Energizer Lithium
 

Does anyone know what kind of cells these are? Are they polymer? Ion? I'm curious because they are 1.2v per cell. I am wondering if they can be charged with our lithium chargers. If they can be, we can build small scale packs out of the AAAs for about $15 for an 8 cell pack. And I thought all lithium packs were 3.7v nominal. If they can build them to 1.2v we could have more precise voltages for stock vehicles. A 9.6v lithium pack would be awsome in a VXL Ruslter.

Im 99% certain they are non-rechargeable batteries- just last longer than normal disposable alkaline or whatever cells.

They aren't suppose to be recharged, but thats because most "normal" people don't have lithium chargers. Three 1.2v cells = 3.6v so we can charge 6 in series as a 2s LiPo pack. But if they are lithium ion we should be able to recharge them.

I have seen the special chargers you can buy to recharge non-rechargeable batteries; get about 5 or 6 extra uses from them before they cant be used anymore. Whether the same applies to these lithium based batteries is another interesting question...

Try it and let us know how it works out! I would suggest doing it outside though

and get a video of your charging the batts for when/if they explode:lol:

I think I will do this. Whats the worst that can happen? :whistle:

not much, 3rd degree burns all over your body, they have to sever the nerves in your spinal cord so you dont lay in traction in agonizing pain for the rest of your life. Use a long extension cord lol

LMAO! They are less than 1500mAh and 1.2v, not much potential for explosion. And since they don't rupture from being over-discharged they may be safe. We'll see. I get a picture and video.

I wouldn't be surprised if they had a small linear voltage reg in them. If they do you won't be able to charge them at all I wouldn't think. Surely someone living in the series of tubes we call the internet has dissected one.

It is Lithium Iron, or LiFe chemistry. I can't kill these things. As soon as they die, I will attempt recharge them.

the "c" rating won't be high enough to hold any kind of rc load, use them in your camera or you're just throwing away money.

how long do these last compared to regular AAs like duracell and rayovac? you can get these energizer lithiums from a guy on rc-tech for 50cents each and he has thousands.... so 15 for 30 of these is the same as buying a 30 pack of regular AAs from the store.......are they worth getting to be used in my TX and flashlights???

Well they are lasting forever in my camera, which is pretty nice. Once they die I will build a 6 cell pack with them and see if they can be charged.

You are assuming that fission will not occur during the charging process. :lol:

Dangit don't curse me.

Awe, you'll be fine ..... :neutral:

I have never done a controlled test on this but Duracell's would tend to last about 1-2 months max in my TX. The energizer's last easily 4-5x longer. Another the initial bonus is that the initial voltage is higher then alkaline cells and in my TX drop less voltage.

If you can get them for 50 cents each that is a great deal considering what they retail for in stores.

Wow, you get over a month out of regular CopperTop Duracells? My TQ transmitters go through them about every week and a half.

I have to replace the throw away AA's in my M8 every other weekend of racing. I like the idea keep us posted on this.

you can get 16 rechargeable aa's and an 8 bay charger on fleebay for about $25

I have found the Kirkland brand of AAs at Costco to be very good especially for the price

I use the rechargeable duracell aa's in my m8. they seem to last a while between charges .

i hate the rechargeable AAs they have to be recharged like every weekend, and really drop voltage fast...... im got about 6 weekend of racing and lots of random playing in between on my regular AAs so if gonna grab me 50 of those energizer lithiums and ill set me set on TX and flash light batteries for a couple years.....

I really like the Sanyo Eneloop cells. 1.2 volts, really good high-current capacity (for AAs) and very low self-discharge- they seem to outperform "normal" NiMH in every way. (Buckets of info on this on candlepowerforums under the batteries section!- they are to torches what you guys are to RC!))