I'm using my original Circuit Stadium truck wall charger to charge a new 7.2v 5000mAh NiMh battery that i just bought. After I drain it fully, I usually charge it right back up until next use. Usually takes me 16.66 hours (5000 ÷ 300mA).
I've been reading that if the nimh battery isn't in use for 30 days, you should slap it on the charger again. So, I take it that it must be charged every month even When not in use? My question is, for how long? Say I left it fully charged and didn't use it for 30days. Should I put it on the charger for the full 16 hrs again? Because I also read that overcharging can kill the lifespan of it.
Thanks for the help.
I've been reading that if the nimh battery isn't in use for 30 days, you should slap it on the charger again. So, I take it that it must be charged every month even When not in use? My question is, for how long? Say I left it fully charged and didn't use it for 30days. Should I put it on the charger for the full 16 hrs again? Because I also read that overcharging can kill the lifespan of it.
Thanks for the help.