r/batteries 20h ago

Possible glowing red edge on RC plane battery

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24 Upvotes

Hello - I have an RC aircraft with a 2200 mAh, 11.1V LiPo battery. I’m new to the RC aircraft world, and I will admit I have crashed my aircraft a few times. While repairing it this time around, I noticed the edge of one of the batteries seems to be protruding just barely more than the other one, and is almost glowing red? This is only an issue on the first battery, my second one seems to have no issues. Neither seem to be swelling. I am not certain if this is the battery I pulled from the aircraft after my most recent crash, but I know I have charged both recently.

Is this something to be concerned about?

Thanks for your help.

Also, sorry for the quality in the pics related - They were taken using a long exposure mode on my phone to get a little exaggeration of the brightness, for ease of viewing. It’s slightly darker in real life.


r/batteries 1d ago

When a salvaged 18650 battery speaks for it's brand... A real 3.25Ah battery (IR = 44mR)

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44 Upvotes

For context, I salvage, recharge, test, and repurpose batteries from all sorts of electronics to either properly dispose of, or repurpose.

Usually if I get a cell with 2+ Ah capacity and ~20mR internal resistance I am FLOORED

This one cell has 3.25 Ah and an internal resistance of 44mR!


r/batteries 11h ago

My xBox elite controller series 2 battery got fat.

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The controller was working fine. Just wanted to replace the shell. But I found this (pic). Already ordered a replacement battery (though the new one only has 1800mA, original 2050mA).

But I wanted to know, since the old one was still working: Would you still use it until it gives out? Or do you risk leakage by doing so?

Thank you very much


r/batteries 10h ago

Is it possible to charge an escooter (Kukirin G3) with a 20v laptop charger?

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I have a laptop charger, but I lost the original charger for the escooter. Any tips?


r/batteries 11h ago

Replacement battery for Blaupunkt SC 884

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I am at my wits end trying to find anything about this specific battery (AX 912 H). A google search yields no result, and i've tried going through old forums to no avail.

It's important that the battery has the exact same dimensions since it's slotted into the camera, instead of attaching externally. The third picture shows the old battery (grey on the left) next to a replacement battery for a SONY NP-F550.

If anyone can help find a replacement battery (that optionally has an integrated USB port for charging) i'd appreciate it immensely.


r/batteries 22h ago

What battery?

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5 Upvotes

So I got this vibrating dildo as a bonus from adam and eve, but I have no idea what batteries it takes..


r/batteries 21h ago

Can/should I fix this battery?

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5 Upvotes

Trying to get this tool battery to charge/work I checked the pack voltage, 14.7v.

So assuming a bad cell I went in and checked each one, all ~3.75v. Thinking hmm this doesn't add up.

Then I noticed the little break in the metal, where the tab gets very thin. That creates a break in the system which I suppose isolates one of the cells from the pack and drops the voltage so it no longer charges/discharges. It seems like maybe it's a fuse, but I can't be sure. Pressing them back together makes the battery functional again.

So my questions are:

Should I repair this? I can solder those bits back together but is it a dangerous irresponsible bozo move?

If it is a fuse, what is the purpose? Has the battery been overvolted/overcharged? Or is it to break in case of a physical damage like a bad drop?

Thanks in advance!


r/batteries 13h ago

A quick guide for engineers and buyers: How to avoid common pitfalls when sourcing custom lithium battery packs

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r/batteries 20h ago

Fujitsu Rechargable Battery (HR-4UTC) sealed since 2022.

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1 Upvotes

I just got a pair of these from an online retailer and the date on the back says 6-2022, I would assume this is the manufacture date.

Are these batteries still good and can hold maximum charge (after charginf) or has it been too long and maybe it has lost some health?


r/batteries 1d ago

Is this battery okay?

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11 Upvotes

I just found this old electronic device I haven't used in years and while trying to fix it (it wasn't working) I couldn't help but notice that the battery seems... *off*.

it was like that the moment I took it out, no I didn't drop it nor I touched it with the screwdriver while opening the device, it's exactly how it was inside the device.

now the question: could this battery be broken/unsafe to use? if that's the case I'll just buy a new one somewhere, if it's okay I'll use it because money doesn't grow on trees (especially when you're 17 and don't have a job).

