What should be noted when using lithium batteries.
I often hear people complain that their batteries have been broken or not durable for only six months. Many consumers have the same experience. They often see people who buy laptops and remove the batteries without storing them, but can no longer use them when they really want to use them. The root cause is their lack of understanding of lithium batteries and failure to properly maintain and care for them. If you can do the following, you won't have to worry about similar problems:
1. Do not allow the charging time to reach 12 hours;
When we purchase products with lithium batteries, many salespeople will tell us that the charging time for lithium batteries must reach 12 hours. Actually, this statement is not correct. Lithium batteries have been activated before leaving the factory, and their self discharge rate is very low, so there is no need for us to charge them for a long time like ordinary nickel cadmium nickel hydrogen batteries. Lithium batteries can be used when fully charged, usually after 3 to 5 complete cycles of charging and discharging (one complete cycle from full charge to full use), the lithium battery can reach its optimal state.
2. Do not use inferior chargers;
Many friends take great care of their digital treasures, but overlook lithium batteries. When choosing a charger, if the original charger cannot be used, it is necessary to choose a brand charger with better quality and overcharge protection function. Poor quality chargers can cause lithium batteries to have a short lifespan, while in severe cases, they can lead to battery explosions.
3. Do not overcharge frequently;
Long term overcharging can keep the battery in an excited high temperature state, which is detrimental to both lithium batteries and chargers. Therefore, the standard for charging is to fully charge. If the charger does not have overcharge protection function, it is likely to cause the lithium battery to catch fire or even explode.
4. Do not touch metal objects;
The contacts of lithium batteries need to be wiped regularly, but it is important to note that when storing and carrying the battery, the contacts should not come into contact with metal objects, as this can easily cause a short circuit and shorten the lifespan of the lithium battery.
5. Do not use it frequently in high or low temperature environments;
Batteries have their own working and storage environments, and prolonged exposure to high or low temperatures can have a negative impact on the lifespan and service life of lithium batteries.
6. Do not use or not charge for a long time;
If for some reason, the digital devices and lithium batteries at home may be idle for more than 3 months, we need to regularly charge the lithium batteries with a certain amount of electricity and then store them (each charge accounts for 30% to 70% of the total battery capacity, depending on the storage time and battery capacity).
