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Battery Recharging Station (Inc. 4xAAA & 4xAA Rechargeable Batteries & Charger) - $15 @ SuperCheap Auto

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Battery Recharging Station (Inc. 4xAAA & 4xAA Rechargeable Batteries & Charger) - $15 @ SuperCheap Auto
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franco cozzo on 06/12/2017 - 19:33 supercheapauto.com.au (2250 clicks)
Last edited 07/12/2017 - 11:29

Versatile & cost effective battery charger & 8 x Rechargeable Battery Pack…with SCA Club $5 credit you can nab it for $10 like I did ;)

  • Includes AA x 4(800 mAh) and AAA x 4 (2500 mAh)Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
  • Compatible with Rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D, 9v Batteries
  • Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and rechargeable Alkaline Manganese accepted
  • Intelligent microprocessor controlled
  • Capable of charging 4x AA/AAA/C/D & 1x9v batteries at once
  • Faulty Battery protection, overcharge protection, short circuit protection
  • Reverse Polarity protection
  • Timer protection
  • Charging status via LCD screen
  • Bad / Faulty Battery detection
  • Recharges batteries in SINGLE or GROUP (the charger microprocessor monitors each charging bay individually)
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  • Richardc on 06/12/2017 - 19:57
    +2

    charge alk， cool

  • adr8 on 06/12/2017 - 20:08
    +2

    Same as the Kogan Charger $29

    • franco cozzo on 06/12/2017 - 20:09

      …so it is. half the price here…

      infidel mentioned its the same as the one aldi was selling a while back too minus the batteries

      • CVonC on 06/12/2017 - 20:57
        +1

        The Aldi one doesn't charge alkaline though? Or does it?

        • franco cozzo on 06/12/2017 - 21:09

          aldi ones seem to change regularly so theres been quite a few versions from what i can gather…
          if you think its useful id just buy it…if it doesnt do what you want sca are pretty good with returns

        • CVonC on 06/12/2017 - 21:20
          +3

          @franco cozzo:

          Usually the same specs though. The Aldi ones charge upto 6x AA/AAA and 2x 9V. It doesn't charge alkaline. It's also a smart charger. Not sure if this SCA one is.

        • franco cozzo on 07/12/2017 - 05:46

          @CVonC: sounds different…this one has 4x AA/AAA/C/D bays + 1 9v bay.
          heres the complete specs from the side of the box…(i have updated the deal with this new info)

          Includes AA x 4(800mAh) and AAA x 4(2500mAh) Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries
Compatible with Rechargeable AAA, AA, C, D, 9v Batteries
Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and rechargeable Alkaline Manganese accepted
Capable of charging 4x AA/AAA/C/D & 1x9v batteries at once
Faulty Battery protection, overcharge protection, short circuit protection
Reverse Polarity protection
Timer protection

          i purchased the aldi charger earlier this year..it was the same as this one:
          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/151708
          ^ i think you may be referring to that?

        • CVonC on 07/12/2017 - 12:23
          +1

          @franco cozzo:

          That's the one I personally have yes. The ones they released afterwards every 6 months or so have the same specs, different exteriors though. Whether or not they have the same interior components is another issue though which Infidel has stated in the past.

  • AustriaBargain on 06/12/2017 - 20:17

    So how does charging alkaline batteries work? I paid through the nose for my Maha MH-C9000 charger and it doesn't charge alkaline (it'll happily discharge them though).

    • franco cozzo on 06/12/2017 - 20:19
      +3

      no idea mate…just charging up the sca nim-h batteries that came with it then going to charge my aldi ones.
      im no battery expert/aficionado like some around here…(i still dont own ANY eneloops FFS…i know, i know) :P

      • tebbybabes on 06/12/2017 - 20:25
        +1

        Don't worry, neither do I. I have a collection of Aldi ones and stuff bought overseas over a decade ago. They still work too.

        • AustriaBargain on 07/12/2017 - 17:41
          +1

          Are you guys still talking about recharging alkalines?

      • hooray on 06/12/2017 - 22:16
        +2

        Heretic

    • franco cozzo on 07/12/2017 - 07:04

      according to the box…

      rechargeable Alkaline Manganese accepted

    • Russ on 07/12/2017 - 10:04

      Recharging alkalines barely works. There were some alkaline batteries that were specially designed with recharging in mind, but they were only slightly less woeful.

      Some good information here:
      http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/archive/will_the_reusable…

      Quotes:
      "The number of recharges depends solely on the depth of discharge and is limited to a few cycles at best. With each recharge, the amount of capacity the cell can hold is reduced."

      "Charging ordinary alkaline batteries may generate hydrogen gas, which can lead to explosion. It is not prudent to charge ordinary alkaline unsupervised."

      • franco cozzo on 07/12/2017 - 10:13

        Charging ordinary alkaline batteries may generate hydrogen gas, which can lead to explosion

        …sounds 'potentially' exciting. now where can i buy some rechargeable alkalines to try this out?? :P

        • Russ on 07/12/2017 - 10:43
          +1

          Unless you have a time machine, I think you're out of luck. They were only available for a very short time in 1992 or so, and were more expensive than other rechargeable batteries, so they died out.

