Properly charging batteries

[Sqhertz1]

What is the proper way to charge batteries to maximize their life? Do you wait until they die to recharge or at the end of the day regardless of how much juiceis left.

 

[Rat2chat2]

Good luck with that one. I have read so many suggestions that I am still confused. In my mind, as long as I have a backup battery for my backup battery.... I'm good. heehee Good Luck.

 

[double_aa_ron]

Never totally discharge your batteries. It can severally reduce the life of your batteries. They should go back on the the charger with no less than 3.2V remaining. I usually put mine back on with about 3.3 or 3.4 remaining.

 

[DavidOck]

Yep, double's got that right. Lions don't like to be flat. (Although maybe once a month to a full discharge to "recondition" them.)

I use several in rotation, and whether or not they've stopped firing, charge the in use one daily, while I switch to the next.

 

[gthompson]

Never "fully discharge" a lithium battery.

 

[DavidOck]

Uh, right you are! I meant until a regulated battery stops firing, not fully discharged.

 

[Iffy]

If your PV has 'tronics, chances are you'll never run da batts down (aka 'V cutoff'). Mechs are a diff story!

Agree with da 'don't run 'em down' crowd.

 

[xbassman]

Yep, double's got that right. Lions don't like to be flat. (Although maybe once a month to a full discharge to "recondition" them.)

I use several in rotation, and whether or not they've stopped firing, charge the in use one daily, while I switch to the next.

Li ions don't need reconditioning.
Cell phones and other devices that use a battery meter will require a once a month or so drain to keep that reading accurate.
For ecigs, though, don't let em go too low and you're good.

 

[Bullette the Cowdog]

I have learned a great deal about my batteries at
Basic to Advanced Battery Information from Battery University

I highly recommend it to all vapers. I leaned about battery charging & battery safety there.

Stay safe. Vape on.