Rayovac Renewal Power Station PS2 8-Cell D Battery Charger Reusable Alkaline

Rayovac Renewal Power Station PS2 8-Cell D Battery Charger Reusable Alkaline

The Rayovac Renewal Power Station PS2 is a dedicated charging station designed to charge up to eight D-size Renewal reusable alkaline batteries simultaneously. The unit features a clamshell lid that opens to reveal eight individual battery bays with metal spring contacts and a row of red LED charge indicators down the center. Power is supplied via built-in AC prongs on the back of the unit — no separate power cord is needed. Per the label, this charger is designed exclusively for Rayovac Renewal reusable alkaline batteries and is rated for indoor use only.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Rayovac
• Model: Renewal Power Station PS2
• Battery compatibility: Rayovac Renewal reusable alkaline D-cells only
• Number of charging slots: 8 (D size)
• Charge indicators: Red LED per battery pair (visible in open bay)
• Power: Built-in AC wall prongs (2-prong plug)
• Indoor use only
• Included: Charger unit only — no batteries

Applications

The Rayovac Renewal line was introduced in the 1990s as one of the first commercially successful reusable alkaline battery systems, targeting consumers who wanted the convenience of standard alkaline batteries with the cost savings of rechargeable cells. The PS2 Power Station was the flagship home charging dock for D-size Renewal cells, commonly used to power high-drain devices like flashlights, radios, portable fans, and toys. Unlike NiMH or NiCd chargers, Renewal chargers like the PS2 were specifically engineered for the lower charging voltages and chemistry of alkaline cells — standard NiMH chargers cannot be used interchangeably. While the Renewal product line has been discontinued, the PS2 charger remains useful to anyone still running original Renewal D-cell batteries, and it is a recognized piece of late-1990s consumer electronics history.