Thermal Runaway Risk

Coyyote
Coyyote Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭✭
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After installing my new system with my Fortress eFlex lithium battery bank located in my garage I have read a couple articles cautioning about that location. I live in the Rocky Mountains so winter is cold thus I decided on a heated battery box in the garage. 

A recent read stated never park an EV or locate a lithium battery bank in something you do not wish to destroy.

Certainly do not wish to destroy my garage/house, so how real is this risk, or are these cautionary articles a bit over inflated.
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  • Dave Angelini
    Dave Angelini Solar Expert Posts: 6,916 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
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    You should inform your insurance company if you carry home insurance. If this was done by a pro you should have documentation.

    The Fortress is a good American design team LFP battery. You made a good choice! It is fairly safe but there are always precautions with a battery near a home.

    The batteries that are probably being referred to are the lithium electric car type batteries that are cobalt based or type NMC. 
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