We have all heard the stories and seen the reports on the news (or watched the video on YouTube), someone leaves a battery in the charger for too long, and it overheats and then bursts into flames. Exploding batteries may be a rare occurrence, but not so rare that the manufacturer’s advice should be ignored about how to charge your own battery type and how long you should leave it in the charger.

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Intelligent Chargers and Switch Mode Chargers: Making the Most Out of Your Battery