Comments on: New Energizer 15 Minute NiMH Charger

By: sushant

sushant — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:28:53 +0000

i have been using the 15 min charger with energizer nimh batteries and it has become a pain to charge the batteries…i have like 8 batteries which i need to charge…but almost half of them(different everytime) refuse to get charged. As soon as put it in the charger, the charger starts blinking red and charging for those batteries doesnt start. I have to like remove it and put it 10 times to finally make it work.Now i ahve atleast 2 batteries which the charger just woudnt charge. I haope the charger was little less smart and would just charge whatever i put in it.ANy idea?i guess there might be problems with internal resistance, but 5 out of 10 cells?

By: Luke

Luke — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:20:02 +0000

Dear Homer Simpson, I believe Allan was commenting about the advantages of RECHARGEABLE batteries in general, not specifically AA or AAA batteries . He must be one of those people who have only recently discovered the advantages of rechargeable batteries over ordinary dry cells (alkaline or the even cheaper non-rechargeables you use for your TV remote control)

By: Homer Simpson

Homer Simpson — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:24:18 +0000

Allan please don’t try to stick AA or AAA batteries into that PSP, if you want it to work

By: Cowboy

Cowboy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:11:59 +0000

In response to Allan, NIMH batteries do not develop memory, only Nickel Cadmium.

It’s a great charger, works very well. I like being able to charge them quickly and get back to using them!

By: Allan from Springfield, Il.

Allan from Springfield, Il. — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:48:07 +0000

I have been using rechargable batteries for over 4 years now. Everyday usage to in the digital camera and they work perfectly. Kids toys..ie, game boys, psp, remotes controlled toys and the such work just fine as well. For those having problems with their rechargeable batteries and chargers, maybe reading the directions before placing batteries in backwards and not charging the batteries to the fullest would work better, and don’t use the batteries for an hour and then throw them into the charger, deplete the batteries so the battery will charge to the fullest. Batteries do develope memories.

By: Thomas Jones

Thomas Jones — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:58:43 +0000

I bought this one in 05. I still using the batteries that came with it, in addition to many packs that I’ve bought since. It seems that for every day use (remotes, toys, minor electronics) they’ve lasted just as long as the regular Alkaline batteries they replaced.

For Spanger’s comment, this does not require a special 15-minute battery, just ANY Ni-MH battery will do, but I stick to the Energizer rechargables (green pack) to keep things even.

By: Chris from Detroit

Chris from Detroit — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:59:05 +0000

My favorite batteries ever.

By: Mary Spanger

Mary Spanger — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 01:01:23 +0000

I purchased one of these 15 min chargers and no where on the directions did I see where you could only charge the 15 min batteries, Whats even worse is that where I purchased the charger they do not sell the 15 min batteries.
Mary jo Spanger

By: Cryoburner

Cryoburner — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:52:49 +0000

In response to the question on battery orientation for the Energizer 15 minute charger, all batteries should be inserted in the the same direction, with all positive ends pointing upward. The upper metal contacts on the charger are recessed a bit, so placing them in backwards shouldn’t damage the batteries, but also won’t charge them.

I’ve been using this charger for over a year, and it works great. The primary charge time is around 15 minutes, after which the batteries can optionally be left in longer to top them off at a lower power mode. It’s convenient being able to charge a set of standard NiMH batteries while getting ready to go somewhere.

By: L. Chela Allen

L. Chela Allen — Fri, 13 May 2005 09:35:09 +0000

The orientation of the batteries is not clear since the positive is located inbetween two battery locations.

I would like confirmations symbols of the negatives, some on the electrodes or in sequence. I’ve charged twice and my batteries did not last a 3 shot day, and the life of those batteries at the most were two months.
Came to web site to see if I could get a pix or more specific info on how to orientate.
I tried the two neg on the end down and positive together on the inside, and the reverse.
Bought new batteries and don’t want to harm them with incorrect orientation. Pls provide a pix or specific info. tx