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Re: Battery care

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From: Mr. Michael J. Ellis
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 00:00
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> Is it better to charge batteries when they are completely flat, as opposed
> to when they still have some power?

NiCd, yes. NiMh, and LiIon, don't bother.

> And if so..do the rapid chargers (those that are for the GH688) discharge
> the battery (if it has power left in it), before they actually charge them
> fully?

No, because it's a NiMH battery supplied as standard.

> Also..I have heard something about putting batteries in the freezer to
> rejuvenate them...anyone know anything about this?

For NiCd, yes.

Pleased to meet you Stacey and welcome to the newsgroup. I think you will
find we are all warm, loving, sweet, and innocent and will be more than
happy to help you in any way.
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From: "Mr. Michael J. Ellis" <michaele@spin.net.au>
Subject: Re: Battery care
Date: 2000/01/10
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