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Message: <blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 517971" data-attributes="member: 4972">^^^This^^^ is the reason I don't use a maintainer, and I have excellent success with batteries, both in longevity and power retention.  I have seen batteries boil dry using maintainers and chargers constantly plugged in.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I charge the battery fully immediately after use and then unplug.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Once a month during storage, I will plug in the charger until the light turns green, usually no more than 15 mins.  If one takes longer, I take note of which battery.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Over the last 30 years, I have rarely ever had a problem with my batteries until they eventually die, usually after 6-7 years, sometimes longer.   I currently have a battery that is a 2015, and it's still going strong.</li> </ul>I'm sure some of the newer stuff is better, but my batteries last as long or longer than my friends who are always fussing over their batteries, so I'm happy with my system.</blockquote>