Initial chargin of batteries... how long?

[Mossyman]

Any current thoughts on this?
Do you still need an interrupted 12 hour plus charge?
many thanks!

Mossyman

[kourosh]

you still need at least 12 hours,i would just leave it charged when ever possible for a couple of days

[woody67]

An 8 to 12 hour charge was the norm for nicads, but I am not so sure it applies to Li-ion cells.

A number of phone instructions make no reference to a time, other than it should be 'fully charged' before first use.

If you also consider that current chargers will fully charge the battery in typically less than 1 hour, there does not appear to be any reason to let it continue after this time.

I just fully charge, and I have never had any problems with early battery failure.

[EnigmaCode]

If you also consider that current chargers will fully charge the battery in typically less than 1 hour, there does not appear to be any reason to let it continue after this time.

yes there is. its called trickle-charging.

[woody67]

Obviously.

But in the context of 'first charge before use' what is the purpose purpose of letting it trickle charge for an extra 8/10/16 hours etc after it is fully charged?