Safely Using Old EV Batteries In Your Home Solar Setup
As straightforward as the concept of taking battery packs out of an old electric or hybrid car and reusing them for home power storage sounds, this thought process skips a few essential steps. As a…
The Secret Wattcycle LFP Battery Downgrade
After recently reviewing a Wattcycle LFP battery sent over by the manufacturer, [Will Prowse] was made aware of some disturbing changes to the internals of batteries received by regular customers. …
Using Brand New NiMH Cells After Sitting 12 Years Unused
After finding a pack of NiMH rechargeable cells that had never been used since buying them in 2014, [DiodeGoneWild] decided to test whether they could be tossed or not. After previously testing dif…
Testing LFP Battery Failure Modes With Overcharging
As great as batteries are, it’s essential to understand their risks and how to keep them from going spicy. Recently there has been a bit of a fuss about the dangers of LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries…
A ZInc Air Battery You Can Make Yourself
Zinc air batteries have been a familiar sight for decades in the world of photography, where they provided an environmentally less dangerous alternative to mercury cells. They operate by the oxidat…
A ZInc Air Battery You Can Make Yourself
Zinc air batteries have been a familiar sight for decades in the world of photography, where they provided an environmentally less dangerous alternative to mercury cells. They operate by the oxidat…
ChargeCap Helps Your Batteries Last Longer By Limiting Charge Level
If you want to maximize the life of your lithium-ion batteries, proper storage voltage is critical. That is, don’t store them empty, and don’t store them completely full either. “…
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