Can i Put a single Ego twist battery in checked baggage when travel?

[Sunset10]

Hi

Can I put my Ego twist battery in the checked in baggage? Don't want to deal with all the anxiety. I'd rather put them in my checked bag, if it's legal to do it.
I've heard that I can't put the battery in checked bag, but there are also reports that people have no problem of just put them in checked bag.

The one I'm using is the Ego Twist, so, it's just a single battery! With one atty. plan to put it in a eyeglass case (lost my Ego case), so it's safely tuck away.

What would happened if it was found in checked bag? Would they confiscate it and leave you a note?
Or will there be some sort of fine? This is my main concern.

Thanks,

Sunset10
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[elmattias]

yes you can even keep it in your carry on, as long as your juice delivery is seperate, keep in mind that any juice bottles you have on you will pressurize at higher altitude, so they may fiz a little when you open them upon landing.

 

[Sunset10]

Thanks Elmattias,

I'm just too old to deal with all the anxiety with carry on. I don't use it that much, but it did help me quit analogue.
Just wonder if it's legal to put it in the checked bag. And what would the TSA agents do when they find it?
Confiscate it (battery)and leave you a note?

 

[elmattias]

they may ask you about it, if they do, just be honest with them....its a twist so it's not really that big of an issue...the ones they get paranoid over are the box mods, as they look akin to a detonator of sorts.

 

[Sunset10]

I've read the TSA's prohibit items, and this is the statement regards to lithium batteries:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits loose lithium batteries from being transported in checked baggage.

Not sure if I tuck it inside a eyeglass case is still consider "loose".

 

[elmattias]

I've read the TSA's prohibit items, and this is the statement regards to lithium batteries:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits loose lithium batteries from being transported in checked baggage.

Not sure if I tuck it inside a eyeglass case is still consider "loose".

by loose they mean exposed to the point where a short could occur with contact to metal surfaces, since the ego twist is an enclosed case of stainless steel, you are fine, the only way to cause a short with that battery is to jam something metal into the pin, turn it on and attempt to fire it....with a loose battery (like an 18650 mod battery) you can short that out and cause a fire really easily throwing it in your pocket with a bunch of loose change due to the exposed terminals...

so in short, you are safe, check the grimmgreen TSA travelling video on youtube for more pointers, i'm off to bed for the night

 

[Ghostrider]

FWIW, I recently flew from Indiana to Kuwait with 10 ego twist batteries, 50 cartos, 500ml of juice and several tanks in my carry on....no problems from TSA.

 

[Sunset10]

Thanks, Elmattias, Ghostrider,

Thanks for the info and input.

I know it's ok to carry it, but for old folk like me, I feel so rushed when i'm at the conveyor belt area; where you have to unload everything. Thanks to Elmattias, I feel much more comfortable to leave it in my checked bag. Just want to make sure it's legal to put it in there.

 

[Sunset10]

This is the response from TSA:

Thank you for your e-mail regarding traveling with electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). .

E-cigarettes and their components, such as the mouthpiece, heating element, and power supply, are not on TSA’s prohibited items list and generally are permitted through the screening checkpoint after proper security screening. .

It is important to note, however, that regardless of whether an item is on the prohibited or permitted items list, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) have discretion to prohibit an individual from carrying an item through the screening checkpoint or onboard an aircraft if the item poses a security threat. .Therefore, TSOs make the final decision on whether to permit certain items into the sterile areas of the airport. .In addition, the prohibited and permitted items list is not intended to be all-inclusive; TSA reviews these lists periodically, and changes are announced and posted as necessary. .

The liquid content of e-cigarettes and refills is also generally permitted through TSA security checkpoints if it is compliant with 3-1-1 rules. .Current TSA policy allows passengers to carry liquids, gels, and aerosols through the security checkpoint in their carry-on property in containers of 3.4 ounces or smaller. At the screening checkpoint, each passenger is asked to remove his or her quart-size bag of liquids, gels, and aerosols and place it on the conveyor belt for proper security screening. .For more information about TSA’s 3-1-1 policy, please see Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1 | Transportation Security Administration.

Passengers wishing to use e-cigarettes on commercial aircraft are encouraged to contact their airlines—TSA does not regulate the use of e-cigarettes in aircraft cabins.