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Originally Posted by Taf
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?
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Think thats the same for most rechargeable batteries. e.g. Laptops you're not advised to keep them plugged in all time and let the battery run down occasionally.