mint Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Sorry to sound totally clueless, but that's how I am with anything remotely technical.Can someone tell me whether rechargeable batteries last forever or do you in fact have to replace them after a certain period of time.I fancy our phones, which use rechargeable batteries, are playing up or need new batteries, but anyway, any info/advice is sorely needed and will be greatly appreciated[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I am also clueless, but I believe that phone batteries have to be replaced from time to time.My Scooter ones had to be last year...for 320€! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 O la la, as much as that?Would be cheaper perhaps to get an electric car?Off topic, but I heard the amazing Jonas Kaufmann a few days ago on the radio and, boy, can that man sing![:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Rechargeable batteries do not go on forever. Their life will depend upon usage, how many times they've been recharged and their initial quality.Telephone batteries are constantly being recharged so when the things start to play up they need replacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Apart from Bejamins comments it also depends on what type of rechargeable they are.If they are basic Ni-Cad then the constant mini top up charge they get after each use of the phone can make them lazy to the point where they only hold and deliver what they have got used to and little or no more, it's called memory effect. The defence against that is to allow them to run down completely, ideally each and every time, but if not at least on a regular basis.The other alternative is NiMH and these do not exhibit a memory effect so can be pretty well ignored until they do actually die of old age although the occasional full charge cycle will do them no harm.I will be written on the battery which type it is.Something for you to read if you're interested:[url]http://www.batterystuff.com/kb/articles/battery-articles/what-the-heck-is-a-nicd-battery.html[/url][url]http://www.batterystuff.com/kb/articles/battery-articles/proper-care-and-feeding-of-a-nimh-battery.html[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Thnaks, Ernie, for the links. They tell me all that I need to know, and more, about my nicd batteries.And, Benjamin, is also right, I think that I do now need to change them.Helpful and prompt answers; thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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