Your Guide to Storing Batteries

When it comes to storing items in your storage unit, many of them may have batteries or you may simply need to store batteries that you have on hand. Before you just toss these items into your storage unit, it is important that you take the proper steps to protect your items, batteries, and self. Below, we will go over how you need to be storing your batteries and items with batteries.

The first thing you want to do is spend some time taking your batteries out of any items that require them. If you leave the batteries I the items, you will find that temperature changes will cause the batteries to explode and leak acid, which will cause problems with the operation of your item.
Next, you want to place all of the batteries into a container by themselves. It is important to keep them from other items in case acid does leak. Also, you should keep the batteries away from metal items, as this can lead to leaking.

If you can, you should keep the batteries in their original container to provide them with the protection they need. If you do not have the original packaging for your batteries, then you should grab a small handful of them and tie them together with a rubber band.

When you can, you need to store the items in a cool, dry place. Hot temperatures will cause the batteries to leak and corrode. If you plan to place the batteries in your storage unit, you need to ensure that the unit is climate controlled.
Lastly, if you are storing rechargeable batteries, you need to keep them separate from traditional non-rechargeable batteries as mixing them can cause problems later on down the road.

If you do have rechargeable batteries, make sure that you store them with a minimum charge of about 40 percent. The batteries should be allowed to discharge slowly. If you do charge them when they are completely dead, you may ruin them and they may not charge for you when it comes time to pull them out.

If you are going to store items with batteries in them, remember to take out the batteries. The above storage tips can help you keep your batteries in good shape and prevent any discharge or acid leaks.