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Old 02-01-2010, 12:17 PM   #21
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Is there any chance that the battery was discharged to a voltage that resulted in a fire upon charging? Not accusing, just asking.
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Old 02-01-2010, 12:49 PM   #22
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No I don't think so Dave. The battery charge was normally good for 5 to 6 flights and I only had 2 flights on it. The whole charging sequence was very normal and the same as any other times. As I mentioned before, when the charge sequence ended, the charger beeped to let me know the charge cycle had ended. About a minute later when I got to the room to disconnect everything all looked ok from a distance - I could even see the steady green LED on the charger. It is only once I got to about 8 feet to the charger that the battery caught into this large ball of fire.

I am still convinced it the charger that was at fault and still waiting for a reply back from Horizon Hobby. Maybe we should start a vote here to see how many folks have had problems with these E-Flite Chargers...
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Old 02-01-2010, 01:36 PM   #23
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Re: LIPO Fire *** WARNING ***
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Tell me are those E-fly charger the ones stock with some RTR planes
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Cause if so ill make sure to trash the stock one once i get my kit anytime soon

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Old 02-01-2010, 02:02 PM   #24
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some of the eflite chargers do not have a cooling fan in them. i have one and mine has a fan. the old one i had didnt have one. it went caplow. ... maybe the charger overheated.? causing a short to the battery? just a thought... let us know what happens ...glad there was no damage to the house. great save.
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Old 02-01-2010, 03:11 PM   #25
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This is the suspect charger, sold under E-Flite, Parkzone and possbily oither brands:

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Old 02-01-2010, 03:14 PM   #26
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no fans ....
and this BASTARD WOULD CONNECT TO A CAR LIGHTER PLUG!!!!!!!???????????


that's insane!
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Old 02-01-2010, 03:43 PM   #27
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That is the exact charger! Mine came with an E-Flite T-34 Mentor. I'll try to get the p/n off it tonight when I get home.

Only tag I could find on the charger is LP3000-3. Not sure what that means....
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Old 02-01-2010, 03:48 PM   #28
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Ok ...We need a round of Ammo boxes ASAP!....Off to Princess Auto!

I know this individual and just in case any are questioning his knowledge he is an Aircraft Avionic Design delegate. This fellow understands electronics!

I know that I will be more diligent while charging ...
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Looks like the one Parkzone supplies with some of their LiPo powered planes...
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Old 02-01-2010, 04:00 PM   #30
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Guys, just my .02$, but junk the junk that comes with RTR planes. Invest in a decent charger. I have had Cellpro chargers, and they are fantastic. Can even bring batteries back from the dead. They just came out with a new model, the Cellpro 4s Gold. It is a perfect replacement for the RTR junk. Don't risk it. Still, always take precautions when charging, but you will have more peace of mind with better quality chargers.
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