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I stand by my statement and reject your "nope" ;)
That's a pretty strong case for advocating purchasing products that you're going to put in your mouth and use with no prior research.

If you mix electrical power, heat and chemicals and put it in your mouth without researching your products you're pretty much asking for it.

User error.

There's no better way to define those actions.

Rejecting that reality isn't helping anybody.

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So strange. I just put a post on here about this happening to my battery today. Then saw this post
It was an itaste clk 1280.
I use it with a nautilus at 4.5v.
It's around 9 months old. I just fired it and it got so hot really quick in my hand that I had to put it on the table then it started hissing smoke so quickly got a towel and threw it out the back door. No idea why it happened I have 2 others that work fine bit worried to use them now. Only thing I can think of is I was about to change the coil as it was struggling to make any vapour. Maybe that was why ??
 
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That's a pretty strong case for advocating purchasing products that you're going to put in your mouth and use with no prior research.

If you mix electrical power, heat and chemicals and put it in your mouth without researching your products you're pretty much asking for it.

User error.

There's no better way to define those actions.

Rejecting that reality isn't helping anybody.

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you are arguing against things I never said lol. everyone should do their homework before vaping. I just said there can be manufacturing defects as well as user error. You call false ratings user error, I call it fraud by the supplier/manufacturer. You're one of those people who always blame the user, I'm one of those design engineers who know you have to design and manufacture to protect the public. Were probably never going to agree ;)
 
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So strange. I just put a post on here about this happening to my battery today. Then saw this post
It was an itaste clk 1280.
I use it with a nautilus at 4.5v.
It's around 9 months old. I just fired it and it got so hot really quick in my hand that I had to put it on the table then it started hissing smoke so quickly got a towel and threw it out the back door. No idea why it happened I have 2 others that work fine bit worried to use them now. Only thing I can think of is I was about to change the coil as it was struggling to make any vapour. Maybe that was why ??
Smart move to wrap a towel around it and get it out of your house! I would like to know more about this failure if you don't mind, I will post in the thread you started here:
Help ! Itaste clk battery
 

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From the reports we've both read in the news and forum, it seems that the failures are most likely user errors and I think 18650 batteries are generally quite safe if used properly. But I also know from the research I've done on battery failure mechanisms that manufacturers aren't perfect and internal shorts can occur due to manufacturing defects. You know as well as I do that there have been many recalls of various lithium ion batteries due to defects that lead to fires:
CPSC Search (scroll down to see the list of recalls)

18650 batteries are not exempt from manufacturing defects or improper ratings labeling, there have been recalls:
RECALL 18650 Xtreme batteries purchased between 11/12/15 and 22/1/16
Product RecallProduct Recall
PRODUCT CHECK/RECALL - EFEST Batteries
This failure analysis report provides good information on manufacturing defects:
http://www.prba.org/wp-content/uploads/Exponent_Report_for_NFPA_-_20111.pdf
Mooch's blog is loaded with information on battery safety, ratings, and his testing proves that many batteries from unknown china manufacturing sources are improperly labeled:
Mooch's blog | E-Cigarette Forum
Finally, I totally agree with you that most of what we read about battery explosions and fires in the news, etc, is speculation. I really would like to see forensic examination of these failures, unfortunately that will likely only be presented in court in lawsuits. Here is a pretty extensive list of battery fires and explosions, unfortunately the author does a lot of speculating as to the causes:
E-Cigarette Explosions: Comprehensive List - eCig One



Stay on topic when you quote me.
I said nothing of mislabled backmarket cells. No one can control that.
I am discussing the quality cells we all use.

Manufacturer defects that cause thermal runaway and venting with quality 18650s are extremely rare.

Let me repeat: EXTREMELY rare.
They dont vent by themselves.

Circumstantial anecdotal data means nothing without hard evidence.

Show me the example. Ill wait.

Fyi:
Tesla stacks 18650s in packs to run their cars.
Thats alot of confidence in the manufactuer. If manufactuer defects were even a remote worry they would have developed their own proprietary cells.
 
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Stay on topic when you quote me.
I said nothing of mislabled backmarket cells. No one can control that.
I am discussing the quality cells we all use.

