Battery Safety Guidelines

Have you ever had a battery before? Did you know that a battery although relatively safe, can act and operate like a mini bomb? Do not worry about the battery next more than likely explode if not handled properly. In over 100 million devices with battery issues have been purchased by consumers, since 2003 (which is a conservative number). Thus the ratio of 339 incidents by the Consumer Product Safety Commission represent .000003 (a very small percentage) of all devices connected to the battery on the market. Therefore, the probability of the battery adjacent explosive is highly unlikely. However, if you ever use a battery or a plan to use a battery you should know how to manage and maintain basic safety rules of the battery. In fact, as a general rule of thumb should batteries be used in the following form:


Batteries must be securely stored
The batteries must be loaded properly
The batteries must be protected from inadvertent damage
The batteries must be treated safely
Batteries must be securely stored

Batteries can be stored either inside or outside, provided the batteries are kept in cold conditions, with no direct sunlight on the battery or battery box or container. Batteries should be stored in a dry, low humidity and a temperature range of -20 ° C to +30 ° C. The batteries can be stored for a long time, but the longer the storage time is faster than the acceleration of the battery self discharge which can lead to deactivation of the batteries. To minimize the effect of deactivation, batteries store in a temperature range of +10 ° C to +30 ° C. Even if the battery has been stored for a long period of time, please note that disabling the batteries can be brought below capacity. To retrieve the batteries in this state is sufficient to repeat several cycles of charge and discharge. Even when the storage packages for more than 6 months sure to charge the battery at least once every 6 months to prevent loss and deterioration of performance due to self-discharge.

The batteries must be loaded properly

The batteries must be loaded properly. This means that you must charge the battery with a charger that has the specified voltage and current to charge the battery correctly. It should never groped reverse charge, since the charge of a battery with reversed polarity may cause a reversal of polarity, causing the gas pressure inside the battery to rise, which can lead to loss of the batteries in the package. Also avoid overcharging. Repeated overcharging can lead to a deterioration of performance and battery pack can be warmed over. Note also that the battery charge drops of efficiency at temperatures above 40 ° C.

The batteries must be protected from inadvertent damage

Batteries, understandably, must have some base damage protection every day. For example, the battery terminals [(+) connector and / or (-) connector] should never be touched or connected to wires, chains or necklaces. Batteries should not be eliminated because the elimination of a battery will cause battery failure or punctures. Furthermore, the batteries should not be twisted or bent. Since any forced movement causes the battery to fail.

The batteries must be treated safely

Furthermore, the batteries must never be disassembled. Batteries should never be used if an abnormality is detected, such as odor, deformation, discoloration, bubbling, and so on. Cells of the battery, such as Li-ion batteries or Li-polymer cells must never be reused after removing from the chemical by the battery. Also, do not touch the liquid that comes out the battery if there is a loss of electrolytes. The batteries and water should never mix. Once the salt water or moisture on the battery, the battery has the potential to malfunction. Also never store batteries in warm temperatures of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Also, do not put batteries in a fire, not crush, puncture, a nail or a battery. Finally, do not solder directly to the kick drum or terminals .......