Guilty Admission

[DaveP]

You have to rewrap batteries? Why? I haven't rewrapped a battery in my 10+ years of vaping. Am I doing it wrong?

I've only had one wrap rip. I have plenty of re-wrap supplies but haven't needed to use them much at all.

 

[stols001]

My first mod was an IPV 5. chewed through batteries like no one's business. It still works but it has been put out to pasture.

Anna

 

[FranC]

Seriously now. I always use my external chargers. I use Nitecore and Xtar chargers. I"m very careful with my batteries, but I don't baby them. I store them in their plastic protective boxes. I just examined my current batteries--chocolate LGs, Sonys and Samsungs (all Mooch-recommended)--intact. Never had a torn or otherwise damaged wrap. I wonder if there are some chargers out there that damage wraps more than others? Am I just lucky?

I've never had a damaged wrap either.

 

[Rossum]

I've never had to re-wrap a battery; I guess it's because I'm pretty careful with them.

my first attempt at rewrapping was a disaster, I over wrapped thinking double protection would be better. A definite no no.

Depends on the mod. My most used mods have plenty of clearance around the battery so I over-wrap brand-new batteries with clear wraps after marking them.

Other mods I have, nope! They won't fit even with a bit of packing tape over my markings. This means my markings (with a Sharpie pen) inevitably disappear after a while.

 

[rosesense]

Seriously now. I always use my external chargers. I use Nitecore and Xtar chargers. I"m very careful with my batteries, but I don't baby them. I store them in their plastic protective boxes. I just examined my current batteries--chocolate LGs, Sonys and Samsungs (all Mooch-recommended)--intact. Never had a torn or otherwise damaged wrap. I wonder if there are some chargers out there that damage wraps more than others? Am I just lucky?

Some mods that are tight fits will damage them. I have never rewrapped in over 10 years but a couple got nicked in new dual mods. I will need to wrap those eventually.

 

[rosesense]

You can NEVER have too many batteries or mods.

I must disagree, I have too many of both and will be downsizing soon.

 

[Katya]

We don't all have the same level of finesse with chargers... plus some of the cheaper mods might eat battery wraps... I've heard of it anyway.

Good point. I've read about mods that can damage battery wraps.

 

[Katya]

Some mods that are tight fits will damage them. I have never rewrapped in over 10 years but a couple got nicked in new dual mods. I will need to wrap those eventually.

Interesting tidbit. I don't own any duals, but some of my mods do require a bit of finesse while inserting and removing the battery.

 

[Katya]

My first mod was an IPV 5. chewed through batteries like no one's business. It still works but it has been put out to pasture.

Anna

Pioneer? I almost got one, but for some reason decided against it. Don't remember the reason, though.