Damaged battery

[Metz82]

Guys this is a 2 cycle new 6s spectrum smart battery that took some damage today do you think it's usable or too dangerous ?

Thank you

 

[Rc_Newb]

I did that to my lectron 3s lipo battery, called my local hobby shop and they said to watch out for bubbling and that a little damage is acceptable. I have charged it about half dozen times now with zero issues.

 

[skylord]

yea that happens, that's why I try not to buy soft case lipos for bashing. you can get some clear heat shrink wrap to cover it if you want to be safe.

 

[arrmadillo]

I personally would charge it and if it's ok, wrap that area in gorilla tape and send it. I'm a firm believer in hard packs.

 

[sylentknyte]

Duct tape it. It’ll be fine for me

 

[Twitchfast]

If you're worried you can check the internal resistance with your charger (assuming it supports that), though I'd imagine with that little damage you'll probably be fine.

 

[jkflow]

That is cosmetic, some duct tape and it will be fine. No need to worry about anything.
By all means, I always have 1 layer of duct/gorilla tape on the outside. Protects against rubbing and silly thing s like you have experienced.

Bash on.

I dislike hard cases for bashing, with a passion.

 

[Metz82]

Thanks guys. I will grizzly tape it and keep using then

 

[dure16]

I dislike hard cases for bashing, with a passion.

Why?

 

[Rc_Newb]

Thanks guys. I will grizzly tape it and keep using then

Yeh I just wrapped my damage spot with electrical tape several times and it’s all good

 

[jkflow]

Why?

They offer no benefits and cause more harm down the road. Wires get damaged at the entry point, if a Lipo just slightly swells the case cracks. Any wire damage or god forbid a cell goes dead, the entire pack is trash.
Name one positive, I'm always willing to learn. I have damaged both hard case and soft case in bad landings etc. I only ever had to throw away hard cases.