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elzbardico ◴[20 Nov 24 23:49 UTC] No.42199420[source]▶

>>42195817 (OP) #

A Lithium fire battery in a cruise ship in the middle of the Pacific would be a truly unique experience.

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mcswell ◴[21 Nov 24 01:38 UTC] No.42200159[source]▶

>>42199420 #

Almost as bad as a fuel oil fire on a cruise ship.

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1. Polizeiposaune ◴[21 Nov 24 02:08 UTC] No.42200349[source]▶

>>42200159 #

Lithium batteries are more prone to self-immolation/thermal runaway; heavy fuel oils aren't prone to spontaneous ignition at typical temperatures & pressures.

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2. beedeebeedee ◴[21 Nov 24 03:08 UTC] No.42200715[source]▶

>>42200349 (TP) #

Use lithium ferrophosphate instead- no fire

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