Great point Ed. I don't think you need to worry about corrosion or anything like you did with old dry cells. LiPoly batteries are actually eco friendly and can be recycled. I use them in my RC planes. The biggest problem with LiPoly over other chemistry batteries such as LiFe or LiIon is that they can be tempermental when it comes to charging, discharging, dropping, etc... If they get too hot they will get into thermal runaway and catch fire. They burn at thousands of degrees and tend to throw off molten bits like Napalm if they explode. Not trying to doom and gloom, but you need to respect them and they must always be charged under supervision. Don't think you are going to just stick them on the charger every night and they'll be ready in the morning like your cell phone (LiIon). Several RC guys have lost their houses and vehicles that way. The new batteries are much better than the ones from just a few years ago, but still demand respect and attention. Please be informed and read the warnings and information if you decide to use LiPoly batteries.
Jonathan --- In [email protected], "Ed" <Loizeaux@...> wrote: > > > > I would definitely look into battery power. > > > Bill Winans > > > Another advantage of battery power is that plastic track could be used. > Think of the cost savings and ease of installation of injection-molded > mass-produced turnouts with phenomenal detailing. But when the batteries > corrode while trains are stored/idle, the cost savings might vaporize. Just > thinking.....Ed L. > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
