Uh-oh. I've had a slight incident.
Added 2017-05-15 14:21:35 +0000 UTChttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBg4ximDrsk
I decided to take apart some different styles of NiMh rechargeable cell to see how they compared internally, and it was going so well until the end when the contents of one of the fully discharged cells just basically self ignited.
It was a long night clearing my workbench of flammable items and trying to find the other bits of self-igniting material that had been pinged into random locations by the springy electrode materials. But my bench is a bit tidier now and I found lots of cool things that were supposed to have been videoed but got buried.
In summary... Here's what they look like inside, so you don't have to open them yourselves and set your place on fire.
Comments
If you ever make a "best moments of" reel, the ignition scene must be in it!
2017-05-23 19:13:06 +0000 UTCPut this months Patreon Coffee money to buy a fire extinguisher. LOL
2017-05-19 07:37:46 +0000 UTCThe recycling centre must be an exciting place if some batteries have self igniting compounds! But way better on Clive's desk. True exploration with potential drama!
2017-05-16 21:04:21 +0000 UTCGahh! whats really annoying is that I had a bunch of these yesterday that I chucked in the recycling bin that could have been better utilised starting fires :)
The Backoffice (Andrew Armstrong)
2017-05-16 20:00:12 +0000 UTCClive, you are a master of suspense. I was the edge waiting.
2017-05-16 11:54:23 +0000 UTCAs soon as I saw he was doing this on paper towels I was saying "This is not going to end well". And I was not disappointed!
09Klr650
2017-05-16 01:45:51 +0000 UTCOr open flames
Dustin
2017-05-16 00:11:23 +0000 UTCProfessionally unprofessional!
Dustin
2017-05-16 00:10:59 +0000 UTCExcellent! Your work surface is much more in keeping with the theme of the channel now. Skid marks should cover at least 30% of the bench for optimal evidence of scientific exploration.
2017-05-15 21:35:13 +0000 UTCNow I see it, too. Well, at least no Jesus appearance this time
Johannes Franke
2017-05-15 21:23:12 +0000 UTCThat was an unveiling of he magic smoke generator, the one that keeps all the electronics running...
2017-05-15 19:59:54 +0000 UTCDoes anyone else see a lions face in the burn marks on the bench? Or do I need more sleep!
2017-05-15 19:14:49 +0000 UTCHours. Mainly because of all the technical distractions on it. And it was more of an initial thinning. I did a second pass through the stuff today.
Big Clive
2017-05-15 18:29:50 +0000 UTCSo how long did it take you to clean the bench? Inquiring minds want to know.
2017-05-15 18:10:11 +0000 UTCFF a Clive Video? SACRILEGE! HERETIC!!!
2017-05-15 17:57:13 +0000 UTCThat probably explains why these should not be disposed of in the trash, besides environmental reasons.
Seán Byrne
2017-05-15 17:40:32 +0000 UTCI've had occasion to run out of the house with a burning lipo dangling by its discharge wires from my hand. But never thought an NiMH would do what yours did.
Rav
2017-05-15 17:40:31 +0000 UTCMy bench needs a tidy, but i think I'll avoid the fire route!!
2017-05-15 17:16:38 +0000 UTCHaha brilliant, and not an expletive!😂
2017-05-15 17:08:41 +0000 UTCGod damn I love your videos, Clive. Electronics, alcohol, occasional explosions, thick Scottish brogue - what's not to love!
2017-05-15 15:54:01 +0000 UTCThis is why we leave it to the experts :) And yes, I find 2am is the usual time of day to suddenly have to deal with this sort of thing.... I do think we deserve a pic of the now-tidy desk, though!
Rob O'Donnell
2017-05-15 15:25:36 +0000 UTCff to 16:00. you're welcome.
2017-05-15 15:03:54 +0000 UTCSpontaneous Battery Combustion. Great fun :) Always wondered what they held, thanks for showing us!
Phil Collins
2017-05-15 15:00:34 +0000 UTCSpoil sport.. ;)
Peter Eduard
2017-05-15 14:41:11 +0000 UTCHoly Crap!!!
Zane Revai
2017-05-15 14:22:33 +0000 UTC
