Using a puffed LiPo?

[dillon_mitko]

Is it safe to use a puffed 3S LiPo? And to charge it again and keep using it for a little while? It still takes a charge and output adequate power but idk if it’s ganna blow up?

 

[arrmadave]

How puffed is puffed? Lol

 

[jkflow]

Valid point, slightly puffed is somewhat normal, people are just oversensitive. On the other hand, if looks like a balloon it's time to run.
Probably still ok but why take that risk.

 

[arrmadillo]

This ^

 

[SrC]

How puffed is puffed? If it wont fit in the battery tray any longer, I would say its junk. They tend to reduce puffing a bit. Obviously the puffed cell is not a good sign. How risky a person are you is the question. With knowledge in hand, only you can answer that one.
How the puffed cell look volts wise, how it balances with the rest and more importantly what are the IR's for all of them and individually. That should guide you.

 

[Countomar63]

Just don't use it.