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Post by Dr. Evil on Mar 17, 2012 23:29:27 GMT -4
Just wondering what is the best way to dispose of a puffy lipo. I recently discover one of my 3s is starting to puff up and I no longer feel comfortable using it so I want to get rid of it but I know I just can't throw it in the trash. Any ideas??? Thanks......
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Post by Chris Reibert on Mar 17, 2012 23:44:49 GMT -4
Soak it in a bottle of salt water for two weeks and then you can just wrap it up and throw it out in the normal trash.
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Post by Dr. Evil on Mar 17, 2012 23:52:39 GMT -4
Soak it in a bottle of salt water for two weeks and then you can just wrap it up and throw it out in the normal trash. so just add some table salt to a bottle of water? Does the amount of salt being use important?...never done this before, I was actually going to short it out purposely and video tape it while it goes up in flames...LOL.
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Post by doc121 on Mar 18, 2012 0:35:56 GMT -4
The local recycle point close to where I live will take bad lipo-life-etc.. I can just turn them in when I turn in the button batteries & other "Hazardous" electric cells.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Mar 18, 2012 1:00:04 GMT -4
** DISPOSAL OF LIPO BATTERIES ** Unlike NiCd batteries, lithium-polymer batteries are environmentally friendly. For safety reasons, it’s best that LiPo cells be fully discharged before disposal (however, if physically damaged it is NOT recommended to discharge LiPo cells before disposal - see below for details). The batteries must also be cool before proceeding with disposal instructions. To dispose of LiPo cells and packs:
1. If any LiPo cell in the pack has been physically damaged, resulting in a swollen cell or a split or tear in a cell’s foil covering, do NOT discharge the battery. Jump to step 5.
2. Place the LiPo battery in a fireproof container or bucket of sand.
3. Connect the battery to a LiPo discharger. Set the discharge cutoff voltage to the lowest possible value. Set the discharge current to a C/10 value, with “C” being the capacity rating of the pack. For example, the “1C” rating for a 1200mAh battery is 1.2A, and that battery’s C/10 current value is (1.2A / 10) can be used, such as a power resistor or set of light bulbs as long as the discharge current doesn’t exceed the C/10 value and cause an overheating condition. For LiPo packs rated at 7.4V and 11.1V , connect a 150 ohm resistor with a power rating of 2 watts (commonly found at Radio Shack)to the pack’s positive and negative terminals to safely discharge connecting it to an ESC/ motor system and allowing the motor to run indefinitely until no power remains to further cause the system to function.
4. Discharge the battery until its voltage reaches 1.0V per cell or lower. For resistive load type discharges, discharge the battery for up to 24 hours.
5. Submerse the battery into bucket or tub of salt water. This container should have a lid, but it should not need to be air-tight. Prepare a plastic container (do not use metal) of cold water. And mix in 1/2 cup of salt per gallon of water. Drop the battery into the salt water. Allow the battery to remain in the tub of salt water for at least 2 weeks.
6. Remove the LiPo battery from the salt water, wrap it in newspaper or paper towels and place it in the normal trash. They are landfill safe.
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Post by Valkman on Mar 18, 2012 5:14:10 GMT -4
BURN IT BURN IT BURN IT!
Then soak it!
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Post by captrobb on Mar 18, 2012 8:07:03 GMT -4
BURN IT BURN IT BURN IT! Then soak it! Where is the like button! ;D
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Post by Dr. Evil on Mar 18, 2012 8:26:32 GMT -4
LOL....you guys are great! Thanks for the infos and suggestions, and Valkman you made me laugh..LOL.
I really was going to short it out and video tape it .....hehehehe, I am trying to live up to my name!
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Post by rcdude07 on Mar 20, 2012 8:10:31 GMT -4
Thanks guys. I have several of those single cell E-Flite/ParkZone/HH lipos for their ultra micros that don't keep charge anymore and have them piled up.
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Post by Dr. Evil on Mar 20, 2012 11:27:34 GMT -4
Thanks guys. I have several of those single cell E-Flite/ParkZone/HH lipos for their ultra micros that don't keep charge anymore and have them piled up. Bring em over and we can short them out together and make a video..LOL
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Post by heyvern on Feb 19, 2013 1:06:38 GMT -4
I have a question about charging a 6s5000 lipo,what voltage power supply is required to do this? thanks
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Post by Valkman on Feb 19, 2013 4:49:27 GMT -4
To charge any battery the voltage going in has to be greater than the voltage of the battery. A 6s lipo will need 25.2 volts.However your question is a bit confusing. You need a Lipo charger to charge a lipo. You then need a power sourse for that charger like a car battery or in my case a power supply which can be plugged into a power outlet. Does this answer your question?
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Post by sgmason on Feb 19, 2013 11:48:58 GMT -4
I have a question about charging a 6s5000 lipo,what voltage power supply is required to do this? thanks A 6s lipo will charge to 25.2V, the voltage needed to get it to that is what ever your charger is rated for. I have a Accucel 8150 and it has a operating range of 11.0~18.0V so as long as my supply voltage is between the low and high I can charge up to an 8s battery. The best bet is to look for that range rating on your charger and match your supply to that.
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Post by heyvern on Feb 19, 2013 22:28:53 GMT -4
Thanks for the info
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