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September 13, 2022

Jehu's Charging Tips for Lithium Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries require care to safely achieve the maximum battery life span. Battery charging is a key piece of knowledge that is required for making sure your lithium batteries last long, remain safe, and perform well. What do I need to know about charging lithium ion batteries?Charging stored batteriesIt's important to know that it is recommended to not leave batteries unused for extended periods of time, either in a product or in storage. Have a battery that has been unused for 6 months? Check the charge status and charge it. If you notice any corrosion, sweating/discoloration or chemical smells, dispose...

How to Store Lithium-Ion Batteries

“By minimizing exposure to the conditions that accelerate degradation, batteries can last longer.” -Greg Keoleian, Director, University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, School for Environment and Sustainability. I love batteries and you love them too, so in order to make sure they last long and stay safe, batteries need to be stored properly. The obvious tips are: Avoid high-moisture, avoid mechanical damage like smashing and puncturing, avoid extreme temperatures, avoid corrosive chemicals, basic common sense things like that. What else do I need to know about storing my lithium ion batteries?

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July 29, 2022

Introducing the JAG35 Education Discount Program

Introducing the JAG35 Education Discount Program. I'm all about hands-on learning, so helping students and educators gain better access to good learning tools is key. The JAG35 Education Discount Program makes various JAG35 products more affordable, allowing students and educators to use these products as learning tools. This program adds a 10% discount on select products...

Why Jehu recommends using LiFePO4 batteries

LiFePO4 batteries have been around for a long time, but only recently have become cost-effective and accessible for DIY applications. One major advantage that LiFePO4 has over lithium-ion chemistries is its thermal and chemical stability, which means improved battery safety. Here's a list of why Jehu Garcia recommends using LiFePO4 batteries...

The Curious Case of Jehu's Sleeping Scooter Batteries - How To Wake Them Up

It's a tale full of hope, lessons, struggles, and breakthroughs! Jehu has made videos about how to do it, here's a step-by-step guide to awakening the scooter batteries BMS with a digital key.

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