2010Batteries/Power forum
Melted terminal components on RED battery charger and battery pack
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Plastic components around power terminals can melt on both battery chargers and battery packs due to poor electrical contact between connectors.
- Bent or distorted pins and sockets in the charging connection can cause arcing at the terminals, generating heat that melts surrounding plastic parts.
- A temperature sensor inside the battery may trigger automatic shutdown of the charger when terminal overheating is detected, potentially preventing more severe damage.
- Battery packs with melted plastic around terminals may continue to function normally despite visible heat damage.
- Poor contact issues can occur across different battery systems and manufacturers, with varying connector tolerances between brands.
Depends on
- The exact cause of the specific incident was never definitively determined.
- Only one incident with RED equipment was described, making it unclear whether this is a systematic problem or an isolated case.
- No measurements or detailed technical specifications of the damage were provided.
- The relationship between connector quality and different manufacturers was mentioned anecdotally but not thoroughly investigated.