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Originally Posted by Chris56
I have looked at them.
Slowone - for the record I am not advocating throwing the sack, just highlighting what somebody did when they saw the flames.
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Sorry - it's always difficult to interpret what people say on a post! Yes, best advice is don't do that!
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Originally Posted by Origineelreclamebord
Anyway, what's important to know is that water won't extinguish the fire (and may in fact fuel a stronger reaction), smothering helps but may not instantly stop the fire (because of oxides in the battery), and lowering the temperature will decrease the speed of the reaction. And of course lastly, if you can contain the fire inside something (an ammo box, safe or something else), you can give yourself time to get away or cool the container (to try and reduce the severity of the reaction).
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The only extinguisher that will work on a LiPo fire is a copper powder one, but these are as rare as hens teeth. Excluding the oxygen is the key, and containing the shower of hot ashes. That is why sand is your friend.
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Originally Posted by /tobys
So, whats the consensus on how to store Lipos? The realization that they can, in rare and unfortunate circumstances, spontaneously combust is enough for me to reconsider my current storage and handling.
Airtight, metal container for storage?
Where does this get stored, as we are told that they shouldn't be anywhere too cold (which rules out storing outside)?
Lipo pouch whenever connected to charger as a common sense approach to safety, rather than just to appease the race director (!)
Correct/Safest way to dispose of old lipos?
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I think there is lots of good info/advice to be shared/discussed.
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My suggestion would be to put the LiPos in a metal container, preferably steel, with vents to let the gases out so the lid doesn't come off as the gasses from the LiPo expand. If you are concerned about having that resting on a non-concrete floor, then put the container onto a large ceramic tile. Ceramic is a great insulator. HTH
(Also, check your charger. When disconnected and re-connected, does it default to the same charge settings you used last time? Some don't! Try every way of inadvertently disconnecting your charger, and then reconnect it and check the settings. If it doesn't go back to your usual LiPo settings, stick a big note on it saying CHECK SETTINGS to remind you.)