Is there a best way to charge batteries?

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my4jewels

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Hi, all, noobie here. 11 days analog free! :D
I have some brand new 900mah ego batts. Of course, I want them to last as long as possible.
My question, is it better for the battery long term to only recharge it when the light starts blinking or is it okay to recharge before the light starts to blink, just top it off before I'm going out or whatever?
I've read that these batts have no memory, but still I wonder... :unsure:
 

Papa Lazarou

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Lithium batteries have no memory effect and they benefit from recharging early rather than being deeply discharged. Some more technical reasons for this can be found here - How to Prolong Lithium-based Batteries – Battery University

In short yes, you can recharge before the warning light tells you that you have to, and this may prolong the life of the battery.
 
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