UK METAL DETECTING    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Now we can recharge disposable alkaline batteries          UK METAL DETECTING Forum Index -> Accessories View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message kered Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 97 Location: NW Spain Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:18 pm    Post subject: Now we can recharge disposable alkaline batteries Just seen this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Disposable-ALKALINE-NiMH-NiCd-LCD-BATTERY-CHARGER_W0QQitemZ220167949758QQihZ012QQcategoryZ48618QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Anyone tried one Back to top EdUK Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 79 Location: Kent Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:43 pm    Post subject: Recharging throwaways just doesn't work. Back to top kered Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 97 Location: NW Spain Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:55 pm    Post subject: thats what i thought but they say it does, would be nice if it works Back to top EdUK Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 79 Location: Kent Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:59 pm    Post subject: If you just need to light a low powered light bulb for a few minutes then this may be suitable. One of my mates bought one a couple of years ago - he said it was a complete waste of money. I am sure it will work on normal rechargeables fine but throw aways rely on a chemical reaction to make their voltage. Back to top kered Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 97 Location: NW Spain Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:17 pm    Post subject: Surely if its a load of crap they can be done by the trade description act, although having said that ebay tends to turn a blind eye to their good sellers, i was thinking of it mainly to charge my 2700mah sanyo as the charger i have takes ages rather than 4-5 hours. It does say it recharges the alkaline to between 75 and 90% depending on the make but as i don't know naff all about the way they function i couldn't say. Back to top malachite Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 203 Location: The Toon Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:47 pm    Post subject: Ed i bought an Innovations charger years ago and it works superbly.. recharges alkalines several times and they work as well as new. i must add though that it will only work on batteries that have been in high consumption items like explorers Back to top EdUK Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 79 Location: Kent Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:24 am    Post subject: That's good. I don't know if it is the same one but I do remember looking at an innovations one which was quite sophisiticated with intelligent voltage management etc. Back to top digdeep Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 27 Location: sussex uk Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:14 am    Post subject: NO charger on THE PLANET will re vitalize a KERFUNKED battery i dont CARE what anyone tells u. When its GONE its GONE. Dont waste ur money chaps. Back to top digdeep Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 27 Location: sussex uk Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:18 pm    Post subject: u will only get the same amount of life from it than what u get by warming em up on a hot surface overnight. Back to top Samuel Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 153 Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Now we can recharge disposable alkaline batteries kered wrote: Just seen this on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Disposable-ALKALINE-NiMH-NiCd-LCD-BATTERY-CHARGER_W0QQitemZ220167949758QQihZ012QQcategoryZ48618QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Anyone tried one thats dabbling with the dark side! Back to top rayredditch Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 222 Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:09 pm    Post subject: I used to put my in the oven, worked well (Till a couple exploded) Back to top malachite Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 203 Location: The Toon Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:45 pm    Post subject: peopel who say they dont work obviously have not used the charger i have.. let me tell you it DOES work and very well too... around 6 recharges out of a set of energizers or duracells so saves you a fortune... Back to top UK Brian Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 431 Location: Wales Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:52 pm    Post subject: A little off topic. If you have a rechargable that refuses to take a charge either try a cheap charger that hasn't got all the modern features but just shoves the charge in and if that doesn't work stick the cell/cells in the freezer for a couple of days. Supposedly this breaks up crystals that have formed and it may then take a charge. Defrost completely first. I've tried this a few times and it has worked on some batteries but not others but worth a try if their about to be scrapped. Back to top EdUK Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 79 Location: Kent Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:56 pm    Post subject: That sounds like a great tip - especially if they are at "the last chance saloon" Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         UK METAL DETECTING Forum Index -> Accessories All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Welcome!----------------Notice UK Metal Detecting - General----------------Help for BeginnersDiscussionsMetal DetectorsAccessoriesHow do I........?News  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum © 2007-2008 Informe.com. Get Free Forum Hosting Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group ::