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what 's safe to do..lipo?

Old 04-15-2006, 09:48 PM
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hey guys need ur expertise, i read bout lipo batt explosion and i noticed one of my batt starting to get fat and soft, it's almost new just used it for a couple of times and lately when i check it this is how it looks..i compared it to a normal looking batt...
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Old 04-16-2006, 01:27 AM
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A puffed pack is a damaged pack. I definitely would not use it or charge it again. And I would not keep it near anything flammable!

Contact TP -- they might replace it if you can assure them the pack has not been abused (not charged improperly, not over-discharged).

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Old 04-16-2006, 05:57 PM
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good idea jdetry,,i'll call TP, thanks.

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