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WatchNerd on 15/05/2015 - 08:44 files.ozbargain.com.au (5494 clicks)
Last edited 23/05/2015 - 11:37

As a Professional when I want my batteries charged professionally,
I only use the Aldi Professional Battery Charger.

Model - Bauhn MD15527
Charges NiMH & NiCd Rechargeable Batteries.
Universal fast charger with USB port.
Charges AAA, AA, C, D and 9Volt.
LCD display shows charging status.
This will charge Eneloops.

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  • SteveAndBelle on 15/05/2015 - 08:49
    +17

    People get paid to charge batteries? Best…job…ever :p

    I assume these are just chargers only without any discharging or maintenance cycling etc.?

    • 0xFFFF on 15/05/2015 - 09:35
      +81

      I am an amateur battery charger. I'm not sure if this is the right product for me?

      • Click_It on 15/05/2015 - 11:15
        +2

        You can't be too amateur if you are writing posts on OzBargain! My Lacrosse charger can't even do that

        On a serious note, this charger (Which I'm assuming is the 'dumb' variety) could be handy for getting completely dead cells kickstarted. Most smart chargers will ignore a cell once it's gotten too flat. I have had to put AAA Eneloops in the cordless phone on charge for a few minutes then juggle them back to the Lacrosse to get them charging again. But I didn't have a quick fix for AA cells so I recently bought a cheap and nasty $4 dumb charger on eBay. For $10 more I would have bought this had it been available at the time, looks less likely to explode than my one :)

        • Charity on 15/05/2015 - 11:27
          +3

          sounds like your smart charger isn't.

        • Click_It on 15/05/2015 - 11:31
          +1

          @Son ofa Zombie:

          You lost me there, but I was being serious about the smart charger ignoring dead cells, if they are too flat they won't detect. That's where a handy dumb charger comes in handy. Kinda like jump starting a flat car battery, once you give it a few volts she's good to go.

        • bargaino on 15/05/2015 - 13:03
          +1

          @Son ofa Zombie:

          It is common for smart chargers to reject overly-discharged batteries, and a trickle charger will revive them.

          But I wouldn't waste time with a "universal" charger that doesn't do li-ion.

        • Flamage on 18/05/2015 - 07:02
          +1

          I kick start my batteries by putting the dead one next to a good one, and shorting positive to positive and negative to negative with something lying around, like a couple of spoons, for a few seconds. That's all it takes for my Lacrosse to detect the battery and charge as normal.

        • Click_It on 18/05/2015 - 10:14
          +1

          @Flamage:

          Ha awesome! I know there was a reason I should have paid attention in Science class.

          I'm trying that next time thanks :D

    • flywire on 15/05/2015 - 19:20

      Everyone on Ozbargain is a Professional!

  • lgacb08 on 15/05/2015 - 08:49
    -1

    Never heard of D rechargeable one, i seen eneloop selling type c but they must be the only one

    • [Deactivated] on 15/05/2015 - 08:50
      +37

      I love charging my D

      • Davros on 15/05/2015 - 08:54
        +49

        As in?
        There was a housewife had a toy and dildo was its name-o
        D-I-L-D-O, D-I-L-D-O, D-I-L-D-O,
        and dildo was it's name-o

        Davros on 15/05/2015 - 08:54 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
      • Name on 15/05/2015 - 08:57
        +3

        Now you can get it charged professionally! Much better when it's done right. Can get much more life out of it.

    • WatchNerd on 15/05/2015 - 08:52
      +2

      You are better off just buying some AA adapters from eBay to convert them to D size.

      • Click_It on 15/05/2015 - 11:18

        It's funny about C and D size cells. When my daughter arrived 2.5 years ago I started shopping around for the best rechargable C and D size batteries - thinking to my past most of the toys used one or the other. To my surprise almost all the toys we bought her were AA/AAA. I guess AA/AAA has progressed so far to make the others almost redundant over the years. For the remainder I would also recommend adapters, though I just bought cheap Alkalines, child outgrew said toys before I ever needed replacing them.

