Storing the 8995 in the clean &amp; renew station: I assumed it was meant to be stored there, but I have heard this could possibly wear down the battery?
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It is best to leave the Braun 8995 360 Complete electric shaver in its Clean&Renew base station. The station cannot overage and it is best to bring the battery up to complete recharge after every shave. The life of the NiMH batteries that Braun uses is dependent upon the number of deep-discharge/recharge cycles, so it is best to keep those to a minimum. That being said, both NiMH and NiCad batteries must be deeply discharged and recharged periodically to prevent them from developing a "memory." The Braun Clean&Renew station AUTOMATICALLY performs a deep discharge/recharge cycle about once every six months. I usually run my 8995 down to discharge and then do a 24-hour recharge about once every four months. (Braun seems to think that once every six months is adequate.) Other than that I leave the shaver in the base station. OTOH, NiCad batteries used in older shavers should be kept topped-off and run through a deep discharge/recharge cycle at least once every three months; NiCad batteries can run through more cycles and usually last longer than the newer NiNH batteries, but they are heavier for the same energy content and are toxic to the environment if discarded carelessly. Lithium-ion batteries such as those used in the newest shavers like the Braun Pulsonic never develop a "memory" and should always be kept topped-off. The lifetime of Lithium-ion batteries depends upon their actual age and not so much upon the number of discharge/recharge cycles they have been through. If one comes upon a sale of Lithium-ion batteries at a very low price, one can be sure that the batteries have been sitting on a shelf for awhile. The black "stuff" is microscopic metal fragments that are ground from the foil and cutter block (mostly the former) during the process of shaving. It could mean that he is pressing the shaver too hard upon his face.
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No. It does reset every day to zero though and stores a week of daily steps. I haven't gone through my first battery yet so don't know how long it will last.
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We've been using our scale (probably 6 times per day) for only about a month, but there is no sign or battery wear. The battery appears to be running strong. I would imagine that it will last for quite an extended amount of time since it's using relatively low voltage for each use. We've had bathroom scales that run on 9V batteries that last a year or longer. Not comparatively the same product or frequency of use, but it still gives me an expectation that the battery in our kitchen scale should hold up well.
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I always remember to loosen the battery compartment for storage. That way it doesn't drain your battery.
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Same here. You can remove the old battery and reinsert it to reset the internal counter. The battery should last for at least three cycles
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No. It will slowly drain the battery. I have several of these, and store them disconnected.
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Great comments! One more question: Anyone know the life of the battery? Do they age over time? I was going to get a spare battery but hate to have it age in the drawer - not used much if at all.
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Thank you for your inquiry. This item contains an internal memory that will store your information, even if the batteries die. If you need further assistance, please let me know. Thank you.
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It's a sealed unit, that must have a pretty custom battery to be so flat. Probably would be hard to find even if you could get access. I would suspect battery life will degrade slowly over a long time.
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I put mine in the butter drawer on my refrigerator, I read this about saving other type of batteries. No scientific evidence to prove if this works or not, but I haven't noticed any degradation in quality by doing this.
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Yes it is. I'm on my second one, the first one lasted over four years and probably would've lasted longer if i hadn't put it in storage. something the manufacturer does not recommend.
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There appears to be some kind of eprom or something that saves pre-sets, but it doesn't last forever. I did lose all my presets when the battery died and I didn't get around to replacing it for a couple days. However, when you take the battery and put it back in, or immediately replace a dead battery, your preset stations are saved.
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Batteries are not permanent storage devices. Due to their chemical properties, any battery discharges over time, even if not actively powering a device. If you want your batteries to last longer, take them out and keep than cool.
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Hi Matthew. I see where you are going with this. I don't see an actual date on the battery itself. This info may be part of a serial number or another code. I am finding that the replacement battery is not holding a full charge the way I think it should. My opinion is that replacing the battery is simply a temporary solution. Every once in a while I get a message that the battery has less than 5-minutes backup left. This is not right! When I am faced with having to replace it again, I would very likely buy the whole assembly new. Hope this helps.
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Hmm.. unsure .. ours goes for a while - we leave it charging when not in use, so it's always ready to use, and goes a fair length of time for us to clean up a250 square ft space rather well before starting to sound like it may be dying out. It's also a couple of years old, so I suspect the rechargeable battery is aging. Maybe you got a lemon?
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I go thru maybe 2 fresh batterys a year. I say fresh, I suggest always right off the rack. also useage is important but I have been very happy.
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Several days at least, I took it on a week long trip without the base and had no problem. But I usually just leave it in the charging base so it's not cluttering the counter.