Charging Batteries in my GG

[FunkyVapes]

I started a post with this question under the general battery troubleshooting section, and nobody got back to me. The GG community is one of the most intelligent I have come across, so if it's OK, I'd like to post it here...


I have a trustfire multicharger that I use for my mod batteries. Will constantly leaving it plugged in damage it the charger? I mean if I don't have batteries in it, I leave it plugged in and the lights just stay green. I know literally nothing about electronics, if it is doing harm, could someone more learn'ed explain why?




Summary: Charger is always plugged into the wall, when batteries are done charging I take them out but leave the charger plugged in. Is this acceptable?

 

[Psychomaster]

I would assume that as long as the charger is not getting hot, it would be fine. But, I am no electrician, so take that with a hefty dose of salt.

 

[FunkyVapes]

I would assume that as long as the charger is not getting hot, it would be fine. But, I am no electrician, so take that with a hefty dose of salt.

Haha thanks dude. Hopefully one of the electrical engineers will set us straight

 

[D133]

I haven't read of any issues leaving one switched on permanently. There is a theoretical risk, the same as there would be for a TV, refrigerator etc (some component could fail), though a charger is far smaller, far cheaper and has few components, and if you place it in a metal tin or flameproof LiPo charging-bag it would alleviate any concerns.

Leaving batteries in it after the lights have gone green could be a different matter, depending on the charger - some shut off and some continue to trickle charge. As long as it is not sitting amongst anything combustible (and that is being quite paranoid), all you are doing is wasting a little energy/money.

For their cost ($10 to $20?) I wouldn't expect them to last forever though if left permanently switched on.

 

[imeothanasis]

I think that D133 has a right on this. I personally have plug my 2 chargers for 6 months now without removing them from the wall plug and they are ok

 

[FunkyVapes]

I think that D133 has a right on this. I personally have plug my 2 chargers for 6 months now without removing them from the wall plug and they are ok

I haven't read of any issues leaving one switched on permanently. There is a theoretical risk, the same as there would be for a TV, refrigerator etc (some component could fail), though a charger is far smaller, far cheaper and has few components, and if you place it in a metal tin or flameproof LiPo charging-bag it would alleviate any concerns.

Leaving batteries in it after the lights have gone green could be a different matter, depending on the charger - some shut off and some continue to trickle charge. As long as it is not sitting amongst anything combustible (and that is being quite paranoid), all you are doing is wasting a little energy/money.

For their cost ($10 to $20?) I wouldn't expect them to last forever though if left permanently switched on.

Thanks, gents. I am getting anxious waiting for my UFS so I'm trying to get my mis en place perfect.