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Forum: RC Jets
08-24-2005, 09:39 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

Yes you can.
But the lipoly will be lighter.
Does it matter on YOUR particular model?
Maybe, maybe not. Saving six ounces...or three pounds?
Your pays your money and you takes your chances,...
Forum: RC Jets
08-24-2005, 08:50 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

I think this guy who had the fire did not have them in a jet...
I do think there are uses for lipolys in jets...lighter is better...but if you are not willing to go through the proper procedures,...
Forum: RC Jets
08-24-2005, 08:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

Therein lies the problem. We don't know all. Maybe he DID have everything plugged in right. Maybe not. Either way, you DO here these stories, real or imagined, about "I was just standin' there and...
Forum: RC Jets
08-23-2005, 11:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

He got HURT, too? Man, that IS a bad day!

Did he also get mugged?


Puffed cells from overdischarging, I have not personally seen any hazard from them, I have three sitting on the bench...
Forum: RC Jets
08-21-2005, 10:25 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

For the life of me, I cannot understand why the LAPD has a reputation of being harsh!
Forum: RC Jets
08-21-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

Well, at least...thanks to the cops...he did not have to call for a ride home!
Forum: RC Jets
08-21-2005, 10:11 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

As far as chargers go, I have seen a few chargers that existed before lipos that were magically "adapted" by just adding "lipo capable!" to the box and advertising, but feel better with something...
Forum: RC Jets
08-21-2005, 10:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

Arrested too? Yeah, that's a BAD DAY in my book!
The "charge lipos with li-ion charger" thing kind of threw me, too. I dunno about that.
Forum: RC Jets
08-21-2005, 07:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

Correct me if I am wrong, but the Duralites are Li-ion, a totally different technology.
I don't know about charging those lipos with the li-ion charger, does not seem like a good idea.
Forum: RC Jets
08-21-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

You are probably right about someone getting hurt sooner than later, and about lawsuits.
But I don't think there is a need to throw the baby out with the bathwater, and these cells are totally...
Forum: RC Jets
08-21-2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,924
Posted By EASYTIGER

RE: Another Li-po battery caught on fire

How many times are people going to do this stupid trick?
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