Robert Cracknell Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) Not strictly R/C but I need some help from the forum members if possible... I am looking for a simple wall charger that will automatically charge 4 x AA Ni-Mh cells and then switch off so that the batteries can be left in the charger until needed.. This is for my partner who is sight impaired so digital readouts, LED's etc and not practical. She is able to remove and insert cells as she can feel the battery orientation but would not be able to see any identifiers of charge state. I appreciate there are smart chargers on the market for plug in packs but again inserting cells into a battery carrier, plugging in and starting are all operations beyond someone with a sight problem. There seem to be plenty of simple AA chargers on the market but I cannot seem to find one that automatically ends the charge when the cell is full. Any and all help greatly appreciated. Edited July 26, 2022 by Robert Cracknell Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) Hi Robert, Energizer Intelligent Charger and 4off AA 2000mAh NiMH rechargable batteries £24.99 (4-max.co.uk) This has a display but does stop charging when full, delta peak detection. I would put batteries on charge overnight knowing that they will be charged in the morning. George at 4-Max will confirm if you have any doubts. Steve Edited July 26, 2022 by EarlyBird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 There is a good choice here, including auto cut-off to maintenance trickle: https://www.batterystation.co.uk/battery-chargers/aa-aaa-battery-chargers.html whilst I have not used any of those, I bought a different sort (now out of production) many years ago from Battery Station. I have bought from them many times and found them excellent in all respects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Cracknell Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 Thanks for your help guys.....food for thought!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) I've got an older version of something similar to this (no display), works well and cuts off after the cells are charged. You can tell how old mine is, it has a switch to change between Nicd and Nimh. Edited July 26, 2022 by Frank Skilbeck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Cracknell Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 Thanks Frank, another avenue to explore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Frank Skilbeck said: I've got an older version of something similar to this (no display), works well and cuts off after the cells are charged. AFAIK all modern chargers cut off when charged which makes the display more of a convenience than a necessity. A charger with a display will not be a problem for Robert's partner if the batteries are always charge for a minimum of five hours, overnight for example, which will make sure they are fully charged, and the charging will have cut off. With modern delta peak detecting chargers there are no problems caused by leaving the charger plugged in and switched on. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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