[RE-wrenches] Exploding LFP battery

[Chris Worcester]

https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/recyclewithus these folks are seriously getting into recycling lithium batteries, setting up house out by the Tesla giga factory out east of Reno. Chris Worcester chris at solarwindworks.com530-448-9692Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s9.
-------- Original message --------From: jay <jay.peltz at gmail.com> Date: 6/16/21  12:49 PM  (GMT-08:00) To: Jeff Clearwater <jeffc at villagelab.net>, Jeff Clearwater <jeffc at villagepowerdesign.com>, RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Exploding LFP battery Hi Jeff,I don’t know if you saw the photo.  No cutting involved.The top is removed with roughly 14 fasteners.  No tools or prying was involved in the removal of the top cover.jayOn Jun 16, 2021, at 12:00 AM, Jeff Clearwater <jeffc at villagepowerdesign.com> wrote:Hey Jay,So I don't believe ReLion batteries are openable - so it's most likely that when he decided to open it he cut into it and shorted the leads.As for recycling - first is health safety!  I'd suggest he contact the manufacturer and get specific instructions for safing the mess.  Will Prowess of DIY Solar Youtube channel had some leaky cells and the manufacturer sent specific instructions to contain and ship back the unit.  You could contact him and he might know but the manufacturer might know better for that specific model.Hope that helps!Jeff C.Village Power Designfrenergy June 15, 2021 at 9:39 PMVery few details...What does it mean "he opened it up"  I would even know how to do that with the L-ions I've been around, seems like its something a manufacturer should be doing.  Temperature?  charge rate? recent usage history? Age? Was it disconnected? Did contacts touch a conductor?........            You can probably get water to explode if you abuse it just right.BillFeather River Solar Electric  Bill Battagin, Owner4291 Nelson St.Taylorsville, CA 95983530.284.7849CA Lic 874049www.frenergy.netOn 6/15/2021 8:14 PM, Jay wrote:-- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com_______________________________________________List sponsored by Redwood AlliancePay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.orgList Address: RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.orgChange listserver email address & settings:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgThere are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other:https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList rules & etiquette:http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmCheck out or update participant bios:http://www.members.re-wrenches.orgJay June 15, 2021 at 8:14 PMA fellow installer sent me this just now. The battery wasn’t working, 5v. He opened it up and it exploded when he opened it. The lid hit the roof. Fortunately no one was injured. Anyone know what to do with this? IE recycling?And just another example of non explosive lithium batteries explodingJayPeltz power. _______________________________________________List sponsored by Redwood AlliancePay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.orgList Address: RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.orgChange listserver email address & settings:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgThere are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other:https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList rules & etiquette:http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmCheck out or update participant bios:http://www.members.re-wrenches.org_______________________________________________List sponsored by Redwood AlliancePay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.orgList Address: RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.orgChange listserver email address & settings:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgThere are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other:https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList rules & etiquette:http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmCheck out or update participant bios:http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
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