OMG!!!! My battery justn now EXPLODED

[Baditude]

Soon, the community will wake up and get back to the future and start using a MUCH safer AAA battery vaping device.

These explosions are all your over-reaching "progressive" government needs to take your ecigs away from you.

AAA battery for ecigs? REALLY?

Sorry, I started with the totally inadequate cigarette-sized batteries and that only lasted 2 - 3 weeks before I went with my first replaceable rechargeable battery mod. No way I'm going back to that size of device.

Any kind of battery can be considered potentially dangerous, it is the nature of the beast. Storing that much energy in small containers is the price we must pay for efficient power sources.

I will agree wholeheartedly that we should get away from ICR Li-ion battery chemistry and go to safe chemistry Li-Mn and hybrid chemistries for all of our vaping needs. These batteries may still vent gas in thermal runaway, but not with the dramatic results with flames that an ICR Li-ion battery will.

But yeah man, I'm just trolling. Nothing I said makes sense.

Your words.

 

[Robino1]

1st post on page 25! Where my prize? Do I have to go back and find the post where someone said they would give a prize for this accomplishment?!?!?

 

[skoony]

with any thing battery operated like any that runs off your houses ac power
there is all ways a small chance of some sort of catastrophic failure.a very small tiny chance.
stuff happens.
i do not think we are seeing more of these type failures as a result from declining
standards.these products are being used more.there just as safe as phone batteries,
flash light batteries,car batteries,and computer batteries to mention a few applications.
even non-rechargable batteries have these type failures,rare,but it does happen.
let us not get our undies in a bunch over this.be safe,but be rational.
these products are designed pretty well and work like they are supposed to for
most of us.
lastly i would say ego batteries are just as safe as any other out there.
to imply they may be more dangerous than any other type out there
is a disservice at best.

be safe and vape on regards,
mike

 

[Robino1]

Theres only 63 users and counting. Hope we don't crash. The first post on the 25th page gets a special gift!!!

Found it!!!!!

 

[Shadav]

AA batteries are still dangerous. Ask my husband that had one in the same pocket with his keys. This was before I even started vaping and learned about battery safety. Let's just say good thing he could feel the heat.

pft or have them leak inside tv remotes....

 

[Fast and Furious]

I'm going back to candles. Finally, my page of words is gone!

Tom

 

[Robino1]

I'm going back to candles. Finally, my page of words is gone!

Tom

I personally liked your page of words. It could be because I was praised in that novel.

 

[Rocketpunk]

I dabble in space opera sci-fi short stories, and the characters all used to smoke real cigs. When I switched to vaping, they all started using "cigalikes" (not called that, of course), with SI Volt-sized batteries with nuclear-level energy densities.

What that meant in the story was, the battery will never need to be recharged and will still be going strong long after your bones are dissolved back into dust. And in my universe, the technology is perfected so there is no chance of a nuke going off when you take a puff or being irradiated by use. One cigalike battery for the rest of your life that delivers all the satisfaction and power of a mod, with maybe some super-perfected carto/atomizers.

Ah, sci-fi.

 

[Vapor Vinny]

AAA battery for ecigs? REALLY?

Sorry, I started with the totally inadequate cigarette-sized batteries and that only lasted 2 - 3 weeks before I went with my first replaceable rechargeable battery mod. No way I'm going back to that size of device.

Any kind of battery can be considered potentially dangerous, it is the nature of the beast. Storing that much energy in small containers is the price we must pay for efficient power sources.

I will agree wholeheartedly that we should get away from ICR Li-ion battery chemistry and go to safe chemistry Li-Mn and hybrid chemistries for all of our vaping needs. These batteries may still vent gas in thermal runaway, but not with the dramatic results with flames that an ICR Li-ion battery will.


Your words.

I've been vaping, as well as others, on rechargeable Nimh AAA batteries for a couple of years. At right around 5 volts and get a day on one charge. And while not completely "safe", they are much safer than LIPO batteries. Point being, virtually any mod out there can be duplicated with Nimh batteries. You'd be surprised. I'm not trying to tell anyone what they're doing is wrong. I use LIPO ecigs every day, but there are safer means. And I absolutely believe your friendly federal government will use battery "danger" as excuse to regulate and tax vaping devices. I don't just believe it, I'll guarantee it. And frankly, I don't appreciate being dismissed as a troll for pointing these things out. Especially by a moderator.

 

[Robino1]

I've been vaping, as well as others, on rechargeable Nimh AAA batteries for a couple of years. At right around 5 volts and get a day on one charge. And while not completely "safe", they are much safer than LIPO batteries. Point being, virtually any mod out there can be duplicated with Nimh batteries. You'd be surprised. I'm not trying to tell anyone what they're doing is wrong. I use LIPO ecigs every day, but there are safer means. And I absolutely believe your friendly federal government will use battery "danger" as excuse to regulate and tax vaping devices. I don't just believe it, I'll guarantee it. And frankly, I don't appreciate being dismissed as a troll for pointing these things out. Especially by a moderator.

Only a moderator in one tiny section of the forum. No say or power in any other place on ECF. I never called anyone a troll. I don't roll that way. I do follow forum TOS and never attack the poster. I do have the right to have an opinion and to voice it in a way that is not disruptive or hurtful. If your above post is directed at me, I apologize if my or any post has made you feel hurt or belittled in any way.

