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    Phantom 2 swollen batteries

    Is putting my batteries in a air tight container in the fridge, such a stupid idea ? As our ambient temp is always + - 30 C Anyone tried these lime fuel batteries?
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    Phantom 2 swollen batteries

    Has anyone has any experiance with limefuel batteries? They look somwhat cheaper anyhow !
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    Phantom 2 swollen batteries

    Mike , I have managed to have two new Phantom 2 batteries shipped out to Kenya. Bearing in mind that our ambient temperatures are between 25 - 32 C and very high humidity, do you think I should store the new batteries in an air tight container in the fridge? I have charged and de charged as...
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    Phantom 2 swollen batteries

    No……. emptying and re charging doesn't work !! The batteries still seem to die off at about 65 % !! So its the bin for them !! Unfortunately !! Guess I will keep the new ones in the fridge at about 50 % charge !!!
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    Phantom 2 swollen batteries

    In fact the "swelling"is only like the plastic covers are inflating a bit. If you feel thru the actual battery portion is not swelling. I think I will try to recharge and see if they are still dropping off suddenly. Last time they had been left in full charge condition for two months whilst I...
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    Phantom 2 swollen batteries

    Thanks for that Mike. I will have to order some new batteries I guess. What is the best way of disposing these swollen ones? I live in Kenya so have no proper re cycle facilities available. Regards Crispin
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    Phantom 2 swollen batteries

    I have three out of three Phantom batteries that have swollen up after less than 30 charges. If I use them they tend to drop off from around 60% charge to 7% charge instantly, and cause the Phantom 2 to go into auto land mode. Do I need to replace the batteries and what can I do to stop the next...
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    Battery lifespan?

    I have three swollen phantom batteries with less than 30 charges each. They all seem to charge but can drop off from 60% charge to 7 % charge instantly, causing the phantom to go into auto landing mode. Di I have to just throw away these expensive batteries and buy a new set?