Can you leave it plugged in 24 / 7 or will the battery overcharge?
603234
I don't see any reason to leave it plugged in 24/7. When the battery gets low a little red light comes on to remind you to recharge. I imagine this lantern will hold a charge for quite a while. I use mine every morning, 1/2 hour to 3/4 hour at a time, and probably recharge every two weeks or so.
603235
I do not know the answer to that...I found that the battery charged quickly but I have not needed to use it since I purchased. I hope it is as good as I think it will be. I love that it is so lightweight and the entire lamp glows with light. It also has a handle on the top and the bottom has a "hook" that folds out to hang from a tent or such. Sorry I cannot answer your question.
603236
I don't recall reading anything that warns you about overcharging. It plugs into the usb port of your computer and charges rather quickly. I have left it plugged in after it was fully charged and it didn't cause any problem that I am aware of.
603237
I really don't know the answer to your question, we have never needed to leave it on the charger. The charge lasts for a good amount of time and the lantern recharges quite quickly.
1151774
I can't answer that question in any certainty. But I do know that there a tendency for the battery to drain, and so for that reason I always unplug mine when not in use.
453118
Yes, I leave mine plugged in all the time. It stays quite cool when not use.
2032959
You can keep it plugged into an outlet all night. I've never even used the battery.
1528837
I've used it the entire time of driving however just to be o the safe side I would not leave something plugged in it overnight. Expecially if you have an older battery.
316034
if you leave it on 24 hours straight, like i did, the battery drains considerably fast haha
938650
you can leave it plugged in as long as you like. the light changes color when it is finished charging. will need new usb cord though. it may also break if you are trying to recharge a high amp device. my GF uses it every other day, it gets pretty hot when charging her phone.
1526349
Sure, it can be left plugged in so long as you want, its always charged that way.
571012
If you're asking if you can leave it plugged in then yes. I leave mine plugged into my tv. Plus I keep it plugged into the charger on tv so that it is always charged when tv is on. It doesn't over charge.
1424739
I've had my since February 2013 and haven't had to do anything to it. I don't think the battery is being overcharged- I think it turns that function off once it has full capacity. There is one side with half the plugs that is battery and surge protected and the other side with the other half of the plugs with surge protection. I am very happy with this item- it's plugged in under my desk and I've never had to touch it.
1536598
Yes. I leave it plugged in since I use it at home. If the battery runs out, it will take some time before it charges enough to use again. I expected it to work as soon as I plugged it in but it didn't.
2256709
Does not have to be plugged in all the time. Just after using it and every 30 days. I don't know how much current it uses but you can keep it plugged in and it'll stop charging it once it's fully charged
2209302
yes but if you leave it plugged in all the time i dont know if it will overcharge an damage and damage batteries.hope that helps
1012835
The manufacturer suggest keeping the unit plugged in since it has an automatic charger that keeps the unit charged without overcharging. The other models they recommend charging immediately after use but do not provide a shelf life for the charge.
1627126
I keep this plugged all the time. I turn it on when I place a cup and leave it for several hours. Usually I have it on for 3-4 hours, but there are many times that I left it on more than 5 hours, and it seems to be fine. I even left it on over night by accident, but it was fine, ...although I don't recommend it.
1458839
You can keep it plugged in all the time and you won't damage it. I think it takes at least 20 hours to fully charge it, after it's been totally drained of it's power.
410546
It will wear down the battery if left in all the time. Wenleave ours plugged in while traveling, and unplug it overnight. It stays cold.