Description
The Energizer Accu Recharge Base is a charger for AA and AAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable cells, and it comes with four AA cells rated at 1300mAh. Those cells are 1.2V NiMH, which is the normal voltage for a rechargeable AA and a little under the 1.5V of a single use alkaline; almost everything built for AA batteries runs happily on it. The pack states that the charger takes two or four batteries at a time, so a pair that has run flat can go in on its own, and it prints a charge status indicator so you are not guessing at how far along a charge has got.
Four AA cells is the quantity most households get through fastest. Game controllers, television and set top box remotes, wireless keyboards and mice, digital thermometers, wall clocks, bike lights and children's toys all take AA, and all of them are cheaper to run on cells you refill than on ones you replace. Keep the charger somewhere you will actually walk past, a kitchen drawer, a home office shelf or a utility cupboard, and it becomes part of the routine rather than something you hunt for. The charger also accepts AAA, so a second set covers the smaller remotes as well.
1300mAh describes how much charge an individual cell holds; a higher figure runs longer between charges and a lower one costs less, and 1300mAh sits at the everyday end, well suited to remotes, clocks and toys that draw very little current. One unit is one charger with four AA cells included, and the minimum order is four units, sold in multiples of four, which suits a workplace, a rental or a household stocking up. We also list the Energizer 1 Hour, Maxi and Pro chargers, each supplied with AA cells, and a universal charger that takes AA, AAA, C, D and 9V.
Specification
| Charges |
AA and AAA NiMH rechargeable cells, two or four at a time |
| Bays and indicators |
Takes two or four cells; charge status indicator printed on the pack |
| Included cells |
4 x AA 1300mAh 1.2V NiMH |
| Plug |
Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Sold as |
One charger with four AA cells included |
| Minimum order |
4, sold in multiples of 4 |
Frequently Asked
Will it charge AAA cells as well as the AA ones supplied?
Yes. The pack marks the charger for both AA and AAA nickel metal hydride cells, so a set of AAA rechargeables for smaller remotes can go in the same unit.
Can I charge only two cells rather than a full set of four?
You can. The pack states that it charges two or four batteries, so a single pair out of a remote can be topped up without waiting for two more to go flat.
What does 1300mAh actually mean for how long the batteries last?
It is the amount of charge one cell holds. A 1300mAh AA runs a low drain device such as a clock, a remote or a toy for a long stretch before it needs putting back on charge.
Will 1.2V rechargeables work in devices made for 1.5V alkalines?
In almost all cases yes. NiMH cells are 1.2V by design and the great majority of AA powered household devices are built to run on them without any change.
How many times can these cells be recharged?
The manufacturer does not print a cycle count on this pack, so we quote none. Keeping cells in matched sets of the same age and capacity is the usual way to get the most from them.