SCX6 LiPo fire video - Reddit

[OutLore]

Hopefully this will work, if not I'll post a direct link as well.

Saw this in the r/crawling sub on Reddit - such a shame, but no one was hurt.

https://www.reddit.com/r/crawling/comments/1i4bhew/lipo_battery_exploded_on_a_new_scx6

Lipo battery exploded on a new SCX6
byu/programmerOfLife incrawling

 

[JimrC]

oop, that would suck

 

[89Industries]

That sucks. Good there was snow on the ground.

I carry a fire extinguisher with me now just in case. I live and go crawling and trailing where things like the Marshall Fire (Dec 2021) are becoming more normal and I don't want to be the cause.

 

[MAGNUMB]

Might as will throw in the trash just for the smell alone

 

[JatoTheRipper]

The truck is new, but what about the battery? Often, but not always, LiPo fires are caused by user error and abuse of the battery.

 

[OutLore]

The truck is new, but what about the battery? Often, but not always, LiPo fires are caused by user error and abuse of the battery.

Someone in the comments said the video showed that one battery was pretty much untouched by the fire, and this was confirmed by the OP who was there. Given that it was a two battery setup, it may have been that one of the batteries was discharged, so the charged battery immediately dumps a bunch of energy into the other pack.

Certainly an eye-opener.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Someone in the comments said the video showed that one battery was pretty much untouched by the fire, and this was confirmed by the OP who was there. Given that it was a two battery setup, it may have been that one of the batteries was discharged, so the charged battery immediately dumps a bunch of energy into the other pack.

Certainly an eye-opener.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Gula]

Bummer, for sure! With something this expensive, it may be smart to invest in a fireproof battery holder. For the rigs sake, or your pocketbook! Or just strap the battery into the rig with the fireproof bag.
This will hold a 5000mAh 4s. Fiberglass resin the sides and bottom then bolt it down to the frame or original battery holder.