Eneloop question

[jimbo231]

I hear it's better to charge eneloops often to prevent them from running down too low(1.0V and below)when used in flashlights. I was wondering though if a partial(say 1/2 discharge) then a charge will count toward the life of the battery the same as a complete discharge and charge. Just that I see they say 1000's of charges and wondered if charging before totally drained still counts the same as 1 charge thus giving me less hours of total battery life.

 

[Ragiska]

what have you used for your search terms so far?

 

[jimbo231]

This is the thread I was reading..
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=258956

 

[Ragiska]

but for YOUR question, what search terms have you tried thus far?

 

[JaguarDave-in-Oz]

Ahh, I think I see a little search Hitler on the march....

Don't worry Jimbo, someone who has the knowledge coupled to the ability to impart it will come sooner or later.

In the meantime, perhaps read through this thread link http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=240121

 

[jimbo231]

but for YOUR question, what search terms have you tried thus far?

I didn't search because I can guarantee it's never been answered. I had a hard enough time trying to explain what I was asking let a alone there already being an answer for it.

 

[Ragiska]

I didn't search because I can guarantee it's never been answered. I had a hard enough time trying to explain what I was asking let a alone there already being an answer for it.

and I can gurantee it has at least a dozen times. the exact question has come up just within the last week alone.

 

[BatteryCharger]

The less deep the discharge, the more cycle life the cell will have. This is true for almost every chemistry.

If they last for 1000 cycles at 100% discharge (most don't) then they would last many many more cycles than that if you charged them at only half discharge.

 

[jimbo231]

and I can gurantee it has at least a dozen times. the exact question has come up just within the last week alone.

Sorry, I guess it was more the way I was wording it.

The less deep the discharge, the more cycle life the cell will have. This is true for almost every chemistry.

If they last for 1000 cycles at 100% discharge (most don't) then they would last many many more cycles than that if you charged them at only half discharge.

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