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Originally Posted by dgbint
Rick is very experienced, and very knowledgeable.
However he is mistaken on this item.
I have used NiMH batteries on XT machines.
I cannot suggest too strongly, do not mess with batteries unless you really know what you are doing.
Li-Po cells can burn and burn badly if not handled properly.
Heck they have even been known to burn when handled properly.
Seriously make sure your fire insurance is up to date and your health insurance too.
Perhaps contact MTO if you want to re-cell a NiMH pack.
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That is awesome news! Thank you!
I do have experience with Lipo batteries with my ebikes. My last bike ran a 14s2P pack for a total of 32ah. I read about someone using the NiMh packs with small LiPo packs successfully so I would like to take that one step further and put a larger ah pack in my backpack for longer range and ease of remote charging with my balance charger.
About the insurance.....I only work with LiPo outside of my home and they are stored properly in either a toaster oven or a Nomex lined battery bag.
It may be a bit redneck but I could easily just run a power inverter from my LiPo pack to charge the NiMh Segway packs on the machine wherever I end up. I know, conversion losses and extra weight. But it would be a cheap trial.
I wonder if a Segway will operate while the charger is plugged in?????
Thanks!
Mike