. demand. (performance of device)
Can you tell, I hate batteries, :gun:HATE,HATE.
OK, I feel better now:wave::thanks:

 

[ninja_tux]

I have tested 5 types of AAA NiMH batteries with my Lacrosse charger, and I would say the most "bang for your buck" would be: DealExtreme: $5.54 Maxuss Ni-MH AAA 1.2V 1250mAh Batteries (4-Pack)
I tested them at 650,697,712, and 755 mAh over 4 test cycles, GROSSLY overrated by manufacturer, but still a good deal IMO.

For slightly more money you can get: DealExtreme: $8.39 Gsyuasa Enitime Pre-Charged 750mAh 1.2V Rechargeable NiMH AAA Batteries (4-Pack)
These are actually rated correctly, and I find them to be significantly more reliable than the previous ones. In 8 test cycles all 4 resulted in >720mAh.
These also feature the LSD (Low Self-Discharge) technology similar to Eneloops; depending on how much you believe the manufacturers claims, LSD can increase total capacity, double number of possible charge/discharges, and significantly reduce the the amount a battery discharges whilst not in use.

There are MANY more expensive options not on DX, in my experience pretty much all AAAs from respectable manufacturers will give you adequate performance.

 

[DJNY]

Has anyone of you guys tested this one?
DealExtreme: $6.98 Genuine Sanyo Ni-MH 1000mAh AAA Rechargeable Batteries (2-Pack)

And is my charger strong enough to fully load them?

thx a lot



Edit:

Sanyo Eneloops are the only rechargables that will give you a full 1.5V, and in my opinion, are well worth the expense.

And they aren't that expensive, considering what you get and they are reusable for a very long time (9.50 for 4).

Where do you buy them?

 

[randomlugia]

For slightly more money you can get: DealExtreme: $8.39 Gsyuasa Enitime Pre-Charged 750mAh 1.2V Rechargeable NiMH AAA Batteries (4-Pack)

But if it comes to this, you might as well spend $9.40 for a pack of Eneloops, and have a reliable company.

 

[DJNY]

Where can I find this 1,5v rechargeable AAA batteries? Or are there no Chinese sellers selling them?

 

[Deleted member 8382]

eneloops? go any electronics shop or something like that, it's easy to find them on Supermarkets etc

 

[ninja_tux]

But if it comes to this, you might as well spend $9.40 for a pack of Eneloops, and have a reliable company.

Enitimes are made by GS Yuasa, they are a reliable battery company...most of their batteries are made in Japan and are IMO of comparable quality to Eneloops. They both use the same Low Self-Discharge technology.

 

[DJNY]

eneloops? go any electronics shop or something like that, it's easy to find them on Supermarkets etc

I saw them on Amazon and at some electronic shops, but they have 1,2v not 1,5v as randomlugia told before.

 

[Deleted member 8382]

yup, all ni-mhs are 1.2V nominal voltage, that can't be changed in any way!

 

[DJNY]

yup, all ni-mhs are 1.2V nominal voltage, that can't be changed in any way!

I also thought so but...

Sanyo Eneloops are the only rechargables that will give you a full 1.5V, and in my opinion, are well worth the expense.

And they aren't that expensive, considering what you get and they are reusable for a very long time (9.50 for 4).

 

[ninja_tux]

yup, all ni-mhs are 1.2V nominal voltage, that can't be changed in any way!

Meh they are averaged at 1.2V, but fresh after a charge they are usually about at 1.3-1.4, it takes them a while to get all the way down to or below 1.2

 

[randomlugia]

Sorry, my mistake. I've never actually looked, but I thought I had read that before.