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Lithium Polymer batteries were the next step from the Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) and Nickel Metal Hybrid (NiMH) batteries. While these batteries had served their purpose the developments in personal electronics created a need for lighter, longer lasting batteries. In 2002 the first of the Lithium ion Polymer batteries arrived. Though it is a secondary market for these batteries remote control and motorcycle hobbyists also jumped at the chance for a lighter, more advanced battery.

The old Nickel Cadmium batteries had a flaw in that they developed a 'memory'. Each time a user charged the batteries they took a little bit smaller charge until they eventually don't take a charge at all. Even if the batteries are fully drained after each charge as recommended there best life expectancy was about six months.

So called 'memory' was not a problem with the Lithium Polymer or ion Polymer batteries. This allowed the batteries to last far longer, even years. Mostly these batteries are used in personal electronics. Your cell phone battery might be a slim rectangle with two contacts at one end, in which case it is one of the most common Lithium ion Polymer cells.

Remote control hobbyists use a different type of the battery that is made up of two or possibly three cells. Hobbyists favor these batteries because they weight one third what and old Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal Hybrid battery. This lesser mass combined with a superior capacity gave the batter nearly three time the life.

The batteries have also changed things for custom motorcyclists. The batteries take up far less room that a traditional battery on the motorcycle and weight about a quarter of what a lead acid battery would weigh. These batteries are also more environmentally friendly than traditional lead acid batteries when they do reach the end of their lifespan. The batteries superior charge capabilities make it possible to attempt to start the motorcycle enough times that the starter is no longer working before the battery stops working.

When using a battery you must be very aware of the safety hazards to get the best use of your battery. The batteries build up heat while they are charging and should never filled with a turbo charger or left unattended during charging. If using a trickle charger the batteries require a balancer, which is often built into the charger, to ensure that all cells charge equally and that the battery is at its best performance.

It is vital that a damaged battery is never used because there is a risk of explosion. Keeping the battery protected and away from any kind of corrosive or water will help to maintain the life and safety of the battery.

Properly cared for, a Lithium ion Polymer battery will last for years. Lighter and holding more charge that its earlier counter parts, the Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hybrid batteries and more environmentally friendly the lead acid auto batteries, Lithium ion batteries have changed the way we use our personal electronics, motorcycles and radio control models.

Visit our blog for great tips, tricks and advice. If you want to learn more about the power performance of a lithium polymer batteries, you will find more information on our blog.

546-1RBY-CRC - ELK Lighting - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH RUBY CRACKLE $153 Elk Lighitng - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH RUBY CRACKLECURVALO PENDANT

522-1M - ELK Lighting - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH MULTICOLORED GLASS $115.2 Elk Lighitng - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH MULTICOLORED GLASSCILIINDRO PENDANT

522-3LCN - ELK Lighting - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND CANARY GLASS $340.2 Elk Lighitng - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND CANARY GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

522-3LS - ELK Lighting - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND SAPPHIRE GLASS $340.2 Elk Lighitng - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND SAPPHIRE GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

546-1SLV-CRC - ELK Lighting - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH SILVER CRACKLE $153 Elk Lighitng - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH SILVER CRACKLECURVALO PENDANT

522-3LM - ELK Lighting - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND MULTI GLASS $340.2 Elk Lighitng - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND MULTI GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

517-3-J - ELK Lighting - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND JADE GLASS $325.8 Elk Lighitng - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND JADE GLASSMULINELLO PENDANT

522-3CN - ELK Lighting - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND CANARY GLASS $381.6 Elk Lighitng - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND CANARY GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

522-3LC - ELK Lighting - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND COCO GLASS $340.2 Elk Lighitng - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND COCO GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

522-3C - ELK Lighting - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND COCO GLASS $381.6 Elk Lighitng - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND COCO GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

522-1SC - ELK Lighting - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH SCARLET RED GLASS $115.2 Elk Lighitng - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH SCARLET RED GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

