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Question about storing donated power tools
We accepted a bunch of old drills and saws for our library, but didn't check them thoroughly. One cordless drill had a bad battery that swelled up and ruined the charger, costing us about $80 to replace. How do you all safely test donated gear before adding it to your inventory?
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barbaramorgan12d ago
Check every single battery first, that's the real danger. I learned the hard way with an old laptop battery that puffed up like a angry toad. Now I plug tools in outside on a concrete surface for a quick function test, just in case something smokes. It's a pain but cheaper than replacing chargers. What kind of saws did you get, anything cool?
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grace_chen12d ago
Holy crap, an angry toad battery is the perfect way to describe it. That visual is terrifying. Smart move testing outside, concrete doesn't burn.
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