        AA/AAA is where it's at.

        cough Eneloop

        • asa79 on 15/05/2015 - 11:53

          Baby swings etc use C and D size batteries and chew thru them quickly a AA with adapter wouldn't be up to the task

        • WatchNerd on 15/05/2015 - 11:55
          +1

          Yeah but they are rechargeable.

        • Click_It on 15/05/2015 - 12:01

          @asa79:

          That's 1 of only 2 toys which I needed C/D for. The swing actually used both sizes. Another was a piano thing. The alkalines outlasted the life of the toy, adapters probably would have been cheaper and I have dozens of Eneloops lying around. My main point however was how much money I saved by not buying the expensive C/D rechargeable cells, almost imported quality ones from USA, $100 later… would have been the worst buy ever.

        • scrimshaw on 15/05/2015 - 13:04

          @asa79:

          Intead of using batteries for baby swings I'd look into using a Battery eliminator. Go to Jaycar and ask about them.

        • theraque on 15/05/2015 - 13:15
          +1

          How was her flight? What was she doing all that time away?

        • BlamJam on 15/05/2015 - 13:34

          @asa79:
          I used AA rechargeable in D-adapters and they did fine. Didn't have to change them as often as I thought I would either.

        • llama on 15/05/2015 - 18:48
          +2

          Intead of using batteries for baby swings I'd look into using a Battery eliminator

          The first time I read, I thought it said "look into using a Baby eliminator"

        • Click_It on 15/05/2015 - 18:49

          @llama:

          Both solve the battery problem though I suppose

      • neonlight on 15/05/2015 - 12:27
        +1

        Unfortunately you can't convert your missus….hmmm…ahhh…yeah..no

  • CodeXD on 15/05/2015 - 08:51
    +2

    It's bauhn professional battery charger

  • placard on 15/05/2015 - 08:51
    +3

    Is this a smart charger? Ie not a timer charger…so that once the battery is full is trickle chargers.

  • [Deactivated] on 15/05/2015 - 08:53
    +34

    The Pauls Milk now supplied to my office is "Pauls Professional Milk". I'm so much happier we got rid of that working class milk and now have a properly educated and trained milk.

    [Deactivated] on 15/05/2015 - 08:53 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • lgacb08 on 15/05/2015 - 08:57
      +1

      Yeah, they supply for our working class as well, trying to make us more professional.

    • terrys on 15/05/2015 - 09:00
      +18

      That's nothing - we have "free range" milk here. My first thought was " pull the udder one".

      • Cordova on 15/05/2015 - 11:14
        +5

        Well you don't want milk in cages, it just leaks out of the gaps between the bars.

    • justtoreply on 15/05/2015 - 11:23

      They should make the carton design looks like a business suit.

    • macrocephalic on 15/05/2015 - 14:02
      +2

      Let's be honest, that milk hasn't been working class since the 80's. Even if the milk isn't getting paid directly, it's making plenty of money from scholarships and sponsorships - it's not like it's working a second job during the day. The milk federations just turn a blind eye.

  • Price Hike on 15/05/2015 - 08:54
    +2

    I have never succumbed to buying eneloops, however will this charger charge them?

    • HeXa on 15/05/2015 - 09:00
      +6

      you offer your professional charging service to other people

      pimp out yo charger dawg

    • Benjamin7711 on 15/05/2015 - 09:01

      Did you even read it?

      last line;

      "This will charge eneloops"

      • WatchNerd on 15/05/2015 - 09:04
        +2

        I added that after, sorry.

        • Benjamin7711 on 15/05/2015 - 09:13
          +2

          Apologies, saw 8 mins ago last updated and 3 mins ago comment haha so just assumed

        • Price Hike on 15/05/2015 - 09:54
          +18

          @Benjamin7711: No worries. You were just trying to keep me en e loop

        • Click_It on 15/05/2015 - 11:32
          +1

          @Spena:

          Instead he went fruit e loop

    • terrys on 15/05/2015 - 09:01
      +3

      Torches are being lit and pitchforks sharpened as I type…

      • strangeloops66 on 16/05/2015 - 02:38

        Lit with eneloops…

        PS not sure why your comment didn't attract more votes. You basically said what kirt said, but with more violent imagery.

