Need battery storage/safe charging advice

[xanderxman]

I just received my ProVari today and I went with the 18650 setup. I know the dangers of charging batteries unattended and carrying them around unsafely. I am wondering how you guys and gals safely charge and carry your big batts. I am looking at a LiPo Sack for charging and I think that is best from my research. Open to suggestions.

My biggest concern is a safe way to carry a spare batt. Any and all help appreciated.

 

[yzer]

There are plastic cases to hold a pair of 18650 and other Li-ion battery sizes. I use 14650 (same length as 18650) and carry them in prescription pill bottles. These red bottles came from a vet.

Here's how I charge.

 

[yzer]

I don't use these but it's the first thing I found on a Google search.

AltSmoke.com | Personal Vaporizers | Electronic Cigarette | Ecigs | 18650 Battery Case

 

[markfm]

For charging, I use a little $10 Belkin outlet timer, chargers connected to a power strip running off of it. It provides positive cutoff after 3 hours, can also be set for 6 hours. Tap a button to start a charge cycle. The charger I use has a very low discharge rate when disconnected from power, negligible impact on the battery run time.

I looked at charger bags, picked one up but ended up paying it forward, passed it to someone else. It was just slightly inconvenient for me, I realized I wouldn't use it religiously, and safeties should always be used when you do something. If you have one, don't forget that the bag itself should be placed on a non flammable surface.

 

[adeline]

I carry my spare batts in these:
Battery Cases : Nylon Battery Case w/ Carabiner
They will hold 2 18650s.

RTD carries a whole bunch of battery cases though.. Check em out! (ECF5 for 5% off -- needs to be capitalized though).
Battery Cases

 

[DC2]

The Liposack gives me peace of mind, which is worth every penny I paid for it.

 

[markfm]

The Liposack gives me peace of mind, which is worth every penny I paid for it.

Smart move, I just know my laziness, the timer gets me to A reasonable comfort zone.

 

[xanderxman]

Thanks for the responses. I like the safety of the LiPo Sack. I have a wife and two kids at home and I do not want to cause them harm because of my hobby. And that nylon case looks perfect Adeline. Thanks for the link.