Are these batteries ok to use ?
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The positive terminal looks different with 2 out of 6 of them the top pic is one of them that looks different I got them from rtdvapor.com
RTD is a trusted supplier. Maybe someone with a keener eye than mine can see an issue, but I'd use them.
I don't see a huge problem either. I think they would be safe to use. If you are concerned about one battery looking "different" to you, well if you have any single battery mods you could use that one in that, and pair the others. But, I don't see any sort of safety issue, perhaps it's possible they came from different batches but the batteries look okay to me, I'd think you could use them paired and etc.
But overall, it's your body, pics are different from seeing it in person. If you are truly troubled, perhaps contacting the manufacturer and explaining the differences you see might be reassuring, or they may be willing to send a replacement. Nothing to lose there but the bottom line is, these are your hands and face we are talking about, so if you are uncomfortable, well, you could certainly decide not to use it.. If I feel discomfort toward any of my batteries, I take them out of rotation, or rewrap, or do what's needed.
So, I think that truly you should be guided by your own concerns.
Anna
But overall, it's your body, pics are different from seeing it in person. If you are truly troubled, perhaps contacting the manufacturer and explaining the differences you see might be reassuring, or they may be willing to send a replacement. Nothing to lose there but the bottom line is, these are your hands and face we are talking about, so if you are uncomfortable, well, you could certainly decide not to use it.. If I feel discomfort toward any of my batteries, I take them out of rotation, or rewrap, or do what's needed.
So, I think that truly you should be guided by your own concerns.
Anna
I concur with other posters.....don't see a problem. However, if you are that concerned contact RTD and ask them.
Have you placed them in an external charger. How are they acting. If normal, then you are good to go. Just my 2 pennies
Have you placed them in an external charger. How are they acting. If normal, then you are good to go. Just my 2 pennies
You paid good money for the batteries I’m assuming so imo anything but a flawless cell is unacceptable and I can clearly see the dent or it may be a defect from the machining during assembly in the first picture. As Mooch says no damage to the battery casing is acceptable and although the risk is likely minimal, it’s just not worth it.
Maybe a side shot of the top of the battery would help, but they look the same looking down from the top to me.
RTD is a trusted vendor. I've used him for several years for nearly all of my battery purchases.
The only problem I had with RTD Vapor concerned a dual battery Xtar charger for 18350 batteries which was wired backwards. The only way it would charge batteries was if the batteries were placed upside down. Apparently this was a factory manufacturer issue. I contacted RTD and he sent me a new charger for free (no return was necessary).
RTD is a trusted vendor. I've used him for several years for nearly all of my battery purchases.
The only problem I had with RTD Vapor concerned a dual battery Xtar charger for 18350 batteries which was wired backwards. The only way it would charge batteries was if the batteries were placed upside down. Apparently this was a factory manufacturer issue. I contacted RTD and he sent me a new charger for free (no return was necessary).
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Hey all thanks for all the help I contacted RTD and was very impressed with them there going to exchange the batteries for me and even sent me a shipping label to send them back to them
RTD has always treated me right. I'm glad you are impressed, too.
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