        • terrys on 16/05/2015 - 10:08
          +1

          Too ancient an imagery - in horror films now, you apparently "unfriend".

        • strangeloops66 on 16/05/2015 - 11:28
          +1

          @terrys: The horror, to my mind at least, is being "friended" in the first place ;)

        • terrys on 16/05/2015 - 18:23

          @strangeloops66: If you went for one of JB's Acers, you'll get to meet something called Poki [and its social ecosystem] that wants to be your new best friend as you claw McAffee's tendrils free from the tender virgin heart :-(

    • kirt on 15/05/2015 - 09:13
      +25

      I have never succumbed to buying eneloops

      Time to hand in your OzBargain membership card friend…

    • Utopian on 15/05/2015 - 09:35
      +2

      An Eneloop is just a high quality (lsd) NiMH.

    • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 15/05/2015 - 09:47
      +1

      you are aware this is OZBARGAIN right? as in the buyword for buying stuff you dont need including the sealed pack or two of eneloops i have lying around the house which are like two years old and unopened because it was a bargain?

      • pjetson on 15/05/2015 - 10:07
        +18

        Yeah, but because they're eneloops, they'll still be holding an 85% charge.

    • 31mop on 15/05/2015 - 10:31
      +3

      Quite positively!

  • bluepanther on 15/05/2015 - 09:03
    +11

    This would look good on my resume!

  • WatchNerd on 15/05/2015 - 09:08
    +1

    Last one was a different model but I am guessing they have similar specs
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/151708

    • CVonC on 15/05/2015 - 12:49

      I have that one. Apparently it is a smart charger

    • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 12:51
      +2

      Aldi buy from different manufacturers, often calling different models by same Aldi trademarked name. So be careful with assumptions. I have a fair bit of experience dealing with Aldi electronics.

      I was approached by a manufacturer that supplies electronic products to Aldi to improve their quality control. I did not accept the position as it would have been a hopeless task.

      But I have been using an earlier model of this smart charger for years & am happy with its operation. Was same price point - which, along with how any features (they decreased screen size but added USB outlet!) is the most important aspect to buyers to Aldi.

      Besides, you've got 60 days to try it & return for easy refund.

      • WatchNerd on 15/05/2015 - 13:54
        +1

        Thanks for the info Bruce, forgot about the 60 days. Added to the description.

        • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 14:20
          +2

          It's handy if people are not sure of the product. If it does not suit or its operation is not what you expected, take it back.

  • Snoovey on 15/05/2015 - 09:35
    +3

    looks like this one from Medion. I could not find any specs.

    http://www.medion.com/de/service/start/_product.php?msn=5004…

    edit:

    Found the German pdf. Anyone here able to read it and see if it is a smart charger ?

    http://download5.medion.com/downloads/anleitungen/bda_md1552…

    • bloomer on 15/05/2015 - 10:06
      +7

      Section 7 of the German guide says that the device watches for a change in output voltage from each battery to gauge whether a battery is fully charged - presumably the method used by other smart chargers?

      It also says that batteries are automatically fully discharged, then charged.

      Once a battery is charged, the device switches to a charge-maintenance mode so that the battery doesn't start discharging in the device.

      Apparently there's also a USB port so you can attached external devices and charge via cable.

      • Benjamin7711 on 15/05/2015 - 10:10
        +3

        This is a wicked charger!

        • DJ on 15/05/2015 - 10:15
          +10

          No, it's a professional charger

        • bloomer on 15/05/2015 - 10:22
          +10

          Yes, it's using minus delta.

          Your reference to Hitler is completely inappropriate.

        • cameldownunder on 15/05/2015 - 11:14
          +1

          @bloomer:
          A reference to Bayern-Muenchen who lost the semi final would have been better

        • Tuba on 15/05/2015 - 11:43
          +1

          No one mention the war

        • gimli on 16/05/2015 - 07:35

          @Tuba:
          Or voldemort

    • McFly on 15/05/2015 - 10:23
      +14

      Also in Italian, so from my limited understanding… and Google Translate :) here is some relevant info:

      The device allows you to simultaneously charge 1-6 NiMH / NiCd size AAA / R03, 1-6 batteriessize AA / R6, 1-4 size C / R20, or 1-2 9V batteries.
      You can also charge two 9V batteries along with cylindrical batteries, in order to load 8 batteries simultaneously.
      The USB port also allows you to charge other batteries external.
      The device is not designed for load RAM cells (batteries) or primary batteries.

