Best rechargeable AA batteries?

Post by **rep** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:57 pm

I'm planning a cross-country trek in April, and I'll be bringing a small Canon Powershot camera with me.

I was previously using Energizers with a milliamp hour rating of 1850. Those were pretty powerful, but unfortunately since NiMH has memory, they die right after being charged.

The new Energizers have a 2500mAh. Does anyone know of a battery that can top this?

Post by **losCHUNK** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:58 pm

ones that explode and kill wankers on a treks with crappy cams

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:59 pm

Bring the bear scented type... don't forget to wave your camera about profusely when you see a bear...

Post by **losCHUNK** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:01 pm

NO, hide it down your trousers, he shall never find it

Post by **rep** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:05 pm

losCHUNK wrote:ones that explode and kill wankers on a treks with crappy cams

Gee, SORRY I can't fit an DSLR in my pocket. Fag.

Post by **losCHUNK** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:07 pm

but you can get batteries that kill wankers on treks with crappy cams ?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:37 pm

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Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:53 am

i don't think there's anything above 2500mAh from a reputable company yet. beware of off-brands. they start pumping mAh like cheap amp manufacturers do wattages.

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:56 am

take a look at this i saw them on TV VERY impressive.

http://202.221.217.59/print/business/nb ... 1110b1.htm

they did a test. take 1 woman take 1 car add 2 of the new aa batts and then run the car for 4mins at 4mph.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:13 am

"....and some makers warn against its use in their products, saying its high voltage could cause malfunctions in strobes, clocks or other devices designed to run on conventional batteries."

interesting.

Post by **rep** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:22 am

I guess it's Energizer then.

I'll be doing some dry runs on swapping batteries while on the move. I wonder if I can safely solder a connector rod on the batteries without risking crossing the circuit, so I can slip the batteries in the camera like a cartridge without stopping the bike?

My goal is about 120 miles per 5-hour day with an hour long break for water. That'll get me there in about 20 days.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:25 am

what's your road bike?

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:29 am

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:what's your road bike?

mines a TDM 850

Post by **rep** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:33 am

Trek 520 with a few modifications. Seat, pedals, some custom stuff I may or may not build for storing extra water.

I'll be taking old 40 for a big part of the ride, so the traffic won't be all too serious, thank god.

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:35 am

rep wrote:Trek 520 with a few modifications. Seat, pedals, some custom stuff I may or may not build for storing extra water.

I'll be taking old 40 for a big part of the ride, so the traffic won't be all too serious, thank god.

ur talking push i take it, not motor! :P

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:47 am

rep wrote:Trek 520 with a few modifications. Seat, pedals, some custom stuff I may or may not build for storing extra water.

I'll be taking old 40 for a big part of the ride, so the traffic won't be all too serious, thank god.

fantastic. good luck then.