A question about batteries (after reading Switched's overview)

[Pyloric Thinker]

You dispelled a great deal of myths for me about batteries in your workup. Thanks Switched. I am curious about one more thing. I was always told to "kill" my batteries in cell phones, etc. Before attempting to charge.

This is my conflict. In order to kill my Riva batts at the end of the day I have to vape LR for a couple hours before going to bed, THEN I'm charging over night. Is it ok (will it effect my battery life) if I simply throw them on the charger when I get home SO I can "monitor" their charge progress before I go to bed? Should I be doing this with my cell phone as well? I figure their both Li batts, might as well ask! Thanks guys!

Ryan

 

[Pyloric Thinker]

Sorry about all the quotes and the capitalization. It reads like I'm talking to someone with down's syndrome.
How are You today Switched? Ooooh, That's Very Nice!

 

[5cardstud]

Here is an excellent source for li-ion batteries. http://www.batterymart.com/c-battery-facts-faqs.html
Also this one. http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries

 

[Switched]

You dispelled a great deal of myths for me about batteries in your workup. Thanks Switched. I am curious about one more thing. I was always told to "kill" my batteries in cell phones, etc. Before attempting to charge.

This is my conflict. In order to kill my Riva batts at the end of the day I have to vape LR for a couple hours before going to bed, THEN I'm charging over night. Is it ok (will it effect my battery life) if I simply throw them on the charger when I get home SO I can "monitor" their charge progress before I go to bed? Should I be doing this with my cell phone as well? I figure their both Li batts, might as well ask! Thanks guys!

Ryan

That's because once upon a time batts had a memory. LI Ion do not so charge whenever you feel like it. Draining them is a myth from earlier chemistries.

 

[Switched]

Here is an excellent source for li-ion batteries. Battery Facts and FAQ's - BatteryMart.com
Also this one. How to prolong lithium-based batteries

Good links 5C. My FAQ was built from those, but in layman's terms.

 

[5cardstud]

You did a great job of it Switched, as usual.