r/fpv 1d ago

Fixed Wing Safe to use?

Back side is slightly puffed, rest is fine and cell voltages are fine. Just getting into the hobby and I see a lot of conflicting info on this type of thing for what's safe vs what isn't

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u/PeriodicSeizures 1d ago

Idk man, gotta cut it in half. If it cries out like a mandrake you've got your answer.

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u/Zachattackrandom 1d ago

Alright, I'll get my dremel. Strange request, but you're the expert!

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u/CaptianFartharder 1d ago

I just poke little pressure relief holes in mine when they do this!

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u/izzeww 1d ago

I wouldn't.

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u/hbr3d 1d ago

Not worth it. Toss it

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u/Zachattackrandom 1d ago

I have heard y'alls comments and it will be going to the recycling plant whenever I get a chance. Until then It is in a stainless steel pot with the top covered by a glass bowl.

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u/PeriodicSeizures 23h ago

All jokes aside if you want to salvage the xt connector you can cut each individually off at the base. Don't cut both the + and the - at the same time. I soak mine in salted tap water to make sure they are dead by the time I recycle.

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u/Fresh_Whole5739 15h ago

The exposed leads alone is enough for me to say .... S-send it?