How to extend your BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery life?

Here are several steps you can take to insure that you get maximum performance from your BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery:

Breaking In New BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 Battery - new battery come in a discharged condition and must be fully charged before use. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your new BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery two to four times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity.

Preventing the Memory Effect to BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery - Keep your BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-Ion batteries which do not suffer from the Memory Effect.

Keep Your BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 Battery Clean - It's a good idea to clean dirty battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the battery and your portable device.

Exercise Your BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 Battery - Do not leave your BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using the battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a long period of time, perform the new battery break in procedure described above.

BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 Battery Storage - If you don't plan on using the BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery for a month or more, we recommend storing it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal objects. Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries will self-discharge during storage; remember to break them in before use.

Notice for using Ni-MH and Ni-CD battery!

You can use a newer Ni-MH charger to charge your old Ni-CD BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery but you should not try to charge Ni-MH batteries with a Ni-CD charger. Here's why: Ni-MH and Ni-CD BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery are chemically very similar and when both are fully charged the battery voltage will start to drop. The Ni-MH voltage drop is much more subtle and more difficult to detect. Ni-MH chargers usually have an over temperature sensor and shutoff to prevent overcharge as well as a more sensitive voltage drop detector where Ni-CD chargers usually only use the voltage drop to determine when to stop charging. If you charge Ni-MH BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery in a Ni-CD charger it will probably miss the voltage drop and keep right on charging causing the batteries to overheat. Overcharge and overheating Ni-MH BOSCH PSR 9.6VES-2 battery can damage them internally and reduce battery life.