[NSRCA-discussion] lithium-ion safety concerns...

[Cameron Smith]

Great Video !
 
 
 The use of a Li-poly with a new brushless motor today is, Well,
Intoxicating!
 The performance is AWESOME!!
 
 But it comes at a price of constant vigilance. The safety /Handling
practices have changed.
 
 A recent thread on RCU asked if certain handling practices were being
used. Like removing from plane, charging in safe areas & such.
 It was amazing at the responses that ranged from," I use Li-ions there
safer than those polys" or Just the attitude NO.
 
 Most people using them have NOT had problems. Then again most people
have not stuck a finger in a spinning prop. THEY KNOW NOT TO DO IT!!
 So they feel safe having not having seen it. (I still see people dangle
cords, clothing & such around props.)
  
 Great Video! Informative & Easy to understand destructive testing.
 
 Please realize you don't have to SHOOT a battery pack w/ a High powered
rifle to achieve these results.
  What is neat to see in this video is the way they FAIL!  They produce
flames!  Li-ions & Li-Ploys act similar.
 As they state in there video these results can happen from other
influences. 
 
 The AMA has Suggestions/Guidelines on there safe handling. When used
these suggestions will allow the user to protect his life & property.
 
 I have made the switch to e-power on just about all my planes. But I do
so being aware of the potential to produce the hazards you see in the
video
 About the time you think it can't happen to you..
 
 
http://www.modelaircraft.org/safetycom.asp  
  
 
 
 
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I am not against the use of this technology, but I do have concerns.
They have worked well in my laptop, cameras and cell phones for several
years.
 
 
John Ferrell    
http://DixieNC.US
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From: Del <mailto:drykert2 at rochester.rr.com>  K. Rykert 
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Thanks for sharing John...
 
    Del
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http://www.valence.com/SafetyVideo.asp
 
 
John Ferrell    
http://DixieNC.US

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