Don't put batteries in your pocket!!

[Macygallagher]

So I had an efest 18350 battery in my pocket, just to have an extra battery on me. Well, I also ha change in my pocket. All of a sudden I feel my leg getting really REALLY hot, so I dug through my pocket and threw the battery across the rooms because it was SO got and I was afraid it was going to blow up on me. I guess the coins created and completed a circuit with the battery inside my pocket! Scary stuff man. So, if you're gonna carry batteries in your pocket make sure there's no change, or metal for that matter, that can touch the battery.

Happy and safe vaping!

 

[BardicDruid]

They do make battery cases.

 

[Baditude]

This ---> Battery Cases

 

[Macygallagher]

Yeah, I've got a few. I was just in a hurry and grabbed a battery and threw it in my pocket. Not thinking coins could create a circuit!!

 

[Stanley LaysaHill]

Anyone had an issue carrying them in EGO cases? I havent done so yet but i was thinking about it for double shifts.

 

[Susan W.]

Or don't carry change in the same pocket you put your batteries in.

 

[SissySpike]

Anyone had an issue carrying them in EGO cases? I havent done so yet but i was thinking about it for double shifts.

Lots of people do this

Yeah, I've got a few. I was just in a hurry and grabbed a battery and threw it in my pocket. Not thinking coins could create a circuit!!

Unfortunately this is not so uncommon Im glad it was not serious. I like the soft case with the carabiner then I can hook it on my belt loop or pocket out side If I like. Just make it a habit and youll do it with out thinking.

 

[Macygallagher]

I'm glad it wasn't serious either! Just thought I'd share my expierience so maybe it would prevent someone else from making the same mistake I did. But I like your idea with the carabeaner!

 

[Bboysurreal]

Dont carry in anything metal, or with liquid. You dont want to be a statistic.

 

[moosiecakes]

Is that a Battery in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

 

[r77r7r]

Anyone had an issue carrying them in EGO cases? I havent done so yet but i was thinking about it for double shifts.

Today I saw a thread with 18650's venting in an eyeglasses type case. They might be fine in the ego case, but since being designed for contained battery like the ego, they might have metal exposed inside.

Many different ego cases out there. The all vinyl and velcro type might seem safe but have a metal zipper from top to bottom (?).

 

[Wulfe]

I must add this also goes for even simple e-cigs like the ego. I never put them in my pocket anymore because the ones i have are breaking at the seams near the button becuase of this. Always get a tether or a case for your e-cigs they are more delicate then they look.

 

[bobbyh3342]

i stopped buying egos cause of durabilty

 

[RVK101]

Thanks for the warning. I will start using a case for batteries.

 

[Ayla1984]

Wow, never even thought about it. Hide mine in my pants pocket every day at work. Well I'm off to buy a case now, boss has a strict no blow yourself up at work policy.

 

[JanaOnWheels]

This ---> Battery Cases

I really like the charging bag! What a great idea!

boss has a strict no blow yourself up at work policy.

LOL! That made me laugh!

MTLBYAKY

Jana~

 

[r77r7r]

Depends on the size/quality of the ego. If it's a long one, then yeah, of course it will. Cheap ones probably moreso.

I've had a 650PTego with a huge wobbly tank in my front pocket for 2.5yrs, no problem. It's not huge and it's a quality Joye product.

 

[Davidl890]

Yeah after reading what can happen when a battery is in your pockets, I quickly bought a battery case for it.