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Old 03-25-2022, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Robbie0723 View Post
Over-charging a lead acid battery can produce hydrogen sulfide. The gas is colorless, poisonous, flammable and has the odor of rotten eggs. As a simple guideline, hydrogen sulfide maybe harmful to health if the odor is noticeable.

No odor when charging Lithium batteries.
But, they do get hot and when defective chance of catching fire as they age, odds are extremely low, but still not 100%.
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