 

[redddog]

So...if I press the button, is my spinner going to explode?

 

[Baditude]

so...if i press the button, is my spinner going to explode?

boom!!

 

[MorpheusPA]

I missed this earlier, I hope you're OK and over your fright!

Batteries are most likely to go when charging, or when very freshly charged and not yet relaxed (a rest period before use). As you just discovered. And like others have said, a charging bag is a good idea if you have any concerns...plus charging only on a non-flammable surface with nothing flammable near them.

 

[Ryedan]

By some people's definition of explosion that video doesn't show and explosion and neither is Fishee's experience. This doesn't mean it isn't without danger, just what the danger is varies. If something vents fire is more of a concern. What some people call an actual explosion would also include concussive forces and possible shrapnel.

Put that same battery in a "tightly closed metal container" and it would definitely be an explosion.

I always hold back on saying that Penn, but I'm thinking it too. I doubt many people understand though, so I let it go. In the end, the important thing is that people realize there is the potential of danger from batteries.

 

[MorpheusPA]

I always hold back on saying that Penn, but I'm thinking it too. I doubt many people understand though, so I let it go. In the end, the important thing is that people realize there is the potential of danger from batteries.

The difference between an explosion and rapid venting is, to most people, academic.

But yes, batteries usually don't explode, they vent rapidly to avoid exploding and fail as gracefully as they can. By preference, this means they don't hurl flaming battery bits around the room.

 

[TigerLadyTX]

You said it was a KGO 1100, correct?
That battery is meant to only be charged from the mini usb port on the bottom end.
If you used an ego style charger that screws onto the other end, you screwed up!
Use the usb cord that came with the battery.

I have four KGO 1100mAh batteries and NONE of them are charged via mini USB port. Every single one is charged from the connection end via screw on charger.

Don't make assumptions

~Tiger

 

[patkin]

I hesitate to speak my mind here as 1) might sound foolish 2) might sound trollish 3) might sound stupid all pretty much shame issues but reconsidered and am sucking it up because ... might be others feeling the same way I do about now. Maybe I've hit overload between this and the "cats thread" but I'm in a fairly paranoid and stressed state and I'm not being melodramatic. This thread (not the OP as how things happened were established) but all the conflicting info on it, comes at just the "right" time... maybe the perfect storm situation for me.

I started vaping about a year and a half ago. In that time, I researched until I felt safe with what I settled on and how I used it with a few learning experiences like using a lipo bag and getting leary of the heat buildup in it. I decided to take my chances charging in open air as a result and doing the baking dish thing. After dealing with a Vamo and not feeling confident, I put it and the batteries, charger, etc in the cabinet and stuck with Joye Ego C upgrades. I chose USB passthroughs as that would eliminate the possibility of accidentally using the wrong charging cable as I had 510 cigalikes from early on. I figured I was doing everything possible to protect myself and my home and they're not only convenient but I can charge them sitting right here at my computer where I also charge my cell phone... can't get more "attended" than that... right? But, oh nooooo, one could freakin explode right next to ME, my computer and all my external drives! I charge them all either as soon as the battery signals me to with the LED light change or just whenever I change to using another battery... four of them regularly throughout the day... its so convenient to just plug them in whether they say they need it or not since I sit right here. NOW they're all at least a year old AND one has quit going into unregulated mode and I don't know when it did as I don't use the mode that often. I did drop it about a foot to the floor once sooo.... I started not one but two threads asking if it was safe. No answers until I found another (old) thread and went off topic on it to ask... was confident I was okay and now this thread..... GEEEEZ! Well, crap, sorry if I'm getting incoherent here... I don't handle emotion well and I'm definitely feeling those.

So *breath*...

1) do I chuck all my Joye C upgrade passthroughs because they are at a year old or approaching a year at least... didn't think I needed to keep track... that would be 8 of them?
2) do I quit charging them right where I'm sitting? If so, what is the freakin point of a passthrough?
3) should I chuck the one that the LED won't light to orange indicating unregulated mode. does that mean its dangerous to use? I was told it would be okay to use but, like I said, am paranoid now.
4) should I just quit using Joye and/or Ego batteries altogether? (I'm even worried about sitting by my cell phone charging it about now but its a necessary "evil" having it.... guess I'll just move it to the kitchen to charge.)
5) and what, pray tell, should I use that has better protection and I don't have to be an electrician to understand or use it?

I would bet money on two things 1) someone will consider these questions stooopid and/or paranoid and/or hysterical 2) someone will be glad I asked because they are having some of the same concerns about now.

*breeeeeath* and hit "post."

 

[Fisheeboy]

Wow a lots happened here since last night. And I'm feeling just as embarressed as I did after realizing that I was the likely cause of the explosion. I admit to my ignorance but if my ignorance helps take away someone else's ignorance than I can humbly admit to my mistake very easily. I know you folks don't know anything about me and yet almost all of you have shown concern and have taken this very seriously and for that I am grateful. I'm thankful that new members are taking precautions because of my experience.
As for any of you who may doubt me, Well fisrt of all I am not a child. I'm a 36 yr old man and have seen and done scary things that many of you could not imagine, so second I don't scare easily. Guns? yeah shot lots of guns, made lots of explosive stuff in my younger years too. My only concern for myself and other members of this forum or any lurkers is to emphasize the importance of vaping safely. I think all of you are fantastic and I'm proud to