Originally Posted by
dalolyn
This Info always has me thinking. Why are there no sensors in a charger that can detect when there is a LIPO malfunction. My Dewalt charger will not charge unless all the conditions are right. It will not try to charge a bad battery. Although they are Li-Ion isn't that similar technology.
Most of the popular batteries for power tools use Lithium Ion batteries, not Lithium Polymer batteries. These batteries seem to less prone to fires, as compared to Lithium Polymer batteries. Aside from that, the Lithium Ion chargers may have safety features that are not found in some R/C chargers, such as temperature sensors.