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In America, a house caught fire due to a dog chewing on a power bank. The video of this incident has been captured in the CCTV camera installed in the house.
In this video released by the Tulsa Fire Department in the US state of Oklahoma, two dogs and a cat can be seen in the living room.
In the video, a dog is seen chewing a power bank while holding it in its teeth. Meanwhile, suddenly there is a short circuit in the power bank and it catches fire. Fortunately, there was a pet door to exit the living room, through which the dog and cat got out safely and everyone’s life was saved. There have been many incidents of power bank blasts before.
In the year 2021, a case of power bank blast came to light in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, where the power bank blasted while charging a mobile phone. A young man died in this blast. The blast was so strong that the roof of the house was blown to pieces and the wall cracked.
Power banks are designed to charge gadgets like mobile phones in times of power outage. But one needs to be very careful while using them because they contain two or three times more mAh (milliampere-hour) battery than a mobile phone.
so today news of need I will talk about what can cause a blast in a power bank? Also, we will know that-
- What precautions should be taken while using a power bank?
- Things to keep in mind while buying a power bank.
Question- What is a power bank?
answer- It is an electronic device. It can charge gadgets like mobile phones, tablets or laptops that support USB charging. Power banks are most needed to charge gadgets when there is no electricity supply at home for a long time or while traveling.
Usually a power bank has a capacity of 10000 mAh to 20000 mAh. Which can easily fully charge a 5000 mAh phone 2 to 4 times.
It is portable, meaning it is very easy to carry. Power banks use lithium-ion or lithium polymer batteries, which are flammable.
Question- Why do power banks explode?
answer- Most power banks are made of lithium-ion batteries. If excessive heat or pressure is applied, the security layer present in it can melt, which can cause a short circuit or blast.
This was the reason for the power bank explosion in Oklahoma. The dog tried to chew the power bank. This put more pressure on the power bank and a short circuit in the battery caused a fire.
Understand from the graphic given below when a power bank can blast.
Question: How can we prevent power bank from blasting?
answer- Most people think that power bank malfunctions and causes fire or blasts, but this is not true. Negligence and some wrong habits are the main causes of power bank blasts.
To prevent power bank from blasting, you can follow these tips given in the graphic.
Question: What things should be kept in mind while buying a power bank?
answer- Nowadays, when the phone gets discharged, we can easily charge it using a power bank. You will find many power banks at cheap prices on e-commerce sites and in the market. But do not compromise on quality in the greed for cheapness.
Let us know through some points below what things should be kept in mind while buying a power bank.
1. Do check the build quality
Before buying a power bank, definitely check its build quality because a poor quality power bank may burst due to overheating during charging or by falling on the ground. Keep in mind that lithium-ion battery may heat up due to power supply of more than 4.2 volts.
2. Do check the charging capacity
Before buying a power bank, definitely check its capacity. Always buy a power bank that can fully charge your device at least two or three times. That is, if your phone has a 3000mAh battery, then you should buy a power bank of at least 10000mAh.
3. Make sure to check BIS certification
The battery of a power bank should be safe as well as providing power.
The power bank should be certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act (BIS) because BIS ensures the quality and safety of the product. Apart from this, definitely look for the symbol of 8 on the power bank. This symbol indicates the good quality and performance of the power bank.
4. Do check reviews and ratings
Before buying a power bank, definitely check its reviews and ratings. Nowadays, reviews and ratings are given by common people on all e-commerce sites regarding the quality of the product. This can help you avoid buying a bad product.
5. Make sure to get LED indicators
The LED indicators present in the power bank tell you when and how much your power bank is charged. This prevents the power bank from overcharging. We know that overcharging is a major reason for power bank blasts.
