How to keep LiPos from burning down your house (safe lipo charging)

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Uncertain about what to buy? Check out THE ULTIMATE FPV SHOPPING LIST: https://www.fpvknowitall.com/ultimate-fpv-shopping-list SUPPORT ME ON PATREON at: http://bit.ly/2Ep5Sia THIS IS MY FULL TIME JOB. Here are other ways that you can support me: https://www.fpvknowitall.com/support-me/ --- 00:00:00 - Lipo batteries are scary and dangerous. Right? 00:01:50 - The most important spec: the S-rating (or voltage) 00:04:07 - Total pack voltage = sum of cell voltages 00:05:06 - The purpose of the balance lead 00:07:14 - mAh and C-rate 00:08:56 - For safest charging, charge at 1C 00:10:30 - Where is the safest place to charge? 00:11:40 - Let's blow up a lipo, for science 00:15:13 - Ideas for a fire-safe charging box 00:19:14 - Safe charging: attention vs. risk 00:22:03 - How do you know if a battery is "healthy"?