[Lowfer] A power supply head scratcher

[Mike.WE0H]

Li-On batteries and smart chargers...
I always put my phone and GPS on their chargers whenever I don't use 
them. I have never had a Li-Po battery fail. The XYL charges her phones 
when they go dead. She goes through batteries every year. She has a 
Sandisk which I make sure gets left on the USB port when ever she is not 
using it. My son lets his PSP sit off the charger until he decides to 
charge it. Guess what? I have put 3 batteries in that thing in the past 
three years. I think Li-Po batteries like to be topped off and left on 
their smart chargers.

Mike
WE0H





Peter B wrote:
> "Preaching to the choir, no doubt, but it's worth harping about... 
> Clint KA7OEI/CT" 
> --------------------------------
> No, Clint, your harp rings well, and tnx fer your effort in details. Like most I have collection boxes of wall modules, mostly the heavy sort. That is likely what you refer to as "iron" ones. But, yes, I've noticed those light-weights now that come with digicams and small music players, for battery recharging. Not heard mention before of said flaws and will monitor my few for such surprises.
> 
> Which brings up this thought -- I have a new music player that has a Li-On battery (my first of this kind). What about recharging? Is it like the Ni-Cds where constant charging can be detrimental, so leave tham run down before an overnight plug-in? The SanDisk instructions made no mention, only how to replace the 3.6V battery.
> 
> Ah...where is life now headed...ever more of these devices -- Peter