Stored batteries!! Don’t do what I did!!!

[JDUB]

Ok so everyone has a junk drawer with all kinds of batteries..especially if you have kids. We luckily learned a very valuable lesson today. Do not store loose batteries in your drawer. I know some of you will say “ well duh” and I get it…now. This is something I never thought about.
These 9v batteries shorted against each other and created a good amount of heat! They were really heat soaked so I don’t know how long they were doing this. They were hot enough to melt the candles also in the drawer. Smart right???

I put the tape over them right after it happened then decided I may need to share.

From now on, all batteries will be separated in some way and stored more safely.

 

[UptaCamp]

Ok so everyone has a junk drawer with all kinds of batteries..especially if you have kids. We luckily learned a very valuable lesson today. Do not store loose batteries in your drawer. I know some of you will say “ well duh” and I get it…now. This is something I never thought about.
These 9v batteries shorted against each other and created a good amount of heat! They were really heat soaked so I don’t know how long they were doing this. They were hot enough to melt the candles also in the drawer. Smart right???

I put the tape over them right after it happened then decided I may need to share.

From now on, all batteries will be separated in some way and stored more safely.

Good reminder; glad melted candles are the extent of your damage.

 

[Eggmanmja01]

I believe that is why 9v are sold in singles or double packs (with a space) only.

 

[Allsmiles]

Need to stick the 9v batteries on your tongue and see if they have any juice left in them.

 

[Retired Army]

Ok so everyone has a junk drawer with all kinds of batteries..especially if you have kids. We luckily learned a very valuable lesson today. Do not store loose batteries in your drawer. I know some of you will say “ well duh” and I get it…now. This is something I never thought about.
These 9v batteries shorted against each other and created a good amount of heat! They were really heat soaked so I don’t know how long they were doing this. They were hot enough to melt the candles also in the drawer. Smart right???

I put the tape over them right after it happened then decided I may need to share.

From now on, all batteries will be separated in some way and stored more safely.

Best $20.00 I’ve spent in a long time. We’ve had one over a year. Works great, no fuss, pretty sturdy. All the batteries stored in one place and easy to find.
Edit: has a battery tester as well

https://www.amazon.com/Ontel-Battery-Organizer-Storage-Tester/dp/B089F9YDFC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=89571255552&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhYuqvP-G9AIVqHxvBB2z5gKXEAAYASAAEgK9l_D_BwE&hvadid=557254418868&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9010909&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6830821891108024880&hvtargid=kwd-616460058363&hydadcr=14893_13353744&keywords=battery+daddy&qid=1636313690&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE1SFVDVUhQQVdMOFkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5NjMxNjUyV1dQRjlFQ0RCVllSJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMzI1ODczR0U0WFVSTUc2NjRJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

[furious]

All it takes is ONE 9v battery to start a fire. They can short against anything metal.

Buy one of these. A $20 investment could save your life.

 

[TheGman]

I had a six volt battery in the rear floor board of my truck a few years ago.

I also had a can of insect repellant (deet) well when I jumped into the truck at Publix I thought someone was poison gassing me , the can rolled against the battery , arcing and burned a hole through the can.

luckily it was not ether (starting fluid).

 

[rbstern]

Surprised 9v aren't sold with ultra cheap plastic toppers.

 

[wozeyjales]

Doesn't sound like a junk drawer to me.
Batteries & candles are essentials when
power goes out around here. We keep
them in the batteries & candles drawer.
The junk drawer has stuff like bent paper
clips, dead rubber bands, a marble or two,
dull scissors, one chop stik, book of matches
that won't light (safety matches), bottle of dried
out Elmer's glue, spool of black thread, a few keys
that so far don't fit any lock around here, and a broken
ruler that reads from 7 to 12. Ya know, hi-class junque.

 

[The Old Jaybird]

I stuck a 9 volt battery in my front jeans pocket one time, then driving home I started to get HOT. Shorted thru my coins, I was digging that sumbitch out like crazy. could've roasted my chestnuts!!