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Be careful with LiPos

Posted by moglos on March 30, 2015 at 3:24am

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This fire in my home town is suspected to have been started by a LiPo. (Though that hasn't yet been confirmed by the fire investigation authorities.)

"A neighbour, who didn’t want to be named, says Les is a member of the Nelson Model Aero Club."

Thankfully the occupants are both safe, and fully insured, but boy they were lucky to get out alive. Imagine if this happened at night when they were asleep.

I store my LiPo's in fire proof bags in the house. I'll store them in fire proof bags in the garden shed from now on.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/67536649/Intense-blaze-destroys-pairs-home

http://nelsonlive.co.nz/news/2015/03/fire-destroys-stoke-couples-home-2/

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  • John Stuart March 30, 2015 at 8:37am

    I use a converted metal post box. I've noticed metal boxes have become really expensive if you buy them new, so converting something you already have is a cheaper option.

  • Cala March 30, 2015 at 7:56am

    I use a common metalic tool box, It's safe?

  • Dave Wicks March 30, 2015 at 7:49am
    I found a great military ammo box at a garage sale for $5. Filled the bottom with half an inch of sand and keep 2 lipo bags inside the ammo box.
  • Erman Ozen March 30, 2015 at 7:26am
    Should be no problem finding metal ammo boxes. Have a look at ocal army surplus stores or eBay. Bought my 50 cal box for 20GBP. Rubber waterproof seal, added closed cell foam to the bottom and sides as well as small pieces as dividers between batteries and i use the bags while charging.
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    Thomas J Coyle III March 30, 2015 at 6:45am

    @Jonathan,

    Yes, metal ammo boxes are the best, but it is getting harder to find metal ones as they seem to be making them out of ABS plastic now.

    Regards,

    TCIII AVD

  • Jonathan Hair March 30, 2015 at 6:25am

    The bags are better than nothing, but I suggest some metal ammo boxes. I store all of my lipo's that way.

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