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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
OSAKA (Kyodo) Panasonic Corp. has successfully completed its tender offer for Sanyo Electric Co. shares, paving the way for turning its smaller rival into a subsidiary this month, sources said Wednesday.
The deal should result in creation of one of the world’s largest consumer electronics conglomerates.
By making Sanyo its subsidiary, Panasonic is expected to begin full-scale cooperation with the company on rechargeable batteries and energy operations.
At the same time, reorganizing overlapping operations, including the manufacture and sale of appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines and audiovisual equipment, will likely be among the key issues to be resolved, the sources said.
The tender offer was concluded following an application for a majority of Sanyo’s outstanding shares, they said, adding that the result was to be formally announced Thursday.
Panasonic is set to announce early next year a new business policy for a three-year period beginning in April in which the company is expected to state that expanding energy business will form the core of its operations, they said.
Panasonic sees solar batteries and lithium ion batteries as products that will produce a synergy effect. Under their partnership, Sanyo is expected to utilize its technology to produce solar batteries while Panasonic will handle sales.
With the rechargeable lithium ion battery business for cars likely to expand, the two companies intend to heighten their global competitiveness by blending their respective technologies, the sources said.
To ensure a smooth partnership, Panasonic will send several of its executives to Sanyo. Both companies have agreed to maintain the Sanyo brand for the time being, but Panasonic is highly likely to seek to streamline operations including reducing the number of Sanyo personnel, the sources also said.
Panasonic announced the plan to make Sanyo a subsidiary in November 2008, saying the tender offer would take place last spring. The delay in achieving the goal was mainly due to difficulties in clearing antitrust laws in countries where Panasonic and Sanyo operate.
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Sanyo’s eneloop battery line was just named #1 rechargeable battery by Consumer Reports 2009.
Click Article for the PDF file of this story.

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Monday, August 17th, 2009
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| PowerGenix 4 Pack AA 1.6v 2500 mWh ZiNc High Voltage Rechargeable Batteries |
PowerGenix 1HR ZiNc 4 Position Charger with 4 AA Nickel Zinc Rechargeable Batteries |
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PowerGenix 4 Pack AA 1.6v High Voltage Nickel Zinc Rechargeable cells 2500 mWa *Note NiZn Cells must only be charged with a compatible NiZn charger only! Please see our 4 position 1 hour NiZn Charger. PowerGenix has developed a high-energy density, …
PowerGenix 4 Pack AA 1.6v High Voltage Nickel Zinc Rechargeable cells 2500 mWa *Note NiZn Cells must only be charged with a compatible NiZn charger only! Please see our 4 position 1 hour NiZn Charger. PowerGenix has developed a high-energy density, high-cycle life and low-cost nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery ideal for applications that demand high discharge rate capabilities. The technology offers compelling performance advantages, most notably a 30% weight and size reduction coupled with higher power and superior low temperature discharge behavior. Using both a patented electrolyte and a patented electrode composition, PowerGenix has eliminated past issues of dendrite formation and shape change of the zinc electrode during cycling. Dendrite formation and shape change of the zinc electrode have been the primary hindrances to a commercially viable rechargeable NiZn battery. Additionally, PowerGenix developed this breakthrough technology in a manner that did not compromise the inherently
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PowerGenix 1HR ZiNc 4 Position Charger Kit with 4 High Voltage1.6v 2500 mWh Nickel Zinc Rechargeble batteries. Superior Power Density – The PowerGenix battery delivers a higher voltage in a smaller and lighter package than other rechargeable batterie …
PowerGenix 1HR ZiNc 4 Position Charger Kit with 4 High Voltage1.6v 2500 mWh Nickel Zinc Rechargeble batteries. Superior Power Density – The PowerGenix battery delivers a higher voltage in a smaller and lighter package than other rechargeable batteries- 1.6v vs 1.2v Standard NiMH and NiCd
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| eneloop Power Pack #277265 (CostCo Kit #2) |
eneloop AA 4 Pack |
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Combining all of your battery needs into a convenient kit – that is the idea behind SANYO’s new eneloop Power Pack. The Power Pack comes equipped with a four position charger, eight AA eneloop batteries, two AAA eneloop batteries, four eneloop C spac …
