New to mods

[lunaruss]

I just got a Silver Bullet not long ago, but after reading through a few of the battery horror threads I am starting to wonder if I really want to keep using it. Are the chances of having a battery explode really that high? Sorry I am sure reading the threads just got me a bit paranoid, but figured I woukd ask.

 

[Thulium]

The chances of a battery exploding are very low if you don't stack unprotected batteries and use a device that is vented for safety. Using the Silver Bullet with a standard or high drain 18650 3.7V battery is unlikely to give you any trouble, and if something goes wrong the battery is designed to "vent" rather than explode and the SB has a vent hole at the bottom so that it doesn't become a pipe bomb. There is an increased risk of battery failure when you "stack" 2 or more lithium batteries for higher voltage, so it is HIGHLY recommended to use only "protected" batteries for higher voltage.

I've managed to "fry" a few batteries, but it has never been a serious problem in my experience as much as it is something to understand, and take steps to avoid or at least be prepared for it.

 

[Seyton]

the SB has a vent hole at the bottom so that it doesn't become a pipe bomb.

I didn't think the SB had any vent holes. Basilray points out his is vented and unique in one of his videos. Have they started putting vents on the SB recently?

 

[5cardstud]

I havent seen one explode in a long time since people started using protected batteries. All I use is Variable Voltage mods and I've been using them for around 16 mo. but I've never had that problem. Just make sure to use protected batteries.

 

[Thulium]

I didn't think the SB had any vent holes. Basilray points out his is vented and unique in one of his videos. Have they started putting vents on the SB recently?

I'm sorry, I'm so used to my Xhaler that is vented that I assumed it was vented. Okay, DEFINITELY only use protected RCR-123a's 3.0V batteries (I recommend Tenergy) for 6V vaping in the SB. I don't own one, but I've tried it and it is a VERY well made mod.

 

[Wolf]

We have two Silver Bullets in our house. While I don't know about the newer ones, ours will be two in December and the vent is through the switch/button (per Chad aka cddz). The OMeGa's are vented through holes in the bottom. We've been using UltraFire protected 2600mAh and haven't had any problems. Buy protected batteries and take care of them (replace if damaged) and you should be fine.