• @AA5B
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    19 months ago

    I’m not afraid of the big bad wolf since I know the odds, but it does seem like a missed business opportunity ….

    As everything converts to battery, we have more and more chargers for bigger and bigger batteries, that can cause bigger catastrophes, even if rare, what are good practices? Are there safety products people would buy?

    When I had gas powered yard equipment, I stored everything in a shed, so even if there were a fire or outgassing, it wouldn’t affect my house or my family’s lives. Homeowners insurance even gave a discount for doing that. However batteries need power and don’t like cold, so I keep them inside. While chances of something happening are very low, the impact to my house and my family would be very high, so what are my best practices o r insurance? I’d buy a fireproof charging rack/cabinet or something if it existed. I may even invest in dedicated venting (like a bathroom), should that be potentially useful

    Similar for cars. Many house have attached garages which have to meet some fire codes. However since the rare electrical fire is likely to burn hotter and longer, do those need to be updated?