• iAvicenna@lemmy.world
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        5 months ago

        I think my moms logic on that is that batteries running out in time is a chemical reaction so cold should slow that down?

      • RouxBru@lemmy.world
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        5 months ago

        Doesn’t run down as quickly if I remember correctly, my dad used to do this

        • mayas@lemmy.world
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          5 months ago

          It’s actually the opp for most batteries. They drain quicker in the cold.

          • MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca
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            5 months ago

            Cold can allow the internal resistance of a battery to drop, so if it’s cold when it’s in use, I’ll discharge more quickly.

            Storage, meh. Not sure if there’s an effect. Some people think so, but I’m not sure if there’s any scientific basis for it.