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late 08-04-19 01:30 PM

Need a cheap fireproof container to store the battery in.
 
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...dbabe760dd.jpg
I don't want to keep the battery in my hot garage. At the moment it's charging in my office, right next to me. I wanted to get a Class D fire extinguisher, but they are ridiculously expensive for what you get.

In any case, if you know where I could get a fire proof container to store it in, that would be great, thanks.

It's 12 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches.

dilkes 08-04-19 02:38 PM

I have used an ammo box, something like this:
https://www.princessauto.com/en/deta...ox/A-p8791741e

They come in various shapes and sizes and you may find them in war surplus stores.

DrIsotope 08-04-19 02:49 PM

Echoing the above, ammo box. I store all of my R/C LiPo batteries in a box designed for belted 40mm grenades. You could fit probably six of those Shimano batteries in the same box with room left over.

CliffordK 08-04-19 03:01 PM

Humpf

My first thought was also ammo boxes and rocket boxes too.

Another thing you might look at would be stonewear. Crock Pots, Bread Pans, Casseroles, etc.

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/wsim...loaf-pan-c.jpg

2old 08-04-19 03:22 PM

I'm using an ammo box too since I don't have a fireplace or covered outdoor grill.

u235 08-04-19 03:23 PM

Any metal can, bucket, or cookwear would work. I use an old metal box that was originally for sending backup tapes offsite, similar to an ammo can. I store it inside my gas grill outside. Before I had the metal box I stored and charged my lipo batteries in the grill itself. It was always outside, protected from water, obviously safe with fire, and I had a plug nearby. Remember to take them out before starting the grill :)

dilkes 08-04-19 11:03 PM

Another safe charging aid.

Here is something I use to manage/limit the amount of time the charger is actually charging when doing it unattended (especially overnight).
Woods Countdown Timer


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