Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Totally fried my MAHA battery charger in Africa

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mulchie
12-16-10, 06:11 AM
Now what?
I bought a terrific MAHA AA batt charger a couple of years ago thanks to excellent advice on this thread but just fried it during a trip to Africa (jet lag and no transformer, really stupid!). I need to replace it and buys some new AAs now and hope someone here could update me on the best pairing available within a reasonable price range. I'm hoping to get something that could handle 110-240 current so I don't have to eat more crow or buy more crap replacement gear on the road.
THANKS!


Steve530
12-16-10, 03:57 PM
I just bought a MH-C9000. I was looking at the website recently and noted that they make a variety of transformers for foreign electrical supplies. Hope that helps.

Not the Slowest
12-16-10, 05:04 PM
I just bought a MH-C9000. I was looking at the website recently and noted that they make a variety of transformers for foreign electrical supplies. Hope that helps.

Just bought one 2 weeks ago for $48 with 4 AA's FREE shipping from New Egg, Best price I saw.

I see that the rating CURRENTLY is 100-240V 50/60Hz and says that the transformer is WORLDWIDE, which I believe means you do not need an adapter.
There is also a 3 year warranty.

I suggest you call Lacrosse and see if it's covered, hey ya never know. Give it a shot.

Robert


mulchie
12-20-10, 04:39 AM
Thanks for these replies. I've taken the dive. New C9000 on the way with 4 free batts. International charger. I missed the super deal on New Egg but got a decent price $66 and when I did a live chat and asked if there were coupons they agreed to deduct another $10. So... about $55 delivered when the smoke (and there was some in that hotel room!) cleared. Thanks for the advice. Wish I'd gotten that to begin with back when....

Not the Slowest
12-20-10, 10:38 AM
Sounds good and better than most prices around.
FYI, I would still "try" to make a claim on the unit, ya never know.

Rob