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    Taking charge

    Oct 08, 2020 3 minutes

    CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERIES

    AC battery chargers

    Lithium-based batteries are usually charged at constant current of between 0.5C-1.0C (C = capacity in Ah) until the current drops to 0.03C, at which point charging must cease so as not to overcharge the cells. These figures may differ depending on the type of cell and the instructions. Some recommend you stop charging at 0.1C to reduce stress on the cells and help extend their lifespan.

    The State of Charge (SoC) cannot be determined by battery voltage,

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