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NiMH & NiCd Smart Battery Charger $19.99 @ALDI Starts Saturday 21st May

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NiMH & NiCd Smart Battery Charger $19.99 @ALDI Starts Saturday 21st May
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WatchNerd on 11/05/2016 - 23:23 lasoo.com.au (1475 clicks)
Last edited 22/05/2016 - 10:25

Bauhn Model - MD16704.
Charges NiMH & NiCd Rechargeable Batteries (will charge Eneloops)

  • Percentage display of battery charge state.
  • USB port - easy charging of mobile devices.
  • Intelligent charge control.
  • Automatic discharge function of NiCd batteries.
  • Warning on defective or incorrectly inserted batteries.
  • Single-battery compartment monitoring.
  • Simultaneous charging of up to 8 batteries.
  • Capacity quick test using voltage analysis.
  • Automatic protection against overcharging AA, AAA, C and D.
  • Charging temperature control (automatic shutdown)

Aldi have a 60 day satisfaction guarantee on Special Buys -
"We will refund or replace any non-food specials within 60 days. Please provide your original receipt (or other proof of purchase), ideally with packaging."

It looks like the same model as the Bauhn MD15527 - $14.99 from last year. Here is my review of that model -

Ok I now have one, it feels well constructed with nice quality plastic that doesn't creek or move at all. It has a good size lcd screen that dispays the 6 charging compartments battery percentage plus the two 9V slots.
It will simultaneously charge 1 to 6 - AA/AAA. 1 to 4 - C/D & 1 to 2 - 9V.

The device will carry out a test of the batteries before starting the actual charging process. In order to preserve the batteries, the device initially starts with the precharging/regeneration of the batteries.
Your batteries will firstly be discharged if they are NiCd & then recharged. 9V can't be discharged with this device.

The control is Minus Delta U - which means at the end of charging the slight fall in the level of voltage is detected & the charge is ended.
The charging time is controlled separately for each battery.
Approx Charging Times - AAA 300-850mAh 0.9 - 2.5hrs. AA 800-2000mAh 1 - 3.5hrs. C 1800 - 4000mAh 2.5 - 5.5hrs. D 1800 - 4000mAh 2.5 - 6hrs. 9V 100 - 200mAh 2 - 5hrs.

Update - So after a year it seems to be working fine, but I'm not a heavy user. I don't have a separate way of measuring the charge.
Infidel was getting mixed results, see his comments here

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  • StevieRay on 11/05/2016 - 23:55
    +2

    Wait what? It's a bargain because the Aldi RRP is $5 more expensive than last year????

    • WatchNerd on 11/05/2016 - 23:58
      +4

      It's a bit rude that they are charging more this year, but I posted it because it's from a bricks & mortar store with a great return policy. You've got 60 days to try it & return for easy refund.
      If you can find something similar for around the same price or cheaper, feel free to post it.

      • garage sale on 12/05/2016 - 08:41

        Thks will get one …..does 9v batteries which none of my other chargers do.

  • jv on 12/05/2016 - 01:42
    -2

    How is a 33% price increase a bargain ???

    • dan76n on 12/05/2016 - 06:21
      +6

      If you can find a Delorean for under $5 then you have a valid point.

      • chewbot on 12/05/2016 - 10:32

        Unless they get their Delorean from Aldi in which case they can just return it when their finished with it.

        • dan76n on 12/05/2016 - 13:43

          The 30 day change of mind policy would need some reviewing.

    • garage sale on 12/05/2016 - 17:23
      -1

      I'm sure Scott or malcom could make a price rise seem like a bargain
      Bargain because it promotes jobs and growth.

  • aussieprepper on 12/05/2016 - 01:43

    Hey mate is a special buy? I cant find it online? just want to check some specs.

    • Kaise on 12/05/2016 - 01:48

      Says in 9days. So maybe check closer to the date.

    • jikijiki on 12/05/2016 - 01:48

      They generally show the special buys for the next six days online only.

  • Gotchas on 12/05/2016 - 02:27

    We should all be charging towards Aldi management for lack of brain cells considering the higher charge compared to last year.
    Maybe they suffered from lead poisoning or just on a bad acid trip
    We should all volt with our feet

  • ozlab on 12/05/2016 - 07:04

    Please understand the price increase. Last deal was on 15 May. The dollar was .8094

    Look at our currency now. Everything is traded based on USD. Except made in local products.

    • lgacb08 on 12/05/2016 - 09:10
      +1

      Meh, the dollar was 76c a week days ago. Using the exchange excuse is just a scam among electronic retailers, most others gadgets sold by aldi don't go up. I didn't see them selling the 4k TV for $444 last year.

    • jv on 12/05/2016 - 09:27
      -2

      Please understand the price increase. Last deal was on 15 May.

      That doesn't make this a bargain, the price has gone up from what they used to sell it for…

  • aec on 12/05/2016 - 08:00
    +1

    this or the one sold by ikea?

    • Russ on 12/05/2016 - 10:08
      +2

      This one does C, D and 9V cells too, the Ikea one doesn't. If you don't have any C, D or 9V cells, I'd go with the Ikea charger, simply based on price.

      Disclaimer: I do have the Aldi charger, but I don't have the Ikea charger. The specs of the Ikea charger suggest it will perform identically.

