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[Closed] how do i know when my dx lights are fully charged?

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how long does it take from fully discharged?

cheers

kimbz


 
Posted : 05/05/2010 11:08 am
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You should not let them fully discharge as the batteries do not like it.

When I was using mine over the winter the time taken to charge them up would vary from 1.5 hours to over 3 hours, which was a bit weird.


 
Posted : 05/05/2010 11:21 am
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You know that they're done when the charger starts smoking.


 
Posted : 05/05/2010 11:22 am
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Thanks - just reminded me to put mine on!

Light goes green when charged.

edit: oh yeah. Bugger. Forgot the adapter.


 
Posted : 05/05/2010 11:24 am
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oops let mine run down once

hope they are still ok!

ok thats not very long but thats all good

cheers guys


 
Posted : 05/05/2010 12:11 pm
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The protection circuit will trip at the lower voltage limit to prevent over discharge and damaging the cells. BUT do not leave the battery in a discharged state as it will continue to discharge through its own protection circuit (only milliamps) but over time the cells/ battery will not be recoverable.
Also do not leave them fully charged (Li-Ion) for long periods. ideally 30-50%.


 
Posted : 06/05/2010 11:03 pm
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smudge.what happens if you leave them fully charged for a long period?
your ones that is...


 
Posted : 06/05/2010 11:41 pm