The Ansmann Energy 8 Battery Charger is a smaller version of the Ansmann Energy 16 which in our opinion is one of the best chargers around. It is a truly intelligent charger that is designed to charge both Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries and Nickel Cadmium batteries.

It is called the Energy 8 because it is able to charge upto 8 batteries at one go. It has a total of six charging positions; four for AAA, AA, C or D size cells and two for 9V cells. The outer two positions can handle two AAA or two AA cells or one each of the larger C or D cells. This makes a truly versatile charger for those of you that have a host of different battery sizes.

The charger will also charge NiCd and NiMh batteries made by all of its competitors. It has the ability to analyze batteries prior to its charge cycle and can identify bad cells. It will display each cell's current charge level with a green, yellow or red LED. Before beginning its charge sequence it will go through a BATTERY REFRESH Stage which keeps helps to keep the battery in good condition. Charging of each position is carried independently and charging stops once the cell is fully replenished. It then goes into a trickle charge mode. It is powered by an internal switch mode power supply and its wide Input voltage spread of 100 to 240 V 50-60 Hz AC means that it can be used all over the world . It also features an internal low noise fan that switches on and off during its charging cycle to ensure the cells keep cool in the charge.

Most people will appreciate that cells can get quite warm particularly during when fast charging cells . Keeping cells cool during this process is an advantage. Ansmann are confident its approach to the quality aspects of its build that it also offers a 3 year warranty on this product.