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Charging question - related to using a third party charger

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Charging question - related to using a third party charger

Post by Gadgetguy » Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:57 pm

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Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:57 pm

Could you please tell me: if I were to use a third party charger, do I have to disconnect the batteries or is the on / off switch disconnecting the batteries from the CM5?

Thanks for any reply!
Could you please tell me: if I were to use a third party charger, do I have to disconnect the batteries or is the on / off switch disconnecting the batteries from the CM5?

Thanks for any reply!
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Post by limor » Thu Mar 08, 2007 3:29 pm

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Thu Mar 08, 2007 3:29 pm

how would you connect the 3rd party charger to the batteries without disconnecting them from the CM5 ?
how would you connect the 3rd party charger to the batteries without disconnecting them from the CM5 ?
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Post by Gadgetguy » Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:55 pm

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Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:55 pm

I would connect my charger (using clips) directly to the battery terminals, where the lead is soldered to it (it is easy to remove the plastic from the battery, and make the solder joint a bit larger, so that the clips can hold on to the joint)

I do not want to plug/unplug all the time, but I would prefer to use my computer controlled charger / discharger to ensure best battery life.

(Fast charging all the time is not very beneficial to the battery. Also, a total discharge can help to keep its capacity and can also increase lifetime.)
I would connect my charger (using clips) directly to the battery terminals, where the lead is soldered to it (it is easy to remove the plastic from the battery, and make the solder joint a bit larger, so that the clips can hold on to the joint)

I do not want to plug/unplug all the time, but I would prefer to use my computer controlled charger / discharger to ensure best battery life.

(Fast charging all the time is not very beneficial to the battery. Also, a total discharge can help to keep its capacity and can also increase lifetime.)
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