SANYO Eneloops - precharged?

pentagor · 01-05-2008, 02:29 AM

I got myself these guys:

I was wondering, are those precharged? There is statement: Ready to use Rechargable Battery.
Can I charge them with classic aftermarket charger for Ni-MH accus? It has the ouput of 6V and 1000mA.

Thans for answers!

Mike Cash · 01-05-2008, 02:58 AM

Yes, they are pre-charged. (Wouldn't it be simple to put them in something and test?)

I have the same batteries and I have charged them in a charger not specifically designed for them with no ill-effect, although I usually use the Sanyo Eneloop charger that came with the batteries in a set.

Arpe · 01-05-2008, 03:24 AM

I use a normal Lenmar charger on my Enloops and they go fine.

pentagor · 01-05-2008, 03:39 AM

Thanks guys.
Yes Mike, it would be very simple, but I don't have a tester and I don't beleive in the result of testing accus in a torch. As you know, new accus can be discharged, but the torch may still work with them. At least for an hour or so - my experience. This is beacuse all accus are charged and then discharged in the factory, as for testing. This disharging could not be perfect, so such a test is not a reliable one.

roy · 01-05-2008, 05:41 AM

just put them in the camera and start shooting. i use the rayovac hybrids which are the same and got 864 shots right out of the package with my DS. recharged i got 1200.. NmH charger works fine.. trust what it says on the package.

Photo Tramp · 01-05-2008, 06:35 AM

Great batteries and yes you can use any charger that charges rechargeables. I would however recommend using a charger such as the one that you can get for the eneloops or just as good a xtrapower Pro rapid charger (6hr to charge). also acts as a drip charger to keep batteries fresh. the slower you charge a rechargeable battery the better performance you will get from the battery.

ftpaddict · 01-07-2008, 05:13 PM

What's the deal with manufacturers producing 2 brands of rechargeables?
I know at least Sanyo and GP do that.

c.r.brown · 01-07-2008, 08:26 PM

These new Nimh's can keep up tp 80% of their initial charge after a year. They should all be ready to use out of the box. You shouldn't keep them in the charger, charge them then take them out.

**Nesster** · 01-08-2008, 03:24 AM

Quote:

i use the rayovac hybrids which are the same and got 864 shots right out of the package

Roy! My experience with the rayovac's is exactly the opposite, mine died after a couple of dozen, and after a recharge they died again. I would have thought they were the same as eneloops....

**Fl_Gulfer** · 01-08-2008, 05:28 AM

how long should it take to charge 4 batteries?

roy · 01-08-2008, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Roy! My experience with the rayovac's is exactly the opposite, mine died after a couple of dozen, and after a recharge they died again. I would have thought they were the same as eneloops....

i think i'd be returning them because i've heard nothing but RAVES about the hybrids. mine will a year old in april and i'll do a test to see how well they are behaving..

edit: you may only have 1 bat in the set that's bad.. ck them.

ftpaddict · 01-08-2008, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer

how long should it take to charge 4 batteries?

It depends on the charger and the capacity of the batteries.

4 Sanyo 2500 mAh can recharge fully in about 5 hours, with a fast charger (I've tried), and about 13 hours with a slow charger (also tried)

Flaco · 01-08-2008, 08:06 AM

I use energizer rechargable batteries. I was taking pics at my friends bday party for his daughter and they died on me. So I ran over to the ritz in the mall and got these Sanyo batteries. Popped them in and they worked like a charm. And I've used my energizer charger to recharge them. Work like a charm still.

prof68 · 01-08-2008, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Roy! My experience with the rayovac's is exactly the opposite, mine died after a couple of dozen, and after a recharge they died again. I would have thought they were the same as eneloops....

No problem with my hybrids even after 10 charges.

roy · 01-08-2008, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by prof68

No problem with my hybrids even after 10 charges.

steve,
i've had four sets since april and i don't think i've charged any of them more than 5 times. 8000 shots later. my wife's fuji/s7000 lasted 7 months..

01-05-2008, 02:29 AM	#1
pentagor Veteran Member	SANYO Eneloops - precharged? I got myself these guys: I was wondering, are those precharged? There is statement: Ready to use Rechargable Battery. Can I charge them with classic aftermarket charger for Ni-MH accus? It has the ouput of 6V and 1000mA. Thans for answers!

