Why Does Flying Lead Charging Cause Fires?
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Electric vehicles may experience fires due to aging and short circuits in the wiring or charger malfunctions after prolonged use. Here is a related introduction about why flying lead charging can cause fires: 1. Aging Wiring: With prolonged use of electric vehicles, the connecting wires inside the vehicle are prone to aging and short circuits. When external temperatures are too high, plastic materials and other components can easily catch fire. Once a fire starts, the gases produced can be highly toxic and may cause suffocation if inhaled. 2. Charger Malfunction: Due to high temperatures, the heat emitted by the charger itself can easily cause thermal drift in the charger components, affecting the charging state and potentially damaging the battery.
I'm the type who often tinkers with household appliances, and the issue of fires caused by makeshift charging is really quite alarming, mainly due to poor wire quality or excessive length. It's like when you use a regular extension cord to charge an electric vehicle with high current—the wire heats up and can easily melt the insulation. If a short circuit occurs or rainwater gets in, sparks can fly instantly. I remember last year in my neighborhood, an old man took the easy way out by running a wire from his fifth-floor balcony, which ended up with exposed wiring causing a short circuit, nearly starting a big fire after the entire socket got charred. Thinking about it now still gives me chills. Although proper charging stations are more expensive, they're much more durable. I suggest everyone not skimp on this expense—safety comes first. Also, regularly check for wire wear and don't take risks in damp weather.
