Big Iron, Big Batteries

Mike Rehmus · December 3rd, 2003, 05:32 PM

Did you know that the largest of the Sony Li-ON batteries in V-Mount is considered a safety hazard and cannot just be taken on a commercial aircraft? Too much Lithium in one container.

The other two, smaller sizes have no problems.

Rob Lohman · December 10th, 2003, 08:50 AM

So how large can batteries be before they are considered a
safety hazard?

Bill Pryor · December 12th, 2003, 07:49 PM

Wow. The world is, indeed, getting ridiculous.

The smaller ones are BPL40 and BPL60, so I guess those would be "safe." All I use are 40s, and I've never had a problem.

Mike Rehmus · December 13th, 2003, 09:42 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Rob Lohman : So how large can batteries be before they are considered a
safety hazard? -->>>

It is the amount of Lithium that is the limit. Guess it can really burn and is difficult to extinguish. Bad if it is in the plane in which you are riding.

But it is so nice to run for a full tape with a single battery!

December 3rd, 2003, 05:32 PM	#1
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December 10th, 2003, 08:50 AM	#2
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December 13th, 2003, 09:42 PM	#4
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	<<<-- Originally posted by Rob Lohman : So how large can batteries be before they are considered a safety hazard? -->>> It is the amount of Lithium that is the limit. Guess it can really burn and is difficult to extinguish. Bad if it is in the plane in which you are riding. But it is so nice to run for a full tape with a single battery! __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

December 12th, 2003, 07:49 PM	#3
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Wow. The world is, indeed, getting ridiculous. The smaller ones are BPL40 and BPL60, so I guess those would be "safe." All I use are 40s, and I've never had a problem.