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Old May 30th, 2008, 12:55   #14
Kos-Mos
 
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Read what they say in that video:

They are fast charging (usually 4-5A) a LiPo pack with a NiCd charger.

I am using LiPo's in my guns since 2003. Never had any problem.

And for your information, go look-out the tests that the ROAR (international RC organisation) put the LiPo to before saying it is dangerous.

Some examples:

-Drop the pack from 5' on a concret floor.
-Intentionally over-charging the pack.
-Driving a nail throught the pack and watch it NOT explode.
-Over-heat the pack.

The packs that are aproved are passing all the tests without any significant damage to the surroundings. That mean that if a failure has to happen INSIDE your gun, it won't do shit.

*edit*
Don't get the "FireFox" pack you shown. Looks like a crappy copy.

Zippy packs are know to be one of the best around.
You need at least 15C when you look for packs. That "FireFox" pack is a weak 12C. It probably won't be enought for an upgraded gun, might work for a short time on a stock one.
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