Battery Buyers Safety Guidelines

A battery can act and operate like a mini-bomb if not handled correctly. It is important for battery buyers how to handle and maintain basic safety guidelines to avoid accident that may arise. In fact more consumers already bought battery related devices since 2003 and there are 339 incidents reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission of all battery related devices on the market. So as for the battery buyers it is really essential to know the safety guidelines and be wise in handling batteries. As a general rule, battery should be handled in the following ways:

Batteries should be stored securely…

Batteries should not be exposed directly to sunlight so keeping them in a cool dry place is the best idea to do. It should also be stored in a dry location with low humidity and a -20’C to 30’C range temperature. Batteries can be keep for long period of time, however the self-discharging of its power will be quick which can make the batteries unusable. To lessen the deactivation effect, storing them in a temperature range of +10°C to +30°C can prolonged the batteries power. Never store the batteries addition in hot temperatures like 140 degrees Fahrenheit or even more. Furthermore do not put batteries into a fire, do not crush, puncture, or nail a battery. Finally never solder directly onto the battery casing or terminals.

Batteries should be charge properly…

You need to charge the battery in a proper way by using only charger that was specified for the battery charging voltage and current. It is not safe to use unknown battery charger. Battery buyers should avoid also overcharging the battery for it can lead to deterioration of performance and the battery pack may get over heated that may cause explosion. Charging the battery in reverse polarity can also make the battery to leak and will make it unusable.

Batteries should be protected from unexpected damage…

Although batteries have some basic protection for everyday damage that may come up, it should be carefully handle. For instance, the battery terminals should never be connector to metal wires, necklace or chains. It should not be dropped for it will cause the battery to puncture or malfunction. Also it should not be bent or twisted since any forced pressure will make the battery to stop working. Battery buyers should take note this also.

Batteries should not be disassembled…

Battery buyers should never use battery if an irregularity is detected such as deformation, discoloration, foul odor, bubbling and so on. Don’t ever reused Li-ion or Li-polymer cells once is remove from the chemistry from the battery pack. Avoid also touching any liquid form coming out from a leaking battery. If you accidentally have contact the battery substance, you should clean your hands quickly with soap. Batteries can malfunction if it accidental being mix with water because once the moisture gets onto the battery, it has now the possibility to malfunction and lose its power.

Hoping the guidelines being mentioned above will help you make your batteries last longer and will avoid you for possible accidents that may come up with batteries.


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