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[Closed] DX 18650/hope battery advice please

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OK electronics buffs do I need to completely discharge the above before recharging or can I just 'top up' after each use?


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 5:58 pm
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No just top up - Li ion do not have 'memory' like NiMh batteries.


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 6:02 pm
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full discharge just wastes battery life ๐Ÿ™


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 6:03 pm
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Aye, if they're not 'protected' cells and you completely discharge them, that'll be them kaput.


 
Posted : 11/12/2009 6:12 pm
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Posted : 11/12/2009 8:33 pm