Originally posted by spanky12 These kodaks are encoded "7H".
These seem pretty "fresh" so I am a bit surprised at the low battery signal.
Originally posted by spanky12 Yes these are the hybrid type. I was interested in eneloops, but in other places on the web, people are saying the difference in performance between the various brands of this new type of battery is negligible. So, that makes the Kodaks at 7.88 a pack a real value, especially since most places online want $10 a pack plus shipping.
Sorry to seem pedantic - hybrid is not a generic name - but the name for the RayOVac brand of LSD batteries - no one else is calling their batteries "hybrid"
- the use of that name is probably to "associate" with energy saving "hybrid" cars.
The generic commonly used name for this type of battery is LSD or Low Self Discharge batteries.
I agree that I have yet to read a negative report on the Kodak Pre-Charged - but that applies to almost all the LSD batteries - however they are all relatively new - so may be going through a "honeymoon period".
Originally posted by spanky12 My two chargers are opposite ends of the spectrum. One is a 15 minute Eveready crash and burn affair that rejects most batteries. The other is an older Rayovac, that although very slow, actually appears to be a "smart" charger in that it charges cells individually, their designated LED lights going off at different times.
The RayOVac does seem OK - it just takes time.
It probably is OK for topping up since it is a smart charger - even if it isn't that "smart" the lower charge current makes overcharging "milder".
Since you already have the Kodak Pre-Charged on charge - let them reach full charge as indicated on the RoV charger - then see if you have any better luck - if not, return them and try another set.
Please let us know how you get on?