[NSRCA-discussion] Lap top batteries

[Jay Marshall]

When you use a pillow you block the cooling air flow. Vola!
 
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Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Lap top batteries
 
I just was reading an article in a local paper and thought I would pass
along some warnings that are going with lap top Li Ion batteries. It seems
that with the added micro processor power of lap tops and all of the added
components, it is stressing the Li Ion batteries which of course causes heat
and then possibly flame. There have been several occurences of this on
planes and in the home. It seems when they get hot people are then using a
pillow to protect there legs and continue to use the computer. The next
thing is a hissing and then flame. Maybe with this occuring to the general
public it will encourage manufacturers to build in some safety features or a
better shell design for the battery. This can only help the RC community
with safety issues. JEZ  
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