Is charging batteries before they are fully drained down to the 3.2v bad? i ask because i recently got the abaddon an unregulated box mod and i dont want to overdischarge the batteries so i have been changing them before they get too low. would it damage the cells to keep charging them before they are fully discharged? i ussually charge them up at night and i have 2 sets in rotation and i change them out a little more than half way through the day.
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Under discharging batteries?
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ya but i have a mechanical mod so i cant tell what the actual voltage of the battery is. i guess i could take them out and test them with the multimeter but thats just a hassle. would it damage the cells to charge them a little early? im sure im well within the stated range just curious,
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Agree with Uncle RJ. The less you let them drain, the more whole cycles you'll get out of them. A whole cycle is from 100% to 0%. If you do only partial cycles the cell will be under less stress.
Under charging a cell also extends life. Charging to 4.1V rather than 4.2V should net you around 20%more full charge cycles.
Under charging a cell also extends life. Charging to 4.1V rather than 4.2V should net you around 20%more full charge cycles.