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Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you’re looking for a reliable storage solution for flammable goods or a specialized cabinet for lithium-ion battery charging, we’ve got you covered. Our expert team is dedicated to providing the highest-quality products and exceptional customer service. Browse through these FAQs.

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When can I expect delivery?

Once payment has been received, we aim to dispatch all orders within 3-5 business working days subject to availability of our current stock.

If stock is unavailable at the time of purchase you will receive an email notification from Logistics regarding your expected delivery time. You will receive an email notification once your order has been dispatched.

Freight Pricing: We offer Free delivery from 0 – 150kms from our warehouse. Freight prices are then determined based on your postcode destination. Residential charges are applied if the premise the products are going to are not a business address.

We arrange Door-to-Door Delivery through our carefully chosen 3rd party transport partners. Like you, we demand our partners supply quality service, whether large industrial or smaller commercial businesses – we will do our best to supply the best quality and value solutions.

Do I need ventilation or not?

There are no vents from any of our cabinets which allow fumes from the cabinet to be leaked into the room they are in , this could cause fumes in the room to ignite from an exterior ignition source , which is not part of AS1940 .95% of General Flammable and Chemical goods do not require the cabinet to have any ventilation. All of our Cabinets have provisions for air flow through the air cavity between the (1.2mm thick steel) double skins of the cabinet. There is a 2” (50mm) bung in each side of the cabinet ( one at approx 250mm up from the bottom on the left side and one approx 250mm down from the top on the right hand side ) This allows you to screw in a 2” inlet pipe to introduce air into the cabinet cavity (from outside) and through the spark arrestor (Gauze) into the cabinet and exhaust the air outside through the opposite side with a similar 2” pipe attached to the other side of the cabinet. An installation plan comes in the accessories box inside the cabinet. You can attach an inline fan to assist air flow if required.

What is the weight of the other suppliers’ cabinet?

Our cabinets all have an earth cable.

Can I store lithium batteries in a flammable goods cabinet?

To view our range of Lithium Battery Charging Cabinets, please go here.

The only Non Chargeable cabinets suitable for storing Li-ion Batteries are our Patented 100% Stainless Steel 250l Unicabs.

Why is the price of others’ cabinets more expensive?

You are buying direct from the manufacturer, there are no middle men, in some cases we can be $1000 less than other retailers and our cabinets are definitely superior!

We design them, we make them , we warranty them, our credibility is in our thousands of customers

Is the Cabinet fully welded construction or simply pop riveted together?

All our cabinets are fully welded for strength in case of an internal explosion. Some of our cabinets can come in Flat Pack form .

How about the powder coating?

All our cabinets are powder coated using exterior powder, interior powder is for light fittings etc and is cheaper. Interior powder will fade and go a chalky look after 6- 12 months and eventually peel off.

Our Outdoor cabinets are powder coated with the TCSW powder coat system

Does the cabinet have sequential self-closing doors?

All our double door cabinets have sequential self closing doors. See below.

How long has your company been selling cabinets?

Our company, founded by Bruce in 2002, has evolved into a trusted provider of superior-quality cabinets. You can have peace of mind knowing you’ve purchased the right cabinet.

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Where would be the optimum location for a lithium-ion cabinet ?

These are designed for indoors, closer to a door or open window as the 5 fans draw in clean air and forces it over and around the charging batteries to keep the batteries cool at around 10-25 degrees C regardless of the outside temperature . Also when a battery explodes large amounts of Hydrogen Fluoride Smoke maybe omitted so is best to be exhausted in a ventilated area.

What range of ambient temp is ok for the location of a lithium-ion cabinet?

We have supplied these cabinets to places to many hot places in Western Australia where temperatures can exceed 50 deg C with no problems. Therefore this Ambient heat can’t be much of a problem .

Is there a lithium-ion cabinet storage option with HVAC inbuilt?

Not at this stage

Is there capability for a smoke detector/alarm to be built in?

Do not open the doors if you see smoke omitting , you can’t do anything , water will only produce more toxic hydrogen fluoride smoke and will not extinguish the battery fire. The battery fire will be being fuelled only by its own energy not solvent, oils or any other substance. So it must be allowed to spend that energy and be confined within its compartment while it is happening .

Is there an option with a built-in extinguisher system?

