Something new for safer charging?

[JimClark]

Just saw this and it looks interesting. I have a message to the designer to get more info as to how big of batteries you can use in it.

Terry would be interested in your comments?

http://www.bat-safe.com/web/

[JimClark]

Here is the kickstarter for the project. I do not know the guy and have no affiliation with them just am interested in the product


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/228823410/bat-safe

[T.S.Davis]

I just sent them an email. I think it's genius. Best approach I've seen to the problem so far.

I wanted to build one with an extinguishing agent built in but the cost got outrageous really quick. The more I think on it though, all we need is containment. I flamed cells isn't something worth saving so just contain it until it's done.

[Darin Jordan]

If this was available for purchase, I'd be buying one, if it were large enough. The problem with some of the Lipo bags out there is that they are just too small for a race-day.

Great idea.

[longballlumber]

Don't most of you Balance Charge you cells; even on a race day? Your talking about some seriously long leads to get all of your connections AND have the battery pack/s in the container. However, I DO like this as a long term storage.

Later,
Ball

[JimClark]

I just pledged for one on Kickstarter

[Darin Jordan]

Don't most of you Balance Charge you cells; even on a race day? Your talking about some seriously long leads to get all of your connections AND have the battery pack/s in the container. However, I DO like this as a long term storage.

Later,
Ball

I actually never charge without the balancers... well... except for my 1-cell "packs". :)

[dmitry100]

So.... whats wrong with using an ammo box with drilled holes for charging, etc?

And what does a "protection circuit" do on a lipo? Does any lipo manufacturer even make use of it on their lipos?

[JimClark]

How bout this for an answer

https://ksr-video.imgix.net/assets/005/472/315/bcd9916b35f5edf01b709f41d8fec4c1_h264_high.mp4

So.... whats wrong with using an ammo box with drilled holes for charging, etc?

And what does a "protection circuit" do on a lipo? Does any lipo manufacturer even make use of it on their lipos?

[dmitry100]

Yea, but thats without holes... which is pressure build up. With a similar amount of holes-- The seal on the ammo box, in my opinion, looks stronger than this BAT box.

But from what I could tell, the BAT box has a way of sheilding the outside from flames (some sort of material covering the holes for pressure on top)... so perhaps covering the drills holes in ammo box with some sort of fire proof material that passes air would probably be ideal.

[JimClark]

Get an ammo box and have at it then. Personally I prefer to just buy one that is functional right out of the box and will do a better job than what i could build

[dmitry100]

I do have one, i'm just comparing a DIY solution.

Any ideas how much this thing will be selling for retail?

But yea, looks a bit more complicated than it sounds... here's the design detail: http://www.bat-safe.com/web/?product=bat-safe

[JimClark]

$49.00

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[kfxguy]

I do have one, i'm just comparing a DIY solution.

Any ideas how much this thing will be selling for retail?

But yea, looks a bit more complicated than it sounds... here's the design detail: http://www.bat-safe.com/web/?product=bat-safe

Have you ever tried to burn carbon fiber cloth? I have. I haven't been successful in igniting it. It's breathable in its cloth form. Just a thought.

[Darin Jordan]

Looks to me like the "Bat-Saf" is much more than just a metal box with holes.