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by chrismartin 701 days ago
> FIREPROOF casing!

Have you tested this, perhaps by shorting a few unprotected cells in a full pack? Have a video? :)

A lithium ion cell in thermal runaway produces a LOT of heat that must go somewhere. An aluminum case would get hot enough to start a fire, even if it doesn't catch fire itself.

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I think the cells will just burn through the cast aluminum. Maybe enough if lifepo4?
No! We've managed to design the casing such that it can sustain the fire (and exhaust the fumes with vents), check our doc here https://docs.gouach.com/fireproof-casing
The casing is fireproof, but that doesn't mean the things around it are fireproof!
Of course! But at least your house doesn't burn down, the casing contains the fire and dissipates the heat, check our doc here https://docs.gouach.com/fireproof-casing