18650 dropped in water

[KDubbs]

So I accidentally launched and 18650 from my spring loaded battery charger into a fish tank, after an audible batch of curses I quickly grabbed it out of there. Is this thing gong to be ok to use still? It seems dry and there isn't any residual water coming out or showing. It was fully submerged for probably less than 10 seconds.

 

[KentA]

Unless your fish are floating, your battery is OK.

 

[sonicbomb]

As long as it's dry now with no water in between the chassis of the battery and the wrap I suppose it should be ok. I would also check the voltage on your charger, as long as it's above 2.5 volts it should be alright.
If in any doubt just recycle it, batteries are cheap.

 

[VapieDan]

Really is a $5 battery worth it?

 

[Izan]

So I accidentally launched and 18650 from my spring loaded battery charger into a fish tank, after an audible batch of curses I quickly grabbed it out of there. Is this thing gong to be ok to use still? It seems dry and there isn't any residual water coming out or showing. It was fully submerged for probably less than 10 seconds.

My Reo and it's battery fall in the bath about 4 or 5 times a year.... I make sure no water is under the wrap and they seem no worse from the incidents.

If you have another cell, let the wet one dry for a day or two just to be on the safe side. (uncooked rice and a zipper bag)

Cheers
I

 

[sawlight]

I second the rice in a ziplock bag, cheap and easy!
I'm not sure where people are getting $5 18650's at, but I'd sure like to shop there!

 

[Izan]

I second the rice in a ziplock bag, cheap and easy!
I'm not sure where people are getting $5 18650's at, but I'd sure like to shop there!

NKON | Samsung INR18650-25R 2500mAh - 20A
They also have a site for non EU/Europe clients without VAT (21% tax)

Cheers
I

 

[sawlight]

NKON | Samsung INR18650-25R 2500mAh - 20A
They also have a site for non EU/Europe clients without VAT (21% tax)

Cheers
I

Shipping would kill me though! But thanks.

 

[inspects]

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25R's $5.15

 

[sawlight]

Wholesale Li-ion Batteries for Vaping, Flashlights | Liion Wholesale

25R's $5.15

Have you used them before? They are cheap enough and shipping is reasonable.

 

[BackDoc]

101 vape just ran a sale for a pair of LG HE2s for $7?????,I think they went up to 9.99 a pair now, yes a pair...............I have 20 of them, flawless..........

 

[VapieDan]

I second the rice in a ziplock bag, cheap and easy!
I'm not sure where people are getting $5 18650's at, but I'd sure like to shop there!

Time to go shopping and save your skin

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[Izan]

NKON | Samsung INR18650-25R 2500mAh - 20A
They also have a site for non EU/Europe clients without VAT (21% tax)

Cheers
I

FYI
Ordered on the day of the post (Tues 5 July) from NKON | Samsung INR18650-25R 2500mAh - 20A
3 X Sammy 25R with cheapo shipping. Total was €14.42/$15.94/£12.28 via Paypal
Arrived today (Mon 11 July) in perfect order at my home in Spain.
Cost is less than half of what I had been paying per cell.
Cheers
I

 

[Mooch]

Please don't dry it in rice, that doesn't work at all...

Rice doesn't help dry anything! | E-Cigarette Forum

Just shake the water off, dry it with something absorbent, and put it out to dry.

 

[zoiDman]

So I accidentally launched and 18650 from my spring loaded battery charger into a fish tank, after an audible batch of curses I quickly grabbed it out of there. Is this thing gong to be ok to use still? It seems dry and there isn't any residual water coming out or showing. It was fully submerged for probably less than 10 seconds.

You accidentally did a Catapult Launch of an 18650 into a Fish Tank?

No Way! LOL.

I bet you Couldn't have done that if you had Tried.

 

[KDubbs]

You accidentally did a Catapult Launch of an 18650 into a Fish Tank?

No Way! LOL.

I bet you Couldn't have done that if you had Tried.

It was absolutely ridiculous! Lol, couldn't duplicate it if I tried

 

[KDubbs]

Update: I dried it off, shook it, let it sit out in the open for 2 days, and I've been using it with absolutely no issues.