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Does insurance cover a lithium-ion battery fire? Maybe and probably not
...2023 and issued a discussion paper. The most interesting fact is that Lithium-ion batteries, particularly those using Lithium Cobalt Oxide (most) and Lithium Aluminium Oxide, had the lowest thermal stability...
Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? (guide)
...all we have, and you must check the chargers first. Our advice is to use more common sense. charge Lithium-ion batteries, charge Lithium-ion batteries, charge Lithium-ion batteries, charge Lithium-ion batteries...
Warning – 164 Lithium-ion battery fires in 6 months in NSW alone
...can make it safer. Large-capacity Lithium-ion batteries will end in death Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, and e-bikes banned on UK on public transport How to reduce the possibility of lithium-ion battery...
Large Lithium-Ion battery fires are a risk too far
...prescribe the use of fire-proof Lithium-ion battery charging facilities and mandated reporting of Lithium-ion battery fires. Consumers just don’t get it – large Lithium-ion battery fires are bloody dangerous. Get...
Large-capacity Lithium-ion batteries will end in death
...everyone should be aware of “Take care with lithium batteries and avoid cut price/generic products with lithium-ion batteries”. However, statements pertaining to USB-C are not entirely correct. “There are enough...
Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, and e-bikes banned on UK on public transport
...al.) blame third-party or faulty chargers. Frankly, this does not wash. It is more likely that lower-grade Lithium-ion cells and packaging have been used. Many lithium-ion-powered devices have spontaneously combusted....
Planes and power banks – FAA/TSA rules enforced (Urgent update off-grid)
...batteries will end in death Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? Does insurance cover a lithium-ion battery fire? Maybe and probably not Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, and e-bikes...
Spontaneous car fires. Is your smartphone or laptop to blame? (consumer advice)
...Read Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? (guide). Every lithium-ion battery maker publishes its operational parameters. While these vary by a few degrees, Lithium-ion operates best between...
ChargeCore AA and AAA Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (off-grid review)
ChargeCore AA and AAA Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are handy and could save you buying bulk batteries this Christmas. They come in packs of four AA or AAA at $29.95 and...
Longer Life For Lithium Batteries on Horizon
...Korea has lead to the development of a new high-energy cathode material that is capable of extending the life-span of future lithium batteries, claims the developers. Developing a high-energy system...
Portable Power Stations – power on the go (Off-grid update 8/24)
...smoke risk, and lose charge faster when unused. Lithium-ion batteries can have 300-500 charge cycles. DO NOT BUY CHEAPER LITHIUM-ION POWER STATIONS—THEY ARE A BOMB WAITING TO HAPPEN. Lithium-polymer (Li-Po)...
Rooftop Solar Part 2 – All you need to know before you start (off-grid guide)
...Our insider says that the 5kW ‘generic’ Lithium-ion battery advertised by the mass market costs less than $2000 (retails for twice that). He would not put a Lithium-ion ‘firebomb’ on...
Anker Prime 27650mAh 250W power bank A1340 – a marathon runner (off-grid review)
...Safety – Pass+ Given the rapidly escalating number of Lithium-ion fires, we won’t review Lithium-ion devices that we consider a risk. We think up to 100Wh is a minimal risk;...
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 4096Wh portable power station – home backup and more (off-grid review)
...are dangerous. Read Warning – 164 Lithium-ion battery fires in 6 months in NSW alone. Also read Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? The App – Bluetooth,...
OPPO Find X8 Pro – at last, flagship competition (smartphone review)
...HID, audio, video, data and a mountable SSD (Samsung—Alt DP only). The Si/C silicon carbon battery is a massive 5910mAh with 80W SUPERVOOC charging or PPS 55W. No more Lithium-ion...
Best portable power stations – time for glamping and more (off-grid 8/24)
...and Copper. The better ones have 3000+ charge cycles. Don’t buy Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer (Li-Po). What is your real need? Harvey Norman experts say the biggest issue is that people...
