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Old 01-30-2004, 09:03 PM
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gargoyle7
 
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Default HELP! needed, Nicd Pack Mishap!!

WOW, I had always known never to cross the charge leads, but it finally happened, YIKES! I'm okay, rooms a tad smoky. *whew*

My question - how do I know if the packs ruined? Is it usable? How do I do diagnostics? Any danger hurting my planes motor/receiver if I hook it up & try it? Is it safer just to get a new pack? It's a 7-cell Sanyo pack, polls were crossed 3 seconds, the last cell connection heated up & burned through the plastic. I am using a Great Planes Triton charger. I'm relatively new to packs & charging (only really know how to charge/discharge)

Any help GREATLY appreciated

Thanks

Lee