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NiMH battery charger showdown: Maha Energy MH-C9000 WizardOne vs. La Crosse Technology BC-900 AlphaPower Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

But if you want a quality charger that puts you in control while maximizing the life of your nimh batteries, go with the MH-C9000. The WizardOne MH-C9000 battery charger is available at www.BetterLifeGoods.com PowerEx nimh batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 9V) are also available at www.BetterLifeGoods.

Energizer Batteries Exposed: NewsTarget Investigation Reveals Truth About "D" Rechargeable Batteries Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

I believe that rechargeable batteries are an important "green living" technology that can help consumers be less wasteful in their use of valuable earth resources. nimh batteries can be reused 1,000 times before being thrown away, greatly reducing landfill and the introduction of toxic metals into the environment. Energizer's intentional manufacture and marketing of a "crippled" D battery is hampering the ability of consumers to purchase reliable high-capacity rechargeable "D" batteries.

How to better prepare yourself and your family against climate change, natural disasters and the post-oil economy (opinion) Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

We've also had these specifically manufactured with internal nimh batteries instead of NiCad batteries, so these products have longer life and are safer for the environment. The battery capacity is higher on these than on any similar product you'll find anywhere. Most manufacturers just choose the cheapest, most toxic batteries they can find, because consumers usually don't know the difference. But we went out of our way to have these manufactured to be far safer for the environment while offering greatly improved battery life.

BetterLifeGoods.com introduces a travel safety tool with LED light, radio, cell phone charger, seatbelt cutter, glass break and more Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

A set of 2 AA nimh batteries is pre-installed in the battery compartment (you'll need to charge them yourself). It comes with a printed instruction sheet and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee plus a one-year warranty against defects. It also comes with a cell phone charging cable and adapters for the following phone brands: Siemens Motorola Sony-Ericsson Samsung Nokia Please note: Cell phone manufacturers drive everybody nuts by changing their connectors all the time. We cannot guarantee these connectors will fit your phone, even if it is a brand listed here.

It seems like a typical market price might actually be something more like $59, especially when you consider the two 1200mAh nimh batteries and the five cell phone connectors that are included. So I think the pricing on the unit is very good, and given that it comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, there's no risk in getting one and seeing how well you like it. Most people simply don't prepare for the unexpected Overall, my observation is that most people travel without giving a single thought to safety and preparedness.

Product review: The MH-C9000 WizardOne NiMH battery charger from Powerex Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Overall: The WizardOne MH-C9000 is a high-end battery charger for users who want advanced features (such as the ability to "analyze" battery performance) and a great deal of control over the charging, discharging or cycling of their nimh batteries. It's a high-end charger that tells you exactly how much power your batteries are carrying, helping you weed out good batteries from bad ones. Although the price is much higher than most chargers, the MH-C9000 brings a combination of features and display technology that simply isn't available yet from anyone else.

Analyze" feature lets you test the actual capacity of your nimh batteries. This is invaluable for knowing which batteries are still performing well vs. those that may be nearing the end of their life. Multiple safety features greatly reduce the risk of fire or battery damage. Voltage and temperature sensors work together to monitor the status of each battery and disconnect any battery that isn't operating within a normal safety range. Easy-to-use interface lets you quickly choose the function you want. Controls are intuitive and responsive.

A lot of nimh batteries are just plain bad quality. They'll wear out after only a few dozen cycles instead of delivering the 1000 cycles you should expect from a quality NiMH battery. That's why I've put my reputation behind only one brand of battery: Powerex. These batteries (which we also sell at www.BetterLifeGoods.com) are among the best I've found in the industry (and I've searched resources across Asia, the U.S. and Europe). Their 2700mAh AA battery is made in Japan and comes with an astonishing five year warranty. That's the best in the business!

It has advanced, independent circuitry for charging, discharging, capacity testing and refreshing any capacity of AA or AAA nimh batteries. Full disclosure: I liked this battery charger so much that I bought hundreds of them from the manufacturer and now sell them at www.BetterLifeGoods.com , where you'll also find Powerex NiMH rechargeable batteries that work with the charger. To maintain my journalistic integrity on this product, I'll give you both the pros and cons of the MH-C9000 later in this review (see below).

I recommend 200mA (milli-amps) for all nimh batteries except 9V, which should be charged at 50mA. Blasting batteries with very high current in order to "quick" charge them will overheat the battery and permanently alter the internal chemistry in a way that reduces total capacity. So avoid quick chargers. They're mostly just a marketing gimmick. Finding a high-quality battery charger Quality NiMH battery chargers are hard to find. I searched the market for well over a year to find one that I could recommend. Most of what I found was very disappointing.

Handles both AA and AAA nimh batteries without you having to manually choose the type. Auto-sensing technology determines battery type and charges accordingly. Drawbacks: Doesn't charge 9V, C or D batteries. Only handles AA and AAA. Only charges 4 batteries at a time, not 8 like some chargers do. Does not come with a 12V car adapter. Expensive. Costs twice as much as typical battery chargers.

Mike Adams launches eco-friendly LED lighting technology with 1000% improvement in energy efficiency Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

We also carry a new, breakthrough NiMH battery charger with a super bright backlight display and the ability to refresh old nimh batteries. As we add more products in the coming weeks, you'll see an assortment of unique solutions for green living, energy conservation, personal safety and much more. (This retailer will never carry vitamins, herbs or nutritional supplements, by the way. I'm happy to recommend other sources for those products.) Introducing RoHS compliance Both EcoLEDs and Better Life Goods offer products adhering to strict RoHS guidelines.

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