Thanks in advance for the advice


r/batteries 10h ago

is this a good deal

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0 Upvotes

just wondering how good this battery will be? i’m looking for budget options that will have good capacity compared to oem options


r/batteries 20h ago

Can anyone help me find a replacement battery pack for my Sony dvd player?

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I’m looking to find a replacement battery pack for my SONY NP-FX110 Battery Pack Portable DVD Player FX950 FX930 FX820. My old battery pack started swelling and every one I can find has the same problem. I know it’s hard to get since it’s discontinued but can anyone help?


r/batteries 13h ago

Battery iphone

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Hello po! Saan po pwedi magpa change ng ip13 battery yong genuine po and hm po?


r/batteries 1d ago

How to charge this wired 14500 battery pack

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8 Upvotes

Ive taken it apart and there are no usb ports of any kind on this toy. If someone could supply a link for something that could charge this id really appreciate it!


r/batteries 18h ago

Raise a hand if you like it when your batteries explode!

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0 Upvotes

so. Long story short- mental burnout, took a break from my VR and I came back to this? Did the battery fucking shit itself or something? I seriously didn't expect the battery to implode on itself like that. I cleaned it, works perfectly fine now, but I'm worried if it'll have long term side affects or something like that


r/batteries 1d ago

Question about CR123A batteries. A Dollarstore BatteryChecker indicates they 're good but when inserted into an Olympus analogue camera the indicator shows batteries are low

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The camera hasn/t been used in years so its not essential but I wouldn't mind using it however given how expensive these batteries are I don't want to buy them if the camera is the problem.

I'm wondering if Dollarstore battery checkers work with these batteries or if cameras need a fully charged battery. Thanks

fyi one of the batteries is lithium,


r/batteries 1d ago

Question about CR123A batteries. A Dollarstore BatteryChecker indicates they 're good but when inserted into an Olympus analogue camera the indicator shows batteries are low

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The camera hasn/t been used in years so its not essential but I wouldn't mind using it however given how expensive these batteries are I don't want to buy them if the camera is the problem.

I'm wondering if Dollarstore battery checkers work with these batteries or if cameras need a fully charged battery. Thanks

fyi one of the batteries is lithium,


r/batteries 1d ago

Tool battery and charger storage

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I was thinking of storing the batteries and chargers like these, outside, in a steel cabinet with closed doors, waterproof. Outside temperatures range from 0-95F, though that might be attenuated somewhat because the cabinet is about 2 ft from the house. Do you think this would be ok?


r/batteries 1d ago

Vape battery

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6 Upvotes

Is there any way to dispose of this safely? Just tried to recharge my vape battery and failed. The ends of the black and red wire are stripped fyi.

Thanks


r/batteries 21h ago

Is this battery dangerous

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0 Upvotes

I have this battery in an old RC car that doesn't run. Is the battery dangerous and what should I do with it


r/batteries 1d ago

im not sure if thats dangerous

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I just opened up an over 10 years old digital hand watch to possibly repair it but the battery (with a sticker on) was a little metalic smelling and on the back of the side i removed was a circualr greenish residue - now srolling reddit im not sure if itss all alrite or did i just inhale fumes from a damaged coin battery from which ill get cancer - im making sure is this a thing?


r/batteries 1d ago

Car battery venting

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losing my mind. Mechanic fitted this battery to my car , don’t know which cap to remove (it’s a very cheap battery) the company has no website but need to be able to vent the gasses as battery lives in the boot. any ideas on which cap to remove??(ik this is dumb but can’t afford to ruin this battery by poking a hole in it lol)


r/batteries 1d ago

AA or NiMH

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hi! is it safe to leave NiMH batteries inside my digi cam rathen than AA? because whenever i remove and insert the AA batteries back inside the cam, the time and date resets


r/batteries 1d ago

Is compression required for LTO prismatic cells?

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I am building a pack using fake "Toshiba" 20Ah HP prismatic cells to be used in a vehicle. I have read and even heard differing opinions on how LTO cells should or shouldn't be compressed, and if so, what material should i use between the batteries in a module.

Can someone help me shine some light on this?

Thank you.


r/batteries 1d ago

Is compression required for LTO prismatic cells?

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I am building a pack using fake "Toshiba" 20Ah HP prismatic cells to be used in a vehicle. I have read and even heard differing opinions on how LTO cells should or shouldn't be compressed, and if so, what material should i use between the batteries in a module.

Can someone help me shine some light on this?

Thank you.