Manufacturer defects that cause thermal runaway and venting with quality 18650s are extremely rare.

Let me repeat: EXTREMELY rare.
They dont vent by themselves.

Circumstantial anecdotal data means nothing without hard evidence.

Show me the example. Ill wait.

Fyi:
Tesla stacks 18650s in packs to run their cars.
Thats alot of confidence in the manufactuer. If manufactuer defects were even a remote worry they would have developed their own proprietary cells.
LOL

Point taken but bad example...

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Stay on topic when you quote me.
I said nothing of mislabled backmarket cells. No one can control that.
I am discussing the quality cells we all use.

Manufacturer defects that cause thermal runaway and venting with quality 18650s are extremely rare.

Let me repeat: EXTREMELY rare.
They dont vent by themselves.

Circumstantial anecdotal data means nothing without hard evidence.

Show me the example. Ill wait.

Fyi:
Tesla stacks 18650s in packs to run their cars.
Thats alot of confidence in the manufactuer. If manufactuer defects were even a remote worry they would have developed their own proprietary cells.
I've given you a lot of factual links, was polite, and all I have from you is your smart a** response blowing smoke with no proof. I tell you what pal, go find someone else to argue with, do your own research, maybe even READ the links I provided, and don't think you're going to use me to argue with to compensate for some shortcoming. Got it? lol
 
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you are arguing against things I never said lol. everyone should do their homework before vaping. I just said there can be manufacturing defects as well as user error. You call false ratings user error, I call it fraud by the supplier/manufacturer. You're one of those people who always blame the user, I'm one of those design engineers who know you have to design and manufacture to protect the public. Were probably never going to agree ;)

First off the things you never said were implied by your responses to my response to you.

Context is very important if you're going to follow a conversation or an argument.

We'd be better off to focus on the reality of what actually does happen instead of a narrow view of what should happen.

Fact remains that lithium manganese and lithium Cobalt cells are far from the worst offenders in specification exaggeration.

Yet electronic cigarette users are 1 of the largest groups of and users and arguably the most ignorant group using loose lithium cells.

If you go to remote control enthusiasts forums you will find 14 year olds that are well capable and very Versed in not only usage proper care proper safety procedures as well as very diligent in matching or pairing the proper battery for the electronics that they to run in their vehicles.

And these young kids are using much more sophisticated equipment that needs to be set and programmed to charge or discharge their batteries on every cycle in a safe manner.

Even some of the most knowledgeable individuals on this site aren't capable of doing so themselves.

So yes on this subject I'm going to come off as I'm always blaming the user because if you look at for example eleaf threads you'll find people still flocking like herds of sheep to a company who has yet to release a single product not fret with issues just because the product is cheap.

The reality is this is common and people who know and have seen the issues consistently arising with their brand of choice continue to go back to them despite the inherent dangers and ignore them or better yet argue in favor of the company claiming that such issues as flames shooting from their device are minor.

So I guess I'm supposed to ignore this reality because you're an engineer?

Do you have any idea how many people have argued a certain company that puts purple wraps with exaggerated claims has better batteries because they're local B&M sells them?

I guess I should ignore that fact that half of these people made this argument after seeing the truth the grass battery wrapper torn off and see what's underneath and place blame on efest for the end user choosing to be ignorant?

So let's clear some things up.

I called purchasing a battery with false ratings what are improper for your device add user error.

I called not knowing the reliability or the capabilities of your device a user error.

I don't care what you designed or engineer there's more user error in e-cigarette users than I've ever seen in any group of people that I could imagine my entire life.

Also let's clear up that you did not just say manufacturing defects.

Also let's clear up that I did not deny that there are manufacturing defects I just said it if people acted like they had some sense they could mitigate and or minimize the results of those manufacturing defects.

Again choosing a product that you're going to put into your mouth and inhale that you know nothing about adding a battery that you know nothing about is a very idiotic moronic move.

If you disagree with that last statement and feel that somehow making those choices are not operator and user errors then it's pretty obvious that the problem around here is bigger than it looks.

Good luck protecting the public from devices you don't sign and devices that come from a country where the manufacturer will not be held responsible.