Combining all of your battery needs into a convenient kit – that is the idea behind SANYO’s new eneloop Power Pack. The Power Pack comes equipped with a four position charger, eight AA eneloop batteries, two AAA eneloop batteries, four eneloop C spacers and four eneloop D spacers, which makes this the perfect battery store for your drawer. * Model Sanyo # 277265 * eneloop Rechargeable Battery Power Pack * Pre-charged Ni-MH rechargeable battery kit * Economical: 1 eneloop = 1,000 alkaline batteries * Worry-Free: eneloop works in any device that uses AA, AAA, C or D batteries * Convenient: eneloop batteries are pre-charged and ready to use when you are Battery Charger Features: * (Worldwide Voltage) * Charges both AA and AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries * Foldaway plug; No cords or wall adapters needed * Multi-color LED charge indicator lights
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eneloop is a new type of battery, which satisfies your needs and expectation in an unique way. This battery can be used right after purchasing, has a high performance, has a long shelf life with no loss of energy, can be used everywhere, environmenta …
eneloop is a new type of battery, which satisfies your needs and expectation in an unique way. This battery can be used right after purchasing, has a high performance, has a long shelf life with no loss of energy, can be used everywhere, environmentally friendly and easy to use. Unlike disposable batteries which can only be used once and wasteful, eneloop batteries can be recharged replacing 1000 disposable batteries. Log on to DepotEco.com for more savings..
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Perfect for Camera bag or travel. eneloop batteries are for today’s lifestyles. Use them right out of the package! eneloop batteries come pre-charged holding their charge for up to a year. Each battery can be re-charged up to 1000 times. Once charge …
Perfect for Camera bag or travel. eneloop batteries are for today’s lifestyles. Use them right out of the package! eneloop batteries come pre-charged holding their charge for up to a year. Each battery can be re-charged up to 1000 times. Once charged, it can be used repeatedly, and once used completely, it can be recycled. eneloop is the rechargeable battery that can be used like a dry cell battery. Buy-them, use-them, Charge-them, and then have them ready when you need power to go! The Included Compact Charger plugs directly into a socket, and will charge 1-2 batteries in about 2.5 hours.
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| eneloop D Adapters (includes 2AA) |
eneloop C Adapters (includes 2AA) |
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“D” Size eneloop adapter that takes one AA eneloop battery. 2 AA eneloop included.
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2 C Size Adapter Shells to convert AA eneloop in to a C size Battery. Simply Slip your AA Battery in side the adapter shell.
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| Rayovac Hybrid – Battery 4 x AA NiMH 2000 mAh |
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Rayovac Hybrid rechargeable batteries come pre-charged and ready to use. This battery technology also takes NiMH rechargeable batteries to a new level. While all batteries self-discharge over time, Rayovac Hybrid NiMH batteries hold their charge bett …
Rayovac Hybrid rechargeable batteries come pre-charged and ready to use. This battery technology also takes NiMH rechargeable batteries to a new level. While all batteries self-discharge over time, Rayovac Hybrid NiMH batteries hold their charge better than many traditional NiMH batteries, while not in use. This means that customers can now charge their batteries and know that when they need them, Hybrid batteries will be ready to go without having to go into the charger again. Lasting longer in high-drain devices than regular alkaline, and being able to recharge over and over again mean convenience and value. 1 year limited manufacturer’s warranty
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PS32-2BC Rayovac 4 Position Charger with 2 AA HYBRID Batteries (charges in 8 hours) Charger will charge any NiMH battery. Auto off feature automatically turns charger off when batteries are fully charged. One year limited manufacturer’s warranty. …
PS32-2BC Rayovac 4 Position Charger with 2 AA HYBRID Batteries (charges in 8 hours) Charger will charge any NiMH battery. Auto off feature automatically turns charger off when batteries are fully charged. One year limited manufacturer’s warranty. Rayovac Hybrid rechargeable batteries come pre-charged and ready to use. This battery technology also takes NiMH rechargeables to a new level. While all batteries self-discharge over time, Rayovac Hybrid NiMH batteries hold their charge better than many traditional NiMH batteries, while not in use. This means that customers can now charge their batteries and know that when they need them, Hybrid batteries will be ready to go without having to go into the charger again. Lasting longer in high-drain devices than regular alkaline, and being able to recharge over and over again mean convenience and value!