BLUETTI Handsfree 2 700W/512Wh backpack power station – great idea, well executed (off-grid review)
...a fire hazard classified as a transport risk. This warrants further reinforcement, considering all the lithium-ion battery fires. Read Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? In any...
Bluetti AC200L 2400W/2048Wh – portable power station with excellent run time (off-grid review)
...power station. First, it is essential to use safe lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) batteries instead of the highly flammable lithium-ion batteries used in cheaper brands. ✅Bluetti only offers...
How to extend your smartphone battery life (guide)
How to extend your smartphone battery life is all about the little-known fact that Lithium-ion batteries have a fixed recharge cycle life varying between 200 and 1600 full cycle recharges....
Bluetti AC70 1000W/768Wh portable power station – more power (off-grid review)
...defined time. The Battery pack It uses a LiFePo4 technology battery- 768Wh (32V/24Ah). This is a safer battery than Lithium-Ion, and we won’t review any using it due to the...
OPPO Reno 10 5G – right for the times (smartphone review)
...has a dual SIM or hybrid with micro-SD. Although both sims are active, it only has one ringtone. Battery – Exceed First, OPPO has started to use safer Lithium Poly...
Aiper Scuba S1 pool robot – no-fuss, no app, just simple cleaning (pool review)
...a week). Charging any lithium-ion battery over 100W must be in the shade and on a fire-proof surface is important. Read Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries?...
Pretty Nanoflowers As Batteries
...of space. If successful, these nanoflowers may be used in energy-storage devices and more efficient solar cells. It could also lead to longer-lived supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries. The germanium sulfide is...
Rooftop Solar Part 3 – working as it should (off-grid)
...cost about $5000 each. These use lithium iron phosphate (LFP), which is vastly safer than lithium-ion – I would not like a 10kW bomb on my roof! LFP has at...
Anker 757 Powerhouse (1229Wh) Portable Power Station – (off-grid review)
...of portable power stations, but we limit that to those using LiFePO4 batteries. If you see a power station using Lithium-Ion, forget it. Read Large-capacity Lithium-ion batteries will end in...
Pool Robots – how to choose the right one for you (cleaning guide)
...Advice: These generally have over 100W lithium-ion batteries, which exceeds the limit you should charge inside a home. Charging must be out of direct sunlight and on non-flammable materials like...
BLUETTI AC60 portable power station – packed with added value features (off-grid review)
...And we use it to decide which portable power stations to review. Why? There are many brands. The cheaper ones use Lithium-Ion, and we consider that these pose an unacceptable...
Aiper Scuba S1 Pro – a pool robot with a 3um ultra fine algae/silt filter (pool cleaning review)
...slightly faster – verified. It has a 25.2V/7.8A/196.56W rechargeable lithium-ion battery and a 29.4V/3A/88.2W charger. Aiper does not specify battery cycle life, but we expect it to last 500 full...
Anker Everfrost 50 – Baby, it is cold inside (off-grid portable power fridge/freezer review)
...Pass+ The A170B battery is removable and replaceable. It is 14.4V/20.8A/299.52W. Yes, it is Lithium Ion, and you should take suitable precautions when charging. The risk factor of a 299W...
Bluetooth Headset From Kaiser Baas
...and a rechargeable lithium battery that works for 10 hours on a single charge. It has an operating distance up to 10 metres (from source device), has stand by time...
Ford Debuts E-Bike Concept
...the power is a drive system consisting of a motor in the front wheel hub, a lithium-ion battery concealed in the frame, promising a range of up to 85km on...
Bluetti AC2A 300W – a pint-sized portable power station (off-grid review)
...in the home. As it uses LiFePO₄ (Lithium-Iron Phosphate), there is no risk of fire or thermal runaway. Brief Specs – Bluetti AC2A 300W 300W inverter with uplift to 600W...
Merry Christmas 2023 and an even better 2024
...value feature BourgeRV 50L portable freezer or fridge Consumer advice Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? Does insurance cover a lithium-ion battery fire? Maybe and probably not...
