Recent content by Max Black

Quick update on the shared cabinet idea with my neighbors: Yeah… that went nowhere. 😅 Most people just don’t see it as a real issue. “Been fine so far” seems to be the mindset. Honestly that made me more uncomfortable, not less — knowing multiple batteries (and not all of them from known...

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ve been researching safe storage and charging solutions for a while now, so I’ve definitely looked at these explosion-proof bags. The price is super tempting, and I honestly almost bought one myself. However, I watched a few videos where creators stress-tested...

Valid points. The regulations are helping, but as the data shows, 4 deaths this year is still 4 too many. For an apartment dweller, even a "rare" event is a nightmare scenario.

I did ask, and they actually sent me a UL2849 report. It looks legit on paper, but when I search for its brand name on the UL site, it shows up nowhere.

Thanks for sharing that UL search site. I actually went ahead and checked a few other e-bike brands that my family, friends, and neighbors own, and couldn't find a single one in the database. Guess you really do get what you pay for. It seems like the 'UL' certification sellers claim and the...

Spot on. Once thermal runaway starts, it's a chemical chain reaction that is nearly impossible to stop with a standard extinguisher. A Class D unit is great but out of reach for most home garages.

They really don't make 'em like they used to!

Fair point. But let's be real, a lot of us are stuck with the batteries we already have. I’m actually pretty skeptical of my own setup—I hit up support and they claimed my battery is UL2849. Does that sound legit to you guys, or is that just a red flag for a 'fake' UL cert? That’s why I’m going...

Great upgrade! Thanks for sharing the pics. I totally agree that metal containment is the way to go for Li-ion batteries. I actually looked at doing the safe conversion myself, but honestly, I'm still trying to figure out the best solution for my apartment since I don't have a garage (space is...

Super interesting to watch this! Thx~

That's a fair comparison, and the data doesn't lie. But context matters too. Living in a small apartment, the 'risk profile' feels different than in a large house with a detached garage. If my stove catches fire, I'm usually right there to handle it. But if a battery goes into thermal runaway...

I agree it deserves its own focus.

Quality is key. If the brand has skin in the game, they usually build safer products. As for the fire escape strategy—tossing it into the street is definitely an effective, if dramatic, way to handle a battery fire! 😂

No offense intended, but have you actually tried this? Haha. I’d be way too nervous that someone (or I) might accidentally bump the knob and turn the oven on😁

I’m 100% with you on the quality chargers and batteries part—that’s definitely the most important step.👍 The problem is, I don’t have the DIY skills to build my own setup like some of you guys. For those of us who aren't handy, paying extra for a ready-made solution might be the only way to go...