AA NiMH Best Deal

[Jim Weir]

The NiMH AA batteries in the handheld are now almost 6 years old, and are
starting to show their age. What's the best deal going on AA batteries these
days?

Jim


Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
http://www.rst-engr.com

[Larry]

"Jim Weir" > wrote in message
...
> The NiMH AA batteries in the handheld are now almost 6 years old, and are
> starting to show their age. What's the best deal going on AA batteries
these
> days?

Jim,
I spotted this last night: http://www.batteryspace.com/?SSAID=97249 which
is comparable to the best deals on Ebay.


(¯`·._.· £ãrrÿ ·._.·´¯)

[Blueskies]

I find good deals at Sam's Club, usually 2 sets (8) for about $16.00....

"Jim Weir" > wrote in message ...
> The NiMH AA batteries in the handheld are now almost 6 years old, and are
> starting to show their age. What's the best deal going on AA batteries these
> days?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
> VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
> http://www.rst-engr.com

[David Herman]

One thing to keep in mind - not all NiMH AA batteries have the same
capacity. A few weeks ago after I bought the new AvMap EKP-IV (it takes six
NiMH AAs), I went shopping for batteries and a charger at Frys.

I found NiMH AA batteries there rated with capacities ranging from 1600 mAh
up to 2300 mAh. Not surprisingly, those with the higher capacities were a
bit more expensive. Since these were going to be used for aviation-related
purposes, naturally I got the most expensive ones I could.

The variety of charging options was quite dizzying - too many choices for
chargers, but I'm assuming you already have that covered.


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"Jim Weir" > wrote in message
...
> The NiMH AA batteries in the handheld are now almost 6 years old, and are
> starting to show their age. What's the best deal going on AA batteries
these
> days?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
> VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
> http://www.rst-engr.com

[Greg Piney]

Try http://www.thomas-distributing.com

Good deals and good service. I've been a satisfied customer for a lot of
years.

Greg Piney

Jim Weir wrote:
> The NiMH AA batteries in the handheld are now almost 6 years old, and are
> starting to show their age. What's the best deal going on AA batteries these
> days?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
> VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
> http://www.rst-engr.com

[tscottme]

"Greg Piney" > wrote in message
et...
> Try http://www.thomas-distributing.com
>
> Good deals and good service. I've been a satisfied customer for a lot of
> years.
>
> Greg Piney
>

Yeah, ditto on Thomas Dist. Good service, great products, and reliable info
on the web site.

--
Scott

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[Chris W]

Greg Piney wrote:

> Try http://www.thomas-distributing.com

They have good deals and lots of batteries but I hate their web site.
To much clutter and not very clear.

This place http://www.zbattery.com also has good deals and lots of
information. Their web site isn't the greatest but it is a lot better
the thomas.

--
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[Clyde Torres]

"Greg Piney" > wrote in message
et...
> Try http://www.thomas-distributing.com
>
> Good deals and good service. I've been a satisfied customer for a lot of
> years.
>
> Greg Piney

I second this opinion. I have used Thomas Distributing for years and their
products and service are unbeatable. They carry the famous and top rated
Maha CF-204F Smart Charger, which in my opinion, is the best NiMH charger on
the market. Their high capacity PowerEx batteries are great for aviation
use.

Clyde Torres

[Blueskies]

http://www.batteriesamerica.com/




"Clyde Torres" > wrote in message ...
> "Greg Piney" > wrote in message
> et...
>> Try http://www.thomas-distributing.com
>>
>> Good deals and good service. I've been a satisfied customer for a lot of
>> years.
>>
>> Greg Piney
>
> I second this opinion. I have used Thomas Distributing for years and their
> products and service are unbeatable. They carry the famous and top rated
> Maha CF-204F Smart Charger, which in my opinion, is the best NiMH charger on
> the market. Their high capacity PowerEx batteries are great for aviation
> use.
>
> Clyde Torres
>
>

[TD]

Where can one find rechargeable AA Lithium batteries? Any safe way to
recharge those "non-rechargeable" Li AA batteries?

