[Duo2400] how to store 2400c LiON battery for long term

[Brian Getz]

--- Jake Luck <comet at 10k.org> wrote:
> 
> What's the best way to store my spare new 2400c
> battery?

There are two factors to consider during storage: 

A battery will self-discharge at about the rates shown
below. This capacity can be recovered by normal
charging. 
Battery Type	Loss During Storage

LiIon	About 0.5% to 1% per day

A non-recoverable capacity loss occurs during storage
that depends on the storage temperature and length of
time. If the storage temperature is below +35C the
batteries can be stored for up to 2 years with about a
5% capacity loss which is not recoverable. If the
storage temperature is allowed to reach +60C the
storage time should be limited to 2 weeks to prevent
more than a 5% loss. The batteries should be
discharged or only slightly charged prior to storage.
A charged battery will usually increase the capacity
loss which is non-recoverable. 


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Brian Getz
Personal Email briang113 at yahoo .com






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