No, we tested that option and 1 in 4 times the device did not deploy. The explosion was too quick for the extinguisher and would burn it out before the extinguisher was deployed. The other problem was, if the extinguisher did deploy but the fire was in the bottom compartment, there could be 19 batteries and chargers in the way before it could even get near the burning battery. It also mounted false hope that the batteries would be saved from explosion.

After much research, we elected to create compartments with the adjustable shelves, with 1260-degree continuous-rated HotWall insulation within the shelves, walls, and doors to mitigate the possibility of exploding batteries lighting up other batteries in an upper or lower compartment. The shelves, while adjustable and removable, have very little clearance gaps, enhancing the compartment’s airtightness, apart from the fan within that compartment, exhausting only air from that compartment over the batteries.

Is there an option to get a built in timer on the chargers to prevent batteries being left on charge.

The problem being that some batteries take a lot longer to charge the others eg, one battery may be 10% charged and another maybe 90% charged , how will you know which one will require which length of time to charge. All battery chargers have their own built in device to turn off the charger once the battery is fully charged. If the charger is faulty then the 2 pole breaker will sense an earth leak and trip , or it can trip if it is over loaded.

Do you fit fire suppression devices into your Lithium-ion Battery Charging Cabinets?

Our Lithium-ion Charging cabinets do not have fire suppression devices fitted inside, after research we found that single-use fire suppression devices can fail inside lithium-ion battery charging cabinets for several reasons, primarily due to the unique characteristics of lithium-ion battery fires. Here are the key factors that contribute to the failure of these devices:

High Temperature and Intensity of Lithium-ion Battery Fires: Lithium-ion battery fires are notoriously difficult to suppress due to the high temperatures and intensity they generate. When a lithium-ion battery undergoes thermal runaway (a chain reaction in which the battery heats up uncontrollably), it can reach temperatures above 1,000°C (1,832°F). Many single-use fire suppression systems are not designed to handle such extreme conditions, limiting their ability to extinguish or contain these fires effectively.
Electrolyte Combustion: Lithium-ion batteries contain flammable electrolytes, which can cause fires to reignite or continue burning, even after the initial fire suppression effort. Single-use systems may be unable to address this issue, especially if the fire reignites once the suppressant material dissipates or is ineffective against the chemical combustion.
Battery Reactions: Lithium-ion batteries can release highly flammable gases during thermal runaway, such as hydrogen fluoride, which can fuel the fire further. Single-use suppression devices are often unable to counteract these gases, leaving the fire to spread even after initial suppression efforts.
Limited Suppressant Quantity: Single-use fire suppression devices typically have a limited amount of suppressant agent. The volume of suppressant required to adequately extinguish a lithium-ion battery fire may exceed the capacity of a single-use device. Once depleted, the device cannot continue to fight the fire, and a new system would need to be deployed.
Size and Layout of Charging Cabinets: Many charging cabinets are not designed to accommodate the effective distribution of suppressant agents. If the cabinet is large or has complex layouts, the suppressant may not reach all areas affected by the fire, particularly if the fire is confined to specific battery cells or parts of the battery system.
Lack of Early Detection: Many single-use fire suppression systems rely on early detection to trigger activation. However, thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries may progress rapidly, and the system might activate too late or fail to detect the fire in time, especially if there is poor monitoring of battery health and charging conditions.
Inadequate Ventilation Control: Effective suppression also requires controlling the airflow, which is often difficult to manage in confined spaces like charging cabinets. Without proper ventilation control, fire suppression agents can disperse too quickly or may not be effective in putting out the fire completely.

What is your Lifetime Warranty?

Our products post 30 June 2021 are backed by a Lifetime Warranty, covering our flammable goods, chemical and lithium-Ion Battery charging cabinets are free from defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original purchaser. This warranty covers repairs or replacements of defective products at Jagbe Industrial Supplies Ltd discretion. Electrical components, however, are covered under a separate Parts only 12-month warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, neglect, accidents, unauthorized modifications, or normal wear and tear or products which have been purchased earlier than 30 June 2021. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.

What is an IP rating ?

IP ratings for cabinets indicate their level of protection against the intrusion of solid objects (like dust) and liquids (like water). Common ratings for outdoor cabinets include IP55 (dust and low-pressure water jets), IP65 (dust and water jets), and IP66 (dust and high-pressure water jets). The first digit indicates protection against solids, and the second against liquids. Higher numbers generally mean better protection.