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Rayovac NiMH Easy Charger (Rechargeable Battery Charger) |
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Rayovac Hybrid rechargeable batteries come pre-charged and ready to use. This battery technology also takes NiMH rechargeables to a new level. While all batteries self-discharge over time, Rayovac Hybrid NiMH batteries hold their charge better than m …
Rayovac Hybrid rechargeable batteries come pre-charged and ready to use. This battery technology also takes NiMH rechargeables to a new level. While all batteries self-discharge over time, Rayovac Hybrid NiMH batteries hold their charge better than many traditional NiMH batteries, while not in use. This means that customers can now charge their batteries and know that when they need them, Hybrid batteries will be ready to go without having to go into the charger again. Lasting longer in high-drain devices than regular alkaline, and being able to recharge over and over again mean convenience and value! 1 year limited manufacturer’s warranty
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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
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Rayovac’s new 1-hour NiMH charger answers consumer demand for speed and convenience! The Rayovac battery charger is the only on the market that charges today’s high-capacity, longer-lasting Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries in just 1 hour. It cha …
Rayovac’s new 1-hour NiMH charger answers consumer demand for speed and convenience! The Rayovac battery charger is the only on the market that charges today’s high-capacity, longer-lasting Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries in just 1 hour. It charges a combination of up to eight AA or AAA NiMH batteries and four C or D type batteries. The accessory kit with DC adaptor allows “on-the-go” charging. It is ideal for taking along on family vacations or for those mobile professionals that use battery-operated, high-drain devices such as digital cameras in their jobs. “Smart charger” technology individually charges each to the maximum capacity, so partially drained batteries take less than 1 hour. It also charges Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries. Charge times: 8 AA – 14 hours; 8 AAA – 4 hours; 4C or 4D – 7 hours; 1 9V – 12 hours
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Rayovac NiMH rechargeable batteries offer the perfect solution to powering your high drain digital devices. Consumers get a great value and keep disposable batteries out of the landfills.
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Tags: eneloop, eneloopstore, eneloopusa.com, Sanyo eneloop rechargeable batteries Posted in Newsworthy, eneloop rechargeable batteries | 3 Comments »
Sunday, April 5th, 2009
eneloop rechargeable batteries currently do not come as a C or D cell, yet. (read this for info)

They do offer the adapter shells. Some people have great success with these others report back that they seem not to work at all.
Tips, for using the eneloop D and C shells.
1. Make sure the AA battery is completely inserted into the Spacer / Adapter. The Small tip of the eneloop (positive) needs to touch the extremely small ring of metal on the inside of the tip of the adapter.
2. In many case the AA eneloop battery bottom (negative) side is to small to touch the negative contact terminal in the flashlight or other devices .
Solution, Tape a washer or a penny to the eneloops negative side/ bottom of the adapter terminal after inserting the AA battery. This should then provide sufficient contact area for the device.
One of our customers recently sent this in to us. ( Thanks for the feedback !! )
“This may be a new one for you. I knew that I had pushed the AA battery completely into the D cell adapter because it clicked into place. I even pushed the two D cells together inside the flashlight housing to make sure they made contact. This is in a Maglight 2 D-cell flashlight.
