Hey! My very lucky dog just chewed a 18650 battery. It appears intact though dented and feels very hot to the touch. I put it outside in the middle of a large paved area to minimize fire risk. What the heck do I do now!?
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Wait to see if it either vents entirely or cools... give it an hour or so... then wrap it in electrical tape (just cover any exposed metal), and take it to a battery recycler.
Thank you so much! I'll do that.
I'll be much more careful in the future. I had no idea she'd do that.
I'll be much more careful in the future. I had no idea she'd do that.
Shawn is correct. Once the battery has completely cooled off, cover all exposed metal with tape and maybe a plastic baggie, and take it to a recycling center. Most hardware stores like Home Depot, Lowes, etc have a battery recycling box.
Ah... welcome. I'm kind of a fan of your dog. They are twits. My son's dog LOVED cigarettes, even butts. You had to watch her like a hawk. LOL.
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Anna
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Anna
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Fortunately, no harm done. I dread to think what would have happened if it had vented in her mouth....ouch
Oh well it's a lesson in how batteries that we use can be quite dangerous
Fortunately, no harm done. I dread to think what would have happened if it had vented in her mouth....ouch
Oh well it's a lesson in how batteries that we use can be quite dangerous
They do turn into a small blowtorch if they are shorted. That can happen internally if the battery structure is crushed or dented. It's best to leave it outside on concrete or dirt until it cools down and then bag it and drop it off at batteries Plus or some other lithium battery store that has a recycle bin.
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Glad you both are okay
Glad you both are okay
Yes.
Is your dog named Lucky?
My cat, as cats do, gets into everything and anything. She loves, as cats do, knocking tools, atty’s, juice bottles etc off my desk then chase them as she bats them around – showing the vape industry who is boss!! Even though she does not possess the bite strength as a dog, batteries are always kept within a proper battery case and well out of her reach.
Have you tried giving the pup an antler? They are healthy and safe for dogs, plus they last a very long time. They can be kinda expensive but they last so long it ends up being cheaper then bully sticks or rawhide. I’ve yet to meet a pup that doesn’t love a good antler shed to chew on. Happy both you and the pup have avoided the burn ward and best of luck keeping your cells away from the dog, I know they can be quite resourceful when they want to.
If not, maybe this would be a good time to rename her..
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