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<blockquote data-quote="BigWave" data-source="post: 625000" data-attributes="member: 6786"><p>Older Li Ion batteries were of higher energy density, and cheaper than the more modern LiPO (Lithium Polymer) cells.</p><p>They were also more susceptible to fire.</p><p>The energy density of Lithium cells in very large. Buy a reputable battery - preferably LiPO.</p><p>Cheaper ones have less impact protection, so when Lithium is exposed to the air - it will often catch fire.</p><p>Get a good quality charger. Overcharging or charging too fast may cause heat and fire. Internal cells must be evenly charged, requiring a smart charger that shuts off when charged. They rarely need float charging as their self discharge is very low - unlike lead-acid.</p><p>Never short circuit, as their discharge is very very heavy, causing much heat =>fire</p><p>When transporting, best they be reduced to 30% CHARGE.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigWave, post: 625000, member: 6786"] Older Li Ion batteries were of higher energy density, and cheaper than the more modern LiPO (Lithium Polymer) cells. They were also more susceptible to fire. The energy density of Lithium cells in very large. Buy a reputable battery - preferably LiPO. Cheaper ones have less impact protection, so when Lithium is exposed to the air - it will often catch fire. Get a good quality charger. Overcharging or charging too fast may cause heat and fire. Internal cells must be evenly charged, requiring a smart charger that shuts off when charged. They rarely need float charging as their self discharge is very low - unlike lead-acid. Never short circuit, as their discharge is very very heavy, causing much heat =>fire When transporting, best they be reduced to 30% CHARGE. [/QUOTE]
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