NiMH Rechargeable Batteries - How do I test their capacity?

[Mermaidman]

I'm accumulating quite a collection of NiMH rechargeables - some newer, many older. How do I test each batteries maximum capacity? I tired of finding out when using the digicam.

 

[So]

read the mAh on the side 😛

 

[mercanucaribe]

With an expensive smart charger that costs more than 5 sets of new batteries would.

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: So
read the mAh on the side 😛

That's the theoretical capacity brand new. I'm talking about old batts . . .

Don't make me resurrect the pillar width thread!

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
With an expensive smart charger that costs more than 5 sets of new batteries would.

Good point. So how long do you keep your NiMH batteries?

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman

Originally posted by: So
read the mAh on the side 😛

That's the theoretical capacity brand new. I'm talking about old batts . . .

Don't make me resurrect the pillar width thread!

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
With an expensive smart charger that costs more than 5 sets of new batteries would.

Good point. So how long do you keep your NiMH batteries?

Until they don't hold a charge anymore.

My Powerex 2200mAh finally died after ~4 years.. 🙁 Need some new ones.

You don't need an uber expensive charger to get one that will measure capacity.

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One of the best chargers on the market.