Is it better to run batteries down before re-charging?

[MickiO]

The ABCs of batteries

In there it tells not leave these batteries to charge over night, or near curtains, carpet, etc, for safety reasons,

It also says, there is no memory, but says to discharge down to 3 volts or so every 100 charges o 3 volts or so every 100 charges "to recalibrate the electronic surveillance circuit that monitors its charge status".

[DC2]

Originally Posted by MickiO

The ABCs of batteries

In there it tells not leave these batteries to charge over night, or near curtains, carpet, etc, for safety reasons.

I don't think that really applies to these batteries.
Either the batteries, the chargers, or both have circuitry in them to prevent overcharging.

But other people may tell you something different.
This is an argument that has not yet been settled here on these forums.

But I can tell you that I leave mine charging overnight whenever I want.
Who knows, someday I may find out that was a bad move.

[Fisherman]

Firstly, many people just don't like leaving anything unattended overnight, and that's probably very good advice.

Secondly, I wouldn't worry too much about the longevity of your batteries - they will go when they go, and that's it. Still so much cheaper than analogs, even without the most important issue, your health

[trog100]

for best performance.. change them as soon as the one in the charger goes green...

a fresh off charge battery produces better results than a half flat one..

they leave the charger at 4.2 volts.. during use they lose voltage.. when they hit around 2.7 volts the protection circuits blinks and switches them off..

its obvious a 4.2 volt battery works better than a 3 volt one.. so keep them in the upper voltage range whenever possible.. like when you are sat next to the charger..

trog

ps... for those that like exact figures.. 4.2 volts is the high cut off point... 2.7 is the low one..

[Quitter]

You could save alot of thread space by doing a search. This subject has been covered extensively many times and pretty thoroughly just recently. I learned a whole lot in those threads and it answered all my batt questions.

[Fisherman]

We all get a bit excited from time to time

[AmplexorJ]

For those interested, this should clear up any concerns.....

Charging lithium-ion batteries

Great Battery Info Here

[MickiO]

Originally Posted by Fisherman

Firstly, many people just don't like leaving anything unattended overnight, and that's probably very good advice.

Secondly, I wouldn't worry too much about the longevity of your batteries - they will go when they go, and that's it. Still so much cheaper than analogs, even without the most important issue, your health

I love your attitude and you've got a great perspective, I admire that! Thanks! I have MS and I have a motto, "I may have MS, but I will never let MS have "me"!! I smoked for 31 yrs and stopped by using e-cigs. You reminded me of something my husband tells me when I get stressed out over details of something, "nothing, is THAT important!", "THANKS!"

[MickiO]

Originally Posted by AmplexorJ

For those interested, this should clear up any concerns.....

Charging lithium-ion batteries

Great Battery Info Here

Thankyou! Amplexor.

[MickiO]

Originally Posted by Quitter

You could save alot of thread space by doing a search. This subject has been covered extensively many times and pretty thoroughly just recently. I learned a whole lot in those threads and it answered all my batt questions.

yeah, maybe, but I'm not a Quitter!
Besides, I already searched the forum and still had questions. I don't understand alot about batteries and volts and stuff. I read alot too, and it only confused/worried me all the more

And there's so many kind hearted ppl on this forum who help on another out, I thought I would just ask. After all,that's what so great about the internet, and forums especially, tis the best way to find something out, when you don't understand something, you can always ask someone who does....

peace