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    ANSMANN Energy 8 Plus "Euro" only plug Universal Charger for AA, AAA, C, D & 9V blocks - 5207442

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    • Charger for 1-6 AAA or AA cells, 1-4 Baby C and Mono D as well as 1-2 9V batteries
    • Diagnosis of inserted cells
    • Automatic refresh function
    • Faulty battery detection
    • Better performance of batteries
    • Microprocessor control
    • Capacity quick test
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    Technical data
    • Suitable for Micro, Mignon, Baby, Mono rechargeable batteries
    • Current Micro AAA: 400mA
    • Current Mignon AA: 1000mA
    • Current Baby C: 1000mA
    • Current Mono D: 1000mA
    • Input Voltage: 100-240V AC
    • Worldwide usable
    • Over-charging protection
    • Faulty Cell detection
    • Microprocessor control
    • Safety timer
    • Individual supervision of cells
    • Capacity quick test
    • Refresh function
    • Temperature control
    • Dimensions: 172 × 191 × 57 mm
    • Product weight: 605 g
    • Product content: Charger with EU power supply, UK adapter, manual
    Energy charger series

    The microcontroller-monitored charger of Energy series does not require any control elements and, thanks to the fully automatic control, its handling is clear and easy. You can charge all five major battery sizes, also mixed. The battery level prior to charging is irrelevant. The charger is suitable for all rechargeable batteries (NiMH/NiCd).

    High-tech charger with high charging current and perfect charging control

    Highlights of the ANSMANN Energy 8 Plus

    1. Charging the batteries: Charging option for 1-6 Micro AAA / Mignon AA, 1-4 Baby C / Mono D, 1-2 9V Block NiCd/NiMH rechargeable batteries.

    2. Maintaining and refreshing the batteries: The device automatically detects ailing rechargeable batteries, and initiates a refresh program which gently "revives" the batteries.

    3. Automatic shut-off: State of the art microprocessor-controlled charging technology with multiple overcharge protection guarantees optimally charged batteries and a gentle charging process.

    4. Quick charge: The Energy 8 Plus automatically determines the optimal charging current for the inserted batteries and loads them with up to 1000 mA in a rapid charging process.

    5. Individual monitoring: With the Energy 8 Plus each round cell (of any size) can be placed in any charging slot. Each battery is individually monitored during charging, and individually charged to its maximum capacity.

    Intelligent charge control

    After inserting the batteries, the charger starts an automatic diagnosis and a quick capacity test for about five seconds. Depending on the condition of the battery, the device selects a gentle pre-charge and/or refresh program, or initiates the actual charging process. The refresh mode restores performance of rechargeable batteries damaged by storage or memory effect, and prolongs their life cycle considerably.

    Once a battery is fully charged, the charging process is automatically stopped and switched to trickle charging (buffer charging with current impulses). This feature ensures optimum performance and counteracts the self-discharge of the battery. The battery can thus remain in the device until it is used. A clearly arranged LED display shows the current program mode for each charging slot separately. Should a non-rechargeable or defective battery be inserted accidentally, this will be indicated by a flashing red LED.

    The Energy 8 Plus is designed for worldwide use.

    Product Information

    Technical Details

    Package Dimensions L x W x H ‎26.2 x 20 x 7.7 centimetres
    Package Weight ‎0.85 Kilograms
    Product Dimensions L x W x H ‎19.1 x 5.7 x 17.2 centimetres
    Item Weight ‎600 Grams
    Brand ‎Ansmann
    Colour ‎gray
    Included components ‎Battery charger for max. 8 batteries quick charge Ansmann or batteries
    Model year ‎2008
    Part number ‎5207442/UK
    Size ‎Ladegerät
    Style ‎Energy 8 Plus Professional Charger for AA, AAA, C, D, 9V
    Guaranteed software updates until ‎unknown

    Additional Information

    ASIN B001FR6SNK
    Item model number 5207442/UK
    Date First Available 26 Sept. 2008
    Customer Reviews
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    Product description

