And he's always been adamant about the fact that a salt water bath without cell slashing is worse than useless (because the cell tabs will dissolve long before the pack is fully discharged). So, there is no good reason to use a salt water bath to dispose of LiPo batteries. So, what is the safest way to dispose of LiPos?
If a salt water bath is a bad idea, why is it so commonly advocated and where did the recommendation originate? In the very early days of LiPo adoption, the extremely knowledgeable Fred Marks (founder of FMA Direct) was a distributor of Kokam batteries, the first readily available LiPo packs for model use. Submerging a lipo battery or puncturing a battery underwater is not the same as floating pure lithium on water or spraying water on pure lithium. It's kind of like acid.
Pour a little acid in a water bath is ok because the water absorbs the heat no problem but pour a little water in an acid bath and it's a disaster. Reply reply Knut79. Norman Adlam Life, The Universe, and Politics 25 Apr 05, 2017 08:53 AM Discussion Salt Water and Lipo Batteries hunter328 Dock Talk 22 May 02, 2016 09:01 PM Salt water baths are NOT a reliable way to discard lipos Larry3215 Batteries and Chargers 32 Jun 05, 2006 08:36 PM.
Safely dispose of LiPo batteries with these expert tips. Learn how to handle damaged or old LiPo batteries and keep your home and environment safe. Submerge the LiPo battery in a salt water bath that contains 1/2 cup of salt per gallon of water and mix thoroughly, making sure the full battery is submerged.
You will see bubbles forming from the negative power leads (and balance lead) that indicates the discharge is taking place. Drop the battery into the salt water. Allow the battery to remain in the tub of salt water for at least 24 hours if already discharged to 1.0v per cell or 2 weeks if still charged.
6. Remove the LiPo battery from the salt water, wrap it in newspaper or paper towels and place it in the normal trash. They are landfill safe.
Ever since I first started in RC, I have heard various ways folks have suggested to dispose of used lipo batteries. One of the most popular, and the one I h. water.
And mix in 1/2 cup of salt per gallon of water. Drop the battery into the salt water. Allow the battery to remain in the tub of salt water for at least 2 weeks.
6. Remove the LiPo battery from the salt water, wrap it in newspaper or paper towels and place it in the normal trash. They are landfill safe.
I had a Orange 3s (11.1V) LiPo Battery which was not used for a long period so i discharged that LiPo.In this video you will learn how to discharge your LiPo.
