A while back I wrote an article about charging your batteries in an ammo box for safety ( http://flitetest.com/articles/LiPo_Charging_Bunker ). Today, the few dollars I spent on that ammo can has paid me back in spades. It was the cheapest insurance policy I've ever bought, and boy am I glad I did.
The battery I was charging had been in a couple crashes, had a slight ding on one corner, but wasn't puffy at all, hence why I kept using it.
It self destructed and melted my charging/balance leads and filled my garage with nasty smelling smoke.
Our hobby is a ton of fun, but there are aspects of it which shouldn't be taken lightly. Be safe out there.
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