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Family Pack Contents
• Eneloop Overnight Charger
• 6 x AA eneloop rechargeable batteries
• 4 x AAA eneloop rechargeable batteries
• 2 x C adaptors (simply slot your AA eneloop batteries into adaptor to use)
• 2 x D adaptors (simply slot your AA eneloop batteries into adaptor to use)
Specifications
• Model: K-KJ51MC64TA
uhmm… yeh hmm that is a worry.. you been to Thailand lately?
I couldn't help but read it as m'lady like a fedora-tipper
I saw it too, had to look twice
eBay mylaidbaby…don't blame on me, I'm so innocent…
Thanks OP, picked up 2 sets.
Lets the Eneloop begin
Go this pack for $12 from DS sale earlier.
I picked it up for 23, seriously 12 bucks how did they not sell before then?
I managed to get 3 for $18 each.
yea same i scored one from Dicksmith in the final days for about $10 dollars
I should also add these are made in china cells!
Only need the batteries, so should get $20 for the charger on eBay?
Unlikely when Ikea sell a better charger for $15, their LADDA charger is a smart charger. The charger in this deal is not a smart charger.
All good. Just bought the Aldi rechargeable - unbelievable price for what they are!
Note that the bundled charger is a timer charger (i.e. not a smart charger).
I would consider Aldi's LSD batteries as a value for money alternative
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/241095
Eneloop is a good alternative for Eneloop.
Thanks dude! Just bought 16 AAs & 16 AAAs!
The AAAs are almost the same capacity as Eneloop Pro (now 900mAh)
Awesome dude!
This is the worst kind of charger - it charges in pairs and does no voltage check. This overcharge your batteries unless you run them to empty every time:
http://lygte-info.dk/review/Review%20Charger%20Panasonic%20B…
Throw away the charger and this deal is still OK but less compelling.
Throw away the charger and the deal is not worth it. Most Eneloop deals are $16-20 for an 8pk.
The charger is so useless that the deal is arguably worse with it included (since it's like the antithesis of proper and convenient battery management and therefore runs contrary to the reason people buy these cells in the first place, which is longevity).
But as amts said, without the charger, this deal is no good. Similar adaptors on ebay worth a couple of dollars and works just fine. Just buy the batteries if you don't want the charger, don't buy this one. And you can always try to resell the charger.
The [intended to be somewhat humorous, but still somewhat serious] point I was making was that for the average user the charger can actually devalue the batteries by reducing their performance and/or lifespan.
In other words it's arguably better to buy cheaper LSD batteries and a budget smart charger, and certainly more convenient.
(unless of course you only ever use batteries in pairs, or fours, and manage to always arrange things so you never overcharge any of them)
Oh, if you run them to empty then it's fine? Great because that's what I've been doing =D
Now I understand why charging 3 batteries at once results in poor performance - you actually need to charge them in pairs! What's your recommended Eneloop charger?
I've been using a NiteCore D4 (The D2 and I4 are cheaper variants)
I got a couple of these Eneloop family packs in the Dick Smith fire sale last year
The charger is good and the adapters are handy - C & D cells are expensive
The purpose of C & D cells is capacity. Putting AAs into C & D adapters will mean having to change the batteries often.
Most C and D cells I've seen recently are actually lower capacity than the AAs. At least the rechargables.
I just ordered some D adapters on eBay that take 3 x AA. They should last a while.
Really? D cells should have at least 4-5 times the capacity of AAs.
@amts:
Yes, but some D cells are just AA batteries wrapped in cardboard. The Aldi C and D cells are like this.
"Proper" C and D cells do have much higher capacity than AA cells, but they also cost MUCH more.
Sure, but I've had very mixed results with C & D rechargeable cells - and it must be no coincidence that Eneloop manufacturer, Panasonic don't make them
Decent dry D cells can be very expensive
Ok, now excuse my ignorance but I think OzB is trying to tell me to buy Eneloops (which i've always passed up).
Why should I buy them? What are they best for and whats the life expectancy?
I got some 5 years ago and they are still going strong now. Mine are made in Japan though.
I use mine in the Wiimotes, wireless keyboard, mouse, logitech harmony remote, fire alarm…
If you use a reasonable number of alkaline batteries, say more than $10 worth a year, you'll save money by using rechargeable batteries.
NiMh (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries are the commonest rechargeable batteries, but they come in two types: "normal" and "low self-discharge" (often abbreviated as LSD).
"Normal" NiMh batteries have a problem: they go flat even when you're not using them. They are about half flat a month after charging them, and fully flat by about the three-month mark. This makes them inconvenient for a lot of uses, such as in clocks or remote controls, where you would normally change an alkaline battery maybe every year or two.
"LSD" NiMh batteries, also known as "ready to go" or "pre-charged", largely overcome this problem. The most recent formulations hold 70% of their energy at the 10-year mark, almost equalling the shelf life of alkaline batteries.
Eneloop is a well-known and trusted brand of LSD NiMh battery. Aldi also sell LSD NiMh batteries, as do Hobbyking and several other stores.
Secondly, if you have more than $20 worth of NiMh batteries, you really should get a smart charger to charge them. Smart chargers will extend the life of your NiMh batteries, you'll get many more charge cycles out of the batteries compared to using a timer-based charger (like the one in this deal). Smart chargers start at $15 for a basic unit, and go up to about $80 for a full-featured charger.
NiMh batteries (of both types) are good for most applications. There are some devices that don't like the lower voltage (1.2V compared to 1.5V for alkalines), but they are uncommon. In very-high-current devices, like a camera flash, some people find that NiMh batteries actually perform better then alkalines. For use in low-current devices, like clocks and remote controls, LSD NiMh batteries are much preferred over "normal" NiMh batteries.
One of the best features of NiMh batteries, IMO, is that they don't leak when they go flat. Many pieces of electronic equipment are barely usable without a functioning remote control, so a battery meltdown can be a disaster. Doesn't happen with NiMh batteries, well at least it doesn't if they are always charged with a smart charger. Timer chargers can damage NiMh batteries so they leak, but it isn't nearly as bad as a leaky alkaline.
Any recomendations on chargers? I've been using this charger for some time and know it's not the best, but I'm unsure what's the go-to for these.
I have the Maha C9000 and it is loaded with features and charging profiles. Lacrosse BC-700 is also good.
Japanese ones?
Any deals going around on good chargers?
Ikea's $15 LADDA charger is a good basic smart charger. Its only drawback is the indicator, it's only a single LED, which goes green when all of the batteries have completed charging. This makes it difficult to tell if an individual battery is approaching failure.
http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/40241314/
Bought a different pack from Amazon last month for AUD$46.67. Would I have been better off with this instead?
No. Your pack includes a smart charger.
Nothing to see here. Just decided to order 2 sets in the end.
So grabbed this deal, and the seller decided to sign me up to their junk mail list. Tempted to leave neutral feedback saying this, but is this a bit harsh?
Majority of the sellers i bought from do this. I just ignore and delete any emails from them.
eBay mylayby… am I the only one who read it a myladyboy?
I'm now worried about myself.