Eneloops

[stj]

ever see one leak??

i'm looking for some battery's for expensive gear that wont get opened much.
so alk's are out - was thinking maybe eneloops would be safe.
maybe.....

[bd139]

I've got them in everything. Never heard of them leaking. They don't have a liquid or gel electrolyte I think which is the only thing that can come out of them. I have had one blow up while on fast charge though. That made a mess.

[stj]

i'v been using nimh's in "work" since they where introduced - never seen one blow up in over 30years!
seen them leak though.

what where you charging it with??
i'v ordered this:
http://lygte-info.dk/review/Review%20Charger%20LiitoKala%20Lii-500%20UK.html

[bd139]

It was in a Sanyo fast charger. AAA one. Not sure what model the charger was. Don't use it any more as I have a Youshiko YC4000.

[sasa]

ever see one leak??

Eneloop - never, from an other manufacturer once. However, if fully discharged, voltage may go slightly negative, if still in device, which will certainly affect on cell life. That happens few times .

I'm actually not aware anyone provide official leakage tests for Eneloope, However, you may test one or two.

I still use original 4 hours charger Sanyo NC-MQN09W (4x AA/AAA), -delatV protection. More than satisfied.

[SeanB]

Yes they do leak if abused, and will eventually vent alkali vapour if fast charged past the allowable current, and will eventually have the seals fail. Seen quite a few die in cordless phones, and life depends on the charging regime, with the best being a slow charge.

[eugenenine]

I had some no name nimh and a radio shack leak, but never an eneloop of the pre-eneloop sanyos.