Charging NiMH batteries while in Colorado

[+rich731]

Does anyone know if the NiMH batteries in my Colorado are charging when it is plugged in to a USB power source?

[+webscouter.]

Does anyone know if the NiMH batteries in my Colorado are charging when it is plugged in to a USB power source?

No they do not charge in the GPS.

[+RonFisk]

Does anyone know if the NiMH batteries in my Colorado are charging when it is plugged in to a USB power source?

No they do not charge in the GPS.

I'd suggest purchasing a combination charger/conditioner if you don't already have one. NiMh batteries really need to be conditioned in order to get the maximum efficiency from them. I have (4) 2650 MAH batteries that I rotate in my 400t and I'm able to get about 14 to 18 hours out of them. (without backlight or compass). That's better than twice what I got before they were fully conditioned.

[+rich731]

Does anyone know if the NiMH batteries in my Colorado are charging when it is plugged in to a USB power source?

No they do not charge in the GPS.

I'd suggest purchasing a combination charger/conditioner if you don't already have one. NiMh batteries really need to be conditioned in order to get the maximum efficiency from them. I have (4) 2650 MAH batteries that I rotate in my 400t and I'm able to get about 14 to 18 hours out of them. (without backlight or compass). That's better than twice what I got before they were fully conditioned.

 

Thanks for the tips. How do I condition the batteries? I got the $29.00 2-4 hour charger from Radio Shack.

[+g-o-cashers]

You just need to run them through 6-8 charge/discharge cycles by using them normally. For the first few cycles you just won't get the max life out of them.

 

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