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Old 01-29-2012, 11:09 PM   #1
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Default lipo? its buldging

Do i need to get rid of it? Lipo is starting to puff and I read a post saying to get rid of it and dont use it. Is this right? I just got it in aug. or sept last year. I thought it should have lasted longer. It has about 8-10 charges on it.

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Old 01-29-2012, 11:14 PM   #2
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I wouldn't use it. bulging lipo usually means something could be wrong with the cells. I won't take a chance.
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Old 01-29-2012, 11:24 PM   #3
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Yes do not use it. If you overcharged or overdischarged one or more cells then you could have damaged the pack causing it to puff up.

I would make yourself up a saltwater solution and use it to slowly discharge the pack safely so it doesnt blow up. Search on google how to properly dispose of a lipo pack, should get you all the info you could need.
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Old 01-30-2012, 02:37 AM   #4
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Yes do not use it. If you overcharged or overdischarged one or more cells then you could have damaged the pack causing it to puff up.

I would make yourself up a saltwater solution and use it to slowly discharge the pack safely so it doesnt blow up. Search on google how to properly dispose of a lipo pack, should get you all the info you could need.
Do what he said, Don't just throw it away, use the salt water to discharge it first.
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Old 01-30-2012, 07:25 AM   #5
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Age is immaterial. You can puff a brand new one or one that's five years old.

There is a potential fire hazard if the envelope ruptures and oxygen gets in.
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Old 01-30-2012, 10:13 AM   #6
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Thanks , This is my first lipo set so I wasnt really sure what to do. Lots of people say lots of different things. I guess I better take care on it soon since its just sitting. I dont want my house to burn down..
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