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01-05-2008, 02:58 AM	#2
Mike Cash Pentaxian	Yes, they are pre-charged. (Wouldn't it be simple to put them in something and test?) I have the same batteries and I have charged them in a charger not specifically designed for them with no ill-effect, although I usually use the Sanyo Eneloop charger that came with the batteries in a set.

01-05-2008, 03:24 AM	#3
Arpe Pentaxian	I use a normal Lenmar charger on my Enloops and they go fine.

01-05-2008, 03:39 AM	#4
pentagor Veteran Member	Thanks guys. Yes Mike, it would be very simple, but I don't have a tester and I don't beleive in the result of testing accus in a torch. As you know, new accus can be discharged, but the torch may still work with them. At least for an hour or so - my experience. This is beacuse all accus are charged and then discharged in the factory, as for testing. This disharging could not be perfect, so such a test is not a reliable one.

01-05-2008, 05:41 AM	#5
roy Veteran Member	just put them in the camera and start shooting. i use the rayovac hybrids which are the same and got 864 shots right out of the package with my DS. recharged i got 1200.. NmH charger works fine.. trust what it says on the package.

01-05-2008, 06:35 AM	#6
Photo Tramp Veteran Member	Great batteries and yes you can use any charger that charges rechargeables. I would however recommend using a charger such as the one that you can get for the eneloops or just as good a xtrapower Pro rapid charger (6hr to charge). also acts as a drip charger to keep batteries fresh. the slower you charge a rechargeable battery the better performance you will get from the battery.

01-07-2008, 05:13 PM	#7
ftpaddict Veteran Member	What's the deal with manufacturers producing 2 brands of rechargeables? I know at least Sanyo and GP do that.

01-07-2008, 08:26 PM	#8
c.r.brown Senior Member	These new Nimh's can keep up tp 80% of their initial charge after a year. They should all be ready to use out of the box. You shouldn't keep them in the charger, charge them then take them out.

01-08-2008, 03:24 AM	#9
Nesster Site Supporter	Quote: i use the rayovac hybrids which are the same and got 864 shots right out of the package Roy! My experience with the rayovac's is exactly the opposite, mine died after a couple of dozen, and after a recharge they died again. I would have thought they were the same as eneloops....

01-08-2008, 05:28 AM	#10
Fl_Gulfer Site Supporter	how long should it take to charge 4 batteries?

01-08-2008, 05:57 AM	#11
roy Veteran Member	Originally posted by Nesster Roy! My experience with the rayovac's is exactly the opposite, mine died after a couple of dozen, and after a recharge they died again. I would have thought they were the same as eneloops.... i think i'd be returning them because i've heard nothing but RAVES about the hybrids. mine will a year old in april and i'll do a test to see how well they are behaving.. edit: you may only have 1 bat in the set that's bad.. ck them.

01-08-2008, 07:17 AM	#12
ftpaddict Veteran Member	Originally posted by Fl_Gulfer how long should it take to charge 4 batteries? It depends on the charger and the capacity of the batteries. 4 Sanyo 2500 mAh can recharge fully in about 5 hours, with a fast charger (I've tried), and about 13 hours with a slow charger (also tried)

01-08-2008, 08:06 AM	#13
Flaco Senior Member	I use energizer rechargable batteries. I was taking pics at my friends bday party for his daughter and they died on me. So I ran over to the ritz in the mall and got these Sanyo batteries. Popped them in and they worked like a charm. And I've used my energizer charger to recharge them. Work like a charm still.

01-08-2008, 09:52 AM	#14
prof68 Forum Member	Originally posted by Nesster Roy! My experience with the rayovac's is exactly the opposite, mine died after a couple of dozen, and after a recharge they died again. I would have thought they were the same as eneloops.... No problem with my hybrids even after 10 charges.

01-08-2008, 11:04 AM	#15
roy Veteran Member	Originally posted by prof68 No problem with my hybrids even after 10 charges. steve, i've had four sets since april and i don't think i've charged any of them more than 5 times. 8000 shots later. my wife's fuji/s7000 lasted 7 months..