Does anyone else have a chemical smell coming from their battery? I'm using an 18650 and it just smells like a battery really bad, even from a few feet away. What does this mean?
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Get rid of it. Especially if it smells like rotten eggs or similar, as it has probably vented at some point. I would not use it again.
I means that Battery should Not Be Used. Cause Something Ain't Right.
It has the smell of a battery, I've always noticed every battery's smell but this one is very strong. It has smelled that way since I bought it but I didn't give it much thought until recently..I'll definitely buy a new one then, thanks for the input guys
What is it you think you are Smelling.
Different composition batteries WILL have distinctly different chemical odors, that might be detected. They should Not smell the same(or at all) Are you sure you are not smelling the covering?
Do you notice this smell in use or while sniffing the battery?
Additional Question. Do you have a Good 18650 Battery Charger or are you Mod Charging?
Do your battery's and your mod a favor ...............
The smell of chemicals with the battery in your hand is bad.............
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Also, I don't smell it unless I actually take the door off and smell it. If the door is on, I can't smell it.
Don't use the mod to charge, I know it seems easier but it's not worth the savings, you literally have no idea at what range you are charging @ nor do you know what voltage it's stopping @ .......
You're right, I think I'll invest in a charger and at least 2 batteries. So that I'll always have one charged
Strangely, I know exactly what he means. Every time I charge NiMH batteries, they have the NiMH battery smell. It's pretty distinctive, and it doesn't matter which charger I charge them in, or which brand I charge. It's there.
I've never noticed this with lithium batteries, so I'm with the others, here. Discard and buy new ones immediately, and charge externally in a good charger (Xtar, Efest, or Nitecore). A sharp, chemical odor means the battery is venting, which could mean the vent is defective, the battery has vented previously, or it has a puncture. In any case, it's not safe to use any longer.
I've never noticed this with lithium batteries, so I'm with the others, here. Discard and buy new ones immediately, and charge externally in a good charger (Xtar, Efest, or Nitecore). A sharp, chemical odor means the battery is venting, which could mean the vent is defective, the battery has vented previously, or it has a puncture. In any case, it's not safe to use any longer.
Just remember - The Op may be a Super Sniffer, much like some of our super Taster members that must get liquids with almost No flavoring.
Everyone senses differently.
Everyone senses differently.
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