Product Description ANSMANN Energy 8 Plus: High-tech charger with high charging current and perfect charging control. Intelligent charge control: After inserting the batteries, the charger starts an automatic diagnosis and a quick capacity test for about five seconds. Depending on the condition of the battery, the device selects a gentle pre-charge and / or refresh program, or initiates the actual charging process. The refresh mode restores performance of rechargeable batteries damaged by storage or memory effect and prolongs their life cycle considerably. Once a battery is fully charged, the charging process is automatically stopped and switched to trickle charging (buffer charging with current impulses). This feature ensures optimum performance and counteracts the self-discharge of the battery. The battery can thus remain in the device until it is used. A clearly arranged LED display shows the current program mode for each charging slot separately. Should a non-rechargeable or defective battery be inserted accidentally, this will be indicated by a flashing red LED. The Energy 8 Plus is designed for worldwide use, the switch-mode 100-240V power supply, enables use worldwide with the UK & EU plugs. Highlights of the ANSMANN Energy 8 Plus Charging the batteries: Charging option for 1-6 Micro AAA / Mignon AA, 1-4 Baby C / Mono D, 1-2 9V Block NiCd / NiMH rechargeable batteries Maintaining and refreshing the batteries: The device automatically detects ailing rechargeable batteries and initiates a refresh program which gently "revives" the batteries Automatic shut-off: State of the art microprocessor-controlled charging technology with multiple overcharge protection guarantees optimally charged batteries and a gentle charging process Quick charge: The Energy 8 Plus automatically determines the optimal charging current for the inserted batteries and loads them with up to 1000 mA in a rapid charging process. Individual monitoring: With the Energy 8 Plus each round cell (of any size) can be placed in any charging slot. Each battery is individually monitored during charging and individually charged to its maximum capacity Scope of Supply: 1 x Energy 8 Plus for NiMH Rechargeables 1 x mains cable 1.8 metres with EU 2-pin and UK 3-pin plugs Box Contains 1 x ANSMANN Energy 8 Plus UK / EU Charger
N**S
Check the small print
I was sent to the seller's website via a link on the order page. There, quite clearly, it is claimed that all their products are made in Germany. I went ahead and placed the order based on that statement and in good faith. Since the advertisement made so many claims about what the charger could (or could not do) I thought that an item made in Germany, which has a tradition of turning out excellent products, would stand up and deliver the advertising claims. I was bewildered when I opened the box and saw "Made in China" splashed all over it as well as on the charger unit itself. In recent years I have had many bad experiences with sophisticated and, often, expensive equipment "made in China" breaking down and leaving me in the lurch. I contacted the UK Ansmann agent and complained but the gentleman was unable to provide a good answer. I immediately sent the charger back as it was NOT as described in the advertising before me nor that of the german parent company's published claims. As a very long standing customer of Amazon I felt very let down.
L**M
Probably worth the price tag
Seemed expensive, but took a chance based on positive reviews, and pleased I did.Have only tried recharging AA batteries so far, but impressed with intuitive lamp indicators and speed of charging.The unit looks and feels solidly made. As its size has been mentioned, trust the photograph assists.EDIT: Just noticed the photograph; guess it doesn't assist much! Anyway, the unit is approximately 17cm at its widest, and 19cm top-to-bottom.
J**N
Leading the charge
Modern batteries & their use are super complex - typical user needs to delegate the care of their batteries to a device which "knows what to do" - just purchased this charger, and already one can sense it "sorting thru'" the big stock of batteries. It seems to know its stuff, some old batteries seem fine - some new(er) batteries seem to have died prematurely. A decent charge saves time, money, hassle of having one suspect battery in a set etc. I'm optimistic about this device, it seems well constructed and gives confidence. Would have been nicer if it was maybe a little cheaper, but I'd rather have the quality - time will tell - but very pleased with it so far !
D**E
The Swiss Army knife of chargers
We run all our battery devices on renewables and I had one of these chargers for a decade or more before it gave up the ghost. The slight improvements over the interim have made this model even better - it gives useful information on the state of charge in three bands when a battery is inserted, refreshes batteries where necessary and clearly shows the stages of charging. Well worth the premium price.
D**R
Excellent, versatile charger
Second one of these I have bought - this one as a present as I have been very happy with the one I bought some time ago. In pretty constant use supplying the range of mice, torches, controllers etc in a busy house.Recommended!
A**M
Versatile battery station
Despite the cost, this charger very quickly shows its worth. It repairs batteries that haven't been used for a while, then brings them back to a working state.Also, it is pretty good when it comes to variety. It covers most choices of batteries to want.
D**E
A handy household tool.
This well made battery charger does what I want it to do namely recharge a variety of different rechargeable battery types.
K**L
Very good product
What one would expect from Ansmann charger. Retrieved back a "AA" battery that my old charger refused to charge.Found that batteries seemed to last longer in the field than before.Well done Ansmann for a cracking product.
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