I think the problem is something to do with the links. Here is the post w/o the links:

You need a good, independent cell charger:

candlepowerforums.com > Flashlight Electronics - Batteries Included > Flashlight Electronics - Batteries Included - Threads of Interest > Charger Comparison

And good batteries:

candlepowerforums.com > Flashlight Electronics - Batteries Included > Flashlight Electronics - Batteries Included - Threads of Interest > NiMh Battery Shoot Out

candlepowerforums.com > Flashlight Electronics - Batteries Included > Flashlight Electronics - Batteries Included - Threads of Interest > NiMh Battery Shoot Out Part II

AND YET, keep in mind these batteries *will* self discharge.

What I do is I have two bins, a "charged" and a "discharged". Once the discharged bucket is empty, I just switch buckets and start over.

You also need to "right size" your battery collection. Don't have too many batteries, otherwise you'll run afoul of self-discharge. And of course, you want enough to get the job done.

You are better off with a smaller collection of good high capacity batteries than a larger collection IMO.

I'd say the Sanyo 2700 batteries with the Maha C9000 or AccuManager 20 would probably be good. I have a MH-C401FS, and while it isn't the latest, greatest, it does OK.

Oh, buy your stuff on-line. Buying rechargeable in a store both limits your choices and you end up paying more. I've had good luck with:

thomasdistributing.com

For both batteries and chargers.

FWIW, I've switched to lithium ion wherever possible. It has almost no self-discharge or memory effect. The only gotcha is you need devices that are designed for it.

Good luck,

-john