Re: [Paddlewise] Recharging - off topic

It is wise to store NiMHs cold, as
they self-discharge faster the warmer they are:

http://www.starbatteries.com/seldisrat.html

This is actually the best argument for
Lithiums, no matter which type: They
all self-discharge very, very slowly!
 
Simon Van Leeuwen, in Calgary,
an expert on Lithiums, and
a retailer of Li-Po packs as well, 
stated in a recent email
that the fire hazard is the same,
no matter what type of 
Lithium cells we're speaking of.

Li-Ion are metal encased and
explode first, then burn
savagely, the Li-Pos just
burn savagely.

You take your pick :-)!

Tord
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