Help me understand the danger of Charging Batteries..

[imbt01]

I just read a post about an Ego-T charging on a usb port that exploded and sent flames two feet in the air and the end cap traveled about 25 feet and hit the door. I have only been vaping a few months now, and have read quite a bit on the ecf on different subjects.
I have seen about Mod batteries exploding, but never just "regular" batts. Now I am SCARED!!!

At just about any time, I have 3-4 510's charging from outlets in my house. I have never thought twice about leaving home, being asleep, etc. while they are charging. Now, I am thinking twice. AND, someone suggested getting "charging bags" to charge the batteries. How would that work if the charger is still connected to the wall outlet?

I need advice......Help!!

 

[rolygate]

To be honest it probably makes sense to charge any battery in a bag or inside a tin. The main reason is that the charger can go faulty and put out too high a voltage, and even good batteries might not be able to take that.

A 'charging bag' is a fireproof bag with a space for the leads to exit - google for liposack or safecharge.

A cake tin or biscuit tin is another option. Cut a small hole for the cables or just lead them over the top. Place the lid on loosely and put a weight on the top - if a battery does blow, there is some force behind it. It's a good idea to cut a cable access hole, though, because that can also vent the gas. Just make sure to protect the wires where they go through.

 

[Dudeman]

What rolygate said is entirely true.

However...

You'd be hard pressed to find a vaper who does this. If you maintain your batteries properly, chances of this happening are pretty slim.

I liken it to carrying a Butane lighter in my pocket. I KNOW they have exploded and seriously injured people, but I still carried one when I smoked.