Tien


"Jim Weir" > wrote in message
...
> The NiMH AA batteries in the handheld are now almost 6 years old, and are
> starting to show their age. What's the best deal going on AA batteries
these
> days?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
> VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
> http://www.rst-engr.com

[Larry]

"TD" > wrote in message
...
> Where can one find rechargeable AA Lithium batteries? Any safe way to
> recharge those "non-rechargeable" Li AA batteries?

It's just not worth burning the shop to the ground to save a couple bucks
(in my opinion), just buy a name-brand rechargeable and be done with it.


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[TD]

"Larry" > wrote in message >...
> "TD" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Where can one find rechargeable AA Lithium batteries? Any safe way to
> > recharge those "non-rechargeable" Li AA batteries?
>
> It's just not worth burning the shop to the ground to save a couple bucks
> (in my opinion), just buy a name-brand rechargeable and be done with it.

WHICH name-brand rechargeable Lithium AA batteries are you referring to?

Tien

[Peter]

TD wrote:

> "Larry" > wrote in message >...
>
>>"TD" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>>Where can one find rechargeable AA Lithium batteries? Any safe way to
>>>recharge those "non-rechargeable" Li AA batteries?
>>
>>It's just not worth burning the shop to the ground to save a couple bucks
>>(in my opinion), just buy a name-brand rechargeable and be done with it.
>
>
> WHICH name-brand rechargeable Lithium AA batteries are you referring to?

Many devices designed to operate on a pair of AA cells can also use the
RCR-3V Li+ cells (depending on the shape of the battery compartment).

A few manufacturers are shown here:
http://www.thomas-distributing.com/rcr-v3-index.htm

[TD]

"Peter" > wrote in message
...

> Many devices designed to operate on a pair of AA cells can also use the
> RCR-3V Li+ cells (depending on the shape of the battery compartment).
>
> A few manufacturers are shown here:
> http://www.thomas-distributing.com/rcr-v3-index.htm

Thanks, but I was really hoping for some rechargeable AA Lithium batteries
to plug into my the battery compartment of my handheld GPS. My experience
with disposable AA Li batteries is that they last a heck of alot longer than
2300 mAH NiMH AA`s. So I was hoping for something in this generic form.
The key of course, is the compartment size issue.

Tien

[Peter]

TD wrote:

> "Peter" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>
>>Many devices designed to operate on a pair of AA cells can also use the
>>RCR-3V Li+ cells (depending on the shape of the battery compartment).
>>
>>A few manufacturers are shown here:
>>http://www.thomas-distributing.com/rcr-v3-index.htm
>
>
> Thanks, but I was really hoping for some rechargeable AA Lithium batteries
> to plug into my the battery compartment of my handheld GPS. My experience
> with disposable AA Li batteries is that they last a heck of alot longer than
> 2300 mAH NiMH AA`s. So I was hoping for something in this generic form.
> The key of course, is the compartment size issue.

The problem is that the rechargeable Li ion chemistry results in a
battery voltage of over 3V/cell and would probably damage your GPS
receiver if you were to put two of those in instead of regular AAs, so
AFAIK they aren't made in AA size. The RCR-3V cells get around that
problem by making a single cell in a shape that approximates a pair of
AA cells side-by-side and with a voltage of just over 3V which is also
appropriate for two series AAs. They fit in the battery compartment of
my GPS which was made for AA cells and may work in yours as well.

The single-use AA lithiums are a different chemistry of Lithium Iron
Disulfide with a voltage of about 1.6. Based on their specs they should
last at least 50% longer than good NiMHs in a GPS receiver.