    The ANSMANN Energy 8 Plus is a battery charging and maintenance unit for 1 - 6 AAA or AA cells, 1 - 4 C or D cells and 1 - 2pcs 9V Blocks. This charger is suitable for NiCd and NiMH rechargeable batteries.The charging currents are: 1000mA for AA, C and D cells, 400mA for AAA cells and 60mA for 9V Blocks.There is a capacity test of the inserted cells for approximately 5 seconds, an automatic diagnosis of the inserted cells with an automatic start of the refreshing process and/or pre-charging process, if required. The Energy 8 plus has microprocessor controlled charging, five-way over charging protection, individual supervision of each cell position, faulty cell detection, alkaline battery detection and trickle charge. The charger is powered by a switch mode power supply which means it can be used worldwide (100-240V wide range input).

    What's in the box?

  • Battery charger for max. 8 batteries quick charge Ansmann or batteries

    • Customer reviews

    3.9 out of 5 stars
    286 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers praise the charger's build quality, noting its use of quality materials. However, the battery life receives mixed feedback, with several customers reporting that it consistently fails to charge batteries. Additionally, opinions on value for money are divided, with some finding it expensive.

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    Build qualityBattery lifeValue for money
    8 customers mention ‘Build quality’7 positive1 negative

    Customers praise the build quality of the charger, noting its use of quality materials and construction.

    "A very high-quality battery charger for use with NiMH batteries in sizes "AAA", "AA", "C", "D" and "9-volt"...." Read more

    "best charger for any batterys but ansmann the best" Read more

    "Really great bit of kit!! All different modes to charge and condition NM/H AND NI/C batteries...." Read more

    "The product is very good, i have two working units charging my load of batteries, but had to buy them somewhere else because here it was supplied..." Read more

    11 customers mention ‘Battery life’6 positive5 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the charger's battery life, with some reporting that it consistently fails to charge batteries and destroys them through overcharging, while others find it works well.

    "...This charger works well but doesn't charge some batteries for no apparent reason and this is not related to the brand or type of battery, it seems..." Read more

    "...Bottom line, IMHO, the Ansmann charger at £50 doesn't work , even after Ansmann UK checked it out. It is soundly beaten by a £12 charger from Lidl." Read more

    "...Quality is reasonable and seems to work well, easy to use...." Read more

    "...It won't charge almost half my batteries. Some of them it consistently won't charge - others it will sometimes charge and sometimes not...." Read more

    3 customers mention ‘Value for money’1 positive2 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the charger's value for money, with some finding it very expensive.

    "...because it performs less well than a cheaper device and it is heavily over-priced. I would recommend not to buy it" Read more

    "Excellent product expensive but reliable and saves me fortune on batteries.... ;-) 👍🏻..." Read more

    "...Seems very expensive for what it is." Read more

    Top reviews from United Kingdom

    • Jinx
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent charger.
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 August 2015
      Verified Purchase
      A very high-quality battery charger for use with NiMH batteries in sizes "AAA", "AA", "C", "D" and "9-volt". This charger can charge or recharge any combination, including odd numbers, of 1-8 "AAA" or "AA", 1-4 "C" or "D", and 1-2 "9-volt". It's made of quality materials and feels very sturdy, like it's going to last for a long time.

      The charger has several different cycles that it automatically runs through for each battery individually, and the colour-coded LEDs tell you what is happening to each individual battery. The colour key is printed on the top of the charger face for easy reference. There's "refreshing", "pre-charging", "charging", "ready" and "error". (Pre-charging is for batteries that are completely dead.)

