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Tim Bucknall posted a discussion
I've always used Stihl for brushcutters, hedgetrimmers etc, but they don't last like they used to, and I'm thinking of trying a change.  Husqvarna and Echo seem the obvious options.  Does anyone on here use either, and have an opinion? TIA
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John F replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"I suppose to be fair to my batteries (different brands ) I have never experienced them losing power gradually it's always being sudden death after years of service they just never seem to wake up again but even this is rare . 
I did lose a new…"
yesterday
Billybop replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"Storing fully charged is fine if they are likely to be used in the near future, if not likely to use for an extended period then as I understand it a lower state of charge extends the lifespan of the pack reducing deterioration in capacity, as I…"
yesterday
Anthony Toop replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"I always thought partially depleted for storage was best, so around 50% if possible.
Personally i don't really bother, normally they are fully charged as thats the end of day routine, they all work perfectly well, so anyones guess as to what is best…"
yesterday
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Monday
Billybop replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"Could be wrong but for Li-Ion batteries as I understand it about 20 % to 25% charge level best for storage. That's why when you get a brand new Stihl battery for example, it's supplied with One (out of 4) bars of charge"
Monday
Sam Bainbridge replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure they need to be fully charged before being stored (according to salesman)"
Monday
John F replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"Billy is it best to discharge all batteries then before winter storage ?  I store my Stihl batteries in the shed over winter have always left them in their current  state of charge so probably best powered down then  .
You can get Lipo bags online…"
Monday
Billybop replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"Tend to leave a lot of my Li-ions in the vehicle, bringing in those that need re-charging, some only make it as far as the hallway where I have various chargers, as the packs are heavy in quantity, to lug around after a hard day's work, and I seem…"
Sunday
Adam Woods posted a discussion
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Sunday
Graham Taylor replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"only have one spare with me but that always sits on theshelf above the windscreen.  Been doing that for years and never had any problems with it getting too cold or hot.  Doubt thieves would even go for batteries .... they're after the bigger stuff…"
Sunday
Anthony Toop replied to PGM's discussion Battery Storage
"The main problem with all these battery fires is people cheaping out on Chinesium quality dross, either the batteries themselves, the charges or both. And leaving things on overnight!
Buy genuine, only charge when your around and never ever leave…"
Saturday
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Battery Storage

Where does everybody store their batteries over night? Bit expensive to be leaving in the van. Don't really want them in the house just in case anything was toever go wrong with them. Was thinking about the garage but not sure how being outside…

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