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Best rechargeable AA batteries?
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:57 pm
by rep
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?
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:58 pm
by losCHUNK
ones that explode and kill wankers on a treks with crappy cams
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:59 pm
by Guest
Bring the bear scented type... don't forget to wave your camera about profusely when you see a bear...
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:01 pm
by losCHUNK
NO, hide it down your trousers, he shall never find it
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:05 pm
by rep
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.
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:07 pm
by losCHUNK
but you can get batteries that kill wankers on treks with crappy cams ?
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:37 pm
by Guest
:icon19:
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:53 am
by +JuggerNaut+
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:56 am
by Who
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:13 am
by +JuggerNaut+
"....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.
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:22 am
by rep
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:25 am
by +JuggerNaut+
what's your road bike?
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:29 am
by Who
+JuggerNaut+ wrote:what's your road bike?
mines a TDM 850
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:33 am
by rep
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:35 am
by Who
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
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:47 am
by +JuggerNaut+
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.