MAAA Wingspan

23 gases found during the normal chemical reactions of a battery include carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO). Now, how to Fix a Swollen Battery Don’t. Just Don’t. Seriously, forget about it. Dispose of it properly (see below) and buy a new one. It’s not worth injuring yourself, burning your house down or causing a fire at your club just to save a few bucks. How should we Dispose of Puffed LiPo Batteries? The proper way to dispose of a swollen LiPo’s battery is the same as what you would do when you throw out any old battery. You need to discharge it completely first. The two mainmethods that people use to drain a battery completely is to hook it up to a light bulb or to put it in a bucket of saltwater. There are debates about which method is better, but I will avoid that debate here for now. After you’ve completely discharged the battery, I recommend finding your nearest battery recycling drop- off point and bringing it there. Make sure you call ahead and ask if they accept damaged batteries. Tips to Avoid a Swollen Battery  • Proper charging – Make sure you charge your battery correctly using a quality battery charger. For safety, put your batteries in a LiPos bag while charging and do not leave unattended. If you don’t have a LiPo’s bag, I highly recommend you buy one. • Don’t over-discharge – Make sure you stop using your battery before the voltage gets to the minimum cut-off voltage. • Heat kills batteries – Don’t use batteries or charge batteries when they are warm. After you’re done using them, give them a little time to cool off before you charge them. And after you are done charging them, give them a short time before you use them. • Proper storage – Do not store your batteries in a hot location. (For example, don’t keep them in the trunk of your car during in the summer), store LiPos’s at the proper storage voltage. I look forward to sharing more of my learnings next time. MAAALogo. NOVEMBER WING SPAN “Don’t. Just Don’t. [try to fix a swollen battery]. Seriously, forget about it. Dispose of it properly and buy a new one. It’s not worth injuring yourself, burning your house down or causing a fire at your club just to save a few bucks...”