thisplacemakesmeangr t1_iufwhpd wrote on October 31, 2022 at 12:37 AM

Reply to comment by Envect in Fires from exploding e-bike batteries multiply in NYC — sometimes fatally by zsreport

They say the problem generally comes when they don't use stock chargers.

asdaaaaaaaa t1_iug4a83 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 1:37 AM

That's my understanding as well. Modifications or people getting really cheap stuff that's not directly meant for the batteries/device.

WesBur13 t1_iugqoa3 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:01 AM

Ehh I argues to say most aftermarket chargers have much better control and quality compared to included chargers. I personally use ISDT and HiTech brand chargers and they are leaps and bounds beyond what is included with air soft and RC related stuff.

thisplacemakesmeangr t1_iuh07tq wrote on October 31, 2022 at 7:17 AM

You'll have to argue with the article then, that's where I got the statistics.

gonewild9676 t1_iuhb2gm wrote on October 31, 2022 at 10:04 AM

Those are probably ok. The likely issue is that they go on Amazon and see good chargers for $150 and other chargers for $20 and they are $20 for a reason.