Laura Hussey "This incident has been reported to a national database, so any possible patterns can be identified."
better be an isolated occurence....
better be an isolated occurence....
Local NW Floridian with severe injuries from exploding ecig battery
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Wait until there are a bazillion electric cars running around town, you ain't seen nothin' yet!
Seems like every e-cig battery issue makes the national news, but you never hear about the laptops that go off in someones lap or burns their house to the ground.
The reality is that every battery made has the ability to go thermo. We use protected or safe chemistry batteries to try to reduce the risk. But the risk is there, and will happen at the same statistical rate as cell phones exploding next to someones ear.
While I really feel for the guy, we need to know what he was using, and how he was using it before we can form any conclusions.
Seems like every e-cig battery issue makes the national news, but you never hear about the laptops that go off in someones lap or burns their house to the ground.
The reality is that every battery made has the ability to go thermo. We use protected or safe chemistry batteries to try to reduce the risk. But the risk is there, and will happen at the same statistical rate as cell phones exploding next to someones ear.
While I really feel for the guy, we need to know what he was using, and how he was using it before we can form any conclusions.
May God speed his recovery! However, at the end of the news segment they reported it to the proper regulatory
agencys as to see if "there's a pattern" GOD! Forbid! there is or will be. I wonder since he was vaping for 2 years if he'd modified his shorty in some way? I hope we get the facts on this one.
agencys as to see if "there's a pattern" GOD! Forbid! there is or will be. I wonder since he was vaping for 2 years if he'd modified his shorty in some way? I hope we get the facts on this one.
A friend of mine had a joye ego explode in his hand causing the bottom cap to fly off and vent flame for almost a minute.
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OH okay I'm so sorry I looked for a post on this topic but couldn't find it. Thanks!
THIS is why they make VENT HOLES FOR YOUR ECIGS!!!!
This is why you use PROTECTED BATTERIES AND/OR DON'T STACK UNPROTECTED ONES!!!!
This is why you use PROTECTED BATTERIES AND/OR DON'T STACK UNPROTECTED ONES!!!!
CHANCES ARE it's an HV device probably running at 6 volts with unprotected batteries and no vent holes. Tsk tsk tsk!
Triplicate post in fact...we discussed (and highly speculated) on this like 2-3 weeks back.
This didn't happen 2-3 weeks ago. Seems you have your facts wrong.
I asked ecf staff if they could poke
at it, verify that this is indeed a new incident.
The other recent report was a full month ago.
at it, verify that this is indeed a new incident.
The other recent report was a full month ago.
Yes, sometimes you have at least a tenth of a second before the ends blow out.
Didn't check out the article, but this would be no surprise to me. I have been in the specialized flashlight mod world for a while now, and I know how dangerous li-ion batteries can be (specifically secondary rechargeable kinds, which is often found in most, if not all, ecig batteries).
I'm actually surprised this doesn't happen on a more frequent basis, especially given the crap e-cig chargers that are on the market these days which no doubt trickle charge li-ion batteries along with many other unsafe recharging practices. And if you are not familiar with li-ion technology, improper charging methods can cause them great stress and will cause explosions and leaks of great magnitude. Consider yourselves lucky you have not had any problems, because you are tempting fate with whatever ecig charger/battery you are using unless it is proven to be safe.
Li-ion secondary rechargeable batteries are nothing to squawk at, they are incredibly dangerous, borderline highly explosive bombs under the right circumstances. Which is why I prefer using my own 18650 batteries with my own trusted and reliable charger that strictly adheres to nearly every li-ion safe and proper charging protocol and offers true charge termination (one of the most important aspects to a safe li-ion charger).
If you want to know how dangerous these things can be, just go and do some searching on the CPF (candlepowerforums). If everybody here knew the true dangers of li-ion batteries (especially regarding improper charging methods) we wouldn't be so complacent about our ecig batteries as we are now.
And BTW for anybody wondering, Trustfire/Ultrafire type batteries are one of the WORST kinds of li-ion rechargeable batteries you can buy for a multitude of different reasons. Yes many vendors offer them as part of their setups, but it is foolish beyond belief to use such a battery. Stick to genuine Panasonic, Redilast or AW li-ion type batteries if you value your safety and quality of the battery.
Oh and a small tip for those charging ecig batteries, li-ion batteries don't like to be run down all the way and charged back up, they prefer small incremental and frequent charges well before they are dead. If you constantly run your ecig li-ion batteries dead and charge them back up, you are killing them at an exponential rate and will severely reduce their lifespan.
I'm actually surprised this doesn't happen on a more frequent basis, especially given the crap e-cig chargers that are on the market these days which no doubt trickle charge li-ion batteries along with many other unsafe recharging practices. And if you are not familiar with li-ion technology, improper charging methods can cause them great stress and will cause explosions and leaks of great magnitude. Consider yourselves lucky you have not had any problems, because you are tempting fate with whatever ecig charger/battery you are using unless it is proven to be safe.
Li-ion secondary rechargeable batteries are nothing to squawk at, they are incredibly dangerous, borderline highly explosive bombs under the right circumstances. Which is why I prefer using my own 18650 batteries with my own trusted and reliable charger that strictly adheres to nearly every li-ion safe and proper charging protocol and offers true charge termination (one of the most important aspects to a safe li-ion charger).
If you want to know how dangerous these things can be, just go and do some searching on the CPF (candlepowerforums). If everybody here knew the true dangers of li-ion batteries (especially regarding improper charging methods) we wouldn't be so complacent about our ecig batteries as we are now.
And BTW for anybody wondering, Trustfire/Ultrafire type batteries are one of the WORST kinds of li-ion rechargeable batteries you can buy for a multitude of different reasons. Yes many vendors offer them as part of their setups, but it is foolish beyond belief to use such a battery. Stick to genuine Panasonic, Redilast or AW li-ion type batteries if you value your safety and quality of the battery.
Oh and a small tip for those charging ecig batteries, li-ion batteries don't like to be run down all the way and charged back up, they prefer small incremental and frequent charges well before they are dead. If you constantly run your ecig li-ion batteries dead and charge them back up, you are killing them at an exponential rate and will severely reduce their lifespan.
Oh .... .... .....
I was just thinking today how if one exploded in my face it would be a real downer.
I googled a bit to see how probable it is and figured it'd be pretty unlikely.
And now look what we have.
....ing great.
I was just thinking today how if one exploded in my face it would be a real downer.
I googled a bit to see how probable it is and figured it'd be pretty unlikely.
And now look what we have.
....ing great.
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