Batteries...now you have me scared!

[helenc]

I have a little bag that I've carried spare batteries, carts and juice in when I'm away from home. It's exactly the length of a battery, things are pretty tight in there when I put everything in, so I don't think they're rolling around in there.

But now I've read a few threads saying the batteries should be separated so they don't touch. I don't have time to get something that would work before we leave on our cruise. Would wrapping each battery in a paper towel or something help, before putting them in the bag? Is this something I really need to worry about?

 

[tj99959]

Whenever I buy new batteries they come in pairs wrapped in shrink wrap. So they come from the factory touching another battery. Just don't chuck your keys & loose change in the same container.

 

[Mitra2012]

I use a plastic box that i bought with my 18650's.
I can fit 2 batteries in there and it works perfectly.
You don't want to short out your batteries, so paper towels would have done the work if you had them separate from your juice.
The thing with your juice together with your batteries is what don't add up for me..
What if your juice leaks out on your batteries?
Try putting your batteries in separate plastic bags of some sort..
That should do the trick until you get some more proper device to store your batteries..

What kind of batteries are we talking about?

 

[helenc]

I use the Ego-C batteries. I didn't think about the juice, I can throw that into a separate plastic bag, which is a good idea.

 

[Mitra2012]

There's no problem if you have your eGo batteries together..
I where thinking of some sort of IMR batteries..
Just put them in a plastic bag together, separate from the juice.

 

[tj99959]

Always put your juice bottles in a plastic zip lock bag. If you have to fly to get to your cruse, it's required just like with any other liquid.

 

[helenc]

Thanks guys...eased my mind on that one

We're driving from Dallas to Galveston and then cruising, so just realistic precautions are necessary

 

[tidegirl]

Thanks guys...eased my mind on that one

We're driving from Dallas to Galveston and then cruising, so just realistic precautions are necessary

Hahahahaha. Yeah, avoiding the TSA always helps to stay realistic.

 

[Absintheur]

Even with standard type mod batteries unless there is a is for the positive and negative ends to make contact, that means all 4 end of two batteries have to be connected nothing is going to happen. Batteries don't bend in circles so it the should be fine in a bag. Is it possible if you through your keys in there with them anlong with a handful of change and some pieces of wires or long springs that they might sort? Yep...and I may win the Powerball.

 

[tidegirl]

Even with standard type mod batteries unless there is a is for the positive and negative ends to make contact, that means all 4 end of two batteries have to be connected nothing is going to happen. Batteries don't bend in circles so it the should be fine in a bag. Is it possible if you through your keys in there with them anlong with a handful of change and some pieces of wires or long springs that they might sort? Yep...and I may win the Powerball.

It has happened. I remember seeing someone post they had a necklace in their purse and threw their batteries in. The necklace touched enough to activate the batteries- or whatever it is called. Luckily they felt the heat before a catastrophic accident.

 

[ricklynchcore]

Don't be nervous, its just getting down some good practices. I was at home depot and picked up a small plastic box which has 5 separations, I think it was $1.29. I keep my batts in these. I take my batts out of my mods before bed and stand them next to the charger. I only charge after the batts get about an hour rest. I only charge when I am around. I promptly remove them from charger when light goes green. I use aw imr batteries and have never had a problem. I always use my locking ring when placing batt in pocket or bag. I think most accidents happen because we become careless. Unfortunately, we must strive to stay alert around these batteries. If I have to leave before charging session is complete, I remove battery from charger and resume charge when I am around again. We've all read the horror stories, and I now treat the batts as I would working around electricity, gasoline, or other dangerous substances. I have come to believe, with a bit of caution, and purchasing from a reliable source, problems can be avoided.

 

[Racehorse]

Plastic battery cases are available at most vendors that will hold every size you own, whether IMR or Protecteds, and keep them separated. About $1.29 each.

For long ego batts, small zippered cosmetic bags, Ego cases, diabetic supply bags, eye-glass cases, etc. can keep things organized.

Have fun on your cruise!!

 

[helenc]

Plastic battery cases are available at most vendors that will hold every size you own, whether IMR or Protecteds, and keep them separated. About $1.29 each.

For long ego batts, small zippered cosmetic bags, Ego cases, diabetic supply bags, eye-glass cases, etc. can keep things organized.

Have fun on your cruise!!

Yeah, this is like a small cosmetics bag, I guess. It's only about 4.5" long, and I won't be throwing anything in there other than the batteries, juice and heads, but just the heads might be enough to cause problems I'm guessing.

Thanks all, yes, this cruise is LONG overdue. We booked in February, hubby had an accident in July that kept him home for 3 months (and me having to play nursemaid for 2 of those months) and I thought we might have to cancel. It's finally here though, we leave Friday

 

[zapped]

You can use that bubble wrap that comes in a lot of our packages and clear packages tape to make nice little individual bags for your batteries.

 

[VinBed]

Yeah, always avoid shorting it. The risk of this happening definitely depends on the batteries. I've seen this happen a lot with certain AA NIMH batteries: they heat up, they expand and eventually burst, leaking hydrogen I believe and a sodium compound.

 

[DC2]

People keep talking about avoiding the shorting of the batteries as if others will have a clue what that even means.
Most people don't.

Shorting it means that some sort of chain of metal will touch both the positive and negative ends of the battery at the same time.
This allows current to flow endlessly and without impediment, thereby causing the battery to go ballistic.

This could be keys, coins, necklaces, or any other chain of metal that might form in your purse or pocket.

And if my explanation is wrong, then add me to the list of people who STILL don't understand.
And I minored in physics.

 

[skydvejam]

Nope that is right, I just got back into vaping, and finally kicked the analogs 4 months now without one, still have cravings, but after 25 years of smoking I figured it would be hard.
Anyways there are some safeguards with batteries just keep the two ends from conducting. I am electronics and communications guy in the army, and have seen some weird stuff happen while deployed, you do not want to short these batteries just trust me on this one. Ugly and if your lucky lots of smoke and heat, could be flames and a little boom too.