On 5/23/2012 6:23 PM, Steve B wrote:
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On Wed, 23 May 2012 07:19:43 -0500, Leonlcb11211@swbelldotnet
What do you do to make them last? ;~)

Easy answer. I don't use them as much as you do. As a habit, I run a
battery right down and then recharge it fully before I use it again.
That habit is not as necessary these days as it was in the past, but
it has become my habit anyway.

I'll put a slip tie on mine, and let it run.

Steve




And recharge it as soon as it sounds like it's getting low.

Running a battery down below 50% charge WILL shorten it's life.

Leaving it uncharged for weeks will kill it even quicker.


Back in my motorcycle days there was a quote -

Ride every day the battery will last near forever.
Once a week it may last a year.
Onece a month it may not last a year.