16-09-2012, 08:40 AM
G'day concerned lipo users
My attitude to batteries in lipo sacks whilst charging is NO.
For me I make sure the battery is in a clear area on a thick non flammable surface completely visible. Most importantly i am always in attendance when charging.
I can however see the merit of lipo sacks.
For storage I discharge to 4.0v and store in a metal ammo case.
This is an important topic, so, what is the consensus in regards to safe lipo charging and storage?
FYI a lipo does not need oxygen to sustain its combustion, I stacked a glider pretty hard a while back and noted the partially crushed batt was warm and getting warmer. I chucked it into a deep puddle near the heli area, about 5 mins later a geyser of lipo smoke bubbled its way into the atmosphere. I didnt expect it to cook off underwater!
Cheers
Rob B
My attitude to batteries in lipo sacks whilst charging is NO.
For me I make sure the battery is in a clear area on a thick non flammable surface completely visible. Most importantly i am always in attendance when charging.
I can however see the merit of lipo sacks.
For storage I discharge to 4.0v and store in a metal ammo case.
This is an important topic, so, what is the consensus in regards to safe lipo charging and storage?
FYI a lipo does not need oxygen to sustain its combustion, I stacked a glider pretty hard a while back and noted the partially crushed batt was warm and getting warmer. I chucked it into a deep puddle near the heli area, about 5 mins later a geyser of lipo smoke bubbled its way into the atmosphere. I didnt expect it to cook off underwater!
Cheers
Rob B
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