Originally Posted by monkeyracing

The risks have been exaggerated, but they require common sense to use safely, like anything else. Just be sure to use the right type of charger, balance the pack every so often and don't let it run down below a safe voltage. Follow these and a few other essentials and lipos will last you for years.

There are loads of web based resources available, or we'd all be happy to fill in the gaps for you here.

Jim