Charging time when the battery is packaged and new

[Anonymous user]

Hi, I've the following ask.
I have a set of new batteries that are packaged, however I´m not going use them until a one year later. I would like to know if they are lose their charge or what is the time that the batteries last charged unconnected.

Thks

[Anonymous user]

Hi, I've the following ask.
I have a set of new batteries that are packaged, however I´m not going use them until a one year later. I would like to know if they are lose their charge or what is the time that the batteries last charged unconnected.

Thks

[Anonymous user · Accepted solution]

Do not store APC batteries for extended periods of time. New batteries can be stored for 6 to 12 months from date of purchase. After this period, the battery should be used or it will lose a great deal of its charge . It is not advisable to store batteries that have already been in use.

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