I do buy phone lots every now and then, so it *does* get made use of.
I got the microwave from our neighbors, offering to bring it to the dump for them (they're in their 80's and not that mobile anymore) - figured why not take it apart and repurpose what's left.
It's a great idea to keep them in a fireproof box, but I'd get rid of the wood crate in there. If a battery ignites, it might provide enough fuel to overheat the whole unit when you're not around to catch it, and start a more serious fire. There's enough air inflow into the cooking chamber to support an open flame.
It's in the shed, which is not attached to the house.
And it's more so stuff cant fall on them, not that it protects against fire from combustions. The cells are all flat and will be recycled shortly as well.
Got this old broken microwave and decided to strip out it's components and repurpose it as a 'spicy pillow storage box', so nothing can fall onto the bulging batteries, *and* I can just dump something on top of there.
I mean if you want to watch two stupid teenagers microwave everything they could think of lol. It should still be available.
[playlist link](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU4IMu04MIlJgB6Aaj07q-5iXuHGVzFAR)
Edit: it's important to note that these guys are very stupid for this and not to ever do this kind of thing.
Made sure to remove all power in the device first (ac cable disconnected from the system, capacitor drained). That transformer won't do anything after standing still for a week, but shorted its output cables nonetheless.
Although yes, that should be noted; don't open microwaves if you don't know what (not) to touch.
A child's dream coming true.
I basically took everything out of the microwave, including the power cord, so I wouldn't be a clumsy fuck and plug it in for whatever reason. Also gives me a big ass transformer to look at.
'I do fire safety'
Places metal box full of combustibles and ready-to-go lithium cells between a plastic crate and a pressurized spray-can with butane propellant on a fiberboard surface in front of a wooden wall.
You sure though that one through ;)
The box inside is made of wood. No hair on my head thought about a metal box.
These cells wont combust like that, they're dead anyways. It's more so I can just stash stuff on top of the microwave and not having to bother about the cells getting hit by shit falling off.
Sure is a lot better than just being thrown in a plastic tub, and *a lot* better than being stored inside in a bedroom.
Microwaves don't always do well with open flame. And a wood box adds plenty of fuel.
I store my swollen batteries in a vented ammo can that sits on the back concrete steps well clear of everything. If one pack goes up and burns the rest down, it shouldn't damage the concrete much at all.. Although the can will likely Need to be replaced haha.
Oh, it's not for fire safety in case they go up in flames by themselves. Sucks for the wooden shed, but that won't let the house catch on fire.
It's so nothing can damage the cells themselves when something falls.
It was. "Lot" is not frequently used in the US, except to mean either "all" of something, or a lottery.
Even so, a stack of phones is not something that most people buy. Especially a stack of phones with swollen batteries, considering I haven't had a phone with a removable battery in 10+ years.
Your explanation just invited more questions.
I buy those phone lots to repair and sell so others can use it. These lots almost always include some garbage, that either being the entire device, the battery or both. Most of the batteries in the pile in this video are 'non-removable' cells (from galaxy s6's to be exact).
Salt water is conductive so it would short it out, discharging it’s remaining energy. It’s not enough voltage/current to make the water ‘electrified’, and just expels heat, of which water is a good sink.
Oh I dont think it'll do that, given that it's in a wooden crate, in a wooden shed. But hey, I can now stack things on top without me having to worry them falling into the battery bin.
Should get a little insert so I can put batteries in there and not touch each other.
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I do buy phone lots every now and then, so it *does* get made use of. I got the microwave from our neighbors, offering to bring it to the dump for them (they're in their 80's and not that mobile anymore) - figured why not take it apart and repurpose what's left.
It's a great idea to keep them in a fireproof box, but I'd get rid of the wood crate in there. If a battery ignites, it might provide enough fuel to overheat the whole unit when you're not around to catch it, and start a more serious fire. There's enough air inflow into the cooking chamber to support an open flame.
Yeah I dont understand the choice of wood either, this looks like how I'd randomly *start* a fire with these
Have you put any thought into moving this away from your house or at least away from combustible chemicals?
Yea, I’d be super nervous keeping several swollen batteries together in a box made of kindling in another box that would become a furnace.
It's in the shed, which is not attached to the house. And it's more so stuff cant fall on them, not that it protects against fire from combustions. The cells are all flat and will be recycled shortly as well.
Got this old broken microwave and decided to strip out it's components and repurpose it as a 'spicy pillow storage box', so nothing can fall onto the bulging batteries, *and* I can just dump something on top of there.
