Timer for Charging?

[hcour]

I can't be the first to have considered using a timer for charging my X2's. Something like these:

https://www.google.com/search?q=ele...d6b5002a8837631&bpcl=35277026&biw=991&bih=542

Anyone use one? Recommendations? Thanks.

 

[nshepard24]

I don't currently use one, but that is a great idea. I always take my battery off charge before I go to bed because I don't want to overcharge it. I might pick one of these up

 

[hcour]

Searched "timer" in titles on the board. Most hits were about "first timers" but I found one thread recommending the following:

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/brinks-analog-timer-361534.html#.UH2jSq51uSo

 

[bluecat]

I can't be the first to have considered using a timer for charging my X2's. Something like these:

https://www.google.com/search?q=ele...d6b5002a8837631&bpcl=35277026&biw=991&bih=542

Anyone use one? Recommendations? Thanks.

I use our Christmas tree timer into a surge protector when I leave the house. At night I let it go 'till I wake up. still trying to figure out how to get rid of the alien blue spaceship beam that lights up the whole room.

Considering I leave laptops, tablets, phones you name it plugged in overnight, I am not convinced there is much difference in the two.

 

[propagandax]

I have a killawatt, I'll throw it on next chance I get

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[CommaHolly]

I thought X2s had a built in thingy that didn't allow it to over charge?

 

[hcour]

I thought X2s had a built in thingy that didn't allow it to over charge?

Really. I hadn't read that. Someone will chime in and let us know?

 

[Renolizzie]

I have a timer and I use it for overnight charging. I have it set for 10pm to 5am. During the daytime I just keep an eye on my batteries and take them off of the charger once done.

 

[kiwivap]

I believe they stop when charged, which is why the LED light goes out. So they shouldn't overcharge.

 

[hcour]

I believe they stop when charged, which is why the LED light goes out. So they shouldn't overcharge.

Otay! Thanks for the heads up.

 

[bluecat]

I don't remember who it was.. I think maybe awsum or that greek dude, but they have a trickle of charge going into them after the light goes out.

 

[CommaHolly]

I swear Imagine said they had no trickle charge,,,,,,,,,I'll have to ask her,,,just to clarify.

 

[hcour]

I swear Imagine said they had no trickle charge,,,,,,,,,I'll have to ask her,,,just to clarify.

Read the replies on the other thread regarding this. Thanks for clearing that up. So, no timer really necessary!

 

[awsum140]

X2 batteries stop charging, totally, when the LED goes out. 9mm batteries maintain a trickle charge, about 10ma, after the LED goes out which is not recommended for lithium batteries. "Best practice" is to remove them from the charger once the LED goes out for safety purposes.

Just my opinion, worth what you're paying for it, your results and mileage may vary, no warrantee or guarantee is expressed or implied.

 

[bluecat]

X2 batteries stop charging, totally, when the LED goes out. 9mm batteries maintain a trickle charge, about 10ma, after the LED goes out which is not recommended for lithium batteries. "Best practice" is to remove them from the charger once the LED goes out for safety purposes.

Just my opinion, worth what you're paying for it, your results and mileage may vary, no warrantee or guarantee is expressed or implied.

Thanks man. I could have swore someone stated that it had a trickle charge.. maybe I was thinking about the otheer.

Sorry guys.. I got it messed up. What happen when ya get old and try to multitask in your brain

 

[CommaHolly]

I'm glad you said it,,,,I just leave mine plugged in all the time,,,,,,now we know it's better not to!