Well, as I looked at the two parts of the flashlight I noticed the butt end with the wire coil that presses against the batteries was larger than the AA battery butt end in the adapter. Ah HA! I put a balled up piece of foil over the AA battery end and screwed the butt end of the flashlight on and, voila’! It works! So, it was simply the coiled end of the flashlight was larger than the AA battery so no contact was made. Please add this to your support notes for other Eneloop users who may run into the same issue.
BTW, I’m still very happy with this kit. If a bit of foil is all it takes to reduce my dependence on disposable batteries then that’s fine! I can reuse the same bit of foil over and over and over and over and…….”
We love to hear that about eneloops.. and yes they are worth any extra effort.
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Keep the comments coming.
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Thursday, March 26th, 2009
| Korg to Show eneloop Rechargeable Batteries at Musikmesse in Germany |
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| The FINANCIAL — SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) will exhibit eneloop rechargeable batteries at the booth of musical instrument manufacturer, Korg Inc. (Korg), during Musikmesse 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany.
The eneloop battery uses the world’s leading recharging technologies and promotes a lifestyle that values reusing and recycling.
Korg, a leader in the electronic musical instrument industry, will use the Musikmesse to further promote its best selling pocket-sized synthesizer, KAOSSILATOR, which operates using four AA batteries. Started over 25 years ago, Musikmesse is the world’s largest music trade show, and showcases instruments, sheet music, as well as music software and hardware from around the world, all under one roof.
Korg is also committed to addressing global environmental issues. At the Musical Instruments Fair held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, in October 2008, the two companies held a joint event, where Korg equipped its KAOSSILATOR with eneloop batteries. Since then, Korg has in partnership with SANYO to investigate the technical performance of the eneloop battery as part of its desire to promote replacement of dry-cell batteries with rechargeable batteries in musical instruments. The investigation revealed that the stable voltage and resistance to cold temperatures provided by eneloop help to maintain sound quality. Eneloop combines outstanding environmental performance and superior compatibility with electronic instruments.
SANYO is working with Korg to offer musicians lifestyles with greater performance and environmental value, comfort, and enjoyment.
source : http://finchannel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32894&Itemid=10 |
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Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
by Matthew Humphries posted on February 10, 2009 11:37 am

If you have visited Japan recently then you will know how popular electric bikes are over there. They are so popular in fact, that Sanyo has decided to install recharging locations for government civil servants to park and charge in the area of Tokushima Prefecture.
Sanyo chose this location as it is near a Sanyo battery manufacturing plant. Three of them will be constructed allowing bikers to pull in, plug in, and go about their normal daily activities before returning to a fully-charged bike. The stations will not cost anything to use and are fully automated requiring no on-location staff.
The parking stations have a roof covered with three solar panels of 210 watts each that help capture the energy required to charge the bikes. As a backup there is also an electricity supply in case there isn’t enough solar energy to recharge all the bikes connected to the station.
Local civil servants can expect to start using the stations in March.
Read more at CrunchGear
Matthew’s Opinion
If there was better provision for cycling on our roads then I would consider using a bike. An electric bike would be even better allowing you to travel faster and with more weight. I think Holland leads the way with a culture of using bikes instead of cars; all of their roads have cycling lanes and many locals use them, especially for travelling around areas like Amsterdam.
Offering free recharging stations is a guaranteed way to get people to continue to use these electric bikes instead of turning to cars. The stations look to be quite green as well using solar energy first and then falling back on electricity when required.
If this experiment is a success then I’m sure it will spread to other areas of Japan. Whether it remains free is another question. These stations surely cost quite a bit to setup, so Sanyo may want to charge a daily rate for their use or offer a subscription service for regular users.
Tags: electric bikes, japan, parking stations, Sanyo, solar Posted in Electric Cars EV, eneloop rechargeable batteries | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Emergency Lithium – Ion power for all your USB powered devices
- 2 USB Powerd Outports
- High Capacity Lithium-Ion eneloop battery
- Includes AC Adapter
- Light Weight & Compact
- Once charged, the Blue light will stop blinking. Push and hold the DC out button to activate the USB ports. The Blue light will stay on steady for one second to signify the USB ports are on!

