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Re: Battery charging?

Do NOT EVER* allow the batteries to fully discharge. This will really shorten their life significantly.

These batteries - indeed, any lead-acid battery - will last longest when the number of minutes that it is not fully charged is kept to a minimum. So charge it as often as you can, any time you can.

When leaving the batteries alone, like over summer vacation, remember they discharge 15-25% per month, so charge them as often as possible so they are not damaged.

*Never, never ever!
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