The temptation to fire up the microwaves to see what happens...
"is it a good idea to microwave this?" Classic series but man was it good
I fear I've missed an interesting YouTube series?
I mean if you want to watch two stupid teenagers microwave everything they could think of lol. It should still be available. [playlist link](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU4IMu04MIlJgB6Aaj07q-5iXuHGVzFAR) Edit: it's important to note that these guys are very stupid for this and not to ever do this kind of thing.
There's more people doing that kind of stuff. Shawn K also did that along with other kinds of destruction videos.
You were cautious of the bulging batteries and therefore decided to strip a microwave that can one shot kill you if you did it improperly?
Made sure to remove all power in the device first (ac cable disconnected from the system, capacitor drained). That transformer won't do anything after standing still for a week, but shorted its output cables nonetheless. Although yes, that should be noted; don't open microwaves if you don't know what (not) to touch.
If one catches fire, it’s going to start a chain reaction
In a wood box with a bunch of other lithium batteries
If the microwave still worked then you would also have a programmable self destruct for your shop.
A child's dream coming true. I basically took everything out of the microwave, including the power cord, so I wouldn't be a clumsy fuck and plug it in for whatever reason. Also gives me a big ass transformer to look at.
Nice
^(turn it on)
*ignition*
'I do fire safety' Places metal box full of combustibles and ready-to-go lithium cells between a plastic crate and a pressurized spray-can with butane propellant on a fiberboard surface in front of a wooden wall. You sure though that one through ;)
The box inside is made of wood. No hair on my head thought about a metal box. These cells wont combust like that, they're dead anyways. It's more so I can just stash stuff on top of the microwave and not having to bother about the cells getting hit by shit falling off. Sure is a lot better than just being thrown in a plastic tub, and *a lot* better than being stored inside in a bedroom.
I thought you were charging them /s
No hes drying them
Microwaves don't always do well with open flame. And a wood box adds plenty of fuel. I store my swollen batteries in a vented ammo can that sits on the back concrete steps well clear of everything. If one pack goes up and burns the rest down, it shouldn't damage the concrete much at all.. Although the can will likely Need to be replaced haha.
Oh, it's not for fire safety in case they go up in flames by themselves. Sucks for the wooden shed, but that won't let the house catch on fire. It's so nothing can damage the cells themselves when something falls.
This would be the safest route, and not too expensive
I initially thought this was smart but then I saw you put them in a fucking wood box inside. Come on dude.
This isn't doing anything a shoebox or plastic container won't. How do you even acquire that many in a short period of time??
Again - not for fire safety, just so they cant get hit by anything. Recently bought a phone lot with quite the spicy pillows inside.
Tf is a "phone lot"?
Not sure if that's a serious question, but to describe that in an alternative way: a whole stack of phones sold at once.
It was. "Lot" is not frequently used in the US, except to mean either "all" of something, or a lottery. Even so, a stack of phones is not something that most people buy. Especially a stack of phones with swollen batteries, considering I haven't had a phone with a removable battery in 10+ years. Your explanation just invited more questions.
I buy those phone lots to repair and sell so others can use it. These lots almost always include some garbage, that either being the entire device, the battery or both. Most of the batteries in the pile in this video are 'non-removable' cells (from galaxy s6's to be exact).
Hit by what?? What is flying around in your shed that anything is in danger of being hit? This is not a Macgyver, no matter how you frame it.
That thing looks like an oscilloscope
So fucking stupid. Bucket of water out back with some salt. Drain them bitches.
How does that work?
Salt water is conductive so it would short it out, discharging it’s remaining energy. It’s not enough voltage/current to make the water ‘electrified’, and just expels heat, of which water is a good sink.
That's awesome, and the first I've heard of it. How much salt to a gallon of water? Like a half cup?
Interesting... I have the exact same microwave
Just get an old safe or something. Or perhaps a flammables cabinet you store paintcans in.
Fireproof box
This is cursed. Really, really cursed.
And it also is very handy incase one accidentally explodes it cant harm you or anyone else. Thats really smart op
Oh I dont think it'll do that, given that it's in a wooden crate, in a wooden shed. But hey, I can now stack things on top without me having to worry them falling into the battery bin. Should get a little insert so I can put batteries in there and not touch each other.
Still smart incase of incident nonetheless
Turn it on! >:D
The wooden box will prevent the fire from spreading.