      After about two seconds it is recognized the charge level of the batteries installed and start charging or discharging.
      The batteries are charged and the control LEDs light up at the compartments in which the batteries are installed.
      The charging time of each battery is controlled separately.
      After charging, the LED control compartment corresponding to green and the device automatically goes to trickle charge to avoid the battery from draining into the device.
      At this point you can remove the batteries or leave them in the charger.
      The charging time depends on the age and the total battery capacity. The maximum duration of the charging device is 10 hours. Following the device active maintenance charging.
      If the device detects a defective battery or inserted incorrectly, the LED red control compartment will flash quickly.
      In this case, immediately remove the battery from the corresponding compartment charge.
      As soon as the batteries are charged, unplug the device from the current to save energy.
      If there are no batteries in the device, all the control LED flash red.

      Automatic detection of end charging
      The device operates separately charging times for batteries
      NiCd and NiMH. This control is based on the procedure "Minus-Delta-U".

      Automatic discharge
      The batteries are first discharged and then recharged automatically.
      NiCd batteries suffer from memory effect, or, if you are loaded before their charge is depleted, "recall" ability energy prior to charging. Therefore, you must charge them only when they are fully discharged.
      NiMH batteries do not suffer from memory effect.
      This operation is controlled by the device automatically.
      NOTE With this device you can not discharge 9V batteries!

      The charging times shown in the table are approximate values.
      The charging time depends on the age and the actual total capacity of the battery. The maximum charging time of the device is 10 hours for batteries of size AA, AAA, C and D and 5 hours for the batteries 9V.
      Subsequently, the device activates the trickle charge.

      Type Size Capacity Charge Time
      NiCd / NiMH
      AAA 300-900 mAh 0.9 to 2.5 h
      AA 800-2500 mAh 1 to 3.5 h
      C 1800-4000 mAh 2.5 to 5.5 h
      D 1800-4500 mAh 2.5 to 6 h
      9V 100-200 mAh 2 – 5 h

      Input 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 30 W
      Degree of protection II
      Charging current 6 x AAA 1.2 V ca. 500 mA
      6 x AA / C, D: 1.2 V ca. 1000 mA
      4 x AA, C, D: 1.2 V ca. 1000 mA
      4 x AAA 1.2 V ca. 500 mA
        2 x 9 V ca. 50 mA
      USB 5 V ca. 1000 mA max.
      Current trickle charge NiMH / NiCd
        1.2 V 50mA for AA, C, D
        25 mA for AAA
        9 V 5 mA for 9V battery

      • zeroes n ones on 15/05/2015 - 10:54

        thanks for sharing something relevant to the charger

        forgive my ignorance but will this charger work with 18650 batteries with the flat tops?

        i assume it wont but thought it wouldnt hurt to ask, thanks in advance

        • Tuba on 15/05/2015 - 11:42

          18650 are li ion, so no.

        • murkywater on 15/05/2015 - 15:00

          If you want to charge AA and 18650, look for the Nitecore I4, D2 or D4.

  • Tuttorix on 15/05/2015 - 09:39
    +1

    Is it better to get this for the Eneloops or is the original charger better?

    • WatchNerd on 15/05/2015 - 14:13
      +1

      You have 60 days from the purchase date to decide if you like this one.

  • chonghe on 15/05/2015 - 09:41
    +1

    with this perhaps I don't have to wait for eneloop charger I can just buy this with eneloop batteries
    Edit: how many AA batteries can it charge at one time?

  • tlan16 on 15/05/2015 - 09:45
    +3

    I really doubt this is a good product.
    1. There is no such thing on their official website and barely any information at all.
    2. You can only buy their products in ALDI, which suggests they may not have any Australia based customer support.
    3. From a technical point of view, this product is AC-DV convertor, maybe some overcharging protection, senses the current and voltage then display on LCD.