      It comes with a Euro plug which can be used in a socket adaptor, or a 12-volt car charger. There is a +16 version of this same product that can handle more batteries at once, and has 2 USB ports as well. I use a lot of rechargable batteries and this is the best charger I have used. The +8 charger is smaller and easier to transport or store in a locker. The +16 charger is more versatile as it has more slots, but the build and function quality of them both is the same.
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    • Traffik
      4.0 out of 5 stars ... have had this charger for several years now and like others I have some issues with it deciding that ...
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2014
      I have had this charger for several years now and like others I have some issues with it deciding that my batteries are dead and need replacing. According to one source, this is because the polarity has been reversed, possibly due to inserting the batteries the wrong way round. To fix this you need to put the batteries into a non-intelligent charger to switch the polarity back round the right way.
      Overall I am fairly happy with this charger, its not perfect, but I have saved a stack load of money over the years and helped the environment too. Much better than my older cheap non-intelligent charger that killed my batteries way quicker than this one.
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    • AndrewG
      5.0 out of 5 stars The only charger if you've got a bunch of commodity-sized batteries to charge
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 December 2014
      Verified Purchase
      The only way to look after your batteries.

      Bought this newer version following the death of my long-serving previous version. Always cares for my AA/AAA/9v batteries. It's not particularly rapid, but then I charge them overnight using this charger. It is a bit bulkier than one of the on-socket chargers, but has prolonged the lifetime of my batteries no end.
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    • Amazon Customer
      2.0 out of 5 stars disappointed
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 January 2011
      Verified Purchase
      I bought this product because I thought that Ansmann was a good brand, if the price was anything to go by. I use lots of rechargeable batteries for different household and other electronic equipment as most of us do and I have stopped using non-rechargeable batteries wherever possible. This charger works well but doesn't charge some batteries for no apparent reason and this is not related to the brand or type of battery, it seems completely random. The same battery charges normally on another charger worth 1/4 or less of the price. It has indicator lights that change colour but these now just seem like a cheap gimmick to me to make us fork out. Two stars, because it performs less well than a cheaper device and it is heavily over-priced. I would recommend not to buy it
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    • Pabllo
      5.0 out of 5 stars Really great bit of kit
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2014
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      Really great bit of kit!! All different modes to charge and condition NM/H AND NI/C batteries. Highly recommended snd great build quality, typical of the Germans.
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    • Mike D
      3.0 out of 5 stars Good charger, slight reservations.
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2012
      Verified Purchase
      Got this because I had tried many other chargers that have eventually given up the ghost.
      Quality is reasonable and seems to work well, easy to use. My reservation is that it has shown quite a few of my batteries defective or at the end of their useful life. If charged in my other charger, after use seems to be happy to charge the defective battery without issue. So don't know if some batteries are getting worse for wear or charger not quite as clever as portrayed.
      Seems very expensive for what it is.
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    • bmp001
      1.0 out of 5 stars Very fussy charger
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2013
      Verified Purchase
      Delivery good, no problems with supplier.

      However this Ansmann charger was a royal pain in the backside. So much so that I sent it back to Ansmann UK with a letter of complaint about how fussy it was. They say they tested it and that it met their standards so I have to assume you need to be using their batteries too. They refused to comment on the fact that my batteries could be charged in lower spec chargers quite happily and worked fine thereafter. Go figure.
      I should mention the symptoms of what I describe as "fussy". The charger is termed intelligent, ie it checks the condition of the battery prior to charging it. It then adopts one of it's charging regimes dependant on what it determines. With my batteries it determined they were dead and wouldn't attempt to charge them. There is no over ride to tell it to try anyway (and let the user decide). Worth noting - if I precharged the batteries in a very simple charger then this Ansmann would go ahead and charge them fully. Intelligent, no. Not even clever.

      I replaced it with ... a "Tronic KH980" charger. Although this is sold by Lidl the layout and method of battery clamping in particular are very similar to the Ansmann product. Too similar in fact and under the skin this is an Ansmann charger too....Ansmann UK confirmed this to me. It is an earlier model of the "Ansmann Energy 8 Plus" with fewer "intelligent" features, (probably an "Energy 8"). The TRONIC KH980 JUST WORKS, no messing about, no special treatment. I was able to back to back test the two chargers, the Tronic would charger the batteries that the Ansmann wouldn't. A battery charged on the Tronic operated as well as one on the Ansmann.

