energizer rechargeable batteries ,these good?

spinna · 20 Apr 2008 at 21:39

ive been out and bought some energizer rechargeable batteries . they seem to loose some of there charge if i dont use them for a week or so it this normal?

Nick1881 · 20 Apr 2008 at 21:46

Nihm I take it, perfectly normal.

spinna · 20 Apr 2008 at 21:49

yeah they are 2500 ones, do all rechargeable batteries work like this ? are there any with a lower self-discharge rate?

saitrix · 20 Apr 2008 at 21:52

There is a new type of NiMH that does not do that, I use them for my torch and they keep charge well.

http://www.vapextech.co.uk/acatalog/High_Power_Consumer_Batteries.html
4th down.

spinna · 20 Apr 2008 at 21:56

they sound good, im after some to use in my Wii as well

Origin · 20 Apr 2008 at 22:35

saitrix said:
There is a new type of NiMH that does not do that, I use them for my torch and they keep charge well.

http://www.vapextech.co.uk/acatalog/High_Power_Consumer_Batteries.html
4th down.

Thanks for that I was thinking of getting some for myself too. One puzzling thing though, is the 8 pack option is more than two times the 4 pack price despite the fact they both say free p&p and case :confused:

spinna · 22 Apr 2008 at 20:49

did you order any batteries?

Carzy · 22 Apr 2008 at 20:53

BEST BATTERIES EVA

Vonhelmet · 22 Apr 2008 at 21:34

I use Uniross Hybrio slow discharge batteries. They rock.

Heliospherez · 22 Apr 2008 at 21:45

The hybrios and Sony Cycle Energy and probably all the other "hold the charge" Rechargeables are just Sanyo Eneloops rebranded (but the non-sanyo ones don't hold their charge as long) - If they aren't rebrands, they are similar chemical make-ups.

From what I heard, Sanyo have the patent for the chemical contained in them, and have licenced it out with a shorter shelf life.

If you want a decent battery which holds it's charge, get the Eneloop. Tests have proven them to be the market leader in 'keeping' their charge. Not necessarily the highest capacity, but maybe thats not that important when most lose their charge after 2 months.

Just a note :

They are only charged to 3/4 capacity when out of packet (even though they hold their charge for 12 months) - And they only get to 100% charge after 3 charges and hold 90% of charge for 12 moths after the 3rd drain/charge cycle. Also, DO NOT fast charge them in less than 3 hours, as they are not vented, and you will shorten their expected 1000 charge expectancy if you do.