This is the late model version of the one I've had for several years. It has never failed, but has no fancy digital displays, which I do like.... http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=18437946 Miguel Miguel
On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > Just a couple of weeks ago I ordered the charger you pointed to, tried it > and immediately returned it. The batteries (AA and AAA and D) got so hot I > couldn't hold on to them. Larry Chase had the same experience with that > one. I then ordered this one: > < > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OSQALU/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 > > > on Larry's suggestion and it seems perfect, have charged all sizes in it > without problem. And it let me know that one D cell I had was bad. > As for 12v charging the one I have now does not come with a 12v adapter BUT > it actually uses 12v DC out of the wall wart so I will cut the cord and put > a connector on the plug that mates with a 12v plug and cord and be able to > charge on either 110v AC or 12v DC. > BTW, the AA/AAA smart charger that sells for about $59 > < > > http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-Battery-Charger-BC1000/dp/B004J6DLD4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1371653562&sr=1-2 > > > is > probably the best on the market and as I use up my current supply of AA and > AAA alkaline batteries and switch to all rechargeable I'll probably go to > one of those. > |
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