tomjasz
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$46 total for me in Minnesnowta
Ammo can storage
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I use a 81mm mortar ammo can, was like $30 to my door from Amazon. Will easily hold 3 full size batteries with room to spare. I lined it with fire insulating blanket. It should contain a mishap if a battery goes south on me, or at least minimize the damage. I keep batteries and charge inside the house.
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tomjasz
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I forgot to add details. I actually looked for a cabinet for nearly 3 months. Zoro had a sale AND free shipping. I was shocked by the deal and jumped on it. Listed now for $508.87 plus shipping. I paid $270 shipped. Which was $100 less than what i saw used being sold for. Seemed to good to be true but sure enough free shipping too. I have seen them for $400 shipped, using Google search tools i got at leadt one listing a day until zoro popped up
6zfshdb
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I've had this one from Mophorn on my wish list for a year or so:
It ships free but I see the price is up $70 from a year ago.
My main problem is garage floor space. I'm going to have to do some major reorganization to find space for it. For now, the ammo cans fit nicely under a steel storage rack.
It ships free but I see the price is up $70 from a year ago.
My main problem is garage floor space. I'm going to have to do some major reorganization to find space for it. For now, the ammo cans fit nicely under a steel storage rack.
I tried repurposing an ammo can for storage too, but ended up switching to Home Safes for better security and peace of mind. The seal was solid on the can, but I worried about moisture over time. With Home Safes, I added some silica packs inside and haven’t had issues since. Plus, locking it feels more reliable than just clamping the lid shut on the ammo can.
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Art Deco
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Another possibility; I am using an old cast iron woodstove (much larger inside than my ammo can) vented through a non used chimney to store batteries, and I charge outside or on a stone floored foyer with no living space above.
bobbymac5
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The cement block idea sounds inexpensive and easy to me, thinking of off season storage in my home. Would an encasement of cinderblocks (one thick) contain a runaway bike battery fire? Would the heat still be a potential fire hazard in my basement (on a cement floor but with wooden joists and flooring seven feet above it)?
6zfshdb
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Welcome to the forum and yes, an e-bike lithium battery fire on a concrete floor WILL spread upward to a 7' ceiling! Luckily, such fires are rare if you buy quality batteries and use proper charging procedures. Specifically, do not charge them while unattended.
Ammo cans are a deterrent at best, and will not completely contain a fire. They can buy you time however to move the burning battery outside. I have my ammo cans mounted on a dolly that can be quickly pushed out of my garage with a long handled rake at the first sign of trouble.
I also have a smoke detector located above the charging location.
Other safe charging / storage locations are an unused fireplace or wood stove. Cinder block encasement would also provide some protection but may not be enough to prevent a fire from spreading.
Volumes have been posted here on proper battery maintenance. Try using the forums search engine.
Again, welcome aboard, and by all means, feel free to ask more specific questions.
Ammo cans are a deterrent at best, and will not completely contain a fire. They can buy you time however to move the burning battery outside. I have my ammo cans mounted on a dolly that can be quickly pushed out of my garage with a long handled rake at the first sign of trouble.
I also have a smoke detector located above the charging location.
Other safe charging / storage locations are an unused fireplace or wood stove. Cinder block encasement would also provide some protection but may not be enough to prevent a fire from spreading.
Volumes have been posted here on proper battery maintenance. Try using the forums search engine.
Again, welcome aboard, and by all means, feel free to ask more specific questions.
The cement bunker is going to be the best and cheapest way to contain a battery fire. It will naturally vent because the blocks don’t fit airtight next to each other. Fit them together so one layer of hollow block keeps the battery off the ground and you will be good.
You will have to deal with the toxic smoke if your battery pops off, but nothing will be burned or catch fire.
bobbymac5
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Very helpful. Thank you. I appreciate your taking the time and trouble.Welcome to the forum and yes, an e-bike lithium battery fire on a concrete floor WILL spread upward to a 7' ceiling! Luckily, such fires are rare if you buy quality batteries and use proper charging procedures. Specifically, do not charge them while unattended.
Ammo cans are a deterrent at best, and will not completely contain a fire. They can buy you time however to move the burning battery outside. I have my ammo cans mounted on a dolly that can be quickly pushed out of my garage with a long handled rake at the first sign of trouble.
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I also have a smoke detector located above the charging location.
Other safe charging / storage locations are an unused fireplace or wood stove. Cinder block encasement would also provide some protection but may not be enough to prevent a fire from spreading.
Volumes have been posted here on proper battery maintenance. Try using the forums search engine.
Again, welcome aboard, and by all means, feel free to ask more specific questions.