Product Description
New eneloop Mobile USB Booster allows you to charge your USB powered devices. Instant back-up power for all your mobile needs. Recharge your mobile booster with any powered USB port or any AC wall outlet. World wide voltage ready!
The Mobile USB booster comes equipped with two USB outports, allowing you to power two USB devices at the same time! Using Lithium ION technology which is more powerful than most device batteries you can leave the wires at home with the eneloop Mobile USB Booster, take the booster with you anywhere and anytime. Lightweight hand held size makes it convenient for travel and it complies with travel regulations. Never be caught without a charge.
The Mobile USB Booster, with a modern design for mobile terminal devices such as MP3 players or portable game consoles, expands the eneloop product range. Once charged via the USB port of a computer or via any AC power outlet, the Lithium-Ion batteries of the eneloop Mobile USB Booster solves power shortages of mobile/hand held devices. When traveling or outdoors, the white eneloop Mobile USB Boosters are the ideal emergency companions when the batteries of the hand held / mobile devices are drained and no power outlet is available for charging.
The eneloop Mobile USB Booster charger supplies an MP3 player or a mobile telephone with power for up to 70 minutes via the 2 USB ports Lithium-ion batteries and, as a result, offer an even higher capacity. The KBC-L2S is particularly powerful due to its two lithium-ion batteries and has two USB output connectors so that two mobile devices can be simultaneously rendered operational again for approximately two hours. Another feature is the AC connector with which this versatile Mobile Booster can also be recharged via the power outlet while enabling the charging time to be reduced from 14 to seven hours. eneloop Mobile USB Booster has a voltage of five volts (5vDC) at 500 mA.
Once charged, the Blue light will stop blinking. Push and hold the DC out button to activate the USB ports. The Blue light will stay on steady for one second to signify the USB ports are on!

eneloop Mobile USB Booster
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008
By Patrick Rial and Junko Hayashi
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) — Panasonic Corp., the world’s largest maker of consumer electronics, will seek to buy control of Sanyo Electric Co. as it expands into the solar power business, the Nikkei newspaper reported without citing its sources.
Panasonic will begin negotiations with Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Daiwa Securities SMBC Co., the three biggest shareholders in Osaka-based Sanyo, Nikkei said.
Akira Kadota, a Tokyo-based spokesman at Panasonic, declined to comment on the reports. Hiroyuki Okamoto, a spokesman for Sanyo, said he isn’t aware of any such negotiations.
Goldman and the two Japanese banks hold about 430 million Sanyo preferred shares, worth 620 billion yen ($6.3 billion) and equivalent to 70 percent of the equity of the world’s biggest maker of rechargeable batteries.
The three bailed out Sanyo in February 2006 in return for the securities, which they agreed to hold until March 2009. They need Sanyo’s approval to sell the shares before then. Spokeswomen at Goldman and Sumitomo Mitsui declined to comment. No one answered calls to Daiwa’s Tokyo office.
Sanyo, the world’s leading maker of lithium ion batteries and the third-biggest solar panel producer in Japan, spent years losing money as competition prevented it from profiting on digital cameras and other consumer goods. The company refocused on rechargeable batteries and solar panels after the bailout, scaling back unprofitable businesses such as computer chips.
Solar Business
Panasonic is looking to expand into the fast-growing solar market, while batteries hold growth potential as carmakers move to develop electric vehicles, according to the report.
U.S. solar power installations grew by 45 percent last year, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Sanyo plans to expand solar cell production capacity by 60 percent at a Japanese plant, Kyodo News said yesterday.
Sanyo, whose name means “three oceans,” also teamed up with Volkswagen AG, Europe’s largest carmaker, to develop a lithium-ion battery system for use in hybrid cars.
