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MarsRT@lemmy.world 6 months agoWhen you say taping up one end of the battery, do you mean the battery itself or the connections/plugs? My headphone battery is one of those plug-in connectors, my calculator battery is like a nokia battery.
fishos@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Connections/Plugs. That way the terminals on the batterys/plugs can’t touch and spark/overheat. Also why you shouldn’t store batteries, especially button cell batteries, in bulk piles/bags. Keep them organized so the ends aren’t touching.
MarsRT@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Got it! I’ll wrap the ends with electrical tape then (I assume that’s what you use electric tape for), thank you for the tip!
fishos@lemmy.world 6 months ago
That’s a good use, yes. Electrical tape doesn’t conduct electricity, so it’s used in all kinds of electronic repairs. You’re welcome
litchralee@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
My town has previously distributed tape dispensers specifically to tape up battery ends, for exactly the scenario of tossing them loosely into bags. It’s a good idea, although they seemed to have stopped for some reason.
fishos@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Any plastic tape should work. Electrical tape is just extra sticky and extra rubbery to be even moreso safe with electronics and last longer. But any nonconductive tape should work. If I’m taping a battery I plan to use again one day, I’ll use brown masking tape or blue painters tape so it’s easier to remove.