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How To Charge Betteries Correctly
How To Charge Betteries Correctly
How To Charge Betteries Correctly
Frequently asked question How should I prepare a new battery? Can I damage a battery with incorrect use? Do I need to apply a full charge? Can I disrupt a charge cycle?
Lead acid (Sealed, flooded) Battery comes fully charged. Apply topping charge Yes, do not store partially charged, keep fully charged Yes, partial charge causes sulfation, Yes, partial charge causes no harm
Battery is robust and Keep some charge. the performance will Low charge can turn improve with use off protection circuit Partial charge is fine Interruptions can cause heat buildup Partial charge better than a full charge Partial charge causes no harm
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How to Charge
No, deep discharge Apply scheduled wears battery down. discharges only to Charge more often prevent memory Discharge NiCd every 13 months
Do I have to worry No, there is no about memory? memory How do I calibrate Not applicable a smart battery?
Apply discharge/charge when the fuel gauge gets inaccurate. Repeat every 13 months
Can I charge with the device on? Must I remove the battery when full? How do I store my battery? Is the battery allowed to heat up during charge? How do I charge when cold?
It's best to turn the device off during Some UPS systems charge; parasitic load can alter full-charge simultaneous charge detection and overcharge battery or cause and deliver current. mini-cycles Depends on charger; Remove after a few needs correct float V days in charger Keep cells above 2.10V, charge every 6 months Battery may get lukewarm towards the end of charge Store in cool place; a total discharge causes no harm Battery gets warm but must cool down on ready Not necessary; charger turns off Store in cool place partially charged, do not fully drain Battery may get lukewarm towards the end of charge Do not charge below freezing
Slow charge (0.1): 045C (32113F) Fast charge (0.51C): 545C (41113F)
Above 25C, lower Can I charge at hot threshold by temperatures? 3mV/C What should I know about chargers?
Battery will not fully Do not charge charge when hot above 50C (122F) Battery must stay cool; no trickle charge when ready
Charger should float Battery should not at 2.252.30V/cell get too hot; should when ready include temp sensor
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