While overstating the risk doesn't help it is dangerous to understate the risks.
LiPo are MUCH more sensitive to mistreatment than other battery types. Overcharge, over discharge and physical damage that 'might' damage a NiCad pack can 'easily' cause a fire with LiPo. They are NOT an instant disaster but they DO require more care than other batteries. Just like flying. Flying is safer than driving NOT because it is inherently safer but because people who fly (and those who maintain the planes) know they cannot just pull over to the side of the road when there is a problem so they ARE MORE CAREFUL. Another example, When I use a soldering iron I take precautions to keep from starting a fire. I keep paper and other items that will burn away from the iron and I don't leave it on if I am not there. When I use a propane torch I am even more careful. When I use a welder I take lots more safety steps because the metal I welded can start a fire for a considerable time after I stop welding. Being TOO careful is much less expensive than not being careful enough. michael AMA 77292 N6CHV Soaring Eagle wrote: > I Remember it turns out the fires were caused by not > charging a Li Poly correctly. With enough voltage I > could set my tennis shoes on fire. Charged correctly > like the Mfg. recommends, no fires period. > BP > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
