Has anyone had an experience where leaving the battery charging for an extended period of time decreases the battery life?
837622
We have had our mower for 4 years and still have the same battery. We have not left it charging for more than 24 hours. We live in California and have not always charged within the 30 day recommendation during the winter. We purchased a new battery last year as we thought we were being to have recharging issues, but as yet we have not needed to install the new battery. We do not have a large lawn area (approximately 700 sf) which may be a factor.
837623
Im also on my second battery. I like this mower, its quiet and does a clean mow. Question: Will it help if I totally drain the battery? Or will it just muck it up worse? Thanks.
837624
My first battery lasted 3 years. I kept it in the basement during the winter and charged it every month. But when using it during the summer, I sometimes forgot to disconnect the charger the next day. This didn't happen a lot - maybe only 2 or 3 times a year. I didn't start to notice any problem until the end of the third year. I bought a new battery last spring. I've been more careful with this one and have always removed the charger within a few hours after the light turns green. This battery is still working very well, but it's too soon to know whether it will last more than 3 years.
837625
yes. the battery is not a memory battery you should never charge it for more than 24hrs and if it sits for a long time without use you need to charge it ever 30 days or so (like in the winter) this is what i have read on the battery that was also tru with the original battery that came with the lawn mower.
837626
I did leave it charging for a long time and it died within weeks. So I am on my 2nd battery and put a timer on the power cord to charge it so I do not do that again.
837627
I am on my second battery in 3 years with the Earthwise mower, and my sister has also had to buy a new battery after one year for her mower. My second battery was purchased last year, and it already seems to be losing power. The instructions tell you to charge only overnight, not longer, and to store the battery in a warm place over the winter. Seriously, I feel like if I follow all the instructions I am devoting way too much time to a lawn mower. I'm a busy person and I'm lucky if I can feed my cat on time, let alone pamper a lawn mower. When this battery dies, I'll be shopping for a different mower. I am on my second battery in 3 years with the Earthwise mower, and my sister has also had to buy a new battery after one year for her mower. My second battery was purchased last year, and it already seems to be losing power. The instructions tell you to charge only overnight, not longer, and to store the battery in a warm place over the winter. Seriously, I feel like if I follow all the instructions I am devoting way too much time to a lawn mower. I'm a busy person and I'm lucky if I can feed my cat on time, let alone pamper a lawn mower. When this battery dies, I'll be shopping for a... » Read More I am on my second battery in 3 years with the Earthwise mower, and my sister has also had to buy a new battery after one year for her mower. My second battery was purchased last year, and it already seems to be losing power. The instructions tell you to charge only overnight, not longer, and to store the battery in a warm place over the winter. Seriously, I feel like if I follow all the instructions I am devoting way too much time to a lawn mower. I'm a busy person and I'm lucky if I can feed my cat on time, let alone pamper a lawn mower. When this battery dies, I'll be shopping for a different mower. « Show Less
837628
We had our Earthwise mower for several years and often left it plugged in for days between mowings. The battery gave out after three years and we replaced it. I think the trick is draining it completely before putting it on charge--and our yard is just big enough to drain it completely.The battery wasn't the problem ...but in the five years since our purchase the mower itself has fallen apart. Last week when the wheel unaccountably started rubbing the body and impeding movement, we had had enough. Our Earthwise went to the dump and we bought a gas mower. Makes me sad.
837629
I no longer have my mower, but I did not have a problem with the battery. I tried not to have it charging longer than 24 hrs, but often forgot about it. I had other problems.
768490
acording to the instructions, it goes into a "maintenance" mode after the battery is fully charged, which can be left connected indefinately. I have not personally tested that feature. I have not been able to bring back a "failed" battery with this charger or it's close competitor, as tested on several batteries. It does seem to extend the life of a near failure battery, but only experienced on one so far.
1060052
I believe the battery charger has an overcharge limit which allows the battery to charge to its fullest no matter how long the battery sits in the charger. I leave my battery in the charger for about two days and have not noticed any problems. Hope this helps.
1208653
I think so. I have left mine in the charger for several hours past full charge with no ill effects, but usually I remove the battery when the light turns green.
2190136
I would not advice leaving it for more than a few hours after fully charged just me due to trickle charging is still on. I rather be safe than sorry.
1955045
I have been using the battery for a couple months and I haven't had that problem. It doesn't seem to charge consistently though.I have not been happy with battery performance.
795715
I have never had that issue, as we leave the phone always on the base which is always plugged in, and then take it off and walk around to talk. I have talked at one time more than an hour many times and have never have lost the charge.... so to answer.... more than an hour at least! Best I can do to answer you. Good luck! We love the phones, by the way.
322694
My experience is similar, although I don't usually use it constantly all day. I keep it charging whenever I'm not using it.
1008265
Not in my experience. The device seems to charge just fine while off or on, even while actively playing music. I have never been able to run the battery long enough to go completely dead so I don't know if that is the case with a totally dead battery.
1795232
I did not but the battery strength decreased over time and then the plug would not charge. This happened over 6 months.
783849
We do it all the time. Charging over night. Doesn't seem to harm the battery. we are very satisfied with our unit. Hope this helps. If you are concerned, perhaps you should contact Inogen.
1361280
For a definitive answer I suggest contacting B & D directly via the internet. I personally would not leave the battery in the charger for extended periods because it does get warm and I am not sure if it would/could get hot enough to cause any problem over time. Heat is generally not a good thing for battery life. When charging is complete I put the battery back in its box with the protective cover over the terminals. It usually takes about a week of use to drain a battery and then I replace it with the charged unit from the box and charge the drained unit starting the cycle over again. I don't notice any loss of charge from the charged battery sitting for a week. My weekly usage is blowing leaves, pine needles and sweet gum balls off of 2 porches, a deck and 2 vehicles + cleaning the floor of a 2 car garage.
6195
I've had it stay charged through the night (like 8-10 hours), but have always re-docked it by morning. Hope that helps!
1254090
I don't leave mine plugged in and I found this on the Apple forum.. "Thanks to an intelligent power management system, the Apple Battery Charger uses less power once your batteries are fully charged, making it one of the most energy-efficient rechargeable battery solutions ever." However, for maximum life, you should not leave the batteries plugged in all the time." It doesn't take long for the batteries to charge fully and if you have an extra set charge them as soon as the "mouse batteries low" shows up on your screen and you should have no lag time.
1595327
Thanks very much for your response. I'm only getting about an hour or less of battery life. I'm very disappointed. Thanks again.
1634583
If you leave them on the charger for more than 4 or 5 hours, it can deplete the battery life.
146067
Yes. While they seem to be somewhat tolerate to overcharging you can ruin them. I've left them for 12hr and had no problem. But when I forgot about one and left it for a day. It was ruined. It just wouldn't hold a long term charge anymore. I had used it quite a bit so it may it was just its time to die but all the others I've had have lasted a very long time.