501-3FR - ELK Lighting - 3 LIGHT CHANDELIER IN SATIN NICKEL AND FIRE RED GLASS $300.6 Elk Lighitng - 3 LIGHT CHANDELIER IN SATIN NICKEL AND FIRE RED GLASSLUNGO PENDANT

522-1WS - ELK Lighting - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH WHITE SWIRL GLASS $115.2 Elk Lighitng - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH WHITE SWIRL GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

522-3LSC - ELK Lighting - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND SCARLET RED GLASS $340.2 Elk Lighitng - 3 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND SCARLET RED GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

522-1CN - ELK Lighting - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH CANARY YELLOW GLASS $115.2 Elk Lighitng - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH CANARY YELLOW GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

522-1S - ELK Lighting - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH SAPPHIRE BLUE GLASS $115.2 Elk Lighitng - 1 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL WITH SAPPHIRE BLUE GLASSCILINDRO PENDANT

18842BNI - Kenroy Home - 18842BNI > Pendants $32 Brighton EntrywayBrushed Nickel Finish

WIRE KIT-SN - ELK Lighting - WIRE KIT-SN > Lighting Accessories $34.2 SATIN NICKEL WIRE KIT

10054/1 - ELK Lighting - 10054/1 > Wall Sconces $88.2 Lisbon 1-Light Sconce in Satin Nickel

6501/2 - ELK Lighting - 6501/2 > Billiard Lighting $297 2 LIGHT ISLAND IN SATIN NICKEL

PS245-01 - Kovacs - PS245-01 > Parts $1.53 Replacement Strand Steel Chain Nickel

22326 - Hunter - 22326 > Light Kits $59.4 Includes finials in White and Brushed Nickel

17061/2 - ELK Lighting - 17061/2 > Wall Sconces $124.2 Berwick 2-Light Sconce in Brushed Nickel

94344-965 - Sea Gull Lighting - 94344-965 > Glass $19.8 Transitions Shade in Antique Nickel Finish.

10080/1 - ELK Lighting - 10080/1 > Wall Sconces $124.2 Victoriana 1-Light Sconce in Satin Nickel

6502/3 - ELK Lighting - 6502/3 > Billiard Lighting $405 3 LIGHT ISLAND IN SATIN NICKEL

20014/1 - ELK Lighting - 20014/1 > Pendants $81 Vega 1-Light Pendant in Satin Nickel

20010/1 - ELK Lighting - 20010/1 > Wall Sconces $70.2 Vega 1-Light Sconce in Satin Nickel

17060/1 - ELK Lighting - 17060/1 > Wall Sconces $73.8 Berwick 1-Light Sconce in Brushed Nickel

17062/3 - ELK Lighting - 17062/3 > Wall Sconces $189 Berwick 3-Light Sconce in Brushed Nickel

1302-PN - Hudson Valley - 1302-PN > Wall Sconces $500 I 2-LIGHT WALL SCONCEPOLISHED NICKEL

10084/1 - ELK Lighting - 10084/1 > Pendants $131.4 Victoriana 1-Light Pendant in Satin Nickel

6500/1 - ELK Lighting - 6500/1 > Pendants $189 1 Light Pendant In Satin Nickel

7219-PN - Hudson Valley - 7219-PN > Chandeliers $1300 I 9 LT. ChandelierPOLISHED NICKEL

21826 - Hunter - 21826 > Light Kits $35.1 Includes finials in White and Brushed Nickel

CH2222-78 - Thomas Lighting - CH2222-78 > Chains $8 4 feet of chain in brushed nickel

67021-2 - Landmark Lighting - 67021-2 > Wall Sconces $90 Berwick 2-Light Bath Bar in Brushed Nickel

20013/2 - ELK Lighting - 20013/2 > Semi Flush Mount $178.2 Vega 2-Light Semi-Flush in Satin Nickel

5056/3 - ELK Lighting - 5056/3 > Pendants $214.2 3 LIGHT HELICOPTER SHAPED CHANDELIER IN SATIN NICKEL

8887/6 - ELK Lighting - 8887/6 > Pendants $520.2 6 LIGHT PENDANT IN SATIN NICKEL AND PEARL STONE