1DS-Battery, can it stay on the charger?

[KevinCarter]

It seems my batteries do great when just fully charged, but die quickly on the shelf. Can they just stay on the charger blinking?

that's what I do with my Lumedyne batteries on a trickle charger. thanks.

[Leigh_Adams]

Have you refreshed them regularly?

They work best if they are completely discharged and recharged rather than just being run half down and then recharged.

Leigh

[KevinCarter]

Yes, thanks, but that does not really address my question.

[Robert_Gallop]

Well, I don't know if it does any damage or any good, but I'd think it keeps them topped off. I know the batts loose power when not in use, so I keep 1 or 2 on the charger for weeks a time, haven't had any problems that I know of, but I'd like to hear an expert reply as well

Robert

[CarlHarsch]

Leaving them on the charger will NOT harm your batteries........UNLESS the charger goes bad on you. It is designed as a trickle charger and will maintain your battery in a charged state. If by chance the charger goes bad, it would result in damaging your battery, but that would probably happen whether you left in on a week or a few hours past complete charge.

[KevinCarter]

Imaging you are keeping them on charger that went bad, and you have a big job next day. Is this a real worry?

[CarlHarsch]

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Imaging you are keeping them on charger that went bad, and you have a big job next day. Is this a real worry?

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No. While chargers do fail, it's not something that happens with any regularity. The charger will either stop charging altogether or apply a continuous charge at full strength. If your battery is quickly discharging, perhaps the battery is reaching its useable life and needs replacement.