Sunday, January 27, 2008
Increasing battery life... useful tips...
The following is the latest in the extremely helpful 'Weekly Tips' series from all-battery.com - [for link, see our margin].
"Does putting batteries in the freezer or refrigerator make them last longer?
It depends on which type of batteries and at what temperature you normally store them.
Alkaline batteries stored at "room temperature" will retain 90% of their power for years without refrigeration. Under normal circumstances, refrigerating or freezing alkaline batteries will extend their life by less than 5%.
NiMH and Nicd batteries, start to lose power when stored for only a few days at room temperature. But they will retain a 90% charge for several months if you keep them in the freezer after they are fully charged. If you do decide to store your charged NiMH cells in the freezer or refrigerator, make sure you keep them in tightly sealed bags so they stay dry. And you should also let them return to room temperature before using them."
"Does putting batteries in the freezer or refrigerator make them last longer?
It depends on which type of batteries and at what temperature you normally store them.
Alkaline batteries stored at "room temperature" will retain 90% of their power for years without refrigeration. Under normal circumstances, refrigerating or freezing alkaline batteries will extend their life by less than 5%.
NiMH and Nicd batteries, start to lose power when stored for only a few days at room temperature. But they will retain a 90% charge for several months if you keep them in the freezer after they are fully charged. If you do decide to store your charged NiMH cells in the freezer or refrigerator, make sure you keep them in tightly sealed bags so they stay dry. And you should also let them return to room temperature before using them."
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"We will keep adding new product lines in 2008. In the near future, HID diving torch, HID e-bike light, HID search Light and HID off-Road Light will appear on our shelves."
So for all the latest batteries, at remarkable prices - you know which blog to check out!
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Labels: batteries, HID diving torch, HID e-bike light, HID off-road light, HID search Light
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
HOW BEST TO STORE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
The following is a useful quote from our all-battery suppliers...
"Lithium-ion batteries can hold a charge for many months. It is best to store a lithium-ion battery with a partial or full charge. Occasionally, a lithium-ion battery with a very low charge is stored for a long period of time (many months) and its voltage slowly drops to below the level at which its built in safety mechanism allows it to be charged again. If the battery is going to be stored for several months it's a good idea to take it out and recharge it after a few months. Better yet would be to actually use the battery every few months and then leave it partially or fully charged.
How should I dispose of Lithium Ion batteries?"
"Lithium-ion batteries can hold a charge for many months. It is best to store a lithium-ion battery with a partial or full charge. Occasionally, a lithium-ion battery with a very low charge is stored for a long period of time (many months) and its voltage slowly drops to below the level at which its built in safety mechanism allows it to be charged again. If the battery is going to be stored for several months it's a good idea to take it out and recharge it after a few months. Better yet would be to actually use the battery every few months and then leave it partially or fully charged.
How should I dispose of Lithium Ion batteries?"
Labels: battery storage, store your batteries safely
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