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Summer Heat and Lithium Jump Starters: How to Store Them Safely

Alex and Emma discuss how extreme summer temperatures affect lithium jump starters, why glove boxes are unsafe storage spots, and how to properly store and maintain your pack.

In this episode

Parked vehicles reach temperatures far beyond safe storage limits.

Operating, charging, and storage temperature ranges are often completely different.

Always check the manual for specific storage charge levels and check intervals.

Never charge a hot battery or force it to cool down with ice or freezers.

Swelling, cracking, leaks, or strange odors mean you must stop using the pack immediately.

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