I need closure sooner than later.

[NeilSwift]

Posted a couple of Q's in the designated areas and the responses have been zero.

Posting a quick version here for a faster response.

1. Would using super glue to repair a clearo leak be OK.
2. Does stacking batteries (18350) make them go boom.

Baditude to the rescue?

Cheers.

 

[Thrasher]

1 no, it can be used but i would not recommend exposing juice to as chemical like superglue
2 no, Stacking batteries has its risks but if you follow a few simple precautions they are fine. always mark them and use them in pairs and dont use drained batteries with fully charged.

 

[nosaint]

Do not use super glue! Way too many toxic ingredients. I can't think of a safe glue off the top of my head, maybe Elmers. I'd try a tape first.

I've heard stacking batteries is bad, but have no real info.

 

[Rickajho]

1.) What kind of clearo and what kind of leaking? Is it cracked or is the leak coming from the threading? For that matter, what kind of juice are you using in the leaking one? Citrus types, cinnamons, and some other flavors will make a clearo crack or melt even. If a juice started that kind of a problem it's better to kiss the clearo goodbye.

2.) Stacking batteries in and of itself doesn't make booms. Putting them in a PV that doesn't have protections built in - including a low voltage cutoff increases the potential for booms. Doing the same with unprotected batteries increases the potential even further. Not using your batteries in matched pairs and mixing them up between different manufacturers, capacities, age etc. - more potential for boomage. In other words, a lot of the risks for a problem are more attributable to user error than any fault of the batteries per se.

There is also a lot to be said that a stacked battery vv PV is actually safer than a single battery vv PV. It's a lot less stress dropping the voltage on 2 batteries in series from 7.4v to 4.5v that it is to make a single 3.7v battery put out the same 4.5v.

 

[NeilSwift]

Cheers Thrasher and cheers nosaint. Super glue will be dried before e-liquid comes in contact with liquid and stacked batteries will be used with precautions.

 

[Katya]

1) Nope, just throw it away.

2) http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-rechargeable-batteries-apvs.html#post2019025

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ubemods-safety-specification.html#post5388506

 

[Baditude]

I think just using some common sense is all you need to use for both questions.

Would you willingly put some Super Glue into your mouth? 'Nuff said.

Although there are those who stack batteries in mechanical mods, they do so at their own risk. There is a methodology to make it less dangerous, which I won't go into detail here to explain, but there are still risks regardless.

Some advanced processor-based mods are actually designed to use stacked batteries relatively safely, but they have built-in safety components that will automatically shut the device down if it senses a dangerous situation.

These little batteries pack quite a bit of power, and if not respected and used safely dangerous situations can occur. I've had a "protected" solo battery go into thermal runaway in a mechanical mod because the fire button got compressed for too long in a pair of pants that I was not wearing. This caused the battery to discharge too quickly and it shorted itself out, despite the so-called built-in protection of the battery. The ends blew out and released heated gas so hot that it melted the protective skin on the battery. Below is the battery.

 

[NeilSwift]

1.)

2.) Stacking batteries in and of itself doesn't make booms. Putting them in a PV that doesn't have protections built in - including a low voltage cutoff increases the potential for booms.

Using it in a Vamo?

1.) What kind of clearo and what kind of leaking? :

In the UK we seem to only have one kind. Fits an Ego battery, C3/4 maybe? Leaking where the base of the clear bit meets the metal battery collar.

 

[NeilSwift]

I think just using some common sense is all you need to use for both questions.

Would you willingly put some Super Glue into your mouth? 'Nuff said.

Although there are those who stack batteries in mechanical mods, they do so at their own risk. There is a methodology to make it less dangerous, which I won't go into detail here to explain, but there are still risks regardless.

Some advanced processor-based mods are actually designed to use stacked batteries relatively safely, but they have built-in safety components that will automatically shut the device down if it senses a dangerous situation.

These little batteries pack quite a bit of power, and if not respected and used safely dangerous situations can occur. I've had a "protected" solo battery go into thermal runaway because the fire button got compressed for too long in a pair of pants that I was not wearing. The ends blew out and released heated gas so hot that it melted the protective skin on the battery. Below is the battery.

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Ooch. Cheers dude. Duly noted.

