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--- batteries [2018-11-23 18:04] – [Reference Material] alfie
+++ batteries [2018-11-26 11:57] – [Reclaimed/Recovered Batteries] tim
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 **DO NOT leave charging batteries unattended. Ever. Full stop.**
-Rules for using Lithium-based batteries in the lab:
+Rules for using high-energy/Lithium-based batteries in the lab:
   * Storage:
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     * Multi-cell batteries must be charged using a proper balancing circuit.
     * Batteries/cells must not be charged in parallel without additional monitoring.
-    * All lithium charging must be supervised.
+    * All high energy battery charging must be supervised.
+===== Reclaimed/Recovered Batteries =====
+//todo: Safety reccomendations for recovered batteries such as the hoverboard 18650 packs.//
+  * Safely dismantle and inspect
+  * Check individual cell voltages
+  * Look for parallel-wired cells
+  * If internal balancer circuit is not trustworthy, replace with external balance connector
 ===== Risk assessment =====
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 Tim Kerby suggested [[https://www.riscauthority.co.uk//index.cfm?originalUrl=utilities/download.html&fid=32025C47-9026-4ADB-BE9D84AA53E31014|this RISCAuthority writeup (PDF)]] as a basis for our Risk Assessment.
-[[http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg139.pdf|Using electric storage batteries safely]], a publication from the HSE.
+[[http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg139.pdf|Using electric storage batteries safely (PDF)]], a publication from the HSE.