Question about battery.

[Blackfoot58]

This is my first year with a Simplex.
I bought it in February, so Im approaching my 1st winter with it.

Likely we’ll have frozen ground Dec thru March. I’ve heard different things concerning storage: 1) Use battery until dead, then store. 2) Charge battery fully, then store. 3) Keep it charged for the off season, charging as needed.
What do any of you users do?
Thanks

 

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[Sandog]

This is my first year with a Simplex.
I bought it in February, so Im approaching my 1st winter with it.

Likely we’ll have frozen ground Dec thru March. I’ve heard different things concerning storage: 1) Use battery until dead, then store. 2) Charge battery fully, then store. 3) Keep it charged for the off season, charging as needed.
What do any of you u

Good, and oft repeated question. Personally, with my Legend I let the battery go as low as possible, and carry the back up battery when below 1/2 to 2/3 down. But then that raises the same question regarding the back up. Fortunately I don't have to deal with long storage time down here. Suggest you go straight to the source, Nokta. They are the ones who have to worry about honoring your warranty. Good luck, and keep warm.
Yesterday at Ft. Pierce beach.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Good, and oft repeated question. Personally, with my Legend I let the battery go as low as possible, and carry the back up battery when below 1/2 to 2/3 down. But then that raises the same question regarding the back up. Fortunately I don't have to deal with long storage time down here. Suggest you go straight to the source, Nokta. They are the ones who have to worry about honoring your warranty. Good luck, and keep warm.
Yesterday at Ft. Pierce beach.
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Will do. Thanks !

 

[Sandog]

This is my first year with a Simplex.
I bought it in February, so Im approaching my 1st winter with it.

Likely we’ll have frozen ground Dec thru March. I’ve heard different things concerning storage: 1) Use battery until dead, then store. 2) Charge battery fully, then store. 3) Keep it charged for the off season, charging as needed.
What do any of you users do?
Thanks

Blackfoot, I'm guessing that this info would apply to the Simplex as well as the Legend. You'll just have to look and see if your machine has this type of battery. May be some help with the winter storage question.

" With the Legend's Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) batteries, you can keep the battery "topped-off" without having to worry about the battery developing a memory and providing reduced operating time between charges. Plugging in in to the wall or car port after a hunt, while driving to another site or even connecting an external power supply as you hike into a secluded area will ensure you do not find yourself at a great location with a dead battery"
The Legend Handbook p16
by Andy Sabisch
Keep warm. Raining all day here in sunny FL.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Blackfoot, I'm guessing that this info would apply to the Simplex as well as the Legend. You'll just have to look and see if your machine has this type of battery. May be some help with the winter storage question.

" With the Legend's Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) batteries, you can keep the battery "topped-off" without having to worry about the battery developing a memory and providing reduced operating time between charges. Plugging in in to the wall or car port after a hunt, while driving to another site or even connecting an external power supply as you hike into a secluded area will ensure you do not find yourself at a great location with a dead battery"
The Legend Handbook p16
by Andy Sabisch
Keep warm. Raining all day here in sunny FL.

Thank you👍🏼