GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries

Ed1975 · 10th May 2006

Hi guys... Currently I'm still using my old GP charger to charge my batts which is 1800mAh... But if i were to buy just the Sanyo 2500mAh batts since my GP charger still working fine... But will slowly change my equipment all to Sanyo when my current GP charger spoilt. Will I be able to use the Sanyo batts on my GP charger? Will it have any bad effects my Sanyo batt? Thanks guys...

mug326 · 10th May 2006

Hi,

Just like to share with you my experiences. Not sure if there are bad side effects in the long run. I've switched all my batteries to Sanyo, but i having been using my old Sony and GP quick chargers. So far so good.

I do know that it is recommended (from the packaging) to use their own batteries.
But I've been doing this for quite a while but they (the batteries) have been doing fine.

I use them on my flash and PD7X and they are holding charge well.

Pynch · 10th May 2006

I am also using my GP Charger for charging the following batteries:

GP 2000
GP 2200
Sanyo 2500,

Seems to be working fine thus far.

Ed1975 · 10th May 2006

Thanks guys for your comments... Cheers!

holeinone · 10th May 2006

I dont think a 1800mAh charger can maximise the charge for 2500mAh batts. They still get charged of course, just that they may not go to full power.

Ed1975 · 11th May 2006

Originally Posted by holeinone

I dont think a 1800mAh charger can maximise the charge for 2500mAh batts. They still get charged of course, just that they may not go to full power.

OIC... If tats the case, wouldn't a 2500mAh charger spoilted a 1800mAh batt? As wat u mention since charging 2500mAh batt wif 1800mAh charger would be so-called "undercharge" then 2500mAh charger to charge 1800mAh would be so-called "overcharge" and spoilted the batt?

holeinone · 12th May 2006

No, using a higher rated charger will not damage the batts. In a way, you can look at it like "backward compatibility" - in PC terms.

Ed1975 · 12th May 2006

Originally Posted by holeinone

No, using a higher rated charger will not damage the batts. In a way, you can look at it like "backward compatibility" - in PC terms.

Thanks... Happy holidays... Think me getting the sanyo batt during the June pc show... Hopefully got gd deals bundle with charger...

Lenscapes · 13th May 2006

i am using Sanyo charger with GP 2500 batteries..working fine too.

jiro666 · 16th February 2007

hi i just bought sanyo eneloop batts and they should come fully charged..tested on my cam and it works too..
but when i tested them on my GP charger the red light is on..so i guessed maybe its not 'fully' charged and i left it there for 5 hrs and the batts appeared to be extremely hot..like about to explode..
wonder if anyone else has this prob..whereby the GP charger shows the red light even when the sanyo batts are charged...tried with GP batts no probs..
wanted to get GP batts at first but shop owner says they are not sold seperately and i have to buy another charger just for the ****ing 4 batts..so she reccomended the eneloop batts and said there should be no probs working on my GP charger...
and i bought the 4 eneloop batts for $25..which i just found out they are on sale at $18..
i feel so cheated

eow · 16th February 2007

Originally Posted by jiro666

hi i just bought sanyo eneloop batts and they should come fully charged..tested on my cam and it works too..
but when i tested them on my GP charger the red light is on..so i guessed maybe its not 'fully' charged and i left it there for 5 hrs and the batts appeared to be extremely hot..like about to explode..
wonder if anyone else has this prob..whereby the GP charger shows the red light even when the sanyo batts are charged...tried with GP batts no probs..
wanted to get GP batts at first but shop owner says they are not sold seperately and i have to buy another charger just for the ****ing 4 batts..so she reccomended the eneloop batts and said there should be no probs working on my GP charger...
and i bought the 4 eneloop batts for $25..which i just found out they are on sale at $18..
i feel so cheated

where u saw the $18 pack?

jnet6 · 17th February 2007

If you still worry about batteries and charger compatibility problem, can goto eastgear to check out their recommended products...

night86mare · 17th February 2007

Originally Posted by eow

where u saw the $18 pack?

Probably onlineshop? (the site)
I haven't seen that price anywhere else..

calebk · 20th February 2007

Originally Posted by jiro666

hi i just bought sanyo eneloop batts and they should come fully charged..tested on my cam and it works too..
but when i tested them on my GP charger the red light is on..so i guessed maybe its not 'fully' charged and i left it there for 5 hrs and the batts appeared to be extremely hot..like about to explode..
wonder if anyone else has this prob..whereby the GP charger shows the red light even when the sanyo batts are charged...tried with GP batts no probs...

