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Old 12-02-2010, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tony montana
Ok Im just getting started in the whole lipo craze. I have them for rx's in my 1/8 scale stuff, starter box and I bought one for my sc10. Reading all the warning lables has me a bit nervous. Saying doing this and that may cause a fire. I bought a hyperion 606i charger. So what are the main causes for fire in lipos? Im scared to just leave them in my gargae unattended now reading all the warnings
Lipo is pretty safe if you handle them right, most lipo fire are caused by user error (overcharging, wrong charging voltage, over discharging, etc).

There are plenty of discussions related to lipo here:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1287041

http://www.rcgroups.com/batteries-and-chargers-129/

Take some time to read them, your family, your insurance agent and last but not least your lipo will thank you...

All the best!
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