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* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00077AA5Q/ La Crosse Technology BC-9009 AlphaPower Battery Charger] is similar to the Maha MH-C9000, is smaller, cheaper, and usually comes packaged with 4 AA and 4 AAA NiMH batteries (see caveat later). It lacks the "break-in" charge and can not discharge a battery without subsequently recharging it. It is usually about $40. It was formerly called the BC-900. The BC-700 charger is a less powerful version. A number of Amazon reviewers have reported problems with these chargers melting, summarized in this [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=252188 CPF thread]. [http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/9009/manual.pdf Manual] | * [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00077AA5Q/ La Crosse Technology BC-9009 AlphaPower Battery Charger] is similar to the Maha MH-C9000, is smaller, cheaper, and usually comes packaged with 4 AA and 4 AAA NiMH batteries (see caveat later). It lacks the "break-in" charge and can not discharge a battery without subsequently recharging it. It is usually about $40. It was formerly called the BC-900. The BC-700 charger is a less powerful version. A number of Amazon reviewers have reported problems with these chargers melting, summarized in this [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=252188 CPF thread]. [http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/9009/manual.pdf Manual] | ||
* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002IOIMQ/ Sony BCG-34HRMF4 Battery Charger] Holds 4 cells. Often comes with four Sony AA cells (last two digits indicate type of battery included and the number; "F4" indicates 4 2700 mah cells). 110/220 power supply. Can refresh batteries by discharging and then charging them again. Around $30. Sometimes sold at retail stores ($40 at Fry's). [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=138475 CPF thread] [http://products.sel.sony.com/battery//pdfs/BCG-34HRMF4_LCD_Charger_Users_Manual.pdf Manual] | * [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002IOIMQ/ Sony BCG-34HRMF4 Battery Charger] Holds 4 cells. Often comes with four Sony AA cells (last two digits indicate type of battery included and the number; "F4" indicates 4 2700 mah cells). 110/220 power supply. Can refresh batteries by discharging and then charging them again. Around $30. Sometimes sold at retail stores ($40 at Fry's). [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=138475 CPF thread] [http://products.sel.sony.com/battery//pdfs/BCG-34HRMF4_LCD_Charger_Users_Manual.pdf Manual] Sony chargers all have similar names and some are not recommended, but these two are also okay: BCG-34HE4 and newer BCG-34HRE4K. | ||
* Sanyo Eneloop MQN05U (NC-TGR01 in Japan) - Charges 1-4 AAA or AA cells and usually comes with 4 AA eneloops. Note that this charger has a single indicator light which comes on after all of the cells are charged. It should not be confused with the very similar MQN06x which has two indicator lights and charges in pairs. Note that any NiMH charger can be used to charge Eneloop cells. [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2281988 CPF thread] | * Sanyo Eneloop MQN05U (NC-TGR01 in Japan) - Charges 1-4 AAA or AA cells and usually comes with 4 AA eneloops. Note that this charger has a single indicator light which comes on after all of the cells are charged. It should not be confused with the very similar MQN06x which has two indicator lights and charges in pairs. Note that any NiMH charger can be used to charge Eneloop cells. [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2281988 CPF thread] | ||
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Sanyo: MQN06U¹ | Sanyo: MQN06U¹ | ||
Sony: BCG-34HLDxx³ | Sony: BCG-34HLDxx³, BCG-34HUE² | ||
Most Vanson chargers | Most Vanson chargers | ||