Originally Posted by
jw0847
Wouldn't venting the ammo box provide the oxygen for the fire to burn and allow the bulk of the smoke to get out. Or is it the ammo box couldn't contain the fire and explode? Seems to me it would be better not vented if it was air tight and strong enough, at least for storage.
I'm not sure this has been tested. I do know that lipo batteries create their own oxygen and don't need extra oxygen to burn. I do know that if you pressurize a vessel full of an accelerate (gun powder, gas etc) it can explode with a much greater force.
Remember the pressure cookers used with just a little gunpowder from fireworks in the Boston bombings? These bombs were created using a pressure cooker that was air tight.
Most Ammo cans are air tight and sealed similar to a pressure cooker. With a latch.
I've got some extra ammo cans. I think I will test it (from a good distance outside mind you) by punching a battery with a nail and latching it.
Last edited by AndyAndrews; 03-31-2014 at 03:30 PM.