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batteries [2018-11-22 16:15] – Resources Section alfie | batteries [2018-11-28 15:16] – [Rechargeable Batteries in the Hacklab] Battery charging bags! alfie | ||
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**DO NOT leave charging batteries unattended. Ever. Full stop.** | **DO NOT leave charging batteries unattended. Ever. Full stop.** | ||
- | Rules for using Lithium-based batteries in the lab: | + | Rules for using high-energy/ |
* Storage: | * Storage: | ||
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* The terminals must be covered to prevent accidental shorting. | * The terminals must be covered to prevent accidental shorting. | ||
* Charging: | * Charging: | ||
+ | * Charging must occur in the designated battery charging area in G1. | ||
* Single cells may be charged using simple constant-current and constant-voltage settings. | * Single cells may be charged using simple constant-current and constant-voltage settings. | ||
* Multi-cell batteries must be charged using a proper balancing circuit. | * Multi-cell batteries must be charged using a proper balancing circuit. | ||
* Batteries/ | * Batteries/ | ||
- | * All lithium | + | * Battery |
+ | * Battery charging must be contained within an appropriate fireproof battery charging bag. | ||
+ | * Hacklab owns one such bag, kept in the battery charging area or the battery storage box. | ||
+ | * If you wish to provide your own safety bag, it must be approved by Hacklab. | ||
+ | ===== Reclaimed/ | ||
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+ | //todo: Safety reccomendations for recovered batteries such as the hoverboard 18650 packs.// | ||
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+ | * Safely dismantle and inspect | ||
+ | * Check individual cell voltages | ||
+ | * Look for parallel-wired cells | ||
+ | * If internal balancer circuit is not trustworthy, | ||
===== Risk assessment ===== | ===== Risk assessment ===== | ||
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Tim Kerby suggested [[https:// | Tim Kerby suggested [[https:// | ||
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+ | [[http:// |
batteries.txt · Last modified: 2024-06-26 23:12 by danshearer