Is it safe to keep LiPos in the garage during summer?
#1
Is it safe to keep LiPos in the garage during summer?
Is it safe? I live in southern CA so it doesn't bake too bad where I live.
All storage charged for now.
Thanks
All storage charged for now.
Thanks
#2
I would try to keep them inside if possible in a lipo safe bag but it all depends on how hot it gets your garage
#4
105* soon here in Sacramento. Lipo bag for sure, but inside or garage?
#6
Don't store them anywhere that gets hot. I left a box full of 1s packs in my real car for a couple weeks during the summer and ALL of them puffed up. These were all race run packs and several different brands so they were not defective.
#8
Don't store them anywhere that gets hot. I left a box full of 1s packs in my real car for a couple weeks during the summer and ALL of them puffed up. These were all race run packs and several different brands so they were not defective.
100-105 degrees in your garage and out of direct sun/light should be okay,
BUT i'd definitely keep them in lipo bags out of direct sunlight and for extra precaution put in an ammo can or clay pot.
I've kept them in my garage for years in lipo bags, even on 100degree days the garage prob gets to 90-95degrees ...they've always been fine.
#9
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Yes it should be safe in the garage assuming it is not getting above 110F. Yes they can actually go higher but do you really want to store something at a max charge temp? The cooler area that you can store them in the longer they will last you.
1. I recommend some sort of lipo sack or ammo can or something that could contain a fire if there was some sort of incident. Your house burning with you in it would be bad. Odds are it will never happen but if it did.
2. Not in a window or area the sun shines directly on.
3. In a Fridge(Long Term Storage) > In an AC controlled house or building > Garage > Outside in the direct sun.
To me the garage is no safer than in the house. My garage attaches to my house. So if it burns so does my house.
1. I recommend some sort of lipo sack or ammo can or something that could contain a fire if there was some sort of incident. Your house burning with you in it would be bad. Odds are it will never happen but if it did.
2. Not in a window or area the sun shines directly on.
3. In a Fridge(Long Term Storage) > In an AC controlled house or building > Garage > Outside in the direct sun.
To me the garage is no safer than in the house. My garage attaches to my house. So if it burns so does my house.
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any manufacturer will recommend room temperature for storage, so my thought on the garage is "No".
Is it a big deal to charge in the garage or do the work out there, likely not an issue as it is not long term exposure and likely not as harsh as the temps from use.
But it would not be where I store them. If you are worried about a fire, a fire in the garage can still burn the whole house down.
Is it a big deal to charge in the garage or do the work out there, likely not an issue as it is not long term exposure and likely not as harsh as the temps from use.
But it would not be where I store them. If you are worried about a fire, a fire in the garage can still burn the whole house down.
#11
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any manufacturer will recommend room temperature for storage, so my thought on the garage is "No".
Is it a big deal to charge in the garage or do the work out there, likely not an issue as it is not long term exposure and likely not as harsh as the temps from use.
But it would not be where I store them. If you are worried about a fire, a fire in the garage can still burn the whole house down.
Is it a big deal to charge in the garage or do the work out there, likely not an issue as it is not long term exposure and likely not as harsh as the temps from use.
But it would not be where I store them. If you are worried about a fire, a fire in the garage can still burn the whole house down.
#12
Hey thanks for the replies! I keep them in the garage with no Lipo bag. I do though keep them in a fire panel box which is UL listed and fire rated. It doesnt get too hot in the garage but I just dont feel safe keeping them in the house.
Does anyone else keep them in the garage. I actually have a few brand new LiPos never used that I keep bare in the garage with no protection. Is this bad or are new LiPos less likely to explode or catch fire for no reason? Thanks.
Does anyone else keep them in the garage. I actually have a few brand new LiPos never used that I keep bare in the garage with no protection. Is this bad or are new LiPos less likely to explode or catch fire for no reason? Thanks.
#13
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Hey thanks for the replies! I keep them in the garage with no Lipo bag. I do though keep them in a fire panel box which is UL listed and fire rated. It doesnt get too hot in the garage but I just dont feel safe keeping them in the house.
Does anyone else keep them in the garage. I actually have a few brand new LiPos never used that I keep bare in the garage with no protection. Is this bad or are new LiPos less likely to explode or catch fire for no reason? Thanks.
Does anyone else keep them in the garage. I actually have a few brand new LiPos never used that I keep bare in the garage with no protection. Is this bad or are new LiPos less likely to explode or catch fire for no reason? Thanks.
#14
Unfortunately I am just a regular Joe and do not have a/c in the garage. No Lipo storage in there for me, but I suppose if in a metal sealed box on the floor, might be okay.
I keep mine in the basement in a firesafe bag inside an oily trashcan.
I keep mine in the basement in a firesafe bag inside an oily trashcan.
#15
Does anyone else keep them in the garage. I actually have a few brand new LiPos never used that I keep bare in the garage with no protection. Is this bad or are new LiPos less likely to explode or catch fire for no reason? Thanks.
my garage gets to about 90degrees max on the hottest 105degree days. Left alone Lipos are actually quite stable, they are not likely to spontaneously explode or catch fire. Its good to be cautious, but I think people freak out a bit w/ lipos. I've seen 2 actually catch fire and in both cases it was at a race event, ...I believe they were over-charged or over drained ...or had some other issue w/ relation to being run. NEVER have I seen a lipo catch fire or explode from sitting. ...extreme heat would be my only concern, and extreme I mean above 120 degrees but more like 135ish or higher would concern me. ...heck after a race my batteries are probably about 100 degrees from normal running.