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  • sjslhill
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2007
    • 1513
    #1

    Don't forget, it can happen to you

    You think, no way, this won't happen to me!! - RC Groups
    http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1378325
    You think, no way, this won't happen to me!! Batteries and Chargers
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    • jac4412
      FE Addict
      • Jun 2010
      • 425
      #2
      Thats why you gotta charger it in a container or underwatch or store lipos in a general cooler area....

      Basically take care of your stuff!
      JAC4412 RC

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        • SwampNut
          Member
          • Jan 2011
          • 45
          #3
          As I just posted on there, I had a fire while flying a few weeks ago. They can catch fire any time, really--charging, in use, or just sitting around. I always store and transport them in a LiPo-safe fireproof bag. I charge them on our glass dining table which is fireproof obviously. In the field I just keep an eye on them during charging, and try to use the most neutral surface I can find.

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            • Doug Smock
              Moderator
              • Apr 2007
              • 5272
              #4
              "There is no doubt that I am to blame for what happened by first charging a battery that was clearly puffed and giving me a hard time and second leaving the area".

              HELLO!?!?!?!?!?!
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                • Doby
                  KANADA RULES!
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 7280
                  #5
                  Originally posted by D.Smock
                  "There is no doubt that I am to blame for what happened by first charging a battery that was clearly puffed and giving me a hard time and second leaving the area".

                  HELLO!?!?!?!?!?!

                  Thinning out the herd.......
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                    • LarrysDrifter
                      Big Booty Daddy
                      • May 2010
                      • 3278
                      #6
                      My friend keeps his lipos in a sealed ammo box.I think its a good idea.Or a safe for storing them at home.

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                        • mschaffer66
                          Senior Member
                          • Jan 2010
                          • 335
                          #7
                          The amount of idiots in this hobby is startling at times...

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                            • blackcat26
                              High Speed Junkie
                              • Sep 2009
                              • 1598
                              #8
                              Originally posted by mschaffer66
                              The amount of idiots in this hobby is startling at times...
                              HEY I resemble that remark! lol
                              FE BOATING: Less like a hobby and more like an addiction!

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                                • BakedMopar
                                  No Mo Slipah
                                  • Sep 2009
                                  • 1679
                                  #9
                                  I had this happen to me too. Am I an idiot also?
                                  If all of your wishes are granted, many of your dreams will be destroyed!

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                                    • SwampNut
                                      Member
                                      • Jan 2011
                                      • 45
                                      #10
                                      You had *what* happen? A battery caught fire while using an improper charger? If so, then I'd say it was an idiotic moment.

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                                        • BakedMopar
                                          No Mo Slipah
                                          • Sep 2009
                                          • 1679
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by SwampNut
                                          You had *what* happen? A battery caught fire while using an improper charger? If so, then I'd say it was an idiotic moment.
                                          Battery caught on fire hill charging...yes.

                                          Improper charger...no.

                                          I did have it in a liposack and the seams split letting the battery fly out under combustion. Even though we sometimes take all precautions bad things still can happen, don't think you or anyone are immune to Lipo fires.
                                          If all of your wishes are granted, many of your dreams will be destroyed!

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                                            • Karfrik
                                              Fast Electric Addict!
                                              • Jun 2009
                                              • 1177
                                              #12
                                              I bought two army surplus ammo boxes for $8ea and drilled holes on top for fumes and fire to exit in case they get on fire......you never now,right??!!....
                                              Last edited by Karfrik; 01-31-2011, 01:55 PM.

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                                                • sjslhill
                                                  Fast Electric Addict!
                                                  • Apr 2007
                                                  • 1513
                                                  #13
                                                  The orginal thought was for everyone just to take notice, not to call people stupid ect......I have been to races and I know that battery charging can be chaotic at best. I have seen experts make mistakes. Just take 2 and lower the chance of a fire.

                                                  thanks,
                                                  Steve

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                                                    • Steven Vaccaro
                                                      Administrator
                                                      • Apr 2007
                                                      • 8723
                                                      #14
                                                      At least the guy seems to be admitting his faults and did post a thread with lies blaming the pack!
                                                      Steven Vaccaro

                                                      Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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                                                        • Doug Smock
                                                          Moderator
                                                          • Apr 2007
                                                          • 5272
                                                          #15
                                                          Originally posted by Steven Vaccaro
                                                          At least the guy seems to be admitting his faults and didn't post a thread with lies blaming the pack!

                                                          When you play with fire...........................

                                                          D.
                                                          MODEL BOAT RACER
                                                          IMPBA President
                                                          District 13 Director 2011- present
                                                          IMPBA National Records Director 2009-2019
                                                          IMPBA 19887L CD
                                                          NAMBA 1169

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