BL-700 Charge Rate + Eneloop's

[BaRoN30s]

Quick question for anyone using a BL 700 charger...

Iv Just got myself the BL 700 & a pack of 3rd gen eneloop batterys, ive not yet tried the charger as the batterys are full BUT when they do go flat whats the best rate to charge at without frying the batterys.? :bonk:

thanks.

 

[pete.rush]

Quick question for anyone using a BL 700 charger...

Iv Just got myself the BL 700 & a pack of 3rd gen eneloop batterys, ive not yet tried the charger as the batterys are full BUT when they do go flat whats the best rate to charge at without frying the batterys.? :bonk:

thanks.

Been using one for a couple of years, you can use the faster charging rate, but a bit of research before buying suggested to stick with the 200mA (the default setting) as it gives the best results and life for the batteries. Ok it takes about 12/13 hours to charge, but I put it on over night and have had no issues with my original eneloop batteries. I just have a couple of sets of eneloops and they're very good at keeping their charge

 

[savvy249]

This is a pretty old post, but still applicable http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...charge-study&p=2293058&viewfull=1#post2293058

The guys over at candlepowerforums know their stuff.

You can use the higher charge rate with your charger as it is intelligent to know the termination point correctly.