Rechargeable AA lithium batteries

[+doingitoldschool]

Hello all, long-time cacher, here, not on the forums much.

I looked for a thread on my topic, but the search results were nill.

I bought rechargeable AA lithium batteries for my newer GPSr 64. They work great in the unit, but they only hold their charge for a few weeks. 

I also buy the Energizer lithium AA batteries, which are great, but non-rechargeable. 

SO my question is, have you found a good rechargeable AA Lithium battery, or have you tried to recharge the Energizers?

I used to carefully recharge regular alkaline batteries, with some success. 

 

Edited April 21 by doingitoldschool
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[+Viajero Perdido]

I'd be wary of recharging a lithium that isn't designed for it.  Unlike the old alkaleaks, lithiums contain enough energy, and have low enough internal resistance, to go boom if mistreated.  That said, I haven't heard of anybody trying.

 

Lithium AAs designed for recharging - presumably you mean the 1.5v style - are a new thing; I don't know why yours are discharging fast.  (I assume you're not talking about 14500 cells, which are much higher voltage in the AA size, a recipe for disaster.)

 

I've gotten many years of heavy service out of simple Energizer NiMH cells, also better ones, with a good charger.  I gave up on Pure Energy rechargeable alkalines, but don't remember why.

 

You might have some luck searching https://www.reddit.com/r/batteries/

 

Edited April 21 by Viajero Perdido

[+doingitoldschool]

Thanks, I'll check the reddit out.