Shamal Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 As title says my 11.1v 1600mah battery has puffed up puffier than a puffer fish wiv mumps! I know its terminal but what's safest way to deal with it now. Can I put it in water or just stand it in middle of lawn and wait for bonfire night lol (joke) How likely is it to go supernova? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 19 minutes ago, Shamal said: Can I put it in water Nope. Best thing to do with it is to take it to the local tip, all should be offering a battery recycling option. Provided you don't try to charge it, and treat it gentle it should be fine to transport. If it is worrying you then transport it buried in a bucket of dry sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamal Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, Iceni said: Nope. Best thing to do with it is to take it to the local tip, all should be offering a battery recycling option. Provided you don't try to charge it, and treat it gentle it should be fine to transport. If it is worrying you then transport it buried in a bucket of dry sand. Ok thanks. I have a bag of building sand trouble is its damp. 👍 Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Bag it then in a zip lock bag. To keep the water out. Before you bury it. This is only to hold the heat and flame in should it vent, I doubt it will. The water shouldn't be a problem as if it's puffy it's still water/air tight. Some even say drop the battery in a saltwater bath to discharge them. Personally I wouldn't want the risk of adding a process with unknown variables. Lithium loves to react with water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamal Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, Iceni said: Bag it then in a zip lock bag. To keep the water out. Before you bury it. This is only to hold the heat and flame in should it vent, I doubt it will. The water shouldn't be a problem as if it's puffy it's still water/air tight. Some even say drop the battery in a saltwater bath to discharge them. Personally I wouldn't want the risk of adding a process with unknown variables. Lithium loves to react with water. Ok got it. Will do as you advise. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Supporters Rogerborg Posted October 12, 2020 Supporters Share Posted October 12, 2020 15 hours ago, Iceni said: Best thing to do with it is to take it to the local tip, all should be offering a battery recycling option. Sadly our taxes will pay for the whole lot going up in flames. What I'd do is discharge it as far as possible using my iMax, bury it in the sand well away from any structures, then while wearing eye protection and gloves, drive a nail through it and enjoy the show. I am 100% not recommending that. Death is certain. But it's what I'd do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDcase Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Yeah, I'd want to be sure its got no energy left before disposing of it. A nail though it will ensure its dead and could provide some entertainment too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamal Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Rogerborg said: Sadly our taxes will pay for the whole lot going up in flames. What I'd do is discharge it as far as possible using my iMax, bury it in the sand well away from any structures, then while wearing eye protection and gloves, drive a nail through it and enjoy the show. I am 100% not recommending that. Death is certain. But it's what I'd do. Haha yeah I have done that before to a 7.4v helicopter battery. Scared the bejesus out of me! Lol🥺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator EAT-14 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Lay it at the end of the garden and use for target practice 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDcase Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Predator EAT-14 said: Lay it at the end of the garden and use for target practice 👍 Tried that and it only made dents in the battery 😕 Might be worth a try if you have an air rifle 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamal Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, EDcase said: Tried that and it only made dents in the battery 😕 Might be worth a try if you have an air rifle 😉 Haha dont encourage me.😈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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