Battery / charger question

[Darhorn]

I was doing some cleaning, and making room to hook up the newest battery charger when my order gets in, and realized I have 4 chargers now

Is it best to keep batteries on the charger or charge and then remove?
I have just kept them on, so I can easily see which ones are charged and they are always ready

But will this practice reduce battery life measurably?

Thanks
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[Scottinboca]

I leave my batteries on the charger, but if you use unprotected batteries I wouldn't recommend it. I don't think you should leave any charged batteries in the charger, but I do only if they are protected.

 

[Darhorn]

All mine are protected, so that isn't as issue. I probably will just continue with keeping them on the charger as its easier.
Though wish they charged more than two need a couple larger ones

 

[Dan Patrick]

I think it might hurt the batteries in the long run. It also is harder on the charger because it stops and starts charging when the voltage eventually drops a tiny bit.

 

[forcedfuel50]

It would be interesting to see what degree it may reduce battery life. My concerns with batteries though aren't so much with life expectancy, so i always try to keep an eye on them when charging.

 

[Darhorn]

are there hazard concerns in keeping them on the charger? using AW protected batteries exclusively

 

[5vz]

I have no idea, but I take them out of the charger. I just assume metal on metal contact is not good for batteries, so I remove them. You can put them in small ziploc bags and write on the bag when they were last charged, or whatever you like. I keep them in battery cases after charging so I know they are ready to go with me.

 

[Bozzlite]

Depends on the charger. Some, if not most, chargers continue with a small trickle charge after the LED turns green. This can result in battery voltage exceeding 4.20.

Lithium batteries do not take well to over charging. Continually over charging will lead to shorter battery life. And if the battery voltage gets much over 4.23, can lead to a dangerous situation. Too dangerous to rely on the protection circuit, IMHO.

 

[Roi]

are there hazard concerns in keeping them on the charger? using AW protected batteries exclusively

The only charger that I know about is the Pila IBC and it terminates the charge at the end of the cycle. It will not over-charge the battery. (I still remove the battery when I notice it has finished charging though.)

 

[Riverboat]

Love my Pila charger, works great... Batteries come off @ 4.19 volts every time...

 

[VapRon]

I would take them of the charger. I use 2 places for the batts. one is for charged and ready to go and one for need to be charged. Problem solved.