Rechargable battery charger advice

elsmandino

Hi there.

I am on the look out for a rechargeable battery charger but there are loads out there and I am not sure which one to go for.

I am after a smart/intelligent one.

Any advice on what to look for or recommended models would be much appreciated.

Thanks very much.

forgotmyname

What are you charging?

elsmandino

Sorry - should have said that I am going to be charging AA and AAA batteries.

There are a few devices, that have 9V, so I might consider that as an option (but it is not a deal breaker).

getmore4less

What type of AA and AAA?

elsmandino

NiMH 1.2v (I have some of these, already, that might still work) and will probably be the type I will be buying in the future.

flaneurs_lobster

Happy with my Energiser https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9801114 

It's "smart" insofar that it detects iffy batteries. Charges batteries in an hour or less (they do get pretty hot).

cajef

I have had one of these for years always reliable and used regularly to charge batteries I use in cameras, it can refresh older batteries that are are getting tired'

  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youshiko-YC4000-Intelligent-Professional-Standard/dp/B00N7GHUH0/ref=sr_1_20?crid=1DQJOLV82SBXQ&keywords=Techno+battery+charger&qid=1647357392&sprefix=techno+battery+charger,aps,71&sr=8-20

getmore4less

Got one from 7dayshop years ago still going, stock is different now

https://www.7dayshop.com/categories/batteries-power-chargers/battery-chargers-and-testers/universal-battery-chargers

chrisw

IKEA do a smart-ish charger for £5. I don't have any experience of it but the batteries get excellent reviews. It appears they are rebadged Eneloop at a much lower price.

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/stenkol-battery-charger-90506444/

Norman_Castle

I've got a few sets of Ikea batteries which are very good. I've also got an Ikea usb aa/aaa charger which was very cheap, £2? Its slow but works well. Their £5 Stenkol charger looks good.

OP. I've got one 9v, PP3? rechargeable battery. Based on this one they are very slow to charge compared to aa or aaa.

forgotmyname

Normal, 9v are for very low drain devices so they usually require a slow charge also.  You can fast charge them
but it reduces their lifespan drastically.