    To be real professional, as said in other comments, you will need well controlled discharge (can choose discharge/charge current) and maintenance charging function AT LEAST.

    As a fast charger with feedback, it might be a good price, but not so “professional” though.

    • Jackson on 23/05/2015 - 08:17

      Every one of their products has Australian customer support, it's just crap half the time.

      I guess this charger isn't going to help me jump start the lithium ion battery in my HP TouchPad though?

      • tlan16 on 23/05/2015 - 10:54

        if they are not quick charger, the output current will be low. Hence no way to jump start lithium battery.

        PS. I don't see a product aim to jump start lithium battery. People usually do it themselves and no one can guarantee it will work, since no one can tell how 'dead' your bettery is

        • Jackson on 23/05/2015 - 11:30

          Yeah I don't think my battery is the problem, I but there is a cut off circuitry that when the battery drops below a certain charge the tablet won't turn on and won't charge, so I have to get it up beyond a certain level and then put it back together to get it to work apparently

        • tlan16 on 24/05/2015 - 01:34

          @Jackson: I had a portable jump starter with cannot charge over 1/5 (shown as LED) over 3 month use. After open it up, it's a 3 cell lithium battery. I successfully charged it by directly connect to my own lithium battery charger. BUT ended up with overcharge and popped. Likely I was around and didn't light up any fire (lots of smoke though).

        • Jackson on 24/05/2015 - 23:39

          @tlan16: Yeah I have heard that you should only charge it for 15min and then put it back together and then charge as normal. Will give it a go anyway

  • montorola on 15/05/2015 - 09:48
    +27

    ohmygod, I'm quite amped up for this deal. Probably will have to line up and charge in on the 23rd while the deal is still current. Hopefully there's not too much resistance from staff when the inrush happens, else I'll make sure they're discharged from their positions. Watt you guys reckon?

    • SteveAndBelle on 15/05/2015 - 10:23
      +4

      My resistance to give you negative feedback is approaching overload

      • montorola on 15/05/2015 - 10:40
        +4

        Well I've had a surge in positive votes lately and wouldn't appreciate any negatives. I guess if that does happen I'd be revolted and have tears trickle down my cheeks

        • clem on 15/05/2015 - 10:51
          +6

          c-c-c-combo breaker!!!

        • justtoreply on 15/05/2015 - 11:26
          +3

          @clem:

          Where's the power button on this ozbargain thing? I need to turn it off.

        • Click_It on 15/05/2015 - 12:02

          @justtoreply:

          Don't do it, the shakes are unbearable!

        • neonlight on 15/05/2015 - 12:32
          +1

          Mon…Mon…MonssMoonnster Kill!

    • 31mop on 15/05/2015 - 10:33
      +2

      I commend your efforts here. Great to see you are pointing out the positives and the negatives of the deal.

    • strangeloops66 on 15/05/2015 - 11:21
      +2

      You probably belong in a cell.

    • McFly on 15/05/2015 - 12:04
      +1

      Watt you guys reckon?

      I reckon if I met you face to face I would probably end up being charged with assault and battery.
      I might even end up on Lithium…

  • holdenmg on 15/05/2015 - 09:49
    +2

    Headline:

    "Hardly Normal slams Aldi for throwing door open to Professionals"

    lol

  • cashless on 15/05/2015 - 09:54

    If Aldi charger is for professionals, what does that make people who use La Crosse chargers? ( no rude please)

  • ItsNotMe on 15/05/2015 - 10:14
    +7

    Can anyone who bought the last Aldi battery charger (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/194234#comment-2750962) comment on their experience?

    • CVonC on 15/05/2015 - 12:55

      It charges my eneloops and non-lsd fujicells fine. Though I'm not too sure if it actually discharges first before charging. Maybe some other professional can comment. I'm only a noob.

      • tyler.durden on 16/05/2015 - 14:14

        how long it takes to charge eneloops?

        AA and AAA (1 and 2 batteries)

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