Leaving the batteries in the Charger....?

[herbeapuce]

HI.

I have a Maha-C204W

I have some Energiser 2500, some Sony 2500, some Eneloop 2000 AA batteries...

I also have some AAA...


Now is it good or not to leave the batteries in the charger at all time?

or they should be moved out after the charge is completed

what is the best way to use my charger please?

manual: http://www.mahaenergy.com/download/mhc204w.pdf
Features: http://www.mahaenergy.com/store/Item.asp?idProduct=352&cur=features#mid

Thanks for your help

Stef.

 

[mdocod]

The trickle charge current is listed in the manual as 50mA.

That's pretty low, low enough that I would not be too terribly concerned about leaving cell on the charger for a few days if you forgot about em. (0.025C charge rate)

The Energizer 2500's will likely develop self-discharge that is self-discharging faster than that charge rate eventually, so in that application- who cares, lol.

Gather more opinions to be sure

Eric

 

[herbeapuce]

Ok thanks for your help.

I have a feeling you are leaning toward not leave the batteries in the charger after they are full.

I use the leave the batteries for weeks in the charger... was I doing the wrong thing?

Please anyone here, feel free to come in with your opinion...

Stef.

 

[lowatts]

Generally speaking it would be best to take them out after charge is completed. I understand NiMH will have longer life that way.

 

[herbeapuce]

OK... thank you.

Will do just that from now on....

Stef.

 

[redlaw55]

Use any inexpensive wall timer that you can find. Harbor Freight carries a double outlet appliance timer, non-digital, with appropriate features. Useful for other tasks and sometimes on sale for less than five dollars ($3.99).... Over-charged, leaky batteries can be expensive in the worst way. :sick2: