Comments on: Universal Battery Chargers: A Review

By: kittyfool

kittyfool — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:41:58 +0000

Thanks, Justin, but this is the same unit that numerous websites have. According to their advertisement, it doesn’t have the capability to charge 9v batteries. Although, one commentator says it does. Sorry, to ask again, but they don’t have a customer number (who does these days?), so do you know of a solar charger that does that?

By: Justin

Justin — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:57:59 +0000

Kathy,

I think this charger is what you are looking for:

http://cli.gs/99YVU4

By: kittyfool

kittyfool — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:58:28 +0000

I’m looking for a SOLAR charger for AA, AAA, 9v,C, and batteries. I’ve been able to find tons of chargers that charge AA and AAA. I’ve found tons of NON-solar chargers (which I belief you are advertising-it doesn’t say), but I haven’t found a solar charger that does all of the household batteries. Do you have any links? I do have 12v charger, but I don’t have clue on how to hook it up or if it still works. The electrician didn’t know how it worked, when I built (I buyed it with a pellet stove for backup-so I have no backup for a 12v either, but right now, I’m looking for a solar household charger).

By: herbolaryo

herbolaryo — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:57:35 +0000

Using a rechargeable battery with a good charger is metaefficient.
It would be more metaefficient and economical if you can pair it with a portable solar panel. That way you won’t worry about electricity cost in the long run.
I am not familiar with solar technology though. Have seen the following foldable & rollable solar panel w/c one can expand & use w/ other gadgets you have e.g. laptop.
http://www.solardirect.com/pv/consumer-ready/power-film.htm
http://store.altenergystore.com/Solar-Panels/Foldable-Solar-Panels/Sunlinq-25Watt-12V-Portable-Power-Pack/p2380/

Some have battery charger accesory as well…
http://store.altenergystore.com/Solar-Panels/Flexible-Rollable-Solar-Panels/Accessory-Items-for-Flexible-Solar-Panel/PowerFilm-Inc-RA-5-DLX-Univ-Chrgr-Pack-w4xaaaaacd/p710/

I hope Justin can do a review of portable solar panel as well as to their efficiency, cost, and long term maintenance.

By: herbolaryo

herbolaryo — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:56:36 +0000

I hope Justin can do a review of portable solar panel as well as to their efficiency, cost, and long term maintenance.

Looking forward to that.

By: wally

wally — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:17:27 +0000

I’d rather charge from solar power, has anyone got any recomendations for a solar battery charger?

By: John B

John B — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:14:05 +0000

My la crosse charger actually came with a few C and D adapters.

I don’t need C or D that often and finding NiMH versions is difficult.

By: Rehan

Rehan — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:07:05 +0000

I’d suggest getting some battery extenders to convert AAs to C and D rather than keeping C and D cells around. It increases the utilization of the cells that you have and means you can buy a cheaper charger.

By: cephoe

cephoe — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:46:22 +0000

The La Crosse charger is excellent but doesn’t charge C or D sized cells. We reviewed it here:

http://www.metaefficient.com/rechargeable-batteries/the-best-rechargeable-batteries-and-chargers-for-2007.html