Okay . . . I've decided to save my AA lithium batteries for my my EOTech, and since my Fenix TK20 is going to be my primary utility light, I'm going to use rechargeable AA in it.
Here's my question (and be patient if this has been addressed a billion times here; I try to search as much as possible, but I usually get overwhelmed by the amount and depth of the available information):
If I don't discharge the NiMH batteries all the way, will I reduce their useful service life?
My intent is to swap batteries as soon as I can notice a decrease in the amount of light I see from the TK20. Naturally the batteries will have a significant amount of usable charge left.
Is it okay to just throw them back in the recharger? Or do I need to discharge them fully in order for them to consistently take a full charge for as many cycles as possible?
I'm using an Energizer 15-minute charger if that matters. Does my charger discharge the batteries before starting to charge them as part of its function?
THANK YOU for your patience!
Here's my question (and be patient if this has been addressed a billion times here; I try to search as much as possible, but I usually get overwhelmed by the amount and depth of the available information):
If I don't discharge the NiMH batteries all the way, will I reduce their useful service life?
My intent is to swap batteries as soon as I can notice a decrease in the amount of light I see from the TK20. Naturally the batteries will have a significant amount of usable charge left.
Is it okay to just throw them back in the recharger? Or do I need to discharge them fully in order for them to consistently take a full charge for as many cycles as possible?
I'm using an Energizer 15-minute charger if that matters. Does my charger discharge the batteries before starting to charge them as part of its function?
THANK YOU for your patience!