The power/solar/batteries/generator thread

[Irving]

Jerry, does it harm rechargeable batteries to leave them in the charger, and the charger in the wall socket for an extended amount of time? Like a week?

[jerrymrc]

Jerry, does it harm rechargeable batteries to leave them in the charger, and the charger in the wall socket for an extended amount of time? Like a week?

Depends on the charger. Some are just on a timer and shut off, some provide a very small trickle charge to keep them at 100%. Of the three chargers I have two shut off completely and one trickles.

Of course you kept your owners manual and can refer to it? I will say that with my new one reading the manual is essential to getting the most out of the unit.