add ammo can bat storage

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 date: 2015-10-09
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+## Ammo Can Battery Storage
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+For far too long I stored all my LiPos in a cardboard box on a wooden shelf in my livingroom.
+After seeing one too many videos of LiPo fires, I decided to work on a solution for safe storage of the batteries outside, on my balcony. Like with the charger described right above this section, I decided to get some used ammo cans for this project.
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+When you buy an ammo can like this used, I recommend giving it a thorough soap and sponge wash on both the inside and outside.
+Then you can pull out the gasket in the top with a large flathead screwdriver.
+Give it a good clean as well, and rub some oil on the gasket so it goes back in easier and lives longer.
+
+The most important part of a storage solution like this is the ability to vent gases that expand in case of a LiPo failure.
+So we absolutely need to add some holes to either the base can or the lid.
+This time I decided to put two 5mm holes in the lid of each one.
+Just to make sure no water gets in through the vents, I added rubber plugs, which can be pushed out easily by the expanding gas in an emergency.
+This way I feel relatively safe storing the cans on my balcony.
+
+Like with my charging can, I also added some cardboard on the inside for preventing any possibility of short circuits.
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