Lithium ion batteries...?
With all the new of these smart phones with lithium batteries catching fire and previously those hover board thingys with similar problems that supposedly had LI .. is there a general concern with lit...
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In the RC hobby, we have used lithium batteries since they were first available. Learned long ago to treat them gently. Always charged in a fire save container, don't overcharge, don't charge at high rates. Have seen many explode or catch fire. We have seen a number of planes catch fire in the air as the lithium batteries either overheat or explode. Carrying one in you pocket is just like carrying a live bomb. Quality batteries, used properly are a great source of power, light, small and high capacity. Used improperly, or low quality, can be disaster.
