[Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

[Bill W4ZV]

Grant Youngman-2 wrote
> Maybe … there are a lot of YouTube videos that show this type of bag being
> totally destroyed by the contained batteries, flames shooting out in
> spectacular fashion, etc.
> 
> One guy in a video went so far as to build a “containment vessel” of
> concrete blocks and cement board for a lid.  IMHO, if you have to go to
> these extremes to safely charge a battery, you have to question whether
> you really want to use those batteries :-)

LiPO's energy density (mAh/ounce) is why they're popular for powering
helicopters.  This website has excellent knowledge that anyone using them
should be aware of.  Not to say there aren't some Darwin Award candidates
using them.  ;-)  I've never had any problems but I follow charging, care
and storage recommendations religiously.

http://www.rchelisite.com/lipo_battery_charging_and_safety_guide.php

73,  Bill  W4ZV






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