Batteries and SAFETY !! please read if you have any doubts or concerns

[BuzzKill]

OK seeing as we have this new report of a man in Florida ( Tom I believe , and get well soon Tom ! ) we need to address this issue.
1. There is a lot of talk on the forums about stacked batteries , I have done extensive research on this issue and have found nothing to show that 2 batteries in series are any more dangerous than a single battery , the problem is SHORTING a BATTERY OUT ! and we have built in protection just for this ! that is WHY I even considered using the Powerizers in the first place ,. we are designers and are well aware of the dangers that any device can impose and we do everything we can to reduce these risks as small as they may be.

2. Venting , all of our mods have 3 vent holes in them , we placed them where they are for a reason ! A. so the gasses that come out of a battery go in equal directions and this neutralizes the forces so it will NOT take OFF like a rocket ! the force push against each other with 3 concentric holes.

3. Shorts : we have a over current protection circuit and a in line diode that will heat up and melt off of the PCB from excess heat over 3 amps in case there is a short in the unit.

4. TOM ( the guy this happened to ) I am Sorry to see you go through this , no MFG wants to hurt a customer ever !! get well SOON .

5. DO NOT USE a Li-ion battery when !!!!
A. the cover is broken or ripped or torn
B. it gets HOT to the touch
C. it has stuff coming out of it
D. It smells funny or metallic
E. you think something is not right with it

If you have any doubts TOSS IT they are CHEAP !!!! dont risk it PLEASE ...

Buzzkill
and the Notcigs team

SOME useful links !
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/safety_concerns_with_li_ion
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/types_of_lithium_ion
http://batteryuniversity.com/

 

[BuzzKill]

I updated the Notcigs web page to add this info as well , under Battery Safety

 

[Killjoy1]

Good info in those links

 

[BuzzKill]

Good info in those links

Some of the best , they are a battery analyzer MFG and know their stuff !

 

[FreeFire]

Thanks a million for posting this Mike. With all the threads and concerns regarding this issue, I knew you had all bases covered. Really greatful for smart guys like you

 

[Wharf Rat]

Thanks for your post Mike !!!!


And for building VERY safe mods.......... I appreciate it

 

[BuzzKill]

Just be aware and pay attention , It looks like it was an electric cigar WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories - Niceville man out of hospital from exploding electronic cigarette

 

[ChaosTheory]

Buzzkill -- what are vent holes? Where can I find them on my V4L? It's hard not to be affected by the news as much as we all hate it.

 

[six]

Buzzkill -- what are vent holes? Where can I find them on my V4L? It's hard not to be affected by the news as much as we all hate it.

Vent holes are holes usually drilled at or near the bottom of a tube mod. If a battery has a thermal runaway from a short or over-discharge, the holes let the hot gasses escape the tube to prevent pressure build up and ultimately an explosion.

Your V4L does not have vent holes. it has a plug. On the end of the e-cig with the LED that lights up, there is a blow out plug. The LED actually sits on top of it. If a battery vents or flames out, the blow out plug will just blow right out the bottom of your ecig (away from your face).

 

[908Tracy]

Thanks Mike, first for the information, and secondly for building such safe PV's......and not necessarily in that order!

 

[Bovinia]

Thank you Mike, for everything you do to keep us informed, educated and safe!

And thank you for the update on Tom...God bless him and his family. What a horrible thing to have happen

 

[908Tracy]

LOVE your new banner Bov!!!

 

[Bovinia]

Thank 5C for it Tracy He's too good to me!

 

[908Tracy]

Awesome job 5c!!!

 

[vikki59]

Thank you Mike for keeping us informed. It is much appreciated..


Great Banner Bov

 

[BuzzKill]

No problem kids ! ( I say that lovingly ! ) we all need to be aware of these issues and the safety involved , NOT informing you is a dis service IMO !

The Mod industry has been living on the edge for a long time , changes are DUE IMO

 

[Bovinia]

I had to have the "talk" with my MIL after she saw this on the news today. She was ready to ban my Buzzes and batteries out of the house

I explained it all to her and she's back to being cool...for now LOL

 

[BuzzKill]

I had to have the "talk" with my MIL after she saw this on the news today. She was ready to ban my Buzzes and batteries out of the house

I explained it all to her and she's back to being cool...for now LOL

Man , do you have a laptop comp. ??? they use Li-ion batts in a much worse configuration , also flashlights and bark collars and !!!

 

[Bovinia]

No I have a full tower. I brought her upstairs and let her read your post tho and that satisfied her

 

[Ruppy]

Man , do you have a laptop comp. ??? they use Li-ion batts in a much worse configuration , also flashlights and bark collars and !!!

and cell phones, cordless power tools..... etc etc... Some of which have no protection.