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Rayovac NiMH Easy Charger (Rechargeable Battery Charger)

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Rayovac NiMH Easy Charger (Rechargeable Battery Charger)

(2 customer reviews)

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PS131D/PS131C

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Features

Charges any AA or AAA NiMH battery, Rayovac, eneloop, Energizer etc.
Four battery charging channels Charges overnight - Save $100's vs. alkaline
Ideal for high drain devices
One year limited manufacturer's warranty
Trilingual package - English, French, Spanish

Description

Rayovac Easy Charger will charger all of your NiMH AA and AAA batteries. The Easy charger charges in pairs AA or AAA NiMH battery cells. Batteries will charge overnight. One-Year Limited Warranty

Product Details

Product Length:	8.0 inches
Product Width:	3.0 inches
Product Height:	2.0 inches
Product Weight:	1.0 pounds
Package Length:	7.8 inches
Package Width:	3.7 inches
Package Height:	0.5 inches
Package Weight:	0.4 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 2 reviews

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 3.0

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Read the instructions first. Dec 28, 2009
I have this charger and it works well. Contrary to the "Engineer", this charger does turn off at the end of the charging cycle which is outlined in the instructions that come with the charger (an LED goes out to indicate charging is done). After charging, it will maintain a trickle charge on the batteries to keep them fresh. Also, you have to charge AA and AAA batteries in pairs, i.e. 2 or 4 AA batteries or 2 or 4 AAA batteries. Do not expect this item to recharge batteries overnight as it can take up to 24 hours. I think it relates to how discharged the batteries were.

Watch out for the Dumber version of Rayovac Easy Charger Dec 15, 2009
[Updated Apr 14, 2010]
Previously I gave a harsh review on the Rayovac 'Easy Charger' and called it "The Dumbest charger of them all". But another reviewer claimed that this charger is not as dumb as I have portrayed. So what's going on?

It turns out we were both right! Rayovac sells two different versions of this charger. Both packages have 'Easy Charger' printed on top. Both claim 'Charges ANY NiMH AA/AAA Battery". But in one package the charger is grey in color and rectangular in shape. The other charger is black and more 'egg-shaped' (see the Customer Image I just uploaded).

The black charger I tested has no charging termination circuit built in. It charges 2 or 4 cells in pairs, at a fixed current (160mA for AA, 70mA for AAA) FOREVER. It is up to the user to remove the cells after 10-17 hours, depending on estimated cell capacity. If you forgot and left the cells in there for too long, they will be badly overcharged. The user manual even warned that "LED light will remain on when charging is finished, although batteries should be removed at charge time indicated".

Allegedly, the grey charger (which I have not tested) is a bit smarter, in that it will terminate charging when both cells are full. So if you received this version, it is not too bad. But if you got the black charger, return it for a refund!

Even the better version of Rayovac Easy Charger still has one major drawback: it can only charge in pairs. This is very inconvenient if you have appliances that require odd number of cells. Charging in pairs is also bad for battery lifespan, since one cell is inevitably overcharged. So instead of this Easy Charger, look for a better smart charger such as KODAK 1-Hour Battery Charger K6200-PC-C+4, or Duracell Mobile Charger CEF23DX4N. Those will save you money in the long run.

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