[NTLK] Rebuilding battery pack using Eneloop cells?

[Aaron Brigati]

On Aug 18, 2013, at 3:23 PM, Frank Gruendel wrote:

>> I'm wondering if there's any reason to not use Eneloop cells for my next
> pack.
> 
> The only reason I could imagine is the fact that, as Aaron already pointed
> out, Eneloop cells are, as far as capacity is concerned, at the wrong end of
> the capacity range. Their theoretical benefit is their very slow
> self-discharge. Then again, most of us use their Newtons more often than
> every other month...
> 
> I have rebuilt a couple of packs with Eneloop cells without a problem.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Frank

Actually, I apparently spoke too soon. Or at least, too old.

There are now second-generation Eneloop cells rated for 2500 mAh. They're more expensive, of course, but that's close enough to my non-Eneloops to not matter too much.