      Bottom line, IMHO, the Ansmann charger at £50 doesn't work , even after Ansmann UK checked it out. It is soundly beaten by a £12 charger from Lidl.
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    • Stephan Koch
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2014
      Verified Purchase
      Excellent toy, recharges all batteries quickly even if old and hardly used for a long time, easy to use.
      Highly recommended.
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    • ready
      5.0 out of 5 stars Schneller service!
      Reviewed in Germany on 13 June 2018
      Verified Purchase
      Das Gerät ist einfach zu bedienen, und es lädt sehr schnell! Genau, wie ich es mir vorgestellt habe
      Gerne wieder
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    • Enrico Bonazza
      3.0 out of 5 stars Una mezza delusione
      Reviewed in Italy on 27 June 2017
      Verified Purchase
      Ero entusiasta quando ho letto che, grazie al microprocessore, era in grado di recuperare batterie caricate erroneamente e/o non piu' funzionanti. In realta', molte batterie ricaricabili ancora nuove, si rifiuta di caricarle perche' non le riconosce e/o per lui sono da buttare quando invece non lo sono. Una mezza delusione. Spero che la casa madre riveda il prodotto e modifichi il firmware del dispositivo per renderlo un pochino piu' tollerante
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    • IT-Global
      5.0 out of 5 stars Das kleine kompakte Ladegerät für AAA-, AA-, C-, D-Akkus und 9 Volt Blocks.
      Reviewed in Germany on 9 July 2017
      Verified Purchase
      Nachdem wir alles auf Akku-Betrieb (Eneloop-Akkus) umgestellt haben, haben wir auch nach einem weiteren geeigneten Ladegerät gesucht, welches die Akku-Typen AAA bis D und 9 Volt Blocks laden kann und das diesmal in kleineren Mengen. Vor allem die großen D-Akkus für unsere Taschenlampen und die 9 Volt Blocks für unsere Feuermelder mussten geladen werden können. Nachdem wir bereits mit dem Ansmann Energy 16 gute Erfahrungen gemacht haben, haben wir das Energy 8Plus nachgekauft.

      Das Gerät ist kompakt, robust, sehr gut verarbeitet und leicht zu bedienen. Das Kabel ist ausreichend lang und es handelt sich um ein Standard Kabel, welches im Beschädigungsfall problemlos ausgetauscht werden kann. Sehr gut ist ebenfalls, dass das Ladegerät an Steckdosen-Spannungen von 100 – 240 Volt angeschlossen und somit ohne weiteres auch auf Reisen mitgenommen werden kann.

      In die 4 Schächte lassen sich AAA, AA, C und D Akkus problemlos einlegen, ohne Umbau und ohne irgendwelche Umstellungen der Ladeströme bzw. der Elektronik. Dies wird vom Gerät selbst automatisch übernommen. Sehr gut ist die Fixierung der Akkus am Minus-Pol gelöst. Diese ist federgebunden, so dass sie sich der jeweiligen Akkugröße jederzeit anpassen kann. Eine Beschädigung der Akkus ist somit ausgeschlossen. Dies ist eine vorbildliche Konstruktion. Für die 9 Volt Blocks stehen 2 Schächte zur Verfügung. Jeder Schacht besitzt eine LED, welchen den Betriebszustand anzeigt; Refreshing, Pre-Charging, Charging, Ready und Error. Die Elektronik arbeitet sehr zuverlässig. Bisher haben wir keine Beanstandungen gehabt. Auch die Eneloop AA und AAA Akkus werden problemlos und sicher geladen. Dies haben wir mit unserem energy-check LCD von Ansmann nachgeprüft. Das Ladegerät lädt auch Akkus mit einer relativ hohen Kapazität. Micro AAA bis 1000, AA bis 2500, Baby C bis 3000, Mono D bis 10000 und 9V Blocks bis 300 mAh. Diese Akkus haben wir im Einsatz und diese werden alle vollgeladen. Diese Ladekapazitäten sind für die neuen Akku-Generationen unerlässlich, denn was nützt ein Akku mit hoher Kapazität, wenn das Ladegerät ihn nicht vollladen kann und vorher abschaltet. Sehr gut ist ebenfalls die automatische Erhaltungsladung-Funktion, welche die Akkus voll hält. Diese wissen wir besonders zu schätzen. Falls ein Akku mal sehr lange geladen wird und dabei warm wird, dann nehmen wir diesen heraus, warten kurz, und legen diesen wieder herein. Der zweite Ladevorgang läuft dann problemlos ab. Meisten handelt es sich hierbei um Akkus, welche tief entladen sind oder alt. Ansonsten kommt dies nicht vor.

