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Do you have a charging shelf? What have I missed with this setup?

submitted by SocksOnCats to AskUpgoat 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 14:16:29 ago (+2/-1)     (AskUpgoat)

Charging Shelf

This is a 48" x 12" section of shelf, which gets power for 30 minutes every day at about 3:00am (simple light timer set up with a power strip). On the shelf are 4 walkie talkies, 1 HAM radio, 1 6-amp Ryobi battery, a DeWalt battery, three flashlights, three auxiliary USB batteries, one hand-warmer / battery, two big head lamps, and a vehicle jump-starter.

Connected to the power strip is a USB power hub which powers all the USB stuff. Using a foam pistol rack to hold the USB stuff.

I would eventually like to add some basic AA and AAA battery chargers.

This setup keeps everything charged and ready without overcharging anything. The reason for the DeWalt battery is that I was given a good DeWalt drill about 15 years ago and it's still going strong. I bought the Ryobi 6-amp battery specifically to power their 800W portable inverter. I will also be standardizing on Ryobi tools for my next purchases (looking at their chainsaws now).

So what have I missed? Is there a better way to do this?

A friend of mine and I discussed the possibility of making this setup portable by building it in to a rolling trunk. Thoughts?


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[ - ] deleted 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 14:29:19 ago (+2/-0)

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[ - ] SocksOnCats [op] 1 point 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 14:31:30 ago (+1/-0)

There are rechargeable coolers and grills? Really?

[ - ] deleted 1 point 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 14:35:06 ago (+1/-0)

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[ - ] lord_nougat 1 point 1.5 yearsOct 19, 2022 19:40:12 ago (+1/-0)

That's the same device once the battery decides to emit large quantities of fire!

[ - ] deleted 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 14:28:42 ago (+2/-0)

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[ - ] SocksOnCats [op] 1 point 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 14:32:55 ago (+1/-0)

Ya I'm on my second round of batteries. I don't use the DeWalt much (maybe once a week if that). Bought a couple of generic replacement batteries for it and they work really well.

30 minutes works to keep things charged up and maintained given my amount of use. I just didn't want to overcharge stuff. And the light timer allows me to set it in 30-minute increments.

[ - ] Rebooted 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 14:25:05 ago (+2/-0)

Good that you're standardizing tools. Mixing Dewalt and Ryobi is like a peanut butter and ham sandwich.

Is 30 minutes just for maintenance charge? Why not set up a solar array instead, especially if you're going to make this portable?

[ - ] MasterAce 2 points 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 15:26:03 ago (+2/-0)

Sounds like someone hasn’t tried a peanut butter and ham sandwich!!

[ - ] SocksOnCats [op] 1 point 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 15:35:13 ago (+1/-0)

Really? You've tried that? I sounds gross.

[ - ] lord_nougat 0 points 1.5 yearsOct 19, 2022 19:41:41 ago (+0/-0)

YOU DOES SOUNDS GROSS!

[ - ] Rebooted 1 point 1.5 yearsOct 19, 2022 00:18:20 ago (+1/-0)

You, sir, are correct!

[ - ] SocksOnCats [op] 1 point 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 14:30:35 ago (+1/-0)

Yes the 30 minutes is just for maintenance (and charging up over longer time). I'm not using any of this stuff on a daily basis. It's mostly pretty much for emergencies. I use the DeWalt the most, but not that much (maybe once a week for a project or repair) and I have other batteries for it.

Could do a solar array, but it's more trouble and money than I think it's worth for this purpose. If I made it portable I'd likely also build a trailer with solar cells on it (in to which the trunk could be plugged for going on the road).

Ya the Ryobi / DeWalt thing is funny. 15 years ago the DeWalt was on special at a local hardware store and I really needed a good cordless drill thing. Dad got that for me, and I have no reason to let it go. After getting my financial feet under me, I looked around at all the tools and decided the Ryobi line would be fine for my level of use. I have a few Ryobi tools and they work well for me. When the DeWalt dies (if it ever does), I'll replace it with a Ryobi.

[ - ] lord_nougat 0 points 1.5 yearsOct 19, 2022 19:41:14 ago (+0/-0)

Now you got me wondering how ham would be with peanutbutter...

Not enough to actually try it, of course.

[ - ] lord_nougat 0 points 1.5 yearsOct 19, 2022 19:39:34 ago (+0/-0)

Should have a halon fire suppression system over it, because you know how those rechargeable batteries explode!

[ - ] Doglegwarrior 0 points 1.5 yearsOct 18, 2022 19:33:11 ago (+0/-0)

Spend a little more get FLEX tools made in German super strong and lifetime warranty at least they used to i thinknthey jewed that down but I've heard two stories.

If u go to the right lowes they have a starter pack to get you hooked but they look great are tough German made and batteries are awesome and charge fast

[ - ] lord_nougat 0 points 1.5 yearsOct 19, 2022 19:42:20 ago (+0/-0)

I like their FLEX tape!