And that's why you can't idiot proof everything and the consumer has to be responsible for their own actions when they're choosing the cheapest flashiest foremost in your face thing that they can get their hands on without educating themselves.

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The links I provided in my response to Bad Ninja from reputable sources indicate that lithium ion batteries faults due to manufacturing defects do occur. They are rare, but they do occur. That is my only point. You guys can accept that or not, your choice. :)
Those who love to blame user error on EVERY failure, assume ALL failures are due to an idiot doing something wrong, are themselves, well, just plain wrong. Here's a failure just recently of either the battery or the device internals that I am quite convinced after asking many questions was NOT user error:
Help ! Itaste clk battery
 
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I've given you a lot of factual links, and all I have from you is your blowing smoke with no proof. I tell you what pal, go find someone else to argue with, do your own research, and don't think you're going to use me to argue with to compensate for some shortcoming. Got it? lol

Lol.
Lets recap:
I asked you for a single actual example.
You failed to show one.

Then you resort to weak attempts at insults?
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Keyboard cowboys dont impress me.


LOL

Point taken but bad example...

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Actually thats the reason they use an existing cell format. Their demand is so high it was only cost effective to use an existing cell platform.
They are also afraid a proprietary cell platform would become obsolete as battery tech is advancing rapidly.
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The links I provided in my response to Bad Ninja from reputable sources indicate that lithium ion batteries faults due to manufacturing defects do occur. They are rare, but they do occur. That is my only point. You guys can accept that or not, your choice. :)
Those who love to blame user error on EVERY failure, assume ALL failures are due to an idiot doing something wrong, are themselves, well, just plain wrong. Here's a failure just recently of either the battery or the device internals that I am quite convinced after asking many questions was NOT user error:
Help ! Itaste clk battery
1) that's not all we were discussing.
2) that user proves my point on manufacturing defects by doing the right thing and mitigating his losses.
3) you're projecting your feelings about these conversations on my portion of the conversation. It's out of place.

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Lol.
Lets recap:
I asked you for a single actual example.
You failed to show one.

Then you resort to weak attempts at insults?
:facepalm:
Keyboard cowboys dont impress me.



Actually thats the reason they use an existing cell format. Their demand is so high it was only cost effective to use an existing cell platform.
They are also afraid a proprietary cell platform would become obsolete as battery tech is advancing rapidly.
;)
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haha I only play a keyboard cowboy on TV, here I post actual links to reputable sources that real keyboard cowboys don't bother to read, nor do they ever post links to reputable sources to support their claims :lol:
 

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1) that's not all we were discussing.
2) that user proves my point on manufacturing defects by doing the right thing and mitigating his losses.
3) you're projecting your feelings about these conversations on my portion of the conversation. It's out of place.

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I tell you what, lets say you won the arguments by virtue of superior inellect and call it a night, shall we? I don't need to compensate, lol. :D Your points about user errors are well made and we've all seen evidence of that. My points about battery failures are factual and I provided links to solid sources documenting battery failures leading to recalls. This ends it for me, why don't you and bad ninja argue you both type a lot of words with no sources to cite haha.
 
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I tell you what, lets say you won the arguments by virtue of superior inellect and call it a night, shall we? I don't need to compensate, lol. :D Your points about user errors are well made and we've all seen evidence of that. My points about battery failures are factual and I provided links to solid sources documenting battery failures leading to recalls. This ends it for me, why don't you and bad ninja argue you both type a lot of words with no sources to cite haha.
You want me to quote my sources here we go.

You compensate with childish insults way too much to take seriously.

Refer to above post for source.

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You want me to quote my sources here we go.

You compensate with childish insults way too much to take seriously.

Refer to above post for source.

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Lol triggered ;) and you type a LOT of words in a childish attempt and need to "win" any discussion. It's like a novel lol. Ok you get the last word, make it good lol
 
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Lol triggered ;) and you type a LOT of words in a childish attempt and need to "win" any discussion. It's like a novel lol. Ok you get the last word, make it good lol

I didn't type anything.

I'm not attempting to win.

That would take ignoring a lot.

Dead Trigger me would look a little more like this...

.... you you ....ing .... sucking ... hole.

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