My camera was doing weird things today - turning off unexpectedly. I thought maybe the battery was low and it forgot to tell me.
The battery has been getting a bit fatter for some reason, but today (a warm day), I had trouble getting it out of the camera. It's getting really fat.
I suspect this is a bad thing.
But what's going on?
It's an off-brand battery - it came in a two-pack and the second one is getting a bit fat too.
Should I be worried? How worried? Is it going to explode and take out my house while I sleep or is it just not safe to use in the camera anymore? Can it be saved?
Pearl Sutton wrote:If it's fat at least get it out of the camera. Generally that means it will leak soon, and ruin whatever it is in.
it's out of the camera and in the pile of things to take to the recycling centre. But we won't be going for a couple of weeks. Apparently batteries explode and make fires, so I wondered if I should be worried.
If it's a lithium ion or lithium polymer battery that's getting fat, I would store it outdoors. They are the only types that are a potential fire hazard.
Douglas Alpenstock wrote:If it's a lithium ion or lithium polymer battery that's getting fat, I would store it outdoors. They are the only types that are a potential fire hazard.
Yep, lithium.
How about stashing it in the fridge? It seems to be worse in the heat.
Vince here... A Lithium Ion battery that is showing signs of distress is something to be very careful with. Out of an abundance of caution I agree with Douglas that if the battery is showing signs of swelling I would store it outside, preferably in a metal container with an open top like a large tin can. Place the can on a non flammable surface (rock or concrete) well away from anything that could catch fire. If it does catch fire don't try to put the fire out... Just let it burn itself out and don't breath the smoke.