How much should I charge the batteries?

A rechargeable battery is a worthy alternativenormal battery. Unlike usual, the rechargeable battery is capable to work much longer, and thus it reusable. If the battery is used properly, you will have enough of it for a long time. Of course, the main question in this is how long does it take to recharge the batteries? The answer will depend on the kind of battery.

Rules for charging batteries

Now let's talk about how and how to recharge the batteries.

1. If there is an instruction to the battery, the time must be specified for it to fully charge the battery. If there is such information, then follow them.
2. You can calculate the time to charge the batteryyourself. To do this, the battery capacity should be divided by the charging current of the charger and multiplied by a factor of 1.4. As a result, you will get a number that will indicate the amount of time it takes to fully charge your battery. The calculation scheme is the same for all types of batteries, but the coefficients will be different. The factor 1.4 is suitable for Ni and Ni-MH batteries. For the lead one needs another.
3. When buying a new battery, you needto produce its forming. Molding is a process of 3-4 times a charge of a battery, in which the battery receives the maximum charge that will be retained by it after all subsequent charging processes. So, if the molding is incorrect, then you will not be able to disclose the full potential of the battery, it will hold less than it could. Therefore, take the first three charges very seriously. How to produce the mold correctly? After purchase, make sure that the battery is discharged to zero. If there is any charge, the battery needs to be "planted". After this, put the battery on charge and charge CONTINUOUSLY for the time necessary to fully charge the battery. Continuously - means that after starting charging, you can not even remove the charger and install it in another outlet. After full charging, we use the battery until it "sits down". After that, we repeat everything anew. In total, as already said, you need to produce 3-4 such cycles.
4. It is recommended to perform continuous charging not only during molding, but also during the whole period of using the battery.
5. If you find out or calculate the amount of time,necessary for a full charge of the battery, it was not possible, then you can take into account the average figure - it's about 10-14 hours. Just install the battery on the charge from evening to night. When the battery is charged, it becomes a little warm.
6. There are modern "smart" chargersdevices that themselves monitor the process of charging batteries. How much should I charge the batteries in such devices? The answer is simple: follow the instructions to the charger.
7. There are also norms for charging the batterybatteries for different devices. So, for a camera and for a video camera the charge can be different. Based on where you intend to use a rechargeable battery, do not be lazy to look at the manual for the device. Perhaps there will be specified how long it takes to charge the battery for it.
8. Make sure that the current in the processcharging of the battery has not been exceeded. Otherwise, you may get a damaged battery that can no longer be used. To maximize protect yourself from such an unpleasant situation, choose batteries or chargers with additional protection from excessive current.