Li-Po storage, what is the best way??
10-12-2007, 10:00 PM
#1
Li-Po storage, what is the best way??
So I've decided to try a li-po pack for the first time for local racing. But I'm wondering what is a good safe way to store these batterys between uses. I was thinking about getting an old army shell case but would really appreciate the comments from those who are allready using li-po batts. Thanks in advance for any constructive comments.
Please do not use my thread as a li-po bashing point, proper storage of these cells is an important issue.
Please do not use my thread as a li-po bashing point, proper storage of these cells is an important issue.
10-12-2007, 10:40 PM
#2
I just take mine home, and leave them packed, or take them out and put them on my rc table in my room
If your paranoid by them, you can get a lipo sack, or the army case... But for all my lipos, I just look over them when im ready to go home, and if you treat them right, they will do the same for you
If your paranoid by them, you can get a lipo sack, or the army case... But for all my lipos, I just look over them when im ready to go home, and if you treat them right, they will do the same for you
10-12-2007, 11:21 PM
#3
Unfortunately, BlackedOutRevo's advice is a little bit irresponsible. He's right about treating them with respect, but it's a good idea to store them in something fireproof, like an ammo box, or a Liposack. Some people use clay flower pots, or other similar non-flammable enclosures. The odds are if you respect your packs, you'll never have a problem, but it's easy enough to store them properly, and is worth the extra effort.
The R/C car crowd is just catching on to LiPo, but the plane and heli guys have been using them for years. I'd suggest searching forums for how they store their packs, and whether or not they think it's important to put them somewhere safe.
And before anybody gets on the LiPo is scary tangent, there have been plenty of recent incidents where NiMH batteries started a fire while resting. Proper battery storage is never a bad idea, regardless of chemistry. I personally store my LiPo packs in a Liposack, which I keep outside of my bag during the week when I'm not racing.
The R/C car crowd is just catching on to LiPo, but the plane and heli guys have been using them for years. I'd suggest searching forums for how they store their packs, and whether or not they think it's important to put them somewhere safe.
And before anybody gets on the LiPo is scary tangent, there have been plenty of recent incidents where NiMH batteries started a fire while resting. Proper battery storage is never a bad idea, regardless of chemistry. I personally store my LiPo packs in a Liposack, which I keep outside of my bag during the week when I'm not racing.
10-13-2007, 03:46 AM
#4
I've been using the army cases and it was probably the best idea I've had. The orion platinums fit perfectly when in their box so I don't have to worry about shorting on the metal. I also store them in my basement and when it flooded, the fact that they are waterproof saved me some money.
10-13-2007, 09:54 AM
#5
Unfortunately, BlackedOutRevo's advice is a little bit irresponsible. He's right about treating them with respect, but it's a good idea to store them in something fireproof, like an ammo box, or a Liposack. Some people use clay flower pots, or other similar non-flammable enclosures. The odds are if you respect your packs, you'll never have a problem, but it's easy enough to store them properly, and is worth the extra effort.
I trust lipos, if you dont put ni mh in a ammo, I dont know why lipos should...
10-13-2007, 12:59 PM
#7
Thanks guys all good ideas and thoughts. While I do agree with you to a point BlackedOutREVO, I cannot justify burnning down my house because I did'nt want to spend $10-20 to be safe Remember that in many cases li-po fires happen long after use while most ni hm problems happen while charging or use. In fact I do store my ni mh's in containers now, again to be safe. Looks like the ammo box is the choice for me
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10-13-2007, 01:12 PM
#9
10-13-2007, 02:30 PM
#11
Do you put all your lipo packs in a one ammo box, clay pot or, lipo sack?
10-13-2007, 04:52 PM
#12
So I've decided to try a li-po pack for the first time for local racing. But I'm wondering what is a good safe way to store these batterys between uses. I was thinking about getting an old army shell case but would really appreciate the comments from those who are allready using li-po batts. Thanks in advance for any constructive comments.
Please do not use my thread as a li-po bashing point, proper storage of these cells is an important issue.
Please do not use my thread as a li-po bashing point, proper storage of these cells is an important issue.
what do ppl do with there cell phones when they are asleep.
i put mine on the night table beside my head hmmmmmmmmmm mybe one night it will take my head off
10-13-2007, 06:27 PM
#15
I usually have the bomb squad meet me at the track. I charge them and then they keep them in the mobile blast chamber for the week, then deliver them to me at the track the following week. It's not cheap, but you just can't take any chances.
If you guys didn't cheap out, you wouldn't have to worry about it.
