The Watson 8-Bay Rapid Charger for AA / AAA NiMH or NiCd Rechargeable Batteries charges up to 8 AA or AAA size nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Charging time ranges from 3.6-4.6 hr for AA batteries, and 1.6-2 hr for AAA's. Eight individual LCD indicators give the charging status for each battery. Patented technology permits the charging of different sizes and types of battery simultaneously--charge a AA with a AAA, or an NiMH with an NiCd.

The charger's intelligent microprocessor doles out the full charge to each battery while preventing overcharging, thanks to Delta Voltage Protection. The Safety Timer with Automatic Timer Shut-Off senses when batteries are fully charged and ceases charging. Automatic Charge Current Selection automatically chooses the optimal current for the batteries you're charging. Reverse Polarity Protection and Alkaline and Bad Battery Protection safeguard the charger and your batteries against damage when batteries are installed improperly. There's also a discharge function, allowing you to refresh the batteries prior to charging.

The charger features an icon that shifts up and down during discharging, and stops shifting when discharge is complete. This icon also displays battery capacity while charging. The full-battery icon lights up when the batteries are fully charged. A flashing full-battery icon indicates an abnormality, such as the presence of a bad or alkaline battery, and at this point the charger will cease its operation. The charger is powered by an included external AC adapter with switching 100-240V power for worldwide use, or by the 12-24V DC cord which can plug into your car's cigarette lighter for charging on-the-go.

Rapid Charger for 8 NiMH or NiCd AA/AAAs    Charging Time: 1.6-4.6 h    Discharge Function Refreshes Batteries    Individual Channels with LCD Indicators    Twelve 2300mAh AA NiMH Batteries    100-240 VAC Power for Worldwide Use    DC Adapter for Charging in Your Car    Three Compact Cases Included

Charges up to 8 AA or AAA size nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries.

Charging time ranges from 3.6-4.6 hr for AA batteries, and 1.6-2 hr for AAA's.

Eight individual LCD indicators give the charging status for each battery.

Patented technology permits the charging of different sizes and types of battery simultaneously--charge a AA with a AAA, or an NiMH with an NiCd.

Intelligent microprocessor doles out the full charge to each battery while preventing overcharging, thanks to Delta Voltage Protection. The Safety Timer with Automatic Timer Shut-Off senses when batteries are fully charged and ceases charging.

Automatic Charge Current Selection automatically chooses the optimal current for the batteries you're charging.

Reverse Polarity Protection and Alkaline and Bad Battery Protection safeguard the charger and your batteries against damage when batteries are installed improperly.

There's also a discharge function, allowing you to refresh the batteries prior to charging.

Has an icon that shifts up and down during discharging, and stops shifting when discharge is complete. This icon also displays battery capacity while charging. The full-battery icon lights up when the batteries are fully charged. A flashing full-battery icon indicates an abnormality, such as the presence of a bad or alkaline battery, and at this point the charger will cease its operation.

Powered by an included external AC adapter with switching 100-240V power for worldwide use, or by the 12-24V DC cord which can plug into your car's cigarette lighter for charging on-the-go.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What kind of chargers are ok to use with these batteries?

A: You can use the Watson AA-C4H 4-Hour Rapid Charger. See the link below. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/761848-REG/Watson_aa_c4h_4_Hour_Rapid_Charger_for.html/pageID/accessory. Or you could use the AA-8LCD which can charge 8 batteries simultaneously . See the link below. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/761843-REG/Watson_aa8lcd_8_Bay_Rapid_Charger_for.html/pageID/accessory

Q: 2. Where is the users manual? How do you discharge batteries?

A: The user manual can be found here. https://bhpho.to/2s0Tzo3

Q: 3. Can these Watson batteries be recharged in an Eneloop charger?

A: Yes.

Q: 4. does it works for AA 1000 mAh rechargable batteries and can it be used in india with different current frequency?

A: I have 2 of these Watsons and they will handle either 110V or 220V AC without any kind of converter. Just a simple plug adapter. In the specs and on the back it should be labeled 110-240 AC.

Q: 5. Will this charger charge 18650 type batteries?

A: Unfortunately this kit will not charge 18650 Batteries. It's dedicated to AA/AAA NiMH or NiCd Batteries. My apologies.

Q: 6. Can this charge any number of batteries from 1 to 8? Independent charging bays?

A: Yes. You can charge up to 8 at a time or just 1 at a time. or any number in between.

Q: 7. The overview section states, "With sixteen rechargeable batteries at your disposal"... Does this include 16 batteries? The what's in the box section does not list that quantity.

A: Only eight (8) AA rechargeable NiMH batteries are included with the purchase of the Watson 8-Bay Rapid Charger with MX AA NiMH and CX AA Rechargeable NiMH Battery Kit, B&H # WAAA8LCDCXK.

Q: 8. Hello,i purchased a number of items at the same time f and now I am not sure which of these two AC adapters is the one for my Watson Rapid Charger?:Channel Well Technology, Output 12.0V 1.5ASunpower , output 15 V 1.33AVery much appreciate your help!

A: Channel Well Technology, Output 12.0V 1.5A Sunpower, is closest to the correct one, as long as the plug fits in the charger it will work.

Q: 9. can i use these batteries in Garden Solar lights?

A: If they take AA batteries, I don't see why not.

Q: 10. Will this charger be usable with other AAs, such as Eneloop, Duracell, etc.?

A: You will be able to charge other brand rechargeable batteries with this charger. There shouldn't be any issues.