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Watson 8-Bay Rapid Charger for AA / AAA NiMH or NiCd Rechargeable Batteries

BH #WAAA8LCD • MFR #AA-8LCD
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Watson 8-Bay Rapid Charger for AA / AAA NiMH or NiCd Rechargeable Batteries
Key Features
  • For 1-8 AA / AAA NiMH or NiCd Batteries
  • Charging Time: 1.6-4.6 hr
  • Delta-V Microprocessor for Full Charging
  • Discharging to Refresh Batteries
The Watson 8-Bay Rapid Charger for AA / AAA NiMH or NiCd Rechargeable Batteries charges up to 8 AA or AAA size nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Charging time ranges from 3.6-4.6 hr for AA batteries, and 1.6-2 hr for AAA's. Eight individual LCD indicators give the charging status for each battery. Patented technology permits the charging of different sizes and types of battery simultaneously--charge a AA with a AAA, or an NiMH with an NiCd.
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$39.95

Watson AA-8LCD Overview

The Watson 8-Bay Rapid Charger for AA / AAA NiMH or NiCd Rechargeable Batteries charges up to 8 AA or AAA size nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Charging time ranges from 3.6-4.6 hr for AA batteries, and 1.6-2 hr for AAA's. Eight individual LCD indicators give the charging status for each battery. Patented technology permits the charging of different sizes and types of battery simultaneously--charge a AA with a AAA, or an NiMH with an NiCd.

The charger's intelligent microprocessor doles out the full charge to each battery while preventing overcharging, thanks to Delta Voltage Protection. The Safety Timer with Automatic Timer Shut-Off senses when batteries are fully charged and ceases charging. Automatic Charge Current Selection automatically chooses the optimal current for the batteries you're charging. Reverse Polarity Protection and Alkaline and Bad Battery Protection safeguard the charger and your batteries against damage when batteries are installed improperly. There's also a discharge function, allowing you to refresh the batteries prior to charging.

The charger features an icon that shifts up and down during discharging, and stops shifting when discharge is complete. This icon also displays battery capacity while charging. The full-battery icon lights up when the batteries are fully charged. A flashing full-battery icon indicates an abnormality, such as the presence of a bad or alkaline battery, and at this point the charger will cease its operation. The charger is powered by an included external AC adapter with switching 100-240V power for worldwide use, or by the 12-24V DC cord which can plug into your car's cigarette lighter for charging on-the-go.

Charges up to 8 AA or AAA size nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries.
Charging time ranges from 3.6-4.6 hr for AA batteries, and 1.6-2 hr for AAA's.
Eight individual LCD indicators give the charging status for each battery.
Patented technology permits the charging of different sizes and types of battery simultaneously--charge a AA with a AAA, or an NiMH with an NiCd.
Intelligent microprocessor doles out the full charge to each battery while preventing overcharging, thanks to Delta Voltage Protection. The Safety Timer with Automatic Timer Shut-Off senses when batteries are fully charged and ceases charging.
Automatic Charge Current Selection automatically chooses the optimal current for the batteries you're charging.
Reverse Polarity Protection and Alkaline and Bad Battery Protection safeguard the charger and your batteries against damage when batteries are installed improperly.
There's also a discharge function, allowing you to refresh the batteries prior to charging.
Has an icon that shifts up and down during discharging, and stops shifting when discharge is complete. This icon also displays battery capacity while charging. The full-battery icon lights up when the batteries are fully charged. A flashing full-battery icon indicates an abnormality, such as the presence of a bad or alkaline battery, and at this point the charger will cease its operation.
Powered by an included external AC adapter with switching 100-240V power for worldwide use, or by the 12-24V DC cord which can plug into your car's cigarette lighter for charging on-the-go.
UPC: 847628532922

Watson AA-8LCD Specs

Charger
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Charging Bays
8 x AA, AAA
Supported Battery Chemistry
Ni-Cd, Ni-MH
Charging Voltage
1.5 VDC
Charging Amperage
250 to 500 mA
DC Input Power
VDC at 1300 mA
Charger Dimensions
7.8 x 3.1 x 1.2" / 198.00 x 79.00 x 31.00 mm
Charger Weight
4.2 oz / 120 g
General
Certifications
ETL, RoHS
*as per Manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.3 x 6.55 x 3.8"

Watson AA-8LCD Reviews

Fast and handy

By Eleazar
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-20

Like the fact that you can charge 8 batteries at a time and it’s fast. Have been using this for a long time now. Bought a second one for convenience of charging since we use a lot of rechargeable batteries for mics and AC remotes. And the case is to keep everything nicely stored. Not to forget the fact that it comes with a car charger so you can even charge the batteries off the grid. Nice.

GREAT!

By Steve
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-25

Excellent device! I love the visual readout and the ability to do a full discharge on batteries to give them a refresh. With this charger and this battery pulse load checker you can get a LOT more mileage out of your AA rechargeable batteries. I use the Eneloop Pro and those batteries are workhorse. I strongly recommend them.

They did there job.

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-17

This was my first time using rechargeable batteries and everything worked just the way it was meant to work. I'm not sure how it charges if you stop the process before its fully charge but forms shoot they were and I never had to swap the out. My shoot was 14 hours and I was doing audio. I was very impress with the entire process.

works well

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-24

works well nice compact size the lcd charge indicator panel give a good visual as to what is happening

great charger

By Russell
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-29

works great

Not durable

By Aaron
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-13

Not a very durable charger. One drop from table height did it in. Basically, you get what you pay for with this one.

damaged cable

By Sebastin
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-11

Cable was damaged. Not working at all.

Many charging ports available

By Edel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-12

The 8 charging ports are very convenient. I can now charge multiple batteries at the same time with no waiting time or delays.

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