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RE: Why so much?
By sorry dog on 10/7/2010 8:32:41 PM , Rating: 2

so why do Li-on batteries get warm when charging?

...but I'm sure that another type of efficiency not named for dead French guys.

RE: Why so much?
By Spuke on 10/7/2010 11:13:30 PM , Rating: 1
so why do Li-on batteries get warm when charging?
From what I understand, the chargers are typically rapid charge types that blast them with higher voltage to get them to around 70% in a short period of time. That's why the batteries feel warm. If they were on a long charger, they should not feel warm unless there's a problem. Rapid or long charging is typically not advertised.

RE: Why so much?
By Jedi2155 on 10/7/2010 11:14:05 PM , Rating: 2
Its probably closer to 95% efficiency depending on the chemistry but its still a very efficient type of energy storage.

