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Guest · 06-15-2006, 07:09 PM

OK, Safety Code says what we should be doing....

What are YOU using for
1) Storage of each lipoly pack?
2) Container for charging?

Photos are helpful.

I've heard of using 30mm/.50Cal ammo boxes from the military surplus (what we oldies used to call WAR SURPLUS).

rscamp · 06-15-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by byrocat

OK, Safety Code says what we should be doing....

What are YOU using for
1) Storage of each lipoly pack?
2) Container for charging?

Photos are helpful.

I've heard of using 30mm/.50Cal ammo boxes from the military surplus (what we oldies used to call WAR SURPLUS).

Storage - Cold cellar
Charging - metal box

Dave Holmes · 06-15-2006, 09:21 PM

Ammo box ("War surplus"

Guest · 06-15-2006, 09:36 PM

None and none

Isnt much that is going to stop the flames if one or all of my 6 10s 5.3Ah packs goes up in flames

Thats 240 1320 TP cells

I monitor each and every charge, and am extremely dilligent about care of the packs.

Don Bright · 06-17-2006, 04:44 PM

Brightside Hobbies, Morinville sells high temp clay pots - 29.99 Can that will contain any lipo, or other battery that goes up. They're number is 866 939 4910 [toll free}

Perpetualrepair · 06-20-2006, 12:11 PM

How about using a large clay pot with a fitting lid?. they are fired to high temps, just a thought dont hit me with a big stick.

JimMcIntyre · 06-20-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by can773

Isnt much that is going to stop the flames if one or all of my 6 10s 5.3Ah packs goes up in flames

Thats 240 1320 TP cells

Wow! I wouldn't want to be your underwriter!

Canhos · 06-21-2006, 03:06 AM

Whatever you do with them, don't put them in any sealed container. If it's sealed, and you have a problem, you will have created a recipe for a bomb. Seal expanding gases, and it will make a big boom. An ammo box, left open will direct any gases, (and flames if they occur) straight up. The "lipo bunkers" have a lid, but it is set up from the top of the pot. (these are the clay pots guy's are making specificly for lipo use).

I personally don't do anything extreme. I monitor the charges at all times, and always watch it for a while afterwords. I generally charge my batteries at the field so I can watch them. I'm afraid I'll fall asleep if I do it at home.

Once I'm home, I put them in my tx box and set them where they won't get knocked off a bench or something stupid.

Guest · 06-21-2006, 07:49 PM

I was handed a small metal box (about the size of the change-maxing boxes that you see) -- Thanks Jim!

I'm also looking at a Pyrex meatloaf form which should do as well. Cra**y Tire has these for $8Cdn wihtout lids.

Comments?

WiggleSticks · 07-06-2006, 02:41 PM

Take a look at their video...

http://www.liposack.com

David

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Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Charging box -- fireproof container Remove this ad - become a site supporter! OK, Safety Code says what we should be doing.... What are YOU using for 1) Storage of each lipoly pack? 2) Container for charging? Photos are helpful. I've heard of using 30mm/.50Cal ammo boxes from the military surplus (what we oldies used to call WAR SURPLUS).
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Dave Holmes RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Dave Holmes Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Prince Edward County, Ontario (no longer Brampton!) Radio of choice: Futaba 72 Mhz # of RCs: 30+ Feedback: 4 / 100% Posts: 4,393 Total Props: 16	Ammo box ("War surplus" __________________ Dave Holmes The older I get, the better I used to be!
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Canhos RCC Pro Contributor I am: Mike Gyger Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chilliwack BC Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,563 Total Props: 0	Whatever you do with them, don't put them in any sealed container. If it's sealed, and you have a problem, you will have created a recipe for a bomb. Seal expanding gases, and it will make a big boom. An ammo box, left open will direct any gases, (and flames if they occur) straight up. The "lipo bunkers" have a lid, but it is set up from the top of the pot. (these are the clay pots guy's are making specificly for lipo use). I personally don't do anything extreme. I monitor the charges at all times, and always watch it for a while afterwords. I generally charge my batteries at the field so I can watch them. I'm afraid I'll fall asleep if I do it at home. Once I'm home, I put them in my tx box and set them where they won't get knocked off a bench or something stupid. __________________ Michael Gyger MAAC 58295
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06-15-2006, 09:36 PM	#4
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	None and none Isnt much that is going to stop the flames if one or all of my 6 10s 5.3Ah packs goes up in flames Thats 240 1320 TP cells I monitor each and every charge, and am extremely dilligent about care of the packs.
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06-17-2006, 04:44 PM	#5
Don Bright RCC Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Morinville, Alberta Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 96 Total Props: 0	Brightside Hobbies, Morinville sells high temp clay pots - 29.99 Can that will contain any lipo, or other battery that goes up. They're number is 866 939 4910 [toll free}
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06-20-2006, 12:11 PM	#6
Perpetualrepair RCC Contributor I am: Jay C Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver Island, Radio of choice: DX18,DX7, JR XP6102 # of RCs: 14 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 316 Total Props: 0	How about using a large clay pot with a fitting lid?. they are fired to high temps, just a thought dont hit me with a big stick.
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06-21-2006, 07:49 PM	#9
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	I was handed a small metal box (about the size of the change-maxing boxes that you see) -- Thanks Jim! I'm also looking at a Pyrex meatloaf form which should do as well. Cra**y Tire has these for $8Cdn wihtout lids. Comments?
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WiggleSticks Join Date: Nov 2005 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 5 Total Props: 0	Take a look at their video... http://www.liposack.com David
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