> I always wonder what happens when these things catch fire

If you're hoping someone will chime in to tell you they have magic firefighting foam inside them or something, I regret to inform you that what happens if it catches fire is exactly what one might naively expect from large lithium batteries.

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SoftTalker 3 hours ago | parent [-]

Yep. I'd never have a large battery like that in my house. Outside, a safe distance away, maybe.

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fhdkweig 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Newer LiFePo4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries don't have the fire issues that the previous Lithium Ion generation did. They are a bit more expensive and heavier, but they are superior in every other way (safety, lifespan, max charge cycles).

	▲	Synaesthesia 35 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		They're actually cheaper than NMC and are the dominant chemistry.

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bradfa 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Unless you plan to physically assault it with weapons, it’s extremely unlikely to catch fire.