marking or labeling batteries?

[bmoorhouse]

What's the best way to mark or label a battery? can I just write on it using a sharpy? Are labels from a p-touch a good idea?

 

[65535]

On my 18650 blue wrappers I wrapped a bit of scotch tape around either end to thicken it so it fit the tubes better without rattle. Since I have some space I used sharpy to write the # on it then cover in a single wrap of scotch tape. Works great.

 

[fireguy]

On my 18650 blue wrappers I wrapped a bit of scotch tape around either end to thicken it so it fit the tubes better without rattle. Since I have some space I used sharpy to write the # on it then cover in a single wrap of scotch tape. Works great.

I'm wondering if writing on the battery with a sharpy-type permanent marker, then applying a thin layer of clear nail polish would work? I find the permanent ink does wear off, and with tape you have to worry about a tight fit or the glue running when the cells get warm and leaving a sticky mess. I would think the clear polish would be thin and more permanent. Has anyone tried this?

 

[65535]

I don't know about nail polish, it might scrape off, I picked scotch tape because I was already using it as a bushing. I have no problems with cells getting hot enough to ruin the adhesive. Unless you're cells are shorted they shouldn't get that hot.

 

[Burgess]

Just use a BLACK Sharpie, and it works fine. :thumbsup:



Remember to keep yer' fingers offa' it !


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[Gunnerboy]

What's the best way to mark or label a battery? can I just write on it using a sharpy? Are labels from a p-touch a good idea?

P-Touch labeler sounds like a great idea. That's what I'd use if I had one.

 

[ANDREAS FERRARI]

Every batch of batteries that I receive I use a sharpie to mark the date and the batch #.Today I recharged all batch #4 of my 18650's to ensure they were not under discharged.

 

[B30wuLF]

sharpie did not work on my 18650. i printed labels with a dymo. it also makes them fit the tubes better.

 

[Eugene]

P touch labels are quite thick. I've been using clear avery labels and wrapping them back around themselves but even then my wife's camera they fit tight in.

 

[154CM]

Just use a BLACK Sharpie, and it works fine. :thumbsup:



Remember to keep yer' fingers offa' it !


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+1

 

[bmoorhouse]

Thanks, everyone. It sounds like I can simply write on it using a sharp, and maybe cover it with some tape if it starts to come off.

I just wasn't sure if there would be a problem with the heat while charging or anything.

 

[degarb]

I peel labels off of my AA to cut down on heat when charging on a fast charger. Making gloves, I found a vinyl surgical glove very insulating, per thickness. So labels are off, when light compartment allows.

I found the sharpie wears off after a few weeks, and coving with Nail polish is of no use, nor covering with clear waterborne or oil polyurethane.

I doubt if normal tape would work either for more than a few weeks. The labeler + amazing goop (Amazing goop is incredible stuff, found at walmart fabric or auto section--same product but different labels and prices.) should work. The labeler would allow neater smaller font than hand printing, but would be best in wrapped around the battery-rather than lengthwise--, which would be a challenge.

I gave up, and just started to leave enough of the vinyl ends on the battery to identify brand and capacity. I then glue these back on. Sounds, stupid but batteries last longer, especially setting on top (condensation to drip away from charger) of ice pack during charging.

 

[rala]

I've been doing the sharpie with clear nail polish for years now. I used to print labels and stick 'em, but the added thickness would cause some of my cells to fit too tightly in some of the battery tubes that the cells barely fit to begin with. Plus the edges of the labels or tape used would catch on something and quickly need to be replaced. I still use labels on cells dedicated to lights with loose battery tubes.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

+2 on black sharpie. If it gets worn, then reapply!

 

[Hoggy]

Well, I've been using some tiny labels that I bought from Wally world. 1/2" x 3/4" -- permanent.
The 'removable' ones come off too easy.
Of course, it depends on how much you intend to put on the label, rather than on a spreadsheet.

If or when you want to change something on the label, they still come off fairly easily. They seem to be small&thin enough to not effect them going in/out of anything so far. At least anything that *I* have.
Naturally, YMMV.

Edit: Forgot to mention - when peeling the labels off, it doesn't leave a sticky mess behind.

 

[Eugene]

Are those made by avery or whom?

 

[bspofford]

Best of both worlds is to use p-touch label with a clear wrap over it.

 

[xzel87]

zombie thread...

Masking tape works best for me, leaves no residue whatsoever, it's white, easily readable and cheap. If i had the cash I'd buy a label machine but nah masking tape fer now.