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Old 05-09-2019 | 10:42 AM
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Krio
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Originally Posted by TxLoser
Where or how do you guys dispose of the bad lipos, I’ve got two, one of which has a bad cell or lost connection to the cell, and the other puffed enough to split the case a little.
Few recycling places will accept lipo cells. To throw them away in the garbage, you need to discharge them to 0 volts by submerging the pack in a bucket of salt water (couple table spoons of salt per gallon) and leave it there for a day or two. You should notice bubbles forming on any exposed terminals. Once the bubbles stop, the pack is dead and safe to throw away.
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