This week we are sharing one of the best kept secrets!
How to look after your batteries. as the weather gets cooler many people will notice that the batteries on their radios will seem to run out faster.
There are three main reasons for this:
- Over charging
- Keeping your radios in the cold
- Battery memory in NiMH
The best way to avoid overcharging your batteries is simply to wait until they have fully discharged before recharging, this helps to increase the life span of your batteries, and has the added benefit of reducing the amount of time before the memory effect is noticeable.
After charging, batteries will slowly "leak" charge between the terminals. When a cold battery is used it will often be unable to keep up with the demands that everyday use puts on them. Simply store your radios at room temperature or get your staff to keep them in their inside pocket to help make sure that your radios are ready for use.
Over several years of recharging all batteries will lose some capacity and run out of charge faster. This "memory" effect can be reset in many batteries or monitored to make replacement costs predictable and manageable.
Our Cadex Battery testers are used worldwide where batteries must be reliable; from F15 Jets to emergency radio systems.
Our standard price for testing individual batteries is £5.00 +VAT and is the best choice for checking on problem radios. For larger departments we have weekly hires available from just £39.00 +VAT.
Call us to find out more about your batteries on 0800 0155 310 or reply to this email.
Ask about our "Long Term Radio Systems Rental:
From £6.99 +VAT PCM Including Comprehensive Maintenance
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