Maha Powerex MH-C801D Eight Cell 1-Hr Charger

[myloplex]

Got got this new toy today.
Is it really true 1HR charge is enuff ? Meaning compared to other chargers which require like 2 to 4 hrs charging .... "Strength" of the Batt will be uncompromised with this 1HR quick charge?

 

[mega32]

Yes it's true

When the 801 says it's full it really is.

Did this test once after the 801 completed charging my batteries I took them out and placed them in the La Crosse charger.

The La Crosse charger displayed FULL.

 

[myloplex]

Also tested
Maha powerex 2700 - batt directly after charging not so hot
sanyo 2700 - batts directly after charging ...super hot!
hmmm :think:

 

[melvinmah]

"Strength" of the Batt will be uncompromised with this 1HR quick charge?

There's one that even offers 15min quick charge. I guess it's abt pumping in alot of high current into the batt, will probably damage it in time so I would maybe suggest do a soft/conditioning charge periodically.

 

[melvinmah]

Also tested
Maha powerex 2700 - batt directly after charging not so hot
sanyo 2700 - batts directly after charging ...super hot!
hmmm :think:

Yea i noticed that abt my sanyo 2500 batts on my maha charger too. GP isn't so hot either..

 

[Mr_3lmo]

Also tested
Maha powerex 2700 - batt directly after charging not so hot
sanyo 2700 - batts directly after charging ...super hot!
hmmm :think:

Agreed. Had the same experience.... Seemed to have more energy loss in terms of heat during charging for the Sanyo batts. :sweat:

Charging wise, I find that 1 hour is typically enough for the batteries I am using (Powerex 2700s and Sanyo 2500s) for the C801D. I do not find much difference in charging capability between the C801D vis-a-vis my Sanyo charger when it comes to fully charging a battery, both are around the same when the status says charging complete [I do not try to achieve 100% by topping off]. The only difference is the time taken to achieve the same status (Maha seemed to be faster from my experiences). However, been using the 8-cell charger these days more for convenience than anything else.

YMMV.

 

[psalm27]

Also tested
Maha powerex 2700 - batt directly after charging not so hot
sanyo 2700 - batts directly after charging ...super hot!
hmmm :think:

Strange. Purchased the charger last evening and charged SANYO batteries of 2100mHA & 2500mHA in soft charging mode. The batteries are a little warm after complete charge.

Cheers!