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| ====== Rechargeable Batteries in the Hacklab ====== | ====== Rechargeable Batteries in the Hacklab ====== | ||
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| - | As large, high-energy batteries become more widely available at low cost, we see more and more in the lab. This is good! They are an ideal energy source for many projects. However, like any large energy source, they must be treated with respect; mistreatment of high-energy rechargeable batteries can go very wrong, very quickly. | ||
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| * Charging: | * Charging: | ||
| * **DO NOT** leave charging batteries unattended. | * **DO NOT** leave charging batteries unattended. | ||
| - | * Charging must occur in the designated battery charging area in G1. | + | * **DO NOT** charge |
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| * Multi-cell batteries must be charged using a proper balancing circuit. | * Multi-cell batteries must be charged using a proper balancing circuit. | ||
| - | * Batteries/ | + | * Charging only in the battery charging area in G1. |
| - | * Battery charging must be supervised. | + | * Single cells may be charged using simple constant current and constant voltage. |
| * Battery charging must be contained within an appropriate fireproof battery charging bag. | * 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. | * 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. | * If you wish to provide your own safety bag, it must be approved by Hacklab. | ||
| * Storage: | * Storage: | ||
| - | * Batteries must be stored safely in the designated storage box. | + | * Batteries must be stored safely in the designated storage box in G14, on the shelves nearest the window. |
| * The terminals must be covered to prevent accidental shorting. | * The terminals must be covered to prevent accidental shorting. | ||
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| ^ Risk ^ Mitigation ^ | ^ Risk ^ Mitigation ^ | ||
| + | | Battery Fire | Charging will always occur in suitable fire/ | ||
| | Over-charging | Charging will always be supervised. Users will apply appropriate voltage/ | | Over-charging | Charging will always be supervised. Users will apply appropriate voltage/ | ||
| | Individual cells may be overcharged when connected in series | Balancing circuit will always be used. | | | Individual cells may be overcharged when connected in series | Balancing circuit will always be used. | | ||
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