G-mee Play Pro – a safe kids ‘non-phone’ (review)
...performance, so an occasional scan with Malwarebytes free scanner may suffice. Battery – Pass It has a 3000mAh Lithium Polymer battery that uses a solid electrolyte compared to Lithium-ion batteries’...
Stoov personal heating with Dutch style (review)
...is another story. Stoov is an acknowledged expert in personal heating, using rechargeable 2600mAh lithium-ion batteries, safe infrared heating technology, excellent materials, and various formats to suit needs. The Stoov...
Fire Hazard With HP/Compaq Battery Packs
Affects HP/Compaq brands Remove battery pack from notebook Replacement pack provided The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a recall for certain lithium-Ion rechargeable battery packs used with HP...
Tablet Price War As LG’s G Pad Released
...the go and has a side bezel of 7.2mm. Weighing 338g, the G Pad 8.3 has a 4600mAh lithium polymer battery, which the company claims will last for a long...
Energizer Offers Portable iPhone Charger
Energi to go rechargeable power packs to power wide range of consumer electronic devices from smart phones to laptops Energizer Energi To Go branded lithium polymer rechargeable power packs and...
GE Cameras Come With Advanced Pixel Technology
...sharper images with vibrant colour in low light conditions. With the addition of the new J1456W, the GE Smart Series now offers consumers a choice of AA or rechargeable Lithium-ion...
Intelli ScoutPro 240W power bank – charge your smartphone five times (review)
...capacity left. The OLED version tells you the time left at present use rates, and it is the one you want. It uses five Panasonic, next-generation, high-efficiency Lithium Graphene composite...
Portable Bluetooth Speakerphone For Car
...while driving. The rechargeable mono speaker comes with a built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery so users can listen to music on the go without worrying about batteries. Other features include a...
Uniden UH825 Series: Advanced Handheld Radios
...the UH825-2TP. The UH825-2TP Tradies Pack comes with: 2x UH825 UHF radios 2x lithium batteries (2000mAh) Essential accessories including antennas, belt clips, USB-C charge cable, a dual drop-in charge cradle,...
More Sony batteries recalled
More than 100,000 laptop battery packs are being recalled after reports of a certain Sony lithium ion battery pack made in Japan and used in HP, Dell and Toshiba laptops...
ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8406 2024 – Am I seeing double? (computer review)
...and mic ASUS Pen SA203H-MPP2.0 support 75Wh 4S1P Lithium-ion battery and 65W compact USB-C adapter 31.35 x 21.79 x 1.46 ~ 1.99 cm x 1.65kg including separate keyboard US MIL-STD...
G-mee Connect Pro 4G – A safe Android smartphone for kids and seniors (review)
...suffice. Battery – Pass It has a 3000mAh Lithium Polymer battery that uses a solid electrolyte compared to Lithium-ion batteries’ liquid electrolyte. Thus, it should be somewhat safer. Our tests...
Eufy X9 Pro robot vacuum and mop – one of the best of 2023 (cleaning review)
...LiPo (lithium-poly) is considered safer than Li-ion using a gel-like (Silicon-Graphene) material (less combustible, lower chance of leakage). The downside is they are larger (less energy dense), more costly to...
Tineco Stretch S6 – all power mop cleaning issues solved (cleaning review)
...Battery life has always been an issue. Where most brands use 300 complete recharge cycle Lithium-Ion cells (because they are cheap and hold more energy), Tineco has developed a safer...
Longer Battery Life With Canon
...and leaves the camera to do the work for you. The new models all feature slimmer, more compact designs, with the A3100 IS and A3000 IS now featuring lithium-ion rechargeable...
GoPro Hero10 Black – goes where no other video cam dares (review)
...edit and store that. Or get a portable SSD hard disk. Get a Dual Battery Charger and 1720mAH lithium-ion Enduro batteries (works off a USB port that you will have...
Kärcher VC7 Cordless yourMax – tough little stick vac for home or office (cleaning review)
...get a lever-operated Dyson! There are a few features that stand out. Removable 22.5V lithium-ion battery (meaning it is user-replaceable). Dust sensor that automatically varies power depending on the dust...