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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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MEXICOWANDERER
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Aug 27, 2013
Whew and I always thought wimmens talking about fashion was a big waste of time. This is going to be my last response on this thread. C'mon people, use your danged head. Even a ONE PERCENT discharge rate overnight means a totally drained flat as a bug battery in 90 days. Five percent per day was mentioned. Pardon me while I elbow my way to the exit and bail...

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