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12thgenusa
Explorer
Aug 26, 2013

Are multiple shallow cycles harmful for batteries?

I recently came across this statement in one of the Smartgauge tech papers: "The more a battery is used the shorter it's life will be. The less it is used, the longer it's life will be. The only...
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mena661
Explorer
Aug 26, 2013
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:

Can't wait for plug-n-play lithium to make their appearance.
X2! No floating, no need to keep them fully charged, no EQ's, no de-sulf's, not as temperature sensitive and no acid.

PS - Before 787 comments appear, RV/marine LI batts are not the same chemistry as the LI batts in the 787, cell phones, laptops or EV's.

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