      Jeder Akku/Schacht wird für sich betrachtet, das ist sehr gut! Somit ist die Anzahl der zu ladenden Akkus bis zur Maximalaufnahmekapazität der Schächte unbedeutend; ob 1 Akku oder 3 Akkus sie werden für sich betrachtet und geladen.

      Während des Ladevorgangs entstehen keine Geräusche durch Ventilatoren, so dass das Gerät problemlos auf dem Bürotisch stehen kann. Eine Geruchsbelästigung ist uns auch bei längerem Betrieb nicht aufgefallen. Wegen der Belüftung gab es bisher auch keine Probleme, weil die Schächte relativ großräumig ausgelegt sind.

      Die wichtigen Informationen sind einmal auf der Rückseite des Gerätes aufgedruckt und zweitens in der Dokumentation.

      Fazit: Das Gerät hat unsere Erwartungen voll erfüllt. Vor allem die Technik der Ladeschächte und die leichte, unkomplizierte Handhabung haben definitiv überzeugt. Zusammen mit dem energy-check LCD von Ansmann bildet es eine sehr gute Lade- und Prüfeinheit.
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    • AztechXX
      5.0 out of 5 stars Très bon et vraie guarantie
      Reviewed in France on 21 June 2012
      Verified Purchase
      Un excellent appareil qui vous recharge correctement les piles et vous réveille même ce que vous considériez comme des cadavres. (piles hs)
      Mon premier à rendu l'âme au bout de 2 ans de bon et loyaux services (panne) , mais grâce à sa garantie de ! 3 ans ! et à l'excellent service après vente d'Amazon, j'en ai reçus un nouveau avant même d'avir eu le temps d'expédier l'ancien (CA c'est du service après-vente... Merci Amazon)
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    • Michael Balling
      5.0 out of 5 stars Top Gerät
      Reviewed in Germany on 16 September 2016
      Verified Purchase
      Nach dem Kauf eines anderen Gerätes (Hausmarke eines Discounters) beim Discounter und entsprechend schlechten Erfahrungen entschied ich mich auf Grund der guten Internet-Bewertungen nun etwas mehr Geld in die Hand zu nehmen.
      Beim bisherigen Discounter-Gerät wurden Akkus z.T. so heiß, dass man sie kaum anfassen konnten. Dies resultierte auf Grund von der fehlerhaften Abschaltung bei Ladungsende (ging mal und ging mal nicht). Auch wurden Akkus in diesem Gerät als defekt detektiert, die sich im Nachgang als gut erwiesen. Kurzum wurde das Gerät durch die Discounter-Hausmarke getauscht, aber der Fehler war nach kurzer Zeit wieder da. Dann hatte ich keine weiter Lust mehr auf irgendwelche Zeitverschwendungen, da auch beim Tausch angekündigt wurde, dass man keinen weiteren Ersatz mehr liefern könne.

      Daher erwartete ich voller Spannung das neue Gerät von Ansmann.
      Nachdem dieses eingetroffen war, wurden alle Lademöglichkeiten mit Akkus bestückt und los ging es.
      Das Gerät erkannte wie in der Anleitung beschrieben die verschiedenen Ladezustände und jeweilige Notwendigkeit der Ladung (refreshing, precharging und charging).
      Auch konnten Akkus geladen werden, die das bisherige Gerät als defekt anzeigte.

      Kurzum, in diesem Fall hat es sich gelohnt etwas mehr Geld als sonst in die Hand zu nehmen.
      Es gibt mir nun auch wieder ein sicheres Gefühl das Ladegerät auch mal unbeaufsichtigt laden zu lassen.
      Ich bin mal gespannt auf die Dauerhaltbarkeit.....
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