How to extend battery life: does tapping and heating really help?

It should be noted that we are not talking about batteries, but about ordinary disposable charging cells. The battery can be recharged after it is discharged using a special charger.

Disposable batteries are made according to a different principle. An irreversible chemical reaction takes place inside them, and therefore it is impossible to return the substances to their original state. This process can be compared to trying to recreate firewood from ashes after it has burned out. But you can stir the fire so that the wood that hasn't burned completely can catch fire again. It's the same with batteries. In an emergency, you can try to resuscitate them, but there is no guarantee that you will succeed.

"Dead batteries: what to do, how to bring them back to life

It should be noted that all popular methods are recommended to be used with caution, as there is a risk of damage to the case in which the electrolyte is located. It is essentially alkali, which can cause a burn if it comes into contact with the skin.

Is it possible to extend battery life by tapping

Some users on the Web claim that this is an effective method that will really help to "revive" the battery, albeit for a short time. To resuscitate, you can:

• tap the battery on a hard surface;
• use a heavy object to tap the battery (but be careful not to damage the shell);
• use pliers to slightly crush the battery.

Many users still consider tapping to be a useless method. They say it's a myth based on a misunderstanding of how batteries work.

Can batteries be heated and will it help

This is another easy way to revive a disposable battery that is quite popular on the web. Users suggest putting the battery in hot water for 15-20 minutes or placing it on a working radiator for this period of time.

How to extend the battery life

The life of a battery depends on many different factors, including the conditions of use and storage, the type of battery, etc. However, there are a few tips to help extend it:

• Batteries should be stored in a dry place at room temperature - moisture and high temperatures can damage them;
• batteries should be used only in the devices for which they are intended - for example, if it is a watch battery, do not insert it into a camera;

• Always remove the battery from a device that you do not plan to use for a long period of time - this will help to avoid self-discharge;
• use batteries from trusted manufacturers - cheap ones tend to last less.

By following these rules, you can extend the battery life and keep it in good condition.