9-Volt Battery Fire in Lakeview?

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO® of Gold Coast/Lincoln Park/Lakeview offers these tips from the National Fire Protection Association for using, storing, and discarding 9-volt batteries.

The problem

·      9-volt batteries can be dangerous because the positive and negative posts are close together. If a metal object touches the two posts of a 9-volt battery, it can cause a short circuit and make enough heat to start a fire.

Storing 9-volt batteries

·      Keep batteries in original packaging until you are ready to use them. If loose, keep the posts covered with masking, duct, or electrical tape. Prevent the posts from coming in contact with metal objects.

·      Keep them someplace safe where they won’t be tossed around

·      Store batteries standing up

·      9-volt batteries should not be stored loose in a drawer. Do not store them in containers with other batteries.

Disposal

·      9-volt batteries should not be thrown away with the trash. They can come in contact with other batteries or pieces of metal.

·      9-volt batteries can be taken to a collection site for household hazardous waste

·      To be safe, cover the positive and negative posts with masking, duct, or electrical tape before getting rid of batteries

·      Some states do not allow any type of battery to be disposed of with trash. Check with your city or town for the best way to get rid of batteries.

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