 

[NeilSwift]

1) Nope, just throw it away.

2) http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-rechargeable-batteries-apvs.html#post2019025

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ubemods-safety-specification.html#post5388506

1. Done.

2. Read up on this.

3. Cheers Katya.

 

[anavidfan]

i've read on some other posts where they used super glue. Once dry, it is safe on most materials, even in your mouth, yes. They use super glue on dental work, even on skin contact for surgery. Only thing is since the glue will be in contact with juice that cracks plastics, it might be susceptible to cracking again.

You might try a drop of glue on the outside of your tank, again, it will be a temporary fix, if its the juice cracking it.

 

[nosaint]

Cheers Thrasher and cheers nosaint. Super glue will be dried before e-liquid comes in contact with liquid and stacked batteries will be used with precautions.

And there's your closure People of good will can have different opinions. I will say that dried does not equal inert. It could interact with the juice. I have heard of using super glue instead of stitches, but that's an entirely different thing than inhaling it.

 

[DJ RyckRak]

And there's your closure People of good will can have different opinions. I will say that dried does not equal inert. It could interact with the juice. I have heard of using super glue instead of stitches, but that's an entirely different thing than inhaling it.

My vision clero does the leaking thing at the base where it meets the metal ring too-
I just push it back on 'straight'- and push it down hard. (I am 'Frugal')

but...then again, I would use super glue too...my dentist uses it !
and some other chemicals that taste 'so-so bad'...I think he does it for giggles !

 

[Renolizzie]

I use clear nail polish to fix cracks in clearos.

 

[Rickajho]

Using it in a Vamo?

From what I have read of the specs on the current Vamo it has the safety features you need in a 2 battery APV: low voltage cutoff (it won't allow you to over-drain the batteries) and short circuit protection.

In the UK we seem to only have one kind. Fits an Ego battery, C3/4 maybe? Leaking where the base of the clear bit meets the metal battery collar.

It's too hard to say what to try without seeing it/knowing what model it is. (There are just too many variations out there.) If it's the type where the base of the clearo tube screws onto the collar - no metal reinforcement on the tube - once it starts leaking it's really an uphill battle to try and fix it. Can you shoot us a photo or a link to where you bought it?

 

[NeilSwift]

Cheers guys.

Battery Q sorted.

Still on the fence regarding super glue. I am "frugal" Rick but they call me "tight arsed". Lol.

Here is the clearo Rickajho,


Again cheers guys

 

[nosaint]

Still on the fence regarding super glue.

After a little more research, I'm less positive. Super Glue is Cyanoacrylate, they do make medical grades of this which is what a dentist would use, not what your hardware store would carry. I have a history of working with Isocyanates, and my immediate trained reaction to any chemical is CAUTION! This stuff might kill you! Not being a chemist, I took their word for it. It could very well be safe, it just goes against my ingrained attitude.

In the end, it's your risk, however, if the cracks are happening because of the juice, I would worry about a reaction with the glue, and if it's the juice, more cracks are on the way, so you would only be buying a little time. Maybe a glass tank? It won't react to juice, a bit pricey on the front end though.

Good luck...you cheap bast**d

 

[NeilSwift]

Good luck...you cheap bast**d

Pmsl.

Cheers for looking into it.

I will be going down the glass option with a rebuildable in mind. Just waiting for my Vamo.

 

[volume control]

Superglue likely would not be good. The stuff has a strong smell that even if it was safe, will certainly ruin the flavor of your liquids. Im not 100% sure but i believe quiksteel is your best best for repairing tanks/clearos. It is EPA and drinking water approved, and has huge temperature tolerances. Its not eliquid tank approved, so my honest opinion is to toss it and get a new one, but if youre feeling stubborn its maybe worth looking into.

 

[NeilSwift]

Superglue likely would not be good.

Cheers for your input but how different would dried glue figure opposed to wet? Are the toxins still toxic after it has cured?

Just asking as it may make a massive difference. I use many toxic chemicals in my line of work requiring COSSH approval and data sheets but their properties change once cured as the chemical reaction is done.

Won't be a problem for me as I have new stuff that won't require glue coming. Just wanted to satisfy myself after a falling out about it but cheers for the input.