I've invested a few quid on the XML T6 from the singletrack light test. It includes no information on maintaining battery life - which for £67 I'm not too fussed about.
Any tips on charging welcome please.
[i.e. is it a good idea to leave them on charge all the time. Best to drain them before charging? or never let them drain fully?]
Hi Mike,
It would of been easier to email me direct?
The battery is in an approx 30-50% charge state when you receive it, although it can be used straight away I would suggest a full charge first
Connect the battery to the charger and then switch on at the mains, The led should then show a RED to show it is charging and then turn GREEN to show it is then fully charged.
Both the battery and charger contain inbuilt protection - The battery against: Over-Charge, Under-charge and also short-circuit protection, The Charger will also prevent over-charging.
Li-Ion batteries are not best left on charge all the time as they dont like it and this will reduce the long term life of the battery, also best not left in a 100% charged state for long periods. ie summer months. Charged once a week before or straight after a ride would probably be a good idea if used regulary.
During the summer months if not being used they are best left in an approx 30-50% charged state, although the battery is not being used during this period the cells will continue to drain through the protection circuit, this may only be milliamps but over a long period it can totally discharge the battery and it may not be recoverable.
Any other questions please feel free to ask away.
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aah you must be Mark; I had an address for you but no email address to hand. The lights came v promptly and seem to work well.
Thanks for the advice; nice to know there's under/over charge protection etc. In the distant past I had old NiCad batteries which were very fussy and I ended up accidently killing through poor charging.