In order to prolong the life of your THOMSON RR430 replacement battery please read the following:

Your THOMSON RR430 battery is charged during production in order to test it. Your THOMSON RR430 rechargeable battery will discharge between the end of the production and the moment you receive it. That is why your THOMSON RR430 battery will have to be charged before you use it. You can use your existing charger or an external charger this will optimize charging of your THOMSON RR430 battery and prolong the life of your camera power supply.

Your THOMSON RR430 rechargeable battery discharges slowly and progressively when not in use. The self discharge rate is about 1% of the battery's capacity per day at room temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster your RR430 battery will discharge. If you intend to leave your THOMSON RR430 battery for a prolonged period without use then a service charge is recommended from time to time, taking in to account the self discharge rate and time between using your THOMSON RR430 battery.

Rather than supplying original THOMSON RR430 batteries, we supply replacement RR430 batteries made by Uniross and Hahnel. Our RR430 batteries have a two year warranty, represent excellent value and meet or exceed the original specifications. We also offer free delivery on all our products including the RR430 battery.