QUOTE(soulfly @ Mar 13 2014, 10:18 AM)
nimh should not be discharged otherwise the battery lifespan (number of recharge cycles) will reduce
discharging is for nicd
hehe..I discharge coz I won't be using for some time after this....gonna b using normal alkaline to push the moto performancedischarging is for nicd
thanks for the advice anyway
just to share some Nimh tips that I read some time ago
So how should you actually handle your NiMH batteries?
Past all the confusion, there is some very solid, consistent advice about getting the most out of your batteries.
1. Be prepared to replace them, eventually. NiMH batteries don’t last forever, and though time and use they will stop working. Thank them for saving you money, recycle them, and move on.
2. Buy a good charger. You don’t have to spend a fortune on the best charger available, but make sure you get a “smart” charger, one that electronically monitors the recharge process and prevents overcharging. Not only is it better for the batteries, it will use less power than cheap chargers, which often rely on a simple timer mechanism.
3. Remove the batteries when the recharge is complete. Unnecessary time on the charger means more “trickle” power is used to keep them charged—so more wear and tear and more wasted power.
4. Don’t regularly discharge your batteries completely in an attempt to make them last longer. Despite all the advice to the contrary, complete discharge can actually shorten their lifespan.
5. Store your NiMH batteries at room temperature in a dry location. Excessive heat can definitely damage your batteries and cause them to lose charge faster.
6. Consider using low self-discharge battery model. Eneloop is the best known brand of these batteries, which unlike most NiMH cells don’t lose power as quickly when sitting on a shelf. If your rechargeables are ready to go, you’re less likely to fall back on the throwaways.
Mar 13 2014, 10:31 AM

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