Li-ion Type Battery's For Dummies And The Otherwise Misinformed

[Intermountain Trust]

Goodthings,

First of all please join and post your findings regarding batteries here. Second thanks for taking me to that post i followed one of your links which I will add to the links page. I had not remembered that particular site as it has been about 3 years sense i have seen it.

The site is another sponsored by Mr. Buchmann that has other information that i did not otherwise come across recently. one of those things that i think is important because of the whole E-Bay thing and people looking for cheap batteries i have copied and posted below.

Here is the link to Battery University a site sponsored by Mr. Buchmann's company Cadex Electronics Inc.
http://www.batteryuniversity.com/index.htm

enjoy IT

"Counterfeit cell phone batteries (clone batteries)

In the search for low-cost battery replacements, consumers may inadvertently purchase clone cell phone batteries that do not include an approved protection circuit. Lithium-ion packs require a protection circuit to shut off the power source if the charger malfunctions and keep on charging, or if the pack is put under undue stress (electrical short). Overheating and 'venting with flame' can be the result of such strain. (See photos of an exploded cell phone with clone battery on charge.)

Photos of a cell phone with a clone battery
that exploded while left on charge in a car


Cell phone manufacturers strongly advise customers to replace the battery with an approved brand. Failing to do so may void the warranty. Counterfeit cell phone batteries have become visible since the beginning of 2003 when the world was being flooded with cheap replacement batteries from Asia.

Cell phone manufacturers act out of genuine concern for safety rather than using scare tactics to persuade customers to buy their own accessories. They do not object to third party suppliers in offering batteries and chargers as long as the products are well built, safe and functioning. The buyer can often not distinguish between an original and a counterfeit battery because the label may appear bona fide.

Caution should also be exercised in purchasing counterfeit chargers. Some units do not terminate the battery correctly and rely on the battery's internal protection circuit to cut off the power when fully charged. Precise full-charge termination and a working protection circuit are needed for the safe use of the lithium-ion battery."