how do lipos go up in smoke/ flames?

[lutach]

That can happen with any kind of battery and just no lipos. I never had a lipo catch fire. If I did it was probably me that caused it trying to put on a good show like all the videos made. When it comes to electronics, a little common sense will do wonders.

[mk351e]

no, I know, i just wanted to know what happens b/c I do want to put them in some type of container while charging for safety. I think it would be wise to do this, and surely couldn't hurt!

So, I think i'm gonna put them in a big, heavy ceramic jar, with a top, and stuff it w/ fiberglass while charging. Charger is a super slow poke hyperion acdc unit (forgot the model number) w/ balancer.

[lutach]

Originally Posted by mk351e

no, I know, i just wanted to know what happens b/c I do want to put them in some type of container while charging for safety. I think it would be wise to do this, and surely couldn't hurt!

So, I think i'm gonna put them in a big, heavy ceramic jar, with a top, and stuff it w/ fiberglass while charging. Charger is a super slow poke hyperion acdc unit (forgot the model number) w/ balancer.

Yes, a ceramic jar a vase will do, but not really necessary. A lipo will swell before anything happens and you should not charge them unattended.

I stuck a stick in one and punctured the wrapper/skin. No real fire, never saw flames, but tons of smoke and it got hot enough that it would have melted chassis if I hadn't managed to get it out. I protect mine in the car better now and I don't drive in piles of woody trash that can have sharp sticks in them anymore!

I charge mine on a thick porcelain dinner plate.