How to Store Batteries Safely + Battery Care Tips?

Have you ever opened up a device and found old, corroded, leaky batteries inside? Prevent mishaps like these by learning how to store batteries correctly.

Batteries can be hazardous to our health when they are not stored and cared for correctly. Long term battery storage requires specific considerations to ensure that the battery won’t leak, explode, or ruin other batteries. There are also things you can do to prolong the life of commonly used batteries.

We’ve put together a straightforward guide that discusses how to store batteries as well as how to care for batteries while in use. We’ll explain how to dispose of batteries safely, the best place to put them, and some other factors that might be unfamiliar to you.

If you’re looking for specific battery care information, feel free to skip ahead using the links below. Although, you might benefit from reading the entire guide. Let’s get started!

1 Plug your battery charger into a wall outlet. 

To determine whether or not your battery charger is putting out as much voltage as it’s supposed to, you’ll first need to make sure that there’s electricity running to it. Hook the power cord up to a nearby AC outlet. This will cause the charger to begin channeling electricity, which you’ll measure using a multimeter tool.

More things you don't know about the 18650 batteries

18650 batteries are widely used in notebook computers, walkie talkies, portable DVDs, instruments and meters, audio equipment, aircraft models, toys, video cameras, digital cameras and other electronic equipment.