Panasonic has fared relatively better than Japan’s other electronics makers during the current global economic slump. Less reliance on overseas demand compared with rivals including Sony Corp., coupled with strong demand for appliances such as washing machines in China and other markets, helped support profitability. The company beat its second-quarter profit estimates on Oct. 28.
Combined projected sales of Panasonic and Sanyo for the year ending March 31 are about 11.2 trillion yen, according to company forecasts. That would surpass Hitachi Ltd. as the nation’s biggest maker of electrical equipment, and catapult Panasonic to the No. 3 spot in revenue among listed Japanese companies.
To contact the reporter on this story: Patrick Rial in Tokyo at prial@bloomberg.net; Junko Hayashi in Tokyo at juhayashi@bloomberg.net;
Last Updated: October 31, 2008 22:49 EDT
Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=aZYzt0in20oo&refer=japan
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Monday, October 20th, 2008
What is it that makes this rechargeable battery special?

(Click for review of eneloop rechargeable batteries by Cpfreviews.com)
Rechargeable
eneloop can be charged 1000 times, before it needs to be replaced.
1 eneloop = 1000 alkiline batteries. Think of the cost savings alone. Then think of how many alkaline batteries are sitting in a Landfill near you!. eneloops are recyclable after there useful life. Read below for the full story.
eneloop battery is delivered pre-charged to the store and is ready for immediate use following purchase. There is no need to charge-before-use.
Once the application has used all or some of the energy, eneloop can be charged like a conventional rechargeable battery, 1000 times, before it needs replacing.

Helping the environment
- eneloop is rechargeable/reuseable 1000 times
- eneloop is recyclable. Just call 1-800-Recycle
Download: eneloop technical specifications (27 kb PDF).
Retains Capacity… Even After 12 Months
Once charged, eneloop retains its charged capacity even after 6 or 12 months of storage
(90% of Charged Capacity retained after 6 months, 85% Capacity after 12 months).
eneloop is pre charged and is ready for immediate use after purchase, straight from the pack. Just like Primary Batteries. There is no need to charge-before-use.
Comparison of remaining capacity over time

eneloop lasts longer in comparison with dry cell batteries
Key advantages of Ni-MH batteries are still inherent in eneloop:g
for example, superior performance in digital cameras (four times more shots than with alkalines) and the excellent stability even at low temperatures, for example while skiing.

And eneloop can be charged with virtually all modern chargers for Ni-MH batteries.
source: http://www.eneloopusa.com/eneloop.html
eneloop FAQs
- How many volts are in one eneloop AA battery?
AA eneloop battery is 1.2v
AAA eneloop battery is 1.2V
- What is the mAh rating of the eneloop AA battery?
AA eneloop battery is 2000 mAh.
AAA eneloop battery is 800 mAh
- How long does the eneloop battery last if I use them on a regular basis?
One eneloop battery may be charged, and re-charged up to 1,000* times. Usage will vary depending on what type of device eneloop is used in.
*Estimate based on test results for battery life according to standard JIS C8708 (4.4.) Actual results may vary according to use.
- How long will the eneloop battery last if I do not use it?
An eneloop battery may remain up to 85% charged if not used for up to 1 year
*Estimate based on test results for battery life according to standard JIS C8708 (4.4.) Actual results may vary according to use.
- Do eneloop batteries fall under the new airline travel guidelines for lithium batteries?
No. The chemistry that eneloop batteries use is Nickel Metal Hydride. eneloop batteries are not lithium and therefore do not fall under the new travel regulations for lithium batteries. For more information on traveling with lithium batteries, please go to http://safetravel.dot.gov.
- Does temperature have an effect on their performance?
Yes, temperature does have an effect on eneloop’s performance. If it is too hot, the high temperature could cause the battery to discharge at a more rapid rate. On the other hand, eneloop works better than alkaline, and other rechargeable batteries in freezing temperatures!
- Do I have to charge 4 batteries at a time in the 4-position charger, or may I charge only one?
