Batteries and Chargers for my Homebrews

[ArcheryHunter]

I've just completed 2 homebrews using SSS boards with P41's. They turned out great and now I want to get serious about batteries. I'm looking at using Sanyo 2700 Ma NiMH's or Powerex, same size. For a charger, the LaCrosse BC-900. Any comments or better suggestions?

 

[vman]

As far as chargers, get one that will charge each cell seperatly. Its also nice to have one that will discharge each cell before it charges it.

 

[ironwood]

I am not sure what they are call but Rayonvac like Sanyo now make a NiMH that doesn't discharge while idle.

 

[TimberPig]

I dont have anything to compare them to, but I am really happy with my Powerex 2700Ma AA's, they last longer than I expected them to. After the first charge I intentionally ran a set of them down in my GPS, even with the screen light on I didnt think the things were ever going to die.
I also bought the Powerex charger, I think its the C204W model, which also has the discharge and trickle charge features. Downside is that it only holds 4 batteries.

 

[TimberSpirit]

When they are new be sure to fully discharge and charge them a couple times before use use them. It makes a world of differance...

 

[ArcheryHunter]

I ordered some of the Sanyo but will probably get some of the powerex also. The charger I ordered will charge at different rates, discharge, etc. Thanks for the info guy!