Li-ion batteries do not require full discharge before recharging, they have
no memory effect. To prolong the battery life, do not left the battery in
full charge stage.
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries
Over discharge Li-ion will kill the battery:
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries
C.H.Ling
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From: "Chris Trask" <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
>> > 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.
>
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