The eneloop 4-position charger battery slots are designed in pairs. It is designed so that it may accommodate charging 2 batteries at a time – 2 in the inside positions or 2 outside positions – or 4 batteries at a time. The charger charges AA or AAA only.
- On the 4-position charger does it matter which slot I place the AAA battery into?
You may charge AAA batteries in any of the 4 slots. It is recommended to charge them in pairs – 2 on the inside slots or 2 on the outside slots – or 4 at a time.
- How long does it take to charge an eneloop battery in the eneloop 4-position charger?
From 4 to 7 hours.
- Can the 4-position charger be used world-wide?
If you have the 4 position charger (Model # MQN05) with the sliding cover, then no. The new 4 position charger (Model # MQN06) does have world-wide voltage. You will need to purchase adapters to convert the plug to international standards.
- How long does it take to charge an eneloop battery in the eneloop 2-position compact charger?
From 2 to 4 hours.
- Can the 2-position compact charger be used world-wide?
Yes, the compact charger has world-wide voltage. You will need to purchase adapters to convert the plug to international standards.
- Can I use a “Quick Charger” to charge an eneloop battery?
Though it is possible to charge an eneloop battery in a “Quick Charger”, it is not recommended. We recommend charging eneloop batteries in a NiMh charger that is 2 hours or more. Charging eneloop batteries in a “Quick Charger” can reduce the overall life of the battery. It is strongly recommended to use eneloop, GE/Sanyo or Sanyo NiMh battery chargers. We only warrant eneloop if used with an eneloop, GE/Sanyo or Sanyo NiMh battery charger.
- Will my eneloop battery charge in any other charger other than the eneloop charger?
It is strongly recommended to use eneloop, GE/Sanyo or Sanyo NiMh battery chargers. Most NiMh rechargeable battery chargers may be used to charge eneloop, however we only warranty eneloop if used with an eneloop, GE/Sanyo or Sanyo NiMh battery charger.
- What is the number of charger/discharge cycles I can expect from the eneloop battery?
eneloop may be charged up to 1,000 times*.
*Estimate based on test results for battery life according to standard JIS C8708 (4.4.) Actual results may vary according to use.
- Can dropping the battery cause damage to it?
Yes.
- What does mAh stand for?
The (mA) stands for milliamps. The (h) stands for hour. This rating is in regards to the life of the battery, similar to the gas tank in your car.
- What does the terminology “memory effect” specify?
Memory Effect is a term used to describe the effects on the overall life of the battery when it goes through charge and discharge cycles. The eneloop battery does not experience the effects of “memory effect”.
- Should I store my batteries charged or uncharged?
If stored with charge, it is possible that when you return to use the battery there may still be some charge left in the battery, therefore it will enable you to use it right then and there. Also, by keeping some charge in the battery, it will require you to “cycle” the battery fewer times until it reaches its peak charge. If you store them with no charge, you will have to “cycle” the battery multiple times until it reaches its peak charge.
- Will the eneloop battery work with Nintendo Wii remotes?
Yes, the eneloop battery does work with the Nintendo Wii remotes. In fact they are a perfect fit for one another. They also work with any other type of remote that requires an AA or AAA battery.
- Where is the best place to store my eneloop rechargeable battery? Does it matter what the temperature is where I store them? Can they be stored in a freezer?
The best place to story any battery, rechargeable or not, is in a dry cool place, such as a drawer, under your bed or in a closet. Keep them away from the possibility of coming in contact with extreme high heat. It is recommended to store them at or around 72 degrees Fahrenheit. It is not recommended to store them in a freezer, as it is best to keep materials of this nature away from food products.
- What is the warranty on eneloop batteries and chargers?
Eneloop has a limited warranty. Sanyo will replace the eneloop battery or eneloop charger free of charge if it proves to be defective within one year from the date of purchase. USA Only. Receipt with proof of purchase must be provided.
- Where do I recycle eneloop when its life has expired?
Please visit www.rbrc.org to find out rechargeable battery disposal and recycling locations in your area.
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