Supposed to be better not to let Li ion batteries discharge, but to
recharge frequently...
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries
Br
Jez
On 20/01/2013, Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> > Since we're on the subject of lithium batteries, has anyone had any
>> > experience with the
>> > after-market BLM-1 batteries for the E-3, E-500, E-510, E-520, etc?
>> >
>>
>> Yes. I used 2 different types with no problem. They lasted as long as
>> the Olympus ones. I always
>> use aftermarket batteries as spares.
>>
>
> Thank you. I have three originals and I'm always anticipating that
> they will fail at some time. I make use of the technique learned with NiCd
> where you let the battery discharge as much as possible before recharging.
> We used this technique with cordless tools to extend the life of the NiCd
> batteries and I've been using it with NMH batteries and now the lithium
> ions. If you didn't let the NiCd batteries fully discharge they would
> develop oxide nodules on the plates and eventually short out, and at $30 for
> a Makita 9.6V battery things can get pretty expensive.
>
> Chris
>
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