Tronic Ni Mh cells from Lidl (Ready to use eneloop Vs Profes

[Ian Field]

Google pretty much only found battery chargers and it looks like the Lidl
server is down, so I can't access the products user manuals.

Last time Lidl had batteries, they were "ready to use" eneloops, so I bought
a half dozen D cells, they had batteries again on Monday and there were
still some left of sizes I would have bought, but these are branded as;
"Tronic - professional" - I nearly bought some, but there was no mention of
ready to use or low self discharge on the packaging.

Anyone know if they're also low discharge type - or just like the old sort?

Thanks.

 

[Charlie+]

On Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:34:57 -0000, "Ian Field"
<gangprobing.alien@ntlworld.com> wrote as underneath my scribble :

Google pretty much only found battery chargers and it looks like the Lidl
server is down, so I can't access the products user manuals.

Last time Lidl had batteries, they were "ready to use" eneloops, so I bought
a half dozen D cells, they had batteries again on Monday and there were
still some left of sizes I would have bought, but these are branded as;
"Tronic - professional" - I nearly bought some, but there was no mention of
ready to use or low self discharge on the packaging.

Anyone know if they're also low discharge type - or just like the old sort?

Thanks.

They are the old high discharge sort - A few weeks ago they had the low
discharge versions - they sell both types but not at the same time, you
have to watch out for that! They used to be red but the last lot were
silver body so you have to read the smallprint, as you obviously did!
C+

 

[Ian Field]

"Charlie+" <charlie@xxx.net> wrote in message
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On Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:34:57 -0000, "Ian Field"
gangprobing.alien@ntlworld.com> wrote as underneath my scribble :

Google pretty much only found battery chargers and it looks like the Lidl
server is down, so I can't access the products user manuals.

Last time Lidl had batteries, they were "ready to use" eneloops, so I
bought
a half dozen D cells, they had batteries again on Monday and there were
still some left of sizes I would have bought, but these are branded as;
"Tronic - professional" - I nearly bought some, but there was no mention
of
ready to use or low self discharge on the packaging.

Anyone know if they're also low discharge type - or just like the old
sort?

Thanks.

They are the old high discharge sort - A few weeks ago they had the low
discharge versions - they sell both types but not at the same time, you
have to watch out for that! They used to be red but the last lot were
silver body so you have to read the smallprint, as you obviously did!
C+

Thanks.

They obviously fooled some people, there were a few left Wednesday - I went
there for milk today and the battery basket was cleared away.

I bought plenty of the old type when they were 50p a pack cheaper, so I
don't need any more of those.

 

[Charlie+]

On Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:21:48 -0000, "Ian Field"
<gangprobing.alien@ntlworld.com> wrote as underneath my scribble :

"Charlie+" <charlie@xxx.net> wrote in message
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On Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:34:57 -0000, "Ian Field"
gangprobing.alien@ntlworld.com> wrote as underneath my scribble :

Google pretty much only found battery chargers and it looks like the Lidl
server is down, so I can't access the products user manuals.

Last time Lidl had batteries, they were "ready to use" eneloops, so I
bought
a half dozen D cells, they had batteries again on Monday and there were
still some left of sizes I would have bought, but these are branded as;
"Tronic - professional" - I nearly bought some, but there was no mention
of
ready to use or low self discharge on the packaging.

Anyone know if they're also low discharge type - or just like the old
sort?

Thanks.

They are the old high discharge sort - A few weeks ago they had the low
discharge versions - they sell both types but not at the same time, you
have to watch out for that! They used to be red but the last lot were
silver body so you have to read the smallprint, as you obviously did!
C+

Thanks.

They obviously fooled some people, there were a few left Wednesday - I went
there for milk today and the battery basket was cleared away.

I bought plenty of the old type when they were 50p a pack cheaper, so I
don't need any more of those.

Alot of people have no idea there is a difference - High eg2500mAh value
seems to be the marketing seller and of course the hi discharge type
will win on that basis. I assume the profit margin on the eneloop type
is much lower as Lidl sell at the same price! C+

 

[Ian Field]

"Charlie+" <charlie@xxx.net> wrote in message
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On Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:21:48 -0000, "Ian Field"
gangprobing.alien@ntlworld.com> wrote as underneath my scribble :



"Charlie+" <charlie@xxx.net> wrote in message
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On Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:34:57 -0000, "Ian Field"
gangprobing.alien@ntlworld.com> wrote as underneath my scribble :

Google pretty much only found battery chargers and it looks like the
Lidl
server is down, so I can't access the products user manuals.

Last time Lidl had batteries, they were "ready to use" eneloops, so I
bought
a half dozen D cells, they had batteries again on Monday and there were
still some left of sizes I would have bought, but these are branded as;
"Tronic - professional" - I nearly bought some, but there was no mention
of
ready to use or low self discharge on the packaging.

Anyone know if they're also low discharge type - or just like the old
sort?

Thanks.

They are the old high discharge sort - A few weeks ago they had the low
discharge versions - they sell both types but not at the same time, you
have to watch out for that! They used to be red but the last lot were
silver body so you have to read the smallprint, as you obviously did!
C+

Thanks.

They obviously fooled some people, there were a few left Wednesday - I
went
there for milk today and the battery basket was cleared away.

I bought plenty of the old type when they were 50p a pack cheaper, so I
don't need any more of those.


Alot of people have no idea there is a difference - High eg2500mAh value
seems to be the marketing seller and of course the hi discharge type
will win on that basis. I assume the profit margin on the eneloop type
is much lower as Lidl sell at the same price! C+

Maybe I should hide a Ł20 note in a dark recess of my wallet for that rare
occasion the right sort are offered.