10 Maintenance Tips for Walkie-Talkie Batteries
If walkie-talkie batteries exceed their cycle life, continuous usage depletes the electrolyte, triggering chemical reactions that generate gas. Increased gas leads to rising internal pressure, compromising safety and risking combustion or explosion. Here are 10 battery maintenance tips:
1. Initiate New Battery: Charge new batteries overnight to ensure maximum capacity.
2. Proper Storage: Store non-initialized batteries in a well-ventilated, cool place to prevent capacity and recharge cycle reduction.
3. Storage Duration: Do not exceed storage times:
- Nickel Cadmium: 24 months
- Nickel Metal Hydride: 18 months
- Lithium Ion/Polymer: 18 months
4. Store Used Batteries: Discharge used batteries by 50% before storing in a cool, dry place, applicable for periods under 30 days.
5. Revive Inactive Batteries: If unused for over 2 months, fully discharge and recharge:
- Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal Hydride: 14-16 hours
- Lithium Ion/Polymer: Charge until the indicator turns green, then an additional 1-2 hours.
6. Extended Charging: After the charging indicator turns green, charge an additional 1-2 hours using a rapid charger.
7. Prompt Removal: Remove batteries from the charger immediately after a normal charge to avoid overcharging and shorten battery life.
8. Avoid Overcharging: Do not "top off" fully charged batteries in the charger, as it significantly damages battery life.
9. Temperature Consideration: Stabilize batteries at around 22°C before charging; charging below 4°C or above 40°C reduces battery life.
10. Wait for Completion: When charging new batteries, wait for the testing process to complete before removing them from the charger. Only remove the battery when the indicator is fully green.