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12thgenusa
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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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12thgenusa
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Aug 27, 2013
MrWizard wrote:
that assumes a (1)day storage or less, then charging and putting back to use, do you put a 'fully charge' battery in storage for 12-24hrs then take it out and charge it before using it..Not in real life

But that is exactly what happens everyday with solar. On all day, off all night.

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