Re: (ET) et question on mowing distance

[Tom G <wavetech superlink com>]

general rule is to keep the depth of disharge to 80 percent try to not use
the last 20 percent of the charge.

taken from another site:
Optimum battery life can be aided by limiting the Depth of Discharge (DOD)
to 80%; to even further enhance battery life a 50% DOD can be used


>    a related question has to do with longevity of batteries.  will
batteries 
>last longer with fewer charge/discharge cycles over the years of battery 
>life?  if yes, there must be some minumum number of cycles that would be 
>best?  
>    thanks for your help, jon k albany, ny
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