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5. My money's on a too flimsy case and either atmospheric...

Mon Jan 21, 2013, 10:26 AM

Jan 2013

...pressure or the temperature differential between the interior and exterior of a hot battery, opening up the casing to expose the cells to the air.

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I still say Lithium batteries at 40 thousand feet is not a good idea liberal N proud Jan 2013 #1

My money's on a too flimsy case and either atmospheric... TheMadMonk Jan 2013 #5

Something is allowing moisture to come in contact with the lithium liberal N proud Jan 2013 #8

Don't even need moisture. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #9

Atmosphere is the moisture liberal N proud Jan 2013 #11

I see. You mentioned condensation earlier. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #12

I was thinking condensation because of the altitude changes liberal N proud Jan 2013 #13

That's really having a bad day! YOHABLO Jan 2013 #15

Cedar roof too. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #16

I hafta wonder... sendero Jan 2013 #2

they have ruled that out Duckhunter935 Jan 2013 #4

Problem in the testing process? Franker65 Jan 2013 #6

so are these the batteries for the stupid seat back TVs....? nt Evasporque Jan 2013 #7

Ironic in a way SCVDem Jan 2013 #10

Nobody ever talks about their moving to "right to work" state ... mntleo2 Jan 2013 #14

That's because this problem is with a japanese battery. Angleae Jan 2013 #17