ORIGINAL: scooterinvegas
Have you researched to dangers with lipos? Sometime just catch fire while being charged or just stored. Never charge battery while it's sitting on a flammable surface... Wait, I'll just do some do's and dont's
I did a little research but just couldn't find anything about charging..... Finally found a video that said 1 amp per 1000Mah.
I DIDN'T read anything about them spontaniously catching fire when stored!?!?
Obviously they are semi-safe as long as you follow the guidelines or they wouldn't sell them. Just like using Nitro with a little common sense.
<ul type="disc"> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Store and charge Li-Poly battery in a fireproof container. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Never attempt to charge a cell with physical damage. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Always use chargers designed for lithium polymer battery ONLY. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">If battery temperature exceeds 50C (122F), terminate charging. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Charge with Thermal Protection charger is recommended. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Maximum charge current at 1.05 Amp(1C). </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Do not charge battery unattended and overnight. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Do not heat or throw battery into a fire. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Do not short circuit the (+) and (&ndash [img]{akamaiimageforum}/image/s49.gif[/img] terminals with metal object. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Do not use or store battery close to fire or inside the car where temperature may be over 60°C. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Do not immerse in, or apply fresh seawater to battery. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Do not put batteries in your pockets or a bag together with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, or
screws. Do not store batteries with such objects. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a nail. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Do not hit with a hammer, step on, throw or drop to cause strong shock. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Do not disassemble or modify the battery. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Charge with a balancer/connector ONLY. </span> <li style="text-align: left; color: #444444"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Each cell does not charge over 4.25V, otherwise battery may catch fire.</span>[/list]