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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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pianotuna
Nomad III
Aug 27, 2013
Hi 12th,

1. any time power is drawn it is a cycle
2. yes it does
3. yes, but it is less harmful than doing partial recharges (i.e. doing 50 to 90 for many days in a row)

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