Battery Storage

Battery Faq's

Each type of Chemistry of the Rechargeable Battery has its own unique characteristics:

NiCd and NiMH:

The main difference between the two is that Nimh Battery technology (the most recent of the two) offers higher energy density than NiCad. In other words, the capacity of a NiMH is approximately twice the capacity of its NiCad counterpart. This means for you is increased run time of battery without additional bulk or weight. NiMH also offers another major advantage: the nickel-cadmium batteries tend to suffer from the so-called ' "Memory effect". Nimh Batteries are less likely to develop this problem and thus require less maintenance and conditioning. NiMH batteries are also environmentally friendly than nickel-cadmium batteries because they do not contain heavy metals (which present serious problems landfill). Note: Not all devices can accept both NiCad or NiMH batteries.

Lithium Ion:

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) has become the new standard for Portable Power consumption. Li-Ion batterys produce the same energy as NiMH battery but weighs approximately 20% -35% less. This can make a noticeable difference in devices such as cellular phones, camcorders or laptops whose battery is an important part of the total weight. Another reason Li-ion batteries have become so popular is that they do not suffer the effect of "memory" at all. They are also environmentally friendly because they do not contain material toxic as cadmium or mercury.

Is it possible to upgrade the device to a battery chemistry more recent?

Maybe. NiCad, NiMH and Li-Ion are all fundamentally different from each other and can not be replaced unless the device has been pre-configured from the factory to accept more than one type of battery chemistry.

Please refer to your manual to find out which rechargeable battery types the particular device load, or use our battery Quick Finder Wizard to find all the compatible batteries for your device. It will automatically list all of the battery types supported by your specific device.

My new battery does not charge. Is it defective?

Usually NO. New batteries come in a discharged state and must be fully charged before use. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge the new battery two to four times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity.

It is generally recommended that a charge of night (around noon). It is normal for a battery to become warm to the touch during loading and unloading.

When the battery charge for the first time, the device may indicate that charging is complete after a few minutes to just 10 or 15. This is a normal with Rechargeable Batteries. New batteries are hard for the device to charge and they have never been fully charged and not "broken in" Sometimes the charger from the device will stop charging a new battery before it is fully charged. If this happens, remove the battery from the device, then reinsert it. The charge cycle should begin again. This may occur several times during the battery first. Do not worry, it's perfectly normal.

How can I maximize battery performance?

There are several steps you can take to help you to obtain maximum performance from your battery:

Prevent the Memory Effect – Keep the battery healthy full load and then fully discharged at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are lithium-ion do not suffer from memory effect.

Keep Batteries Clean – It'sa good idea to clean the battery contacts with a dirty cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the battery and the portable device.

Exercise the Battery – Do the battery dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using the battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a long period of time, perform the new battery break in procedure described above.

Drums Storage – If you do not plan to use the battery for a month or more, store it in a clean, dry and cool place, away from heat and metal objects. NiCad, NiMH and Li-ion Will Self-discharge during storage; remember to recharge the batteries before use.

Batteries Sealed Lead Acid – (SLA) must be kept at full charge during storage. This is usually achieved by using special chargers net. If you do not a Trickle Charger, do not attempt to store SLA batteries for more than three months.

What's "memory effect"?

What are volts and milliamp-hour (eg 6.0 V – 1800mAh)?

Power I recycle my old battery? How?

Yes, we can assist in the recycling of batteries. Please see the information that is provided under our "Battery Recycling" option.

How long will my experiment run new battery?

What is a "smart" and "dumb" battery?

Smart batteries have internal circuit boards of chips that allow them to communicate with the notebook and monitor battery performance, output voltage and temperature. Smart batteries will generally run 15% longer due to their increased efficiency and also give the computer much more accurate "gauge fuel "the battery capacity to determine how much time is left running before recharging is necessary.

8. How are batteries Rated? (What Are Volts and Amps?)

There are two opinions on every battery: volts and amp-hours (Ah). The Ah rating may also be given as milliamp-hour (mAh), which is a thousandth of an amp-hour (eg a 1000mAh battery is 1Ah). Ampere-hour are a mark of how much energy a battery can store. Another way of looking at things is to say that more than one battery ampere-hour it is longer term, the battery time will be. Some of our batteries have higher amp-hour ratings the Original Battery in your device and not cause any incompatibilities. On the other hand, while the tension of Hi-Capacity Battery may not be identical to the original battery, the voltages must be within a reasonable range. To assess the potential of the cell, a voltage value between 3.0 and 4.2 must be picked. The tension is detected is called the "nominal" voltage, which means it is for naming purposes only, whereas the actual voltage of the cell depends on the state of charge. Historically, some manufacturers have 3.6V while others picked 3.7V to name the cell. The functionality and performance one cell is identical and can not be differentiated by the device. The explanation above applies to a single Li-Ion series. When a battery has two or more Li-Ion cells in series, the voltage is multiplied by the number of cells in series, as in the table below:

Number of cell Li-Ion Series

Nominal Voltage

Device Type

1

3.6V or 3.7V Mobile phones and digital cameras

2

7.2V or 7.4V devices digital cameras and camcorders

3

10.8V or 11.1V Laptops

4

14.4V or 14.8V Laptops

Thus,

A Li-Ion Battery labeled 3.6V is the same as a Li-Ion 3.7V marked.

A Li-Ion 7.2V marked is the same as a Li-Ion 7.4V marked.

A Li-Ion battery labeled 10.8V is the same as a Li-Ion battery labeled 11.1V.

A Li-Ion battery labeled 14.4V is the same as a Li-Ion battery labeled 14.8V.

9. How Long Do Batteries Last (What is the life of my new battery)?

The life of a functioning Rechargeable battery under normal conditions is generally 500 to 800 cycles charge-discharge. This usually results in a year and a half to three years autonomy for the average user. As your rechargeable battery begins to die, you will notice a decrease in execution time of the battery. When your two Hour Battery is only providing you with a value of one hour of use, it is time for a new ..

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