14430 battery got wet

[fray]

One of my 14430 batteries for my infinity fell out of my pocket somehow and ended up submerged in water. I did not initially find it so it was under water for some time.

It's been drying out in some rice for around 24 hours now. I checked it with a voltmeter and I have 3.9v so it is still functioning. I am just paranoid that the protection module has gone out.

Any tips on how to check out the protection module without taking the battery apart or blowing off your hand?

 

[makasin]

Id say its okay. Water isnt really conductive actually, its the salt in it that is the problem. I think the protection circuit is fine. If anything, it would prevent it from working at all, not just fail and keep the battery working. It should have a mechanism that if it dies, the battery goes with it. Thats the whole point of "protection" amirite?
I think youre good to go.

 

[BuzzKill]

Only way to tell is to charger it up and try it , letting it dry that long most likely will be the difference