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Battery charger redundancy and lifesaver maintenance mode practices for Anton Bauer batteries
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Multiple chargers provide operational insurance against equipment failure during work
- Anton Bauer recommends keeping batteries in lifesaver trickle charge mode when not in use to maintain their condition
- Batteries intended for long-term storage should be fully discharged and kept in cases, not left charged over extended periods
- Dionic batteries should only be discharged to 50 percent capacity before storage, unlike other battery types
- Trimpac batteries benefit from being kept on charge when not actively used
- Interactive chargers with discharge modules allow battery analysis and condition monitoring
- Setting up permanent charging stations at home reduces setup time after shoots
- Multiple users report no fire or safety incidents from leaving batteries on chargers continuously over years of use
Depends on
- Safety concerns about leaving chargers plugged in continuously remain unresolved, with some users expressing anxiety despite no reported incidents
- Older charger models like the Q2 may have design limitations such as excessive noise
- The optimal number of backup chargers depends on individual workflow and battery inventory
- Recommendations apply specifically to Anton Bauer battery systems and may not transfer to other brands