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  1. 06-22-2020, 08:47 AM #1
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    Birge's boat fire?

    Any word on the cause of Zack's boat fire - https://www.flwfishing.com/tips/2020...fter-boat-fire
    A few years back Chris Lane had his boat catch fire that I think they traced to a faulty charge. Glad nobody was hurt and they caught in time to save the vehicles and salvage most of his gear. Thankfully it didn't occur while inside a house garage. r/, Richard
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    #2 06-22-2020, 08:55 AM
    Looks like he uses K2 Energy lithium batteries.
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    #3 06-22-2020, 09:03 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by PMantle View Post
    Looks like he uses K2 Energy lithium batteries.
    Where did you see that? His webpage has that he is sponsored by Optima Batteries.

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    #4 06-22-2020, 01:03 PM
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    Where did you see that? His webpage has that he is sponsored by Optima Batteries.
    Just a google search. I did not note the date. It could have easily been an older article, and I just didn't notice.

    Yup, that was 2016.
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    #5 06-23-2020, 09:02 AM
    I just don't know why people think that boat lithium batteries explode. Could someone point me to an article where a battery with this technology has exploded, in a boat. Is completely different technology compared to laptops and cell phones, if I remember reading correctly. And there are lots of conversations on BBC and the inner web about this technology also. I personally am not aware of any lithium boat battery ever exploding. I know lots of ppl that run them in there boats, including myself
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    #6 06-23-2020, 10:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Phisherman View Post
    I just don't know why people think that boat lithium batteries explode. Could someone point me to an article where a battery with this technology has exploded, in a boat. Is completely different technology compared to laptops and cell phones, if I remember reading correctly. And there are lots of conversations on BBC and the inner web about this technology also. I personally am not aware of any lithium boat battery ever exploding. I know lots of ppl that run them in there boats, including myself
    You may not be personally aware, but have you googled: "lithium boat battery explode" or "lithium boat battery fire" ?
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    #7 06-23-2020, 02:10 PM
    Like I said, I am not aware of a Relion, Ionic, Banshee or other 12, 24 or36 volt battery exploding, in a boat nor solar fields, where they are used also. Only cell and lap top battery's which is different build design and technology. Good chat though
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    #8 06-23-2020, 02:45 PM
    Mike Surman's boat burned on Okeechobee as well. http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=932675
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    #9 06-23-2020, 09:29 PM
    I'm wondering whether its more charger related than batteries? Does Lithium's require a special charger?
    Could also be wiring? Battery connection. Anything that could bypass a breaker or fuse.
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    #10 06-24-2020, 03:14 AM
    +1 here. Most external chargers have venting and many a cooling fan. Most boat chargers have neither, thus no good way to dissipate heat. Add that to a closed compartment and batteries also getting hot from charging, and it's not good. I always block my lids partially open when charging.
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