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battery charger advice

One thing I noticed with chargers. Once it says fully charged, put them back in again and you get another 10/15 minutes charging (dont leave them alone be in front of the charger etc) since I have done this they seem to last a bit longer??
It due to tech how those are charged. Charging is stopped when amperage is near zero. That's what charger detects. When removed, voltage in battery will drop slightly, something like 0.1 volt or similar. When put back, charger will detect difference in voltage and there will be enough current to start charging again. I dont recommend this since it will probably decrease battery life somewhat.
 
It due to tech how those are charged. Charging is stopped when amperage is near zero. That's what charger detects. When removed, voltage in battery will drop slightly, something like 0.1 volt or similar. When put back, charger will detect difference in voltage and there will be enough current to start charging again. I dont recommend this since it will probably decrease battery life somewhat.
Ahh, interesting thanks. I thought they worked on a Delta V system.
 
It due to tech how those are charged. Charging is stopped when amperage is near zero. That's what charger detects. When removed, voltage in battery will drop slightly, something like 0.1 volt or similar. When put back, charger will detect difference in voltage and there will be enough current to start charging again. I dont recommend this since it will probably decrease battery life somewhat.

Thanks for the info, will stop doing this.
 
I believe that method is for those smaller batteries like AA and AAA with NiCD i NiMh chemistry.
Having trawled Google Scholar, because it’s years since I learnt Li tech. On a bog standard li charger. When the battery reaches a certain voltage level the ingoing current drops, this is used to indicate the battery is charged. That sounds awfully like Delta V. So maybe it’s just the term that’s fallen out of use.
Though I’ve found it fascinating reading through the current Li charging tech.
Lots, and not much, has changed it seems. Ain’t it always so.
 
Having trawled Google Scholar, because it’s years since I learnt Li tech. On a bog standard li charger. When the battery reaches a certain voltage level the ingoing current drops, this is used to indicate the battery is charged. That sounds awfully like Delta V. So maybe it’s just the term that’s fallen out of use.
Though I’ve found it fascinating reading through the current Li charging tech.
Lots, and not much, has changed it seems. Ain’t it always so.
Im not an expert by any means, just like to be informed, particularly regarding the safety. What i do recommend on general battery info to check: https://batteryuniversity.com/
There is ton of info regarding most used battery types. For example NiMH batteries delta V charge technology is described here:
https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-408-charging-nickel-metal-hydride
Also current cutoff method for Lion batteries is described here:
https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-409-charging-lithium-ion
 
I'm probably shortening the lifespan of my batteries but I just stick them in the charger overnight and wake up to 4 fully charged batteries.
 
I'm probably shortening the lifespan of my batteries but I just stick them in the charger overnight and wake up to 4 fully charged batteries.
In short, if you charge battery to 4.1 instead of 4.2 volts it should almost double it life. The more you gravitate around 3.7v the less battery will be stressed and live longer. Of course that way you get less battery capacity per cycle. Personally, i charge batteries up to declared 4.2v and dont think about it too much.
What i do not do is leave batteries in chargers unintended, especially during sleep. Modern chargers are pretty safe but dont want to bet my family's life and my house on those. Every machine, cheap or expensive break and fail sometimes.
 
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