Ikea Ladda batteries.

[scannersnstuff]

Looking for review's on Ikea Ladda aa rechargeable batteries. I have been using Eneloops mostly, and am quite happy. But the price ! . Some say Ladda's are rebranded Eneloops. Thanks for any help.

 

[dlwtrunked]

Old thread here . See

BCD436HP/BCD536HP: - BCD436HP Charging

Hi All, Is there a faster way to charge the BCD436HP? I plug it into a powered 6 port USB hub. It seems like it runs for a day and almost takes 2 days to charge. Thanks

forums.radioreference.com

 

[N9JCQ]

only ones I use for my scanners

 

[dave3825]

I use them and they are half the price of eneloop, who it's believed to be making the Ladda batts. I get around 7 hours in my 436.

I did also hear that the rechargeables that harbor freight sells are quite impressive. I'm actually going to be picking a set of those up this weekend.

Panasonic Eneloop vs IKEA LADDA | Are They The Same?

How brand loyal are you with your batteries?

www.slrlounge.com

 

[jaspence]

Powered hubs should be a last choice to use with any usb connection. Check the power output with a good volt meter and see what is actually being sent to the radio. Radios that use AA batteries are best charged in a stand alone charger that handles each battery individually. I use an Ikea charger and can do 8 at a time and takes around 3-4 hours depending on the battery capacity.

 

[scannersnstuff]

I use them and they are half the price of eneloop, who it's believed to be making the Ladda batts. I get around 7 hours in my 436.

I did also hear that the rechargeables that harbor freight sells are quite impressive. I'm actually going to be picking a set of those up this weekend.

Panasonic Eneloop vs IKEA LADDA | Are They The Same?

How brand loyal are you with your batteries?

www.slrlounge.com

Yes, I am pretty happy with my Harbor Freight rechargeables. I also use them in my flashlights. The Eneloops seem to last forever. I have had several set's for about 5 year's. The other thing is, the Harbor Freights are pretty inexpensive.

 

[N9JIG]

I have a friend who swears by the LADDA batteries, he says they are the best he has used and dirt cheap to boot. Personally however I prefer alkalines. I get them from warehouse stores in the 48 packs so I don't have to worry about charging or managing batteries. I just keep a dozen in the car and a bunch at home.

 

[hunterca]

Here is a video link regarding enloop and Ladda batteries; (both made at the same factory owned by Panasonic according to Wikipedia

 

[RoninJoliet]

I get 5-6 hours on my Ladda 2450 in my 325P2 and about the same on alkaline ,....

 

[dave3825]

Here is a video link regarding enloop and Ladda batteries; (both made at the same factory owned by Panasonic according to Wikipedia

Isn't the same video that's on the page I posted?

 

[hunterca]

Isn't the same video that's on the page I posted?

Not sure if you did I found it on youtube.

 

[dave3825]

Not sure if you did

Lol, I did, in post #4.



Project Farm did some testing (2019) also but I have not had a chance to watch it yet.

 

[KC1THE]

I recently purchased the Ladda 2450's and Stenkol battery charger. I am also getting about 5-6 hours on my BC125AT. I am still in the 1st conditioning cycle (instructions say 2-3 charge cycles will bring batteries to their full potential).

Great thing is, these things were ready to use right out of the package (as noted on the package) and had a good charge.

I probably won't go back to alkaline or the 2300 mAh supplied with radio; well, maybe as an emergency backup - but I am really happy so far with these Laddas. Full recharge cycle in the Stenkol is aprox. 4-hours.

STENKOL / LADDA battery charger and 4 batteries - IKEA

STENKOL / LADDA battery charger and 4 batteries If you're a frequent user of alkaline batteries, you can reduce costs and waste over time by switching to rechargeable ones. This handy set is a great way to start your journey to a rechargeable future. The battery is ready to use.

www.ikea.com

 

[N9JCQ]

Ladda is all I use. Stupid cheap and last a long time

 

[StoliRaz]

Ladda is the best. I buy them whenever I go to Ikea, which isn't often

 

[dave3825]

Ladda is the best. I buy them whenever I go to Ikea, which isn't often

I dont get there often but they offer small package shipping for 5 bucks, and 4 packs qualifies.

 

[StoliRaz]

I dont get there often but they offer small package shipping for 5 bucks, and 4 packs qualifies.


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I have an Ikea about a half hour away, I probably go there 2 times a year. The shipping is reasonable, I just hate paying for it. I got spoiled by free shipping lol

 

[dlwtrunked]

Here is a video link regarding enloop and Ladda batteries; (both made at the same factory owned by Panasonic according to Wikipedia

Another place to read about rebrand eneloops

Complete rewrapped Eneloops list 2024 ~ by ChibiM

Rewrapped eneloops have been a fairly common topic of debate. Some people claim certain batteries to be eneloops. >>>Watch the following LIST >>>

eneloop101.com

 

[palmerjrusa]

I recently purchased the Ladda 2450's and Stenkol battery charger. I am also getting about 5-6 hours on my BC125AT. I am still in the 1st conditioning cycle (instructions say 2-3 charge cycles will bring batteries to their full potential).

Great thing is, these things were ready to use right out of the package (as noted on the package) and had a good charge.

I probably won't go back to alkaline or the 2300 mAh supplied with radio; well, maybe as an emergency backup - but I am really happy so far with these Laddas. Full recharge cycle in the Stenkol is aprox. 4-hours.

STENKOL / LADDA battery charger and 4 batteries - IKEA

STENKOL / LADDA battery charger and 4 batteries If you're a frequent user of alkaline batteries, you can reduce costs and waste over time by switching to rechargeable ones. This handy set is a great way to start your journey to a rechargeable future. The battery is ready to use.

www.ikea.com

You may want to invest in a smart charger that will numerically display a variety of cell parameters, where you can set the charging rate (mAh) for each channel, perform a discharge cycle at various mAhs (to determine the actual capacity of the cells, it's likely to be at least 15% less than the indicated capacity after a charge cycle), perform a cell refresh cycle(s) with cells that haven't been used in a while to wake them up, a diagnostic test that will indicate a cell has gone bad etc.

The problem with chargers that have only a single LED to indicate charging status is that it only indicates "finished charging" and gives no information of the actual capacity/state of the cell. You can have one cell going bad and you would never know, thus compromising the functioning of the other cells when they're in use.

The two best smart chargers on the market are:

Opus BT-C2400 Battery Charger Analyzer Tester for AA AAA NiMH NiCd Rechargeable Batteries​

Powerex MH-C9000PRO Professional Charger-Analyzer​

I own both (amongst others) and they're available from Amazon.

 

[hunterca]

Lol, I did, in post #4.

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Project Farm did some testing (2019) also but I have not had a chance to watch it yet.

They are made in the same factory also Sanyo batteries as well. All owned
by Panasonic