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No question, any battery when being stored should be stored FULLY
charged. When they are not being used, pull the batts out of the
electronic toy. This will prevent damage should they start to leak and
also prevent the device from draining the battery.
Peter Gelinas wrote:
> Does anyone have a suggestion on how to store AAA Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries ... fully charged or fully discharged?
>
> How about 'gel' batteries? (12 volt lantern)
>
> I know a lead acid battery should be fully charged, and I remember the instructions for my Sony video cam suggested fully discharged (but I don't remember what type of battery they use).
>
> With 2 portable GPS's, 2 digital cameras, 4 small 2-way radios, and 6 solar 'garden' lights I've got 30 reachargeable batteries and I might as well do the right thing since I'm leaving the boat for 5 months
>
> Peter
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