The dangers of lipos

[Rodney Kirstine]

For those of you who haven't seen the thread on RR, here is a warning about leaving lipos unattended on the charger:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PYRZ30NwsA

Here's the whole thread:

http://rc.runryder.com/helicopter/t771348p1/

[Grimmy]

Another reason why I pretty much only charge at the field.  If I'm at home, I'm working on something anyways, right next to it.  Hope his insurance covers it.

[Rodney Kirstine]

Oh, and the reason he had a camera in his shed was because he had a turbine helicopter stolen out of that shed just a couple months ago.   

[kym]

WoW that sucks

[Rodney Kirstine]

Really scary, especially considering it was a relatively small 2S pack and he was discharging it to storage level on his charger at the time and not charging it at some high wattage.

[Kevin Dalrymple]

I am with Grimmy. I am only charging at the field. Better that some grass than have to explain to my wife and kids why the house was on fire.

[trhammonds]

When I'm at home or away I keep my lipos in a barbecue grill for the peace of mind with me traveling alot. 😎

[Rodney Kirstine]

I have a metal 30mm grenade ammo container that I keep mine in.  I'll admit that I haven't been as careful while charging as I need to be, though.  No longer, though, after seeing that.

[Greg J]

Amazing! I charge in the garage on my bench with 12x12 tiles on the top and a 5 gal bucket or water on the floor.  But walking away, I have to admit I'm sometimes guilty too.  Wow.. Better start working on a better fire containment system.  You just never know.
Thanks for posting that