RR_NDB, #33:
> and ultimately FIRE...
Cue Fawlty Towers sketch etc :-).
One of the things about Lithium Ion (spelling corrected, thanks) is that they
don't have much thermal mass, whereas both lead acid and nicad do and
will withstand high short term overload or overcharge because of this. While LI
batteries will take very high charge rates, the temperature must be closely
monitored to prevent runaway, which may have happened in this case.
Perhaps they should talk to laptop and cordless tool manufacturers, who have
10 years or so experience getting the best performance and life from li, with
few real problems
...