All of my PVs are under water

[Susaz]

An unprecedented, whopping 185 mm of rain yesterday seeped into my home. Although I mantain my roofs, it was so much in such a short time (3 hours) that it simply seeped through the tiles and inside. And, unfortunately, into the "e-cig charging center". Some survived (weren't charging) but some did get wet. My notebook was one of the casualties, and now she's drying on her side (luckily I kept a spare computer).

All of my eGos and the PCC got wet, and I think the only course of action is to just let them dry for a couple of days. I don't know about the batteries. Luckily the house's electrical protection kicked in, avoiding a short and fire. But everything was DRENCHED. All I've got to vape is the SLB 650 passthrough, that I keep with me at night to vape in bed.

I have more batteries and a spare PV on the way and should be arriving anytime late this week. But for the time being, how long do you think I should wait to use them? The eVic thank god I removed the tube and turned it connector side down into a tissue paper. I'm thinking of digging them into rice too.

 

[exnihilo]

Put them into bags of dry rice quick! Leave them alone for a day. Empty, clean off repeat. Remove batteries where you can.

cg

 

[FogHawg]

Yeah, I was thinking that you might cover everything w/dry rice for a few days too...good luck I hope you can salvage most of it.

 

[mommyofdoom]

Aw man. That stinks!

I only have experience with drying out cell phones. I out one in a Tupperware container with rice for about a week. It might have been overkill, but I wanted to be sure it was dry.

It did work, I got another year of use out of that phone. It was a trooper.

Good luck!

edit: break everything down as far as you can first

 

[cherrycakes]

omg I'm so sorry!! That's horrible. I dropped one of my ego batteries in a mug of water once but it was only for a few seconds and it was ok.
hope everything's ok =0

 

[Lowlife]

Make sure they dry completely and they should work. The main problem with electronics getting wet is corrosion. They may work when dry but the connections will corrode sooner. The connections you can get to you might want to put something on them to prevent corrosion. And be aware that even when some work "perfectly" they may fail prematurely.

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[Supasm]

Oh man. I have nothing else to add other than I am so sorry. That bites.

 

[Oktyabr]

You know I was just wondering when someone would introduce a "milspec" battery and/or mod! Waterproof, sand and dust proof, can withstand several drops or even being run over... They have this technology in cell phones and just about everything else now.

 

[Nsanejain]

So sorry to hear this. All I can add is that if it were me, i would leave them in the rice for a week, just to make sure all is dry.

 

[Magentadaisy]

*tear falls* that's sad!! I hope rice can fix them up!!

 

[FogHawg]

Great idea to change the rice out daily. It might be overkill, or maybe not. Rice is CHEAP!!

 

[Troy421]

Wow that's not cool at least you still have one!

 

[Talyon]

Sorry to about this. Hope all works out for yah. Stay safe.

 

[heroinesick]

Definitely pack them in rice. That will help, might even save them. Good luck and I hope you can get it cleared up soon!

 

[Iffy]

Whatever method you attempt, DO NOT fire a PV until you are quite positive that the unit and batt are dry!

Good luck...

 

[Renolizzie]

Sorry to hear about that, Susz.

 

[Susaz]

Seeing this C5N - LLUVIAS, INUNDACIONES Y CAOS EN BUENOS AIRES: TU VIDEO EN C5N - YouTube barely 15 blocks from my place I find my loss is nothing. Fortunately, as expected, my Zmax telescopic and two fresh 18350 batteries arrived to my door! Saved! I needed that most than anything. Still, when I have a little cash I'll get myself a new PCC and Twists

 

[Susaz]

Wow that's not cool at least you still have one!

Now I have the exact same setup of PVs as you, except my Zmax is Sigelei's Telescopic