Lithium batteries

[JimNOBO]

I want to upgrade to upgrade to lithium batteries. In researching this, I came to a site that describes a new Australian standard that lithium storage has to be in a sealed area and vented to the exterior. I see people all over the internet just putting them under beds, in the tunnels, etc. Is it really safe to do this, or do we need to seal up lithium battery storage areas?

Recreational Vehicle Standards Update

AS/NZS 3001.2:2022 has many new requirements relating to electrical safety in Recreational Vehicles (RV).

www.redarcelectronics.com

 

[Kevin D Pem]

So they have placed rules that are far reaching.

Note that lithium (any) only off gas when recovery options have passed. Meaning a melt down is in progress.

The implications of the fire requirements should leave manufacturers scrambling for a system I have not yet seen.

We just talked about monitoring temperature, and the citation by Will on that subject is disturbing at best.

To sum it up, if they brought this legislation to our country, lawsuits would put RV manufacturers in a tailspin.

I am really glad some officials (even if foreign), are starting to see the risks this industry is willing to egnor. Maybe family members will have a chance in court when tragedy comes to family members in the future.

 

[RollingManCave]

On the articles I have read you don't need to seal up Lithium batteries but you do not want to store them near open flame. So if you put them inside you RV, don't put then near your gas heater or stove. Many problems are also coming from the older lithium technologies and not the new ones. It would not surprise me if some governments enacted laws based on old data. I am sure lead acid manufactures would not mind as well.
My mistake, I just read your article and it appears now that if you do mount them in areas like under your bed, you would need to seal them from the interior. That would keep them from open flame from the interior but not the exterior. I would be more worried about the exterior myself than a spark going from stove to under my bed (I do not smoke). Requiring a screwdriver to access your compartment was a surprise to me.