Overcharging batteries

[timsch]

Hi all,

I was just wondering whether we may be running the risk of overcharging our batteries. We are thinking of charging the batteries overnight even when they are still quite full. Is that a stupid thing to do?

Best,
Tim

[Coen]

The batteries can be left connected to the charger indefinitely, the charger will stop charging automatically when the battery is full. The batteries should be kept fully charged as much as possible. A partially discharged battery should be charged before storing. Keep one battery connected to the charger, and the other in use. Swap the batteries after each experiment. Recharge stored batteries every few months.

Best regards, Coen (BioSemi)