          I did find an online listing for them, says "Discontinued Product":
          https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/aa-rechargeable-batteries/288…

          Some more useful information on that page, the "Alkaline Battery Performance & Terminology Data Sheet", figure 8, shows the batteries are down to 50% capacity after 20 cycles. But you only get that good a life if you make sure you never fully discharge them.

        • franco cozzo on 07/12/2017 - 10:45

          @Russ: geez…what were they thinking when they came up with that technology standard?? :)

        • Russ on 07/12/2017 - 10:50
          +2

          @franco cozzo:
          There was barely any internet in 1992, so people would buy new inventions, try them out, and then throw them in the bin.

          Thankfully we can now easily find reviews of new inventions, and then decide whether to buy or not.

      • AustriaBargain on 07/12/2017 - 17:42
        +1

        Hmm, I don't think my housemates would be pleased with explosion.

  • pyr0maniac on 06/12/2017 - 20:29

    Can this charge CR123A batteries?

    • franco cozzo on 06/12/2017 - 20:32

      i can only go by specs given:

      AAA, AA, C, D, 9v Batteries

      …maybe someone has experience with these and can answer definitively?

  • totom on 06/12/2017 - 22:51
    +3

    From what I read: No you cannot recharge normal alkaline battery. Only the ones that are specifically labeled “rechargeable” work.

    Only batteries that are specifically labeled “rechargeable” should be recharged. Any attempt to recharge a non-rechargeable battery could result in rupture or leakage.
    From https://www.duracell.com/en-us/help/faq/can-alkaline-batteri…

    Also read more here: http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php/336801-can…

    • franco cozzo on 07/12/2017 - 07:05

      yep that is correct… only 'rechargeable Alkaline Manganese accepted'

  • PerthectDeal on 06/12/2017 - 23:06
    +1

    You can get this for $10 in the next hour if you have the free $5 member credit. I just did

  • team teri on 07/12/2017 - 00:35
    +1

    It still worked in WA with credit. :-)

  • Maddman on 07/12/2017 - 03:04
    +1

    I just got it for $10 using the free member credit in WA.

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 07/12/2017 - 04:46
    +1

    Bought it yesterday for 10 clams using the SCA credit.
    Thanks.

    • franco cozzo on 07/12/2017 - 05:41
      +1

      …no wuckin forries ;)

      at 10 clams its definitely a no brainer!

  • franco cozzo on 07/12/2017 - 06:02

    …deal updated with more details in regards to charger functionality & battery specs

  • Robydc on 07/12/2017 - 08:45
    +1

    Thanks for the deal OP, was going to buy a charger yesterday at Jaycar.
    Lucky I waited, pulled the trigger on this one!

  • Hogg on 07/12/2017 - 11:00

    Is this a "smart charger" like the Nitecore D4?

    • franco cozzo on 07/12/2017 - 11:27

      im not clear on the difference between 'smart' and 'dumb' chargers

      this units functionality/features:

      Faulty Battery protection, overcharge protection, short circuit protection
      Reverse Polarity protection
      Intelligent microprocessor controlled
      Timer protection
      Charging status via LCD screen
      Bad / Faulty Battery detection

      • Hogg on 07/12/2017 - 11:31
        +1

        Tbh I'm not clear on the terms either but I remember reading that smart chargers will make the batteries last longer.

        I think because it actually measures how much the battery needs to be charge rather than charging for a set amount of time.

        • franco cozzo on 07/12/2017 - 11:34

          well this one 'appears' to do that ….

          it is 'Intelligent microprocessor controlled'
          you can slot in 4x batteries at once and it detects the status of each battery and charges accordingly…i.e they finish at different rates depending on their remaining charge

          from the manual:

          Recharges batteries in SINGLE or GROUP as the charger microprocessor monitors each charging bay individually

        • Hogg on 07/12/2017 - 19:12
          +1

          @franco cozzo:

          Sounds like what I'm looking for. I'll have to head down to the local SCA.

  • drezy on 07/12/2017 - 12:11
    +1

    Went to Glen Waverley store, none left, they checked their system and 1 left at Sandown, went down and got it :)

    Thanks OP!! :)

  • robbie613 on 07/12/2017 - 12:17
    +1

    I bought this same one off eBay for a silar price 5 years ago (without batteries). It's cheap but has stood the test of time and my only 9v battery charger. C and D are pretty rare these days anyway. I prefer the smart chargers for AA or AAA but this is a good backup.

    • franco cozzo on 07/12/2017 - 12:20

      hey robbie…can you answer what does a 'smart' charger do that this one doesnt? what are their main differences?

  • OzzieTiger on 07/12/2017 - 12:27
    +1

    Just bought the last one from the Munno Para shop. According to the cashier they are a discontinued line.

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