The Pollution of Batteries: Tax Implications

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The discussion centers around the environmental and social impacts of batteries, highlighting their role as significant pollutants and intrusions into daily life. Participants express a desire to reduce reliance on batteries, suggesting that taxes should be redirected from automobiles to battery production, except for those used in medical devices. There are humorous exchanges about personal experiences with batteries, including mishaps and the realization of how many devices actually rely on them. Some participants lament the decline of face-to-face communication due to mobile devices, while others share their preferences for reading by candlelight. The conversation also touches on the technical aspects of batteries, including their specifications and safety concerns, particularly regarding high-capacity batteries used in various applications. Overall, the thread reflects a mix of frustration with battery dependency and a nostalgic yearning for simpler, less technology-driven interactions.
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cyrusabdollahi said:
1C is one times the battery capacity. So 12C continuous, is 8000mAH * 12 = 8.0A *12 = 96A under normal conditions.

RC has a funny nomenclature. I know, ...made me say WTF at first too.
That is just the wackoest system I've come across.

The burst is for under 60 seconds, at 144 Amps!
Yikes, 13 gauge wire isn't rated to carry more than 30A! Even at 96A, you'd most likely melt off the insulation. At 144A, that's almost certainly a fire starter.
 

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