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--- batteries [2018-11-23 18:05] – [Reference Material] 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.**
-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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     * The terminals must be covered to prevent accidental shorting.
   * 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.
     * 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.
+    * Battery charging must be supervised.
+    * 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/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 =====