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La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger US $39.05 (~AU $51) Delivered @ Amazon

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La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger US $39.05 (~AU $51) Delivered @ AmazonAffiliate
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lyl on 15/04/2016 - 13:33 amazon.com (430 clicks)
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Same as this deal from a few months ago, now a little bit cheaper thanks to a price drop of 61 cents today, and the appreciating AUD. Every ozbargainers favourite eneloop charger :)

  • Battery charger for 4 rechargeable NiMH and NiCad AA and AAA batteries; with 4 modes: charge, discharge, refresh, and test
  • With individual compartment for each battery with own LCD display and mode selection for multitasking
  • Operates on 100-240-volt AC input for international use; 3 charging rate options of 200 mA, 500 mA, and 700 mA
  • Detects overheating for safety; not for use with any other batteries other than those specified
  • Measures 5 inches long by 3 inches wide by 1-1/2 inches high; limited 1-year warranty
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  • ChatGPT-4 on 15/04/2016 - 13:43

    Keen on getting a smart charger. Need some decent Eneloops after the demise of DSE. Any suggestions?

    • Lukian on 15/04/2016 - 14:23
      +1

      This one. Or did you mean batteries? HobbyKing's Turnigy's are great LSDs.

      • ChatGPT-4 on 15/04/2016 - 14:26

        Looking for Eneloops to go with this purchase

        • Lukian on 15/04/2016 - 14:26

          Why the brand loyalty? Eneloops aren't that great since they moved manufacturing out of Japan.

        • t25 on 15/04/2016 - 16:11
          +1

          @Lukian: Do you recommend any other brand that hasn't gone downhill?

        • eatwell365 on 16/04/2016 - 01:28

          @t25: viagra

        • Diji1 on 16/04/2016 - 16:59
          +2

          Despite all the Eneloop hype Turnigy LSD are better. And $1.50 each.

        • marcozmitch on 17/04/2016 - 13:39

          @Diji1: Thanks. I note previous references to Hobby King in OzB, but where do you recommend I make my purchase?

        • NosDan on 19/04/2016 - 23:25

          HobbyKing's Turnigy's are great LSDs.

          have always tested higher than claimed and better than eneloops, even the old jap eneloops are not as good as my turnigys in the testing ive done over the last ~5 years.

          im not hating on eneloops, they are IMHO opinion the 2nd best battery on the market.. just the hobbykings have simply been better for me.

          i also have the maha c9000, also slightly better than the charger in this deal, tho the charger in this deal is again an extremely good charger that im sure most wont regret

    • warthog618 on 15/04/2016 - 19:12
      +4

      I've got one of these chargers, but one of the slots doesn't charge properly anymore - claims the battery is charged when it is clearly not. Seems to be a common problem with this charger.
      I've also got an Opus BT-C2400 and much prefer that over the La Crosse.

      • GLO on 16/04/2016 - 08:53

        Agreed but How does your btc2400 compare to the btc3100?

  • easternculture on 15/04/2016 - 13:52
    +1

    Thanks lyl

  • tassieeagle on 15/04/2016 - 14:00

    Do these have a US wall socket?

    • lyl on 15/04/2016 - 14:01

      Yeah, so you'll have to buy an adapter.

      • tassieeagle on 15/04/2016 - 14:06

        Fair enough, next question: do they come in an Australian version or are they only sold in US. I've only ever seen them on here from Amazon

        • lyl on 15/04/2016 - 14:09

          Not sure, though I'm inclined to think that it's only sold in US as I've only seen them on Amazon as well.

        • tassieeagle on 15/04/2016 - 14:10
          +1

          @lyl: cheers thanks for the replies. Think I'm finally going to buy one today

      • Lukian on 15/04/2016 - 14:24
        -2

        or bend the pins =)

        • AdrianW on 15/04/2016 - 15:39

          The one I bought had cylindrical pins - so no bending.

        • DJ on 15/04/2016 - 16:05
          +1

          @AdrianW:
          Smash pins flat with hammer ?? :)

        • Master Bates on 15/04/2016 - 16:23

          Edit: Nevermind; saw your post further down!

