Safe storage of cr2032 batteries

Originally Posted by Scrappah

Humm ... i was thinking.



You know how like you put two 1.5 volt D size batteries together in a flashlight to make three volts. ( Positive to negative and the voltage carries through ?)

I wonder if it's the same with the coin cells.

It is, so 3v x ~20 cells would be up to 60V. IF that shorts now you have a much bigger problem. A lot more potential energy ready to be released all at once. I would tape or cap one end for sure.