ORIGINAL: captinjohn
I have a Sirrus Smart charger. It is about 10 years old. Do you think it would be ok to use it on the ''Sanyo'' ''Eneloop'' 1900MA pack I have? It has a 3 position switch for charging. 250, 500. and 1000. Do these numbers represent the pac size to be charged or the rate of charge? Got find the directions for it! Capt,n
What I found with my Sirrus charger is that it charges with pulses current instead of a relatively stable constant current. It is no use to measure the charge mah with the unit. I use the triton charger exactly for purposes where the measurement of the amount drawn is important: be it the ignition or receiver packs.
Please trust me. I have not had a case of battery-over-draw with the measure method. Be the packs be nicad, A123 or lipo. Such a small charger is a good insurance to protect your major RC investment.