[Morgans]

"TD" > wrote

> Thanks, but I was really hoping for some rechargeable AA Lithium batteries
> to plug into my the battery compartment of my handheld GPS. My experience
> with disposable AA Li batteries is that they last a heck of alot longer
than
> 2300 mAH NiMH AA`s. So I was hoping for something in this generic form.
> The key of course, is the compartment size issue.
>
> Tien

You do realize that Lithium ion batteries need a pretty sophisticated
charger to keep them from blowing up, right? You could buy a couple three
sets of NiMH batteries, and a charger, before you could buy the lithium
charger. #2 problem is that lithium batteries are 3 volts per cell, so you
can't do a straight swap in an AA battery pack.
--
Jim in NC


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[Rich S.]

"Morgans" > wrote in message
...
>
> You do realize that Lithium ion batteries need a pretty sophisticated
> charger to keep them from blowing up, right? You could buy a couple three
> sets of NiMH batteries, and a charger, before you could buy the lithium
> charger. #2 problem is that lithium batteries are 3 volts per cell, so
> you
> can't do a straight swap in an AA battery pack.

Even using a sophisticated charger, many Radio Control flyers remove their
Lithium battery from the airplane and charge it in a remote location, away
from other people, buildings, cars, etc. - just in case.

Rich S.

[TD]

"Rich S." > wrote in message news:<S-
> Even using a sophisticated charger, many Radio Control flyers remove their
> Lithium battery from the airplane and charge it in a remote location, away
> from other people, buildings, cars, etc. - just in case.

What makes this necessary for RC planes` Li batteries? I don`t
recharge my digital camcorder or digital camera in the shed to avoid
explosions! Or should I start doing that?!

Tien

[Rich S.]

"TD" > wrote in message
m...
> "Rich S." > wrote in message news:<S-
>> Even using a sophisticated charger, many Radio Control flyers remove
>> their
>> Lithium battery from the airplane and charge it in a remote location,
>> away
>> from other people, buildings, cars, etc. - just in case.
>
> What makes this necessary for RC planes` Li batteries? I don`t
> recharge my digital camcorder or digital camera in the shed to avoid
> explosions! Or should I start doing that?!
>
> Tien

Many times the modeler is using faster charge rates than the low-amperage
"wall-warts" which come with camcorders, etc. The risk of the battery
swelling, leaking, heating or exploding increases along with the charging
amperage. There is also the occasional case where someone uses a ni-cad
charger for Lithium/Ion or Lithium/Poly cells, or misadjusts a multi-mode
charger. There have been enough incidents now that most flying fields
require that battery charging be done waaaay over there!

Rich S.

[Bill Hale]

(TD) wrote in message >...
> "Rich S." > wrote in message news:<S-
> > Even using a sophisticated charger, many Radio Control flyers remove their
> > Lithium battery from the airplane and charge it in a remote location, away
> > from other people, buildings, cars, etc. - just in case.
>
> What makes this necessary for RC planes` Li batteries? I don`t
> recharge my digital camcorder or digital camera in the shed to avoid
> explosions! Or should I start doing that?!
>
> Tien

They can blow up if overcharged.
One can acheive full charge without by charging them at a constant
4.2v/cell. Not as fast as a sophisticated charger, though.

They are nice and light. Since they have this problem, you have to
order them from overseas places. There are a couple around.

Bill Hale

[Richard Tasker]

If you are near a BJs, they have Panasonic AA or AAA NIMH cells and a charger for a very attractive price. Capacity of 2100mAh for the AAs- not the highest capacity available, but close.

Dick TAsker

Jim Weir wrote:
> The NiMH AA batteries in the handheld are now almost 6 years old, and are
> starting to show their age. What's the best deal going on AA batteries these
> days?
>
> Jim
>
>
> Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
> VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
> http://www.rst-engr.com

[Rich S.]

Batteryspace.com has CH-P1000 Fast Smart Charger+12 AA 2250mAh Powerizer
NiMH Cells for $24.69 after 5% off coupon code "batteryspace" plus shipping.
Search for item "CH-P1000C04".


