I have questions about: Venting holes

[DocChimney]

BTW2 - Since you said you are New to Mech mods, please take a Moment to read about Faux Hybrid Connections. And the Possible Problems that they can Cause if an Atomizer/tank/rta is used where the 510 Pin does Not Extend far enough from the 510 Threads.

I will, all places to read about this I´ll gladly read, and I´m not gonna get a hybrid to begin with, I´m kind of scared by them, but thanks!

 

[roxynoodle]

Yeah, I´ve learned that hybrids are a no no for beginners, but if it actually would vent, and I´m in my room e.g. since lithium reacts with water throwing it in a bucket of it isn´t a good idea, should I might try to cover it or just get outta there and hope my room isn´t on fire later on?

I think @Mooch would advise dropping it in water if you had time rather than, say, your bed . A nonflammable surface is always better than a flammable one. An empty sink would be fine probably.

 

[sonicbomb]

But wouldn't holes at the top result in if venting that the heat and gases would blow you in the face? If you would use not noticing that it vents?

I didn't explain clearly. Not on the actual end caps themselves but on the sides of the tube, at the top and bottom.

 

[DocChimney]

I didn't explain clearly. Not on the actual end caps themselves but on the sides of the tube, at the top and bottom.

Oh, well that makes sense! Thank you!

 

[smacksy]

Reading this post made me look at the vent holes in the bottom of my RX200.. There are 20 holes for three batteries.. Is it enough?

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[vapinglo]

I would think that the door would blow out if the vents were blocked on the rx200 as that would seem to be the weakest point to me though I could be wrong

 

[smacksy]

I would think that the door would blow out if the vents were blocked on the rx200 as that would seem to be the weakest point to me though I could be wrong

I didn't think about the door, good point!

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[Baditude]

A Beginner's Guide to Your First Mechanical Mod

Battery Basics for Mods: The Definative Battery Guide for Vaping

Deeper Understanding of Mod Batteries Part 1

Explain it to the Dumb Noob: Ohm's Law Calculations

Ohm's Law Explained for Vapers

 

[DocChimney]

I´ve calculated that my amp draw is 21A in my Kbox200w, I have 2 LGHE4 in it atm, and they are rated for 20A... They guy at the vape store in Sweden said it was no worries, since the current gets shared between the batteries, do you think it´s okay or maybe it´s time to calculate my Kbox vent holes? I´ve used it for days and batteries dont even turn warm...

 

[Ben85]

That current draw is fine for those batteries.

 

[DocChimney]

That current draw is fine for those batteries.

Whew, thanks, but if it was a mech it would´nt be as fine I guess... usually trying to treat my box as a mech, so I wont treat my future mech as my kbox

 

[Baditude]

I´ve calculated that my amp draw is 21A in my Kbox200w, I have 2 LGHE4 in it atm, and they are rated for 20A... They guy at the vape store in Sweden said it was no worries, since the current gets shared between the batteries, do you think it´s okay or maybe it´s time to calculate my Kbox vent holes? I´ve used it for days and batteries dont even turn warm...

You are probably ok with those batteries, depending upon how many watts you're expecting from your mod.

• Calculating battery current draw for a regulated mod If using a high wattage regulated mod, use a 20 - 30 amp CDR IMR battery, which ever your mod's manufacturer recommends. The processor's amp limit determines the amp requirement in this application, not the atomizer resistance:

60W or higher:

Sony VTC4 2100 mah 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB6 1500mah 30A CDR.
​

40W-60W:

LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20Amp CDR
Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR (green wrap if you can, blue wrap is just fine)
LG 18650HE2 2500 mah 20 Amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5 2600mAh 30Amp CDR (* tested as only a 20 amp CDR)
AW 18650 3000 mah 20 amp CDR
​

Under 40W:

LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20Amp CDR
Samsung INR18650-30Q 3000mah 15Amp CDR
AW 18650 3000mah 20 Amp CDR
​

With today's higher quality, safe chemistry, high drain batteries ... combined with the protection circuitry of a regulated mod... you probably don't have to fear a venting accident. With a mech mod (and no protection circuitry), its an entirely different story. Then adequate ventilation is a must.

I'm a proponent of mech mods having top vent holes. Mech Mods with top venting holes?

 

[DocChimney]

You are probably ok with those batteries, depending upon how many watts you're expecting from your mod.

• Calculating battery current draw for a regulated mod If using a high wattage regulated mod, use a 20 - 30 amp CDR IMR battery, which ever your mod's manufacturer recommends. The processor's amp limit determines the amp requirement in this application, not the atomizer resistance:

60W or higher:

Sony VTC4 2100 mah 30 amp CDR
LG18650HB6 1500mah 30A CDR.
​

40W-60W:

LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20Amp CDR
Samsung 18650-25R, 2500 mah 20 amp CDR (green wrap if you can, blue wrap is just fine)
LG 18650HE2 2500 mah 20 Amp CDR
Sony 18650VTC5 2600mAh 30Amp CDR (* tested as only a 20 amp CDR)
AW 18650 3000 mah 20 amp CDR​

Under 40W:

LG 18650HG2 3000mah 20Amp CDR
Samsung INR18650-30Q 3000mah 15Amp CDR
AW 18650 3000mah 20 Amp CDR

With today's higher quality, safe chemistry, high drain batteries ... combined with the protection circuitry of a regulated mod... you probably don't have to fear a venting accident. With a mech mod (and no protection circuitry), its an entirely different story. Then adequate ventilation is a must.​

I´m using him at 100w, and the batteries does´nt even get warm, and i regularely remove the battery lid, listening for hisses, feeling if they´re warm and looking at the ends of them. and yeah since it´s regulated I do believe I can trust them, thank you! I´m reading your posts again and again right now, making sure I remember it all!

 

[SteveS45]

This post reminds me of the old sayings................

You can never be too cautious.

Safety First!

Good Luck!

 

[DocChimney]

This post reminds me of the old sayings................

You can never be too cautious.

Safety First!

Good Luck!

True that! Thanks!

 

[Mooch]

Yeah, I´ve learned that hybrids are a no no for beginners, but if it actually would vent, and I´m in my room e.g. since lithium reacts with water throwing it in a bucket of it isn´t a good idea, should I might try to cover it or just get outta there and hope my room isn´t on fire later on?

There's almost no metallic lithium in our rechargeable batteries so there's no problem if you drop them in water. Non-rechargeable, "primary", batteries however do have metallic lithium in them and will react badly with water if you split the battery case open.

 

[DocChimney]

There's almost no metallic lithium in our rechargeable batteries so there's no problem if you drop them in water. Non-rechargeable, "primary", batteries however do have metallic lithium in them and will react badly with water if you split the battery case open.

Well then, I guess if i would have the time to, put it in water!

 

[SteveS45]

From what I have seen (viral videos) in terms of batteries venting there is not really enough time to do more then to get it out your hand or pocket where it did not belong in the first place.

I think there is a thread on here where a guy threw his MOD away in the street because he thought he had a problem but it was just a stuck power switch causing it to sizzle.

 

[zoiDman]

There are Many Videos where people have Forced a Battery to Vent. Here is one that was Posted on the ECF recently.

Testing venting... Enjoy!

NOTE: This is by No Means a Definitive Example of How Long a Battery Takes to Vent if Shorted. It is for Demonstration Purposes ONLY.

 

[KentA]

There's almost no metallic lithium in our rechargeable batteries so there's no problem if you drop them in water....

Mooch,
Would enough water cause a cooling effect & prevent greater harm?