I used to use GP batteries and charger. I noticed the GP charger tends to heat up even its own batteries, let alone batteries from other manufacturers.

ipin · 20th February 2007

It is normal for batteries to heat up during charge (Excessive heat and one might damage them) and usage.
I'm using the Maha 801 & 9000 charger and if set on soft charge (On the 801), they dun get hot during charging (i.e. able to handle them without burning your fingers

). What I like about the Maha 9000 charger (If you have time to wait) is that you can also set the charging rate, hence the heat generated would be minimal.

nikonrus · 27th February 2007

All batteries can be charged using any charger (I'm talking about those AA battery & charger). Charging the batteries slowly will prolong the life of your batteries, so unless you are in super urgent need of your batteries, always do a slow charge. (8hrs or more).
The only thing you have take note is not to overcharge the batteries. Fortunately these days, chargers have some sort of ic chip in them to go into trickle charge once the batteries have been charged sufficently.

ianpaice · 27th February 2007

Correct! The slower the charging rate, the longer the working life of the batt! Heat is an enemy of batteries, and fast charging is theculprit.

Of course nowadays you see 1 hr and even 30 or 15 mins charger around! But those will damage your batt faster. The manufacturers knows it but they still churn out these super fast charger due to consumers demand.

Originally Posted by nikonrus

All batteries can be charged using any charger (I'm talking about those AA battery & charger). Charging the batteries slowly will prolong the life of your batteries, so unless you are in super urgent need of your batteries, always do a slow charge. (8hrs or more).
The only thing you have take note is not to overcharge the batteries. Fortunately these days, chargers have some sort of ic chip in them to go into trickle charge once the batteries have been charged sufficently.

ipin · 28th February 2007

Some when I have to charge fast, I switch on a fan blowing directly at them while charging to dissapate the heat faster!

10th May 2006	#1
Ed1975 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 165	GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries Hi guys... Currently I'm still using my old GP charger to charge my batts which is 1800mAh... But if i were to buy just the Sanyo 2500mAh batts since my GP charger still working fine... But will slowly change my equipment all to Sanyo when my current GP charger spoilt. Will I be able to use the Sanyo batts on my GP charger? Will it have any bad effects my Sanyo batt? Thanks guys...

10th May 2006	#2
mug326 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 150	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries Hi, Just like to share with you my experiences. Not sure if there are bad side effects in the long run. I've switched all my batteries to Sanyo, but i having been using my old Sony and GP quick chargers. So far so good. I do know that it is recommended (from the packaging) to use their own batteries. But I've been doing this for quite a while but they (the batteries) have been doing fine. I use them on my flash and PD7X and they are holding charge well.

10th May 2006	#3
Pynch Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 441	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries I am also using my GP Charger for charging the following batteries: GP 2000 GP 2200 Sanyo 2500, Seems to be working fine thus far. __________________ ________________________________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/54331462@N00/

10th May 2006	#4
Ed1975 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 165	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries Thanks guys for your comments... Cheers!

10th May 2006	#5
holeinone Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,316	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries I dont think a 1800mAh charger can maximise the charge for 2500mAh batts. They still get charged of course, just that they may not go to full power. __________________ There is no life without fast cars....

12th May 2006	#7
holeinone Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,316	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries No, using a higher rated charger will not damage the batts. In a way, you can look at it like "backward compatibility" - in PC terms. __________________ There is no life without fast cars....

13th May 2006	#9
Lenscapes Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 860	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries i am using Sanyo charger with GP 2500 batteries..working fine too.

16th February 2007	#10
jiro666 New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries hi i just bought sanyo eneloop batts and they should come fully charged..tested on my cam and it works too.. but when i tested them on my GP charger the red light is on..so i guessed maybe its not 'fully' charged and i left it there for 5 hrs and the batts appeared to be extremely hot..like about to explode.. wonder if anyone else has this prob..whereby the GP charger shows the red light even when the sanyo batts are charged...tried with GP batts no probs.. wanted to get GP batts at first but shop owner says they are not sold seperately and i have to buy another charger just for the ****ing 4 batts..so she reccomended the eneloop batts and said there should be no probs working on my GP charger... and i bought the 4 eneloop batts for $25..which i just found out they are on sale at $18.. i feel so cheated

17th February 2007	#12
jnet6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: not here often anymore Posts: 6,259	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries If you still worry about batteries and charger compatibility problem, can goto eastgear to check out their recommended products...

20th February 2007	#15
ipin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,449	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries It is normal for batteries to heat up during charge (Excessive heat and one might damage them) and usage. I'm using the Maha 801 & 9000 charger and if set on soft charge (On the 801), they dun get hot during charging (i.e. able to handle them without burning your fingers ). What I like about the Maha 9000 charger (If you have time to wait) is that you can also set the charging rate, hence the heat generated would be minimal.

27th February 2007	#16
nikonrus Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 321	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries All batteries can be charged using any charger (I'm talking about those AA battery & charger). Charging the batteries slowly will prolong the life of your batteries, so unless you are in super urgent need of your batteries, always do a slow charge. (8hrs or more). The only thing you have take note is not to overcharge the batteries. Fortunately these days, chargers have some sort of ic chip in them to go into trickle charge once the batteries have been charged sufficently.

28th February 2007	#18
ipin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,449	Re: GP Charger For Sanyo Batteries Some when I have to charge fast, I switch on a fan blowing directly at them while charging to dissapate the heat faster!