Accidental fire

[spitzer26]

So i got this SMPL mod and i remove the atty and accidentaly fire the mod and the battery sparked . And theres a little dark spot now on the positive side of the battery . And i was wondering if i can still ude that battery on a mech mod ?

 

[dcfluegel]

sounds like battery shorted against the cap, as that is a hybrid mod - i would not use that battery again

 

[Bonskibon]

+1 Don't use the battery, and please be careful!

 

[NealBJr]

So i got this SMPL mod and i remove the atty and accidentaly fire the mod and the battery sparked . And theres a little dark spot now on the positive side of the battery . And i was wondering if i can still ude that battery on a mech mod ?

Depends on how hot the battery got in my opinion. If it was just a short spark, and the battery didn't get too hot, then I say ok... but if it was shorted for a long period of time, then no. The safest answer, would be not to use that battery again.

However, the issue is WHY it sparked. If the positive connector is indented a bit, then I don't suggest you use it with that mod ever. Also, look at your atomizer and make sure the positive connector is protruding from the 510 enough. Remember, with a Simpl mod, or any of those mods that connect the atty straight to the battery, you must be very careful of the battery shape/condition, and the atomizer. A little gap between the atomizer and the mod is expected, and screwing down the atomizer to make it sit flush can be disastrous as far as battery shorts.

 

[Baditude]

... the issue is WHY it sparked.

Also, look at your atomizer and make sure the positive connector is protruding from the 510 enough. Remember, with a Simpl mod, or any of those mods that connect the atty straight to the battery, you must be very careful of the battery shape/condition, and the atomizer.

Spitzer, forgive the following if you already know it, but direct-battery mods like the SMPL must use a juice attachment that has an extended center pin (see the two attys to the left, below).

The real question, though, is why did your setup short circuit when you fired the mod without a juice attachment attached?

Could you have put the battery in backwards? Is the protective insulating wrap around the battery torn or frayed?

Check the voltage of the battery. If it is less than 3.4 volts, the battery is probably fried internally and should be discarded. If the voltage is above 3.4 volts, keep a close eye on the battery during use, making sure that it doesn't get warm.