I took an old LiIon battery pack out into the back yard, and from a safe distanc shot it with a pellet gun. In short order it began violently venting gases and gray smoke, no doubt at a very high temperature. I didn't see flame, but it was daylight and maybe too bright. It made a big impression on me. The battery pack was heavily charred by the episode. I don't doubt they could explode, but I don't think that is the typical scenario.
Chip AE5KA On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 1:03 PM, Richard Fjeld <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you very much for this advice. > > I have often heard of fires due to Li-on batteries, but I have no idea of > the nature of the ‘fire’. In other words, do they burn, or do they > explode scattering ignited fragments. > > Knowing this would help in finding a safe container for charging them. It > is not practical to always avoid leaving them unattended while charging. > > I’d like to know more about the bag someone mentioned, and if cooling is > a problem. > > Rich, n0ce > > From: William Lagerberg<mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:30 PM > To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion > > Guys, > > I want to give you a advice, my shack it (was) in the basement (cellar??) > I do all my thing for the hobby there. > A collega of mine asked me to take a look at two Go-Pro LI-Ion accu's > because they where not loading anymore. > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [email protected] > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