  • tassieeagle on 15/04/2016 - 14:16

    Fyi it was $52.59

    • lyl on 15/04/2016 - 14:19
      +2

      It's around ~$51 if you pay in US dollars with a fee free card such as 28 degrees. Amazon's currency conversions are pretty bad.

  • tightarse on 15/04/2016 - 14:36

    Great charger. Thanks lyl.

  • The Candyman on 15/04/2016 - 15:00
    +1

    You can get this one off ebay as an alternative for slightly more ($42.54 USD), but it does come with an AU plug.
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Australian-Plug-AccuPower-IQ328-B…

    Supposedly the IQ328 has superior build quality to the La Crosse one if you do some googling on it. Personally though I only have the IQ328 and it has served me well so far for about 6 months.

  • tassieeagle on 15/04/2016 - 15:02

    Another question: where does one get US to AU power adapter? Is there a standard I need to look for? Bit wary of buying just any old one from ebay and my house burns down or something

    • Rayve on 15/04/2016 - 15:25
      +2

      You don't need a power adapter per se, simply a plug converter. Alternatively you can bend the pins so they fit. The included adapter is rated 120 - 240 v 50/60 hz and is perfectly happy with Australian mains supply once you get the pins to fit.You can buy a 'travel adapter' for a few dollars. You can buy locally if you are dubious of the safety of ebay versions.

      $8 at Bunnings

      http://www.bunnings.com.au/hpm-reverse-travel-adaptor-eu-us-…

      • AdrianW on 15/04/2016 - 15:40

        I think I must have bought a European version of the charger - mine has cylindrical pins.

      • tassieeagle on 15/04/2016 - 15:57

        Thanks for that I'll get one from bunnings

        • Rayve on 15/04/2016 - 19:41
          +1

          Make sure you get the 'inbound' ones - for overseas visitors to Aus.

    • Leonard on 15/04/2016 - 15:30
      +1

      It uses a "standard" 3V wallwart, centre pin positive. If you have one lying around you could use that instead. I would not recommend trying to bend the pins; it's made of a hard plastic.
      I bought my 3 pin adaptors off ebay & they seem reasonably well built. I find the 2 pin version doesn't provide sufficient support for power packs.

  • kenneth88 on 15/04/2016 - 15:52

    This model is about 6years old? Any superseded model in the market?

  • [Deactivated] on 15/04/2016 - 17:15
    +2

    From my experience, anything that has those clamping tabs for contacts….pass

    a Nitecore I4 has served the household for almost 3years and used everyday without fail.

    • marcozmitch on 18/04/2016 - 01:35
      +2

      I re-read the comments from the last time this deal was posted and went with this Nitecore Digicharger D4 with 12v car adapter for about $41 AUD.
      http://ru.nkon.nl/nitecore-digicharger-d4.html
      It seems to have better battery contacts, plus it can do LiFePO4 should I ever need it.
      There is also a USB powered charger if you need it:
      http://ru.nkon.nl/charger/multichemistry/u-xtar-vc4-intellig…

      • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2016 - 02:10
        +1

        D4 unfortunately wasn't around when I needed a charger for the household and 18650 batteries, but will look into the D4 adn MAHA range next I reckon.

      • ChatGPT-4 on 20/04/2016 - 12:52
        +1

        Pulled the trigger on a D4 using your link

  • DavidRu on 16/04/2016 - 11:59
    +1

    You wrote "Every ozbargainers favourite eneloop charger :)" - not mine, which I have made clear several times before - those who don't know yet, I had one overheating and melting, lucky our house didn't catch fire!!!!!!!!!

    • apu on 16/04/2016 - 12:36
      +2

      My favourite for eneloops is the MAHA Powerex Mx-C9000. Great charger for nerds.

      • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2016 - 02:06
        +1

        Yeah MAHA is a quality kit pretty much across the whole range no doubt, the MH-C9000 is a beauty but $99 is hefty.

    • Poseidon on 10/05/2016 - 01:49

      Mine died just out of warranty. That's when I bought the MAHA C9000.

  • jerum3030 on 16/04/2016 - 17:28

    Aw lyl! I lovett!

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