Link: http://www.batteryspace.com/?SSAID=90215

Rich S.

[TripFarmer]

In this life you get what you pay for. Look at this charger. You pay a
little more but it's so much better. Compare the specs. I own it
and know how well it charges and keeps the batteries charged by
trickle charging.

Look at http://www.thomas-distributing.com/mhc401fs.htm


Trip

In article >, says...
>
>Batteryspace.com has CH-P1000 Fast Smart Charger+12 AA 2250mAh Powerizer
>NiMH Cells for $24.69 after 5% off coupon code "batteryspace" plus shipping.
>Search for item "CH-P1000C04".
>
>
>Link: http://www.batteryspace.com/?SSAID=90215
>
>Rich S.
>
>

[Rich S.]

"TripFarmer" > wrote in message
...
> In this life you get what you pay for.

Horse****.

Rich S.

[Clyde Torres]

"TripFarmer" > wrote in message
...
> In this life you get what you pay for.

If you think that in this life you get what you pay for, go down to the
local car dealer, price a car, and then come to me. I will buy it from
them, then mark it up by 50% and sell it to you. As you drive off, you will
be saying "Wow, I got a car that is 50% better, because I paid 50% more for
it. You get what you pay for."

Go ahead, try it with anything that you buy.

Clyde Torres

[Dan Youngquist]

On Tue, 28 Sep 2004, TripFarmer wrote:

> In this life you get what you pay for. Look at this charger. You pay a
> little more but it's so much better. <chomp>
>
> Look at http://www.thomas-distributing.com/mhc401fs.htm

Yes, you certainly do get what you pay for. Cheap chargers are really
hard on the batteries; before I had a good microprocessor controlled
charger, I had cells die after only a dozen or so charge cycles. For a
little more money you get a charger that'll make your batteries last a lot
longer. The best chargers charge & monitor each cell individually instead
of in pairs. The MH-C401FS was the best on the market when I got mine,
and worth every penny.

-Dan

[Richard Russell]

On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 10:42:34 -0700, Dan Youngquist
> wrote:

>On Tue, 28 Sep 2004, TripFarmer wrote:
>
>> In this life you get what you pay for. Look at this charger. You pay a
>> little more but it's so much better. <chomp>
>>
>> Look at http://www.thomas-distributing.com/mhc401fs.htm
>
>Yes, you certainly do get what you pay for. Cheap chargers are really
>hard on the batteries; before I had a good microprocessor controlled
>charger, I had cells die after only a dozen or so charge cycles. For a
>little more money you get a charger that'll make your batteries last a lot
>longer. The best chargers charge & monitor each cell individually instead
>of in pairs. The MH-C401FS was the best on the market when I got mine,
>and worth every penny.
>
>-Dan

I agree completely with TripFarmer and Dan. I have that charger and
if it blew up tomorrow I'd order another one. You may not literally
always get what you pay for, but come on now. Is there anyone out
there that doesn't understand what his point was. That saying is very
common and is not intended to apply to every situation. You clearly
can outsmart yourself by trying to save one buck too many.

Rich Russell

[Barnyard BOb -]

>On Tue, 28 Sep 2004, TripFarmer wrote:
>
>> In this life you get what you pay for. Look at this charger. You pay a
>> little more but it's so much better. <chomp>
>>
>> Look at http://www.thomas-distributing.com/mhc401fs.htm
>
>Yes, you certainly do get what you pay for. Cheap chargers are really
>hard on the batteries; before I had a good microprocessor controlled
>charger, I had cells die after only a dozen or so charge cycles. For a
>little more money you get a charger that'll make your batteries last a lot
>longer. The best chargers charge & monitor each cell individually instead
>of in pairs. The MH-C401FS was the best on the market when I got mine,
>and worth every penny.
>
>-Dan
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I'm sold.

After 5 years of very heavy use....
I've yet to lose a battery using
the MH-C401FS charger.


Barnyard BOb --