I am getting more and more scared by all this. From what I have seen, the lack of injuries is pure luck, and I am glad some of the federations are looking into it before its too late. This is a hobby, with many children involved, potentially these incidents could be lethal if someone was unlucky (for example leaning in to investigate the battery as its happening)! Ona less important note from a health point of view, even a relatively minor injury can lead to insurance claims, which may stop the BRCA gaining insurance, that WOULD stop our racing!
Personnally I am unsure what to do, I have only IB's from Orion. One pack I have connected the wrong way round (saved by the wires desoldering from the connectors) which I am now guessing may have damaged the vents? and two other packs pop and fizz every time they are charged!
On the one hand, if charging at 4 amps and the lowest delta peak cutoff will keep it safe, I am happy to sacrifice whatever performance, but although that helps do any of us know how much the risk is reduced?
Finally, people seem to be suggesting equalising often will help, is this true? I have an equaliser but have never used it so far!
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