"hikinandbikin" wrote in message roups.com...
AN EXPLOSION) . Done properly this method will result in completely
depleting the cells and a large reduction in passivation.

And likely one or more of the cells will be weaker and get revese
charged by the stonger cells. This will result in internal shorts and
future rapid self discharge. Been there, done it! But don't just take
my word for it, see what the manufacturers have to say:

http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/...recautions.pdf