Quirky and amusing things... [RE-wrenches]

[Kelly Keilwitz]

Bill
THANK YOU for sharing this story. One of my Makita batteries is acting
exactly like you describe right now!
My future progeny thank you!
-Kelly

Kelly Keilwitz
Whidbey Sun & Wind
Renewable Energy Systems
kelly at whidbeysunwind.com
Ph & Fax: 360-678-7131
Renewable Energy Now!
----- Original Message -----
>
> I have several 14.4 volt NiMh Makita batteries.  One was not taking a
> charge.  It took me a few days to realize it was only one battery.  The
> guys kept accusing me of failing to charge my batteries (anything to poke
> fun at the boss, you know).  I would invariably grab this battery and hike
> way up on a steep roof.  When I realized it was one battery, I kept an eye
> on it while charging.  Half the time it would trigger the red/green
> alternating error indication, half the time it would act normal in the
> charger.  I took it out of the charger and it ran the drill very weakly.
I
> held the chuck and after a moment, the drill was stronger.  After doing
> this several times it got progressively stronger.  So I got comfortable
> sitting on my tailgate while discharging the drill.  After about a minute,
> the battery exploded like an M80 in my lap.  My ears were literally
> ringing.  The bottom of the battery had a hole in it with a 6" piece of
> mesh and some wire and MOV looking parts sticking out, sparking!  I was
> working alone, so I dropped my trousers to assess the damage.  I got a
> minor bruise just south of ground zero, but no permanent damage.

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