![]() ![]() CellBlock battery cabinets are lined with our proprietary fire liner: CellBlockEX. This might sound like a crazy coincidence, but CellBlock just so happens to manufacture those. For maximum safety, use a battery storage cabinet If your business requires a sizable cache of batteries to power equipment and devices, or if storing large tool batteries is necessary for your daily operations, you might want to consider a dedicated battery storage cabinet to optimize worker safety. Unless your room is outside of the –40☏ to 122☏ range for some reason, in which case, we must assume you live in either an igloo or a volcano, and we cannot realistically recommend battery storage anywhere within your home. The ideal battery storage temperature is around 59℉, but most room temperatures will suffice. Keep the storage area ventilated and dry, and maintain a relatively steady temperature. Batteries should be stored away from sunlight, heat, and humidity. The environment in which your batteries reside should be a mild one. Store batteries in a mild, dry climate The word “climate” here makes it sound like batteries have a preferred natural habitat or ecosystem, but you know what we mean. Write labels on the packaging of your batteries, or simply leave the receipts with your batteries so you can remember the date of purchase. ![]() If you keep track of how long you’ve had your batteries, you’re more likely to safely get a full use out of them. Plus, the fresh battery loses its energy at a much faster rate, which is far from efficient. This resistance essentially causes the battery to heat up as the fresh battery forces energy through the older battery, which may cause the older battery to overheat or even leak. As a battery is used, the resistance rises. The speed of this reaction is dependent on the internal resistance of the battery. The chemical reaction that occurs inside a battery outputs a constant voltage. What’s worse is that mixing new and old batteries can be dangerous. Your remote might fail to generate a signal, or your emergency flashlight might flicker with a lower brightness if at least one battery is weak. Generally speaking, the weakest battery is the limiting factor in your device’s performance. Separating your batteries by their age is also an important safety measure, albeit much less obvious. Not to mention, segregating your batteries by type simplifies the process of preventing the ends from touching. Separating batteries by type just makes sense because a box or shelf riddled with randomly scattered cells of all sizes and shapes sounds like an unruly breed of chaos that I personally don’t have the emotional capacity to process. In the interest of safety, you might have to do some organization. Separate batteries by age and type Sorry folks. If not, place them in such a way that they will not be disturbed by movement, and do not place any other objects on top of them. Sometimes, a lack of space might force you to stack them (the batteries, not the hypothetical children), but if stacking can be avoided, great. Lastly, to prevent them from touching, keep your batteries well separated, like an angry father would separate rambunctious children in the backseat of a station wagon during a road trip. Or just keep them in the original packaging, if that’s practical for you. Consider using battery terminal covers where applicable for added protection. This will prevent your batteries from becoming displaced, thereby keeping the terminals untouched. Your batteries (and devices containing them) should be held in a stable cabinet, locker, or shelf that will not be bumped or jostled by machinery or personnel. Keep battery terminals from touching The single most important step when storing lithium batteries is to ensure the battery terminals are not in contact with any metals or other battery terminals. So if you shouldn’t keep your batteries next to the mayonnaise, where should they be stored? Below, CellBlock FCS has prepared some general tips for lithium battery storage safety. ![]() While the science behind the idea has merit, most battery manufacturers recommend against storing your batteries in the fridge for numerous reasons related to safety. I’ve recently discovered that many people store batteries in their refrigerator, presumably because some well intentioned science teacher taught them colder temperatures slow down the rate of energy discharge. Battery cabinets are the best way to safely store lithium batteries and other types of power sources. ![]()
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