      Also, with the Aldi charger, I find that it sometimes incorrectly detects end-of-charge, before the battery has reached full charge. So I take the batteries out and re-insert them for a second charging cycle. If they were fully charged, the second charge cycle will terminate within 5 minutes. If not, I leave them charging.

  • gbones on 12/05/2016 - 08:03

    do these work well with the sanyo eneloop batteries since i know alot of people bought those batteries from here?

  • rxjb on 12/05/2016 - 09:04

    would this be in the same league as the maha chargers oz bargainers love? I think the description alludes to this but is this a smart charger?

    • Russ on 12/05/2016 - 10:05
      +1

      This is a smart charger, but not really comparable the Maha C9000.

      The Maha C9000 has a full LCD display, telling you how much power went into your battery, so you can tell when your batteries are dying of old age. It also lets you discharge the batteries and measure the capacity that way too. The Maha only does AA and AAA batteries. If your batteries have started to fail, the Maha will refuse to charge them.

      The Aldi charger can do AA, AAA, C, D and 9V natteries. Its "display" is one multicolour LED per battery port, so you can't tell much. If your batteries are old and decrepit, it will still charge them, but you won't know that the batteries have low capacity unless you time how long the charge cycle took.

      Also, one of the statements by the OP is misleading. The Aldi charger only discharges batteries if it detects that the batteries are NiCad batteries. Eneloops aren't NiCad batteries, they're NiMH batteries, so it won't discharge those. Although you can still buy NiCad batteries, they have no advantages over NiMH batteries, and have several disadvantages.

      • WatchNerd on 12/05/2016 - 10:15
        +1

        I copied & pasted that from somewhere but you are correct. I will edit the description. Thanks for the heads up.

        • Russ on 12/05/2016 - 10:20

          A correction to my description above: in addition to the LEDs, the Aldi charger does have an LCD display, but it doesn't tell you battery capacity. It only tells you how far the charging cycle has gone, as a percentage, in 10% steps.

          The Maha charger also lets you select the charging and discharging currents. It defaults to 1000mA charging if you don't select a charging current, which is just right for AA Eneloops, but too high for AAA Eneloops. I recommend 400mA for AAA. The Aldi charger isn't adjustable, but its charging currents are good for Eneloops (1000mA/500mA).

  • lgacb08 on 12/05/2016 - 09:14

    Bought one of these last year, working fine but it sometimes had trouble charging the drained out batteries so I had to jump start them before putting them in. The annoying thing about it is the blinking light if you leave it plugged in even when it's not charging.
    I don't think the one last year has USB port so it probably costs extra $5 to add this feature in.

    • Dogfather on 12/05/2016 - 09:39

      The one I bought 2 generations ago has a USB port. I think it also cost 19.99. I've been using it to charge eneloops no problems

    • tron07 on 19/05/2016 - 13:23

      I have the same problem, need to jump start the charging process if the battery is fully drainned.

      The USB port is at the side. I bought one last year for $14.99 as well.

  • CheapCoffee on 12/05/2016 - 16:02

    Bought one last year. Very happy with it!

  • g12345567 on 17/05/2016 - 18:39

    Can anybody confirm this does single batteries not just work only in pairs. Also is this a fast or slow charger and how long does it domally take to charge a battery such as Eneloop AAA or AA?

    I have one of the old Aldi Active Energy chargers frob a few years back still works fine except one of the 4 charging slots stopped working correctly. Always reports faulty battery yet battery charges fine in any of the other 3 slots.

    • tron07 on 19/05/2016 - 13:25

      This charger can charge a mixture of 6 AA/AAA at one time, and it can charge just 1 battery only.

  • robertbruce on 21/05/2016 - 23:03
    +2

    after careful consideration and little cash ($27) i bought Aldi (Bahn) Charger and 4x Aldi LSD 2300MA AA's rechargable's. The charger does temp, U curve and individual cell sensoring.

    From the pack and with the 200D spent the aftenoon around Sandgate with a very hunty 70-300mm auto-focuser, shooting much more than I usually would and putting more much more demand on the batteries than I usually would, ie multi-frame, flash etc…. Surpringsly the batteries lasted.
    Got home, torched them for 35 minutes, let em rest for 80 minutes and put them in the charger…

    The only think methinks amiss is this charger seems to charge batteries quite fast….
    On the back it says 6X AA's at 1000MAMP Max…

    It's belted the Aldi's up to 100% within 2.5 hours. I wonder if they;ll last

    https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-21-…
    https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-21-…

    Sorry if i've dissappointed anyone by not getting the eneloops, it's just that they where going to cost $70-$80 with a worthy charger.

    • WatchNerd on 22/05/2016 - 00:03

      Thanks for the write up, I had a look at it today and it's a different model to last year (Model MD16704)
      I own a pack of the Aldi aaa lsd rechargeables and they work great. I would definitely buy them again.

  • sav11 on 22/05/2016 - 00:33

    Can u not buy online from Aldi? No stores here but I can't see a way to buy online from their website

    • g12345567 on 22/05/2016 - 07:51
      +2

      No purchase online. No contact phone numbers for individual stores. So no stock level checks. You won't be able to buy if no store in your area. Basically if you don't want to miss out on the weekly specials, its best to line up before opening on Wednesday or Saturday to get them. As some of the more popular specials sell out rather quickly.

  • chinezejew on 23/05/2016 - 23:21

    Will it charge camera batteries like
    CR123?

  • robertbruce on 24/05/2016 - 10:37

    1.2volts is it's nominal charge current

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