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was.lost.but.now.found
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So I am looking to improve on what I have by getting ideas on how fellow CPFers setup their batteri charging area...mine is still pretty modest for now...
I would not call this modest.
Bobo The Bear
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I'm looking for some kind of fireproof mat or fabric to lay my charger on, any recommendations?
I am just using a towel...thanks for my first upgrade..a fireproof cloth...good idea...as far as where to get one I would have to fall back on the handy google search. Good thought. I do have a fire extingusher handy, but had never thougth about the cloth...
kramer5150
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:huh::huh:
Wow, thats considerably more than modest
Wow, thats considerably more than modest
Black Rose
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I just use silicon baking sheets under the chargers.
Black Rose
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That's beyond modest!!! :thumbsup:
A Soshine(?), 3 WF-139s, 2 WF-138s, a couple of Pila's(?)
Find a cheap welding blanket. Or a piece of metal. Or both.
Your charging station is much more organized than mine! Tool chargers are in the garage, other chargers are in my office, except my bc-700 which currently resides in the closet on my dresser for those middle of the night discharge tests!
Your charging station is much more organized than mine! Tool chargers are in the garage, other chargers are in my office, except my bc-700 which currently resides in the closet on my dresser for those middle of the night discharge tests!
I have never priced a welding blanket..doesn't sound very cheap... a quick search on Google and I found this...
http://www.interiormall.com/cat/ndisplaycoll.asp?c1=Fabric&book=926
Thanks for the kind words on the setup...it is just a shelf in my garage...
http://www.interiormall.com/cat/ndisplaycoll.asp?c1=Fabric&book=926
Thanks for the kind words on the setup...it is just a shelf in my garage...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41506
That is the one I have. But then, I do need it for welding too.
Not as expensive as a lipo sack
That is the one I have. But then, I do need it for welding too.
Not as expensive as a lipo sack
From Harbor Freight's web site:
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General purpose welding blanket provides thermal protection from sparks and spatter.
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[FONT=arial, sans-serif]Although the blanket is a major improvement over normal surfaces, it may not provide complete protection. From a quick read of the following Li-Ion combustion temps are in the 1,000-1,200F range and actively combust for 20 to 30 seconds. A sheet metal cover may be a better choice.[/FONT]
Sorry I can't quickly locate the full original online text document, but here's an abbreviated version. [FONT=arial, sans-serif]http://ntsb.gov/events/2006/PhiladelphiaPA/Exhibits/350562.pdf[/FONT]
The source document is titled DOT/FAA/FAR/AR-068/38 September 2006
Flammability Assesment of Bulk Packed, Bulk Packed, Rechargeable, Lithium Ion Batteries In Transport Category Aircraft.
Granted a battery issue should be a rare event for the CPF educated.
Cheers
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General purpose welding blanket provides thermal protection from sparks and spatter.
- Made of flame retardant flax canvas
- Working temperature: 1000° Fahrenheit, 800° Celsius
- Brass grommets on each side, approximately every 12''
[FONT=arial, sans-serif]<<<<<<<<<<<[/FONT]
[FONT=arial, sans-serif]Although the blanket is a major improvement over normal surfaces, it may not provide complete protection. From a quick read of the following Li-Ion combustion temps are in the 1,000-1,200F range and actively combust for 20 to 30 seconds. A sheet metal cover may be a better choice.[/FONT]
Sorry I can't quickly locate the full original online text document, but here's an abbreviated version. [FONT=arial, sans-serif]http://ntsb.gov/events/2006/PhiladelphiaPA/Exhibits/350562.pdf[/FONT]
The source document is titled DOT/FAA/FAR/AR-068/38 September 2006
Flammability Assesment of Bulk Packed, Bulk Packed, Rechargeable, Lithium Ion Batteries In Transport Category Aircraft.
Granted a battery issue should be a rare event for the CPF educated.
Cheers
Yah, I did consider that some time ago. But after looking at the pictures of the lipo sack I realized even it could burn through. I don't plan on buying asbestos so fiberglass or canvas welding blanket should provide an adequate protection. If placed over charging batteries with an air gap I expect it would do a lot to contain sparks and flying debris. If you put the blanket in a fire, even a wood fire, it would be done for, but for a brief contact with a burning battery, well, it would help give me piece of mind.
I may have to build a little frame house for my charger with this, right now I just throw a scrap over the top.
I may have to build a little frame house for my charger with this, right now I just throw a scrap over the top.
LightJaguar
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Ok cool I sort of feel better now. For a moment there I thought that I was loosing in it after seeing all of the chargers that I have laying around.
Lite_me
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I use ceramic floor tiles. I have a box left over from when I did my kitchen. You can buy them individually tho and select a nice looking pattern to boot! Mine are 13" square. That looks about right for your table. No need for mortar or grout, but that would be nice! :tinfoil:
coppertrail
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Funny you should mention this. I went to a place where a bunch of businesses drop off things they don't use. Lots of teachers go to find things for their classrooms. I ended up grabbing some ceramic floor tiles which I intended to use for my laptop.
I was charging up some cells the other day and it dawned on me that one of those ceramic tiles would be a perfect charging platform. Working great so far . . .
brighterisbetter
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Like others have said, that's far from modest! :kewlpics: Mine's not even worth posting a pic of. I've got a Pila IBC and a Nano. I don't own anything bigger than a 18650 so Pila suits me fine.
Here is my charging setup. RC lipo charger and 12v power supply. I charge my sanyo 2400mah and 2600mah cells at 1amp. I figured why buy a cheapo charger (ultrafire) when I can just use my RC charger that I already own. It's not as neat looking as a Pila but it works. That power supply was salvaged from an old netopia router and 12 18650 cells from two relatively new laptop battery packs. Recycled tech is cool.:rock:
Here is my discharge setup. When ever I need to test a cell I can safely discharge it at about 1.1amps using a automotive brake light with both filaments soldered together for max current draw. I am also using a lipo cut-off circuit from battery junction. It cuts off at about 2.8-2.7volts. I have done a dozen discharges on this setup and it has always cut off perfectly.
I am new to flashaholism but I have always been dabbling in electronics/engineering so this is just another way for me to have fun with electricity. CPF and all the brainiacs in this forum rock!:thumbsup:
That power supply was salvaged from an old netopia router and 12 18650 cells from two relatively new laptop battery packs. Recycled tech is cool.:rock:
Here is my discharge setup. When ever I need to test a cell I can safely discharge it at about 1.1amps using a automotive brake light with both filaments soldered together for max current draw. I am also using a lipo cut-off circuit from battery junction. It cuts off at about 2.8-2.7volts. I have done a dozen discharges on this setup and it has always cut off perfectly.
I am new to flashaholism but I have always been dabbling in electronics/engineering so this is just another way for me to have fun with electricity. CPF and all the brainiacs in this forum rock!:thumbsup:
