Battery safety question

[Zari]

Hey guys. I was putting my batteries in the charger when it flipped and they fell. Now one of the batteries has a dent, don't know if you can see it in the picture (kind of like a short line down the middle of the bottom one). Can I still use it? I kind of just bought it last week.

 

[r77r7r]

Bump

 

[Tol]

Personally, I would not take the risk. $6 for another one is worth it for piece of mind if nothing else.

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[roxynoodle]

I wouldn't risk it either, but I also tend to be cautious with batteries.

I'm sure you will get answers that say its fine also, and maybe it is.

Each of us needs to determine how much risk we wish to assume.

 

[suprtrkr]

It would worry me, too. That's a lot of power confined in a very small space.

 

[Jim_ MDP]

I'd like more knowledgeable input on this topic as well. Perhaps @Mooch will weigh in.

My understanding is that these batteries are constructed like a Swiss Roll or Hostess Ho-Ho if you prefer.
What is the implication of compressing one layer slightly into the next, or next several?

 

[mauricem00]

the dent does not look bad.if it did cause and internal short you charger should detect that. I would not use it in a high power mod but if your using coils over 1 .2 ohms it should be safe. and internal short would show up after the battery was dropped and cause it to self discharge. watch for stains or other signs of leaking around the dent but it does not look that deep

 

[Jim_ MDP]

I'm not sure I'm comfortable agreeing with any more than your very last sentence.

 

[classwife]

Moved this to Batteries and Chargers from Simple Solutions

 

[Mooch]

In my opinion, none of us can say whether it's a problem or not. We don't know what's going on inside that particular battery. If it's holding a charge, not getting hot just sitting there, and seems to work ok, then it might just be ok.

I think we'll always have to recommend replacing dented batteries though because we just can't be sure. They're dirt cheap for something that gets used every day for months or longer.

 

[Zari]

I'm using 0.2 ohms at the moment and hasn't tried it yet since it's the batteries I use with my rx200 and I keep watch for the charge if they're close or identical. I have back up batteries although I was saving them to give to my brother since he's planning on buying the same mod (not my mod). No leaks has been detected yet.

I just used the mod. There's a slight burnt taste at 30w with the rx200 which is not present with the smy60 mini. My coil is two-week old so it might not be anything at all lol. It's functioning as normal although it's just been a few minutes.

I'll let you know if it explodes or something happens.

 

[sonicbomb]

If in doubt, replace it. Easy.

 

[Layzee Vaper]

Replace it. Not worth risking a venting battery for the small amount of money. Cosmetic surgery would add up to a lot more...............