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Taf · 24-12-2024, 11:25

Our DECT phone system is getting a bit old, but still works perfectly. But our daughter decided to buy a new one, BT7660.

I decided to read the instructions, and was puzzled to see this on one of the first pages:

"To keep the batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time.

Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible."

Don't charge constantly like the one we already have (no battery changes in about 8 years)?

And running the batteries until flat before an 8-hour recharge, with the system down until at least some charge is in the batteries? And how would we manage to totally flatten the battery packs (2 x AAA)?

Has battery tech (NiMH) gone backwards?

24-12-2024, 11:25	#1
Taf cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kairdiff-by-the-sea Age: 69 Services: TVXL BBXL Superhub 2ac (wired) 1Tb Tivo Posts: 10,215	Rechargable batteries Our DECT phone system is getting a bit old, but still works perfectly. But our daughter decided to buy a new one, BT7660. I decided to read the instructions, and was puzzled to see this on one of the first pages: "To keep the batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time. Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible." Don't charge constantly like the one we already have (no battery changes in about 8 years)? And running the batteries until flat before an 8-hour recharge, with the system down until at least some charge is in the batteries? And how would we manage to totally flatten the battery packs (2 x AAA)? Has battery tech (NiMH) gone backwards?