RECHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES

[af647]

HERES INFO YOU CAN USE WAY TOO MUCH FLUFF OUT THERE

YOU CAN RECHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES 1 OR 2 TIMES AND EVEN REGULAR BATTERIES BUT ONLY 5 TO 6 HOURS

USE A TIMER DO NOT CHARGE MORE THAN 5 OR 6 HOURS

IF THERE IS ANY LIFE LEFT IN THEM THEY SHOULD CHARHGE IN ABOUT 5 OR 6 HOURS IF NOT THEY WILL DISPLAY VERY LITTLE IMPROVEMENT AND WILL DROP IN VOLTAGE AND AMPERAGE VERY FAST WHEN BEING USED IN YOUR MACHINE


HAVE HAD NO PROBLEM WITH EVERREADIES EVEN IF LEFT ON ALL NIGHT

BUT SOME OF THE MALLORY COPPER TOPS DISTORTED IF CHARGED MORE THAN 5 OR 6 HOURS

 

[drummerman]

Be very careful it you try to charge alkaline batteries
It's very difficult if you don't own the right type of equipment designed to charge alkaline batteries. Serious injury could result.
Using the wrong type of charger on alkaline batteries can be very dangerous. A NiCad charger should never be used on alkaline batteries. Such a charger would supply currents in excess of safe values, would not turn off automatically when battery voltage exceeds safe limits, and would continue unchecked until the battery exploded or was damaged beyond usage.

 

[woodwizard]

I recently received a catalog from sportsman guide they have a charger that's suppose to charge alkalies.don't know about the charger but have dealt with to co for many yrs .good prices,100% money back guarantee.they sell everything from hunting,camping,military surplus ,home furnishings,they got some of every thing-just like any place else ya gotta sort thru the china junk but for the most they have name brands.www.sportsmanguide.com

 

[drummerman]

Sounds like my kind of place.
Thanks for the info woodwizard.

 

[dave5710]

Guys do you really think its worth risk to save a couple bucks. I mean by the time to buy this recharging unit, and your electricity, then factor in the risk of exploding or melting batteries. I'm gonna stay with fresh ones. Not very expensive if you buy them in larger quantities at home stores. For example 8 9-volt or 30 pak AA's.

 

[digging nm]

when i was a kid i had a battery charger that would charge aa- d and 9 volt batteries i used it on all kinds and brands of batteries. i never read the instructions though. that was in 1974 or 75

 

[wasp]

I think it is far easier, a whole lot less worrisome, and cheaper in the long run to just invest in some good rechargeables and a good charger. Unlike diposables, they will pay for themselves and with the proper charger they aren't as dangerous.

 

[drummerman]

They actually do have some batteries and chargers that are as good as alkaline and maybe a little better. These units are purchased together because the charger is dedicated to the charging of that kind of battery.
They are not cheap, but in the long run, will pay for themselves.

Here is a site for Panasonic's Infinium batteries.

http://www.panasonic-batteries.be/site/Europe/English/products/products_batteries_range.asp?iid=27

 

[mwaynebennett]

The rechargeable alkaline batteries keep diminishing in capacity. Each time they are recharged, they take on less than 100% of the original capacity and so after 50 charges are pretty much worthless, at least that is what I learned about them about 8 years ago. That is why the NiMh came along.

Mark
Elite 2200

 

[af647]

EVEREREADIES IN MY CHARGER NOW
NO HEATING UP AT ALL
NO PROBLEM
AND SAVE MORE THAN A COUPLE OF BUCKS MUCH MORE
EARLIER THIS WEEK CHARGED MORE EVERREADIES NO AND I REPEAT NO TROUBLE

 

[fotoman531]

The problem with recharging alkalines is that they were not built to be recharged.Their cases are not properly sealed and are not strong enough.You say that you see no trouble or problems recharging them and you wont see a problem until one leaks in your machine (and it WILL eventually happen) and begins eating the connectors.Continue using them if you like but if your using up batteries at that rate i would suggest a homemade external battery pack with rechargeable AA cells. Thats my story and I'm stickin to it.

 

[doc-jim]

[size=medium]Alkalines can be charged a few times but use a SLOW charger. I try to do them in steps changing between 2 9Vs for a couple of Hrs. This keeps them from getting hot. WARNING: They will gas out & can leak or even POP !! That electrolyte can sure ruin a machine ... Is it worth it???
I use Rechargeables mostly but keep a couple of sets of Alkalines for backup. These I will "Top Off" after using & keep handy in the field.. 2 Pairs of 9V NiCads is plenty most of the time. Sciplus.com has 2 9V Nicads WITH a small charger for under $8. Buy 2 chargers with the batteries for $16 and never worry about it again...Or buy the charger with 2 and when you can, get 2 more NiCads at WallyWorld. ( $16 is just one or 2 days coin shooting for many ) But keep a few Alkies around for emergencies. I also buy the 9V terminals at Radio Shack (5 for $2). I leave the leads on but shrink a bit of insulation over the ends to prevent shorting. These protect the 9V batteries in my bag and are handy in case a clip breaks in the field. (1 for each of the 4 batteries & 1 spare for the machine). DOC[/size]