These batteries are those found in devices such as laptops and cell phones. I have heard different answers from equally knowledgeable people. Some say that letting it fully run out and then recharging will keep the battery life long, while others say it doesn't matter. Please provide SOURCES, as those are the things that have research behind them.
2007-01-14 19:38:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Only if they are NiCads. Those are the "only" ones you should allow to discharge.
However, they actually should never go below 1 volt per cell... that is 10 Volts for a 12 Volt battery. There is such a sharp drop off after 1 volt per cell with NiCads you probably will have a hard time getting to the exact spot. The point is, don't turn something on and ignore it and come back the next day. As NiCads get older if they are discharged below 1 volt per cell they have a better chance of reversing the polarity which causes them to fail.
2007-01-14 19:46:09 · answer #1 · answered by Raylene G. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most batteries have a "memory" and can be expected to last a given time regardless of state of charge. I would think a fully charged gives the best performance and not impede the performance of the device it is powering.
2007-01-14 19:45:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most batteries have a "memory" and can be expected to last a given time regardless of state of charge. I would think a fully charged gives the best performance and not impede the performance of the device it is powering.
2007-01-14 20:13:38 · answer #3 · answered by Sonu G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If its a Ni-MH battery it should be completely drained out before recharging because of memory effect,
If its Li-Ion Battery then its not necessary to do so as they dont have memory effect.
Check Wiki for more info on memory effect
2007-01-14 21:07:20 · answer #4 · answered by rajorx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the salesperson gained't truly be a moron, yet he really would not recognize a lot about batteries. charge after use, or every time the drill gained't do the pastime. there is not any favor to run the battery each and each of ways down earlier charging.
2016-10-31 03:35:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really only an issue with nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) cells as recharging when partially charged can result in a 'memory' effect. As to sources, don't be lazy and do your own research.
2007-01-14 19:47:52 · answer #6 · answered by Ranjeeh D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