FAQ Rechargeable Batteries
NiMH Rechargeable Batteries FAQ
Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries are the way of the future. They outlast other battery types in high power devices like digital cameras, flash units, GPS and radio microphones.
- Environmentally friendly containing no lead, mercury or cadmium
- More than twice the power of rechargeable NiCads
- No "memory" effect so can be recharged at any time.
- Outlast alkaline batteries in high drain devices like digital cameras.
- Recharged at least 500 times
Ecobatteries stocks Maha PowerExPro,and Maha Precharged rechargeable batteries.
For charging Ecobatteries recomends the Maha MH C9000Pro fast charger. This charger automatically charges up to 4 AA batteries in less than 2 hours.
For charging 8 batteries Ecobatteries reccomends the MH-C980 fast charger.
NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Do's and Don't's
Do
- Charge and use them in sets.
- Charge batteries before using them the first time.
- Charge them any time.
- Charge them before storage.
Don't
- Fully flatten them by leaving them on too long.
- Leave them in the charger with the charger turned off.
- Store them with without charging them.
- Leave them trickle charging for extended periods, say over 48 hours
- Carry them in a pocket with keys.
Charging
- Always leave the charger cover open as charging gives off heat.
- If usnig a fast charger it must be suitable for Nickel Metal Hydride ( NiMH ) batteries.
Ecobatteries reccomends Maha fast chargers.
Why do the batteries in my camera do not last ?
If one battery has a lower voltage than the others then it is faulty and will pull the others down. Replace it.
To test for this, when the batteries are discharged measure each batteries voltage with a voltmeter. Only place a voltmeter across a battery instantly and never use an ampmeter.
As rechargeable batteries self discharge they must be charged before putting them into storage. If left in a charger that is turned off the batteries will discharge through the charger.