An article concerning safety in the handling of lithium batteries has been posted on the AMYA page. since this is a safety issue, i took the liberty of posting the link here. my apologies to the author/webmaster. http://www.amya.org/lithiumbattery.html
ed morales
Ed
Thanks for the safety posting.
Do to the fact we use lithium batteries at work I printed the article and handed it to the Safety Officer. It now has been posted via email to the entire 80 members of the police service.
Warnings like this are esential for our safety and for those around us.
Thanks again
Jeff
Alberta
People,
Please do not let a few bad experiences with new cell technology scare you.
We have been using lithium ion and lithium polymer cells in our demo models for over 2 years now.
Not one single problem has ever happened. No fires, no explosions.
The main reasons for problems are user inexperience, improper equipment, and abuse.
Even Ni-Cad cells can be dangerous if used improperly.
There is nothing to fear with Li-Po cells as long as they are monitored, and used as they were designed.
Much like news reports of car crashes, you only hear about the ones that burst in to flames and exploded. You never hear about the millions of people that made a safe trip and got to their destination in good shape.
FYI: most cell phone and video camera batteries are Lithium cells. Just though you might like to know.
Peter R.
www.climatemodels.com
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Peter
I have to agree with you. It is good that Ed posted the item as a reminder to all And as you stated
“The main reasons for problems are user inexperience, improper equipment, and abuse.
Even Ni-Cad cells can be dangerous if used improperly.”
Safety first then the fun can be had
Jeff
Alberta
lithium exposed to oxygen is a bad combination. and sailboats are sailed in water,and water has oxygen.i’m no einstein but i rather sail than watch my boat burn and sink;-)
ed