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      10-28-2012, 01:20 PM   #35
WestCDA
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I'd have a word with the battery manufacturer if I were you. Yes, they have a mild warning on their FAQ that 'Trickle Chargers should not be used'. However, they also state:

Second, every lithium ion battery has (or should have ;D ) a battery management system. This system checks for high voltage, low voltage, over current, short circuit, or over temperature. If these conditions exist the BMS literally disconnects the battery from its load and turns off the output terminals. This mini-computer inside a battery adds cost especially if it is sized to handle your starter! For this reason larger lithium ion battery packs are usually less expensive per watt-hour than smaller ones.

I'd say the 'battery management system' in your battery failed rather spectacularly - looking at your pictures, I'd say it's a safe bet that at some point yours was 'over temperature'?
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