[Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

[Chip Stratton]

I took an old LiIon battery pack out into the back yard, and from a safe
distanc shot it with a pellet gun. In short order it began violently
venting gases and gray smoke, no doubt at a very high temperature. I didn't
see flame, but it was daylight and  maybe too bright. It made a big
impression on me. The battery pack was heavily charred by the episode. I
don't doubt they could explode, but I don't think that is the typical
scenario.

Chip AE5KA

On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 1:03 PM, Richard Fjeld <rpfjeld at outlook.com> wrote:

> Thank you very much for this advice.
>
> I have often heard of fires due to Li-on batteries, but I have no idea of
> the nature of the ‘fire’.  In other words, do  they burn, or do they
> explode scattering ignited fragments.
>
> Knowing this would help in finding a safe container for charging them.  It
> is not practical to always avoid leaving  them unattended while charging.
>
>  I’d like to know more about the bag someone mentioned, and if cooling is
> a problem.
>
> Rich, n0ce
>
> From: William Lagerberg<mailto:pe1bsb at zendamateur.nu>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:30 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion
>
> Guys,
>
> I want to give you a advice, my shack it (was) in the basement (cellar??)
> I do all my thing for the hobby there.
> A collega of mine asked me to take a look at two Go-Pro LI-Ion accu's
> because they where not loading anymore.
>
>
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