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Originally Posted by dmurphy
Hi folks -
I've searched the forums a bunch trying to educate myself, and I see many references to using a clock timer for charging.
I get the theory behind it, and why it makes sense... but my question is; how long should I set it for?
I have a "new to me" 2015MY i2 SE (that just had its charging board replaced, in full disclosure.) Batts are 3 years old at this point and seem quite hearty - I'd like to keep them that way as long as possible.
Given that it's winter, cold and miserable here in New Jersey, I'm not riding much -- maybe a quick trip once every week or two right now, so the batteries are fully charged and not likely to discharge quickly anytime soon. But once springtime gets here, I expect to use it frequently.
So does anyone have a recommended "schedule" for a clock-timer? Right now I have it set for 12-hours on charge, 12-hours off charge. But I think 12 hours per day is probably excessive, especially given that it's fully charged right now.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
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My schedule is about every four to six hours on, then off for same. Recommendations from MTO are that the batteries are charged best if they are "cycled" on/off over a period of time. Re-starting the charge cycle has benefits. I have the infamous "Red Light / Green Light" gremlin and its better for the system to restart the charge cycle every now and then rather than a long period that basically (may) leave the batteries at full charge with Green blinking lights.
I commute with Trigger so my charge cycle is ON early AM, mid afternoon and early evening. Off at other times.