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making it a grand total of …… $20
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COTD: Eneloop Glitter AA Rechargeable Batteries 8-Pack $15 + $5 S/H (Limit 1)
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yeah, i'll update the title
sucks about the quantity restriction but i suppose it's too keep it far…who really knows how much stock they have.
hope people will find other stuff to buy to make use of the $5 shipping cap :)
For anyone buying anything off COTD during this $5 cap, add this $0.01 92g worth of chocolates which essentially makes it free
http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/32453/product/cadbury-…
Just looked, it says it will arrive in 2 parcels making shipping $5 each item
how much do we save?
RRP for an 8-pack is usually $39.95.
thanks for the reply! can we recharge them with this:
http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/event/32421/product/duracell…
Well you could, but I'd advise against it. The entry level chargers from Duracell/Energiser/etc. work solely on a timer so you can inadvertently overcharge or damage your batteries with them, resulting in repeat battery purchases. ;)
If you're going to be serious about rechargeables you would be wiser to invest in a decent charger that has the following features:
- A dedicated circuit for each cell otherwise you need to charge in pairs, a real PITA with all those toys that insist on using 3xAA batteries.
- A range of charge/discharge currents available so you can select the appropriate current for your cells. This also gives you the flexibility to charge quickly when you need them NOW or slowly which extends the lifespan of your cells.
- Voltage detection rather than a timer to prevent overcharging and allow you to top up partially depleted cells.
- A range of discharge and conditioning modes to refresh and extend the overall life of your cells.
You can get some pretty decent chargers for less than $50 if you shop around, like the La Crosse BC-700, Accupower IQ-328 or even the Maha C-9000.
A decent charger will allow you to reach 1000-1500 cycles on your batteries while a cheap, timer only charger will cook them within a few hundred or even a few dozen cycles… Spending a little more up front saves you in the long term.
so thats the catch lol. $50 charger hmmm
It's hardly a catch. You're still way ahead in the long run. In fact, depending on your usage, it might not take long at all for you to be ahead.
I have been looking at the La Crosse BC-700 charger, but before i buy it from amazon or elsewhere i want to find out whether i can get the AU plug rather than the US one.
Any particular stores that would sell this?
so thats the catch lol. $50 charger hmmm
not a catch, rather an investment ;)
Are these batteries held in high regard with the ozbargain community?
As far as NiMH rechargeable batteries go, Sanyo Eneloops are the benchmark by which all others are measured. RRP for an 8-pack is $39.95 so this isn't a bad deal, although Dick Smith also have these at $20 per pack on a fairly regular basis.
The rest of the time, I tend to buy Turnigy NiMH batteries from HobbyKing.
why do you buy them often if they're so good?
Whats the catch?
They're habit forming… I tend to buy them whenever I see them on special. With two small children I can always find a use for them. ;)
I have a feeling that DSE will have another sale on batteries soon, after all the demands is rising as Santa gives out toys.
ew, COTD
Just wondering…do you guys buy these every time a Eneloop deal is posted?
What do you do with that many lying around the house?
I bought a pack last year and I used only 5 of them from the pack so far…
I own I think ~16 AA Eneloop I think and a few AAA too. Battery wise, I use 4x in my Wii controllers, 2x in my exercise bike, 2x in my toothbrush timer, 1x in my nose hair trimmer, 6x in my electronics kit, 6x in my two wireless keyboards, 6x in my three wireless mice, and 2x in my blood pressure tester (from OzBargain!)
Today I went around collecting all the batteries in my house to recharge them and also test all the non-rechargables with a cheap tester I got (from OzBargain!) a few years ago.
It turns out I have a tonne of AA and AAA non-rechargeables that are perfectly fine and so I can stop compulsively buying Eneloop for a while. I put them in a nice box and stuck it on the shelf with "fresh batteries" written on it. I can't tell you how satisfying that feels… after having them in drawers for so long. I also separated out a bunch of dead ones to work out how to dispose.
Once these ones are all gone though I'll buy more. Yeah, Eneloop (and rechargeable batteries you trust in general) - totally worth it.
I use 4x in my Wii controllers
How long will a pair last until a recharge?
You can take your used batteries to Aldi.
They have a bin where you pack up your groceries.
Battery World as well.
I own about 30… 8 in my two canon flashes (4 each), plus always a spare set with them (That's 16 already!)
Torches, remotes, mice, etc etc
Do the AAA ones ever sell cheap? I need 12 of them.
Just buy the Aldi ones. They are about $7.00 for 4 aaa.
Check the back for most recent date packaged.
They get good reviews online.i was going to say the same thing. Aldi ones are LSD as well and a fair bit cheaper than enloops are even when they are on special.
Edit: for AA and AAA
Try the Turnigy 900mAH AAA batteries from HobbyKing, they're my go-to batteries if I can't get a deal on Eneloops.
It's a great price for Eneloop. I brought 1 set last deal, and using exclusively for my flash nowadays. It have faster recycle time, and hold the electricity longer than my old expensive Energizer. For charger, highly recommended BC-700
Get some of these cases as well for them:
http://dx.com/p/abs-aaa-aa-batteries-storage-box-case-transl…
or blue
http://dx.com/p/abs-aaa-aa-batteries-storage-box-case-transl…Theres others if you search.
A qualified 'yes'…
A number of Intellicharger owners (I think of both i2 and i4) have reported significant slot-to-slot voltage variations when charging NiMH batteries, that don't present when charging lithium batts.
If you decide to buy the charger, I'd be testing the batteries with a multimeter post-charge just to be reassured that I had bought something genuinely acceptable for the dual-purpose it otherwise offers.Yes. I use i4 for my 18650 18500 18350 aa and aaa batteries
Ever tested same batch NiMH's after charging? You might want to check. You might be lucky, but I personally would want the peace of mind.
WTF they have replaced it with a crap duracell pack
ROFL! If not he's a damn good imitator.
It IS Jason Alexander (George).
Another big name US celebrity signing up to local only products that dont influence their name back in the US.
Pity the limit is only one. Last time it was 5 http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/120374