Batteries and cells

It is something that most people will recognise: You want to quickly watch a film or video clip on your telephone, tablet or laptop as you lie in bed. To make sure that your device is fully charged in the morning, you connect it to the charger next to you. What many people don’t know is that the batteries in such devices can cause a fire.

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More and more modern devices are operated by lithium-ion batteries (or li-on batteries). These lightweight rechargeable batteries or cells can be found in, for example, smartphones, laptops and electric bikes. Such batteries contain a lot more power than standard (penlite) batteries, and thus offer many benefits. However, because these batteries are more powerful, they can also increase the risk of fire. This page shows how to deal with chargers, batteries and cells in a safe manner, thus reducing the likelihood of fire.

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