17-09-2012, 06:59 AM
Strongly disagree.
Storing batteries fully charged for extended periods is incorrect. The correct storage voltage is 3.8V per cell which is roughly 50%. Leaving them for extended periods (year or more) requires one to check and return the cell voltage to 3.8V. Under voltage is just as bad.
Storing batteries fully charged shortens their service life. It brings on puffing as well. Discharge is also impacted (batteries don't last as long and they start to get warm/hot earlier in their life).
Battery life is more a function of quality (and therefore price). Due to price being cheap these days, we tend to ignore things that avoid reducing their life span.
Storing batteries fully charged for extended periods is incorrect. The correct storage voltage is 3.8V per cell which is roughly 50%. Leaving them for extended periods (year or more) requires one to check and return the cell voltage to 3.8V. Under voltage is just as bad.
Storing batteries fully charged shortens their service life. It brings on puffing as well. Discharge is also impacted (batteries don't last as long and they start to get warm/hot earlier in their life).
Battery life is more a function of quality (and therefore price). Due to price being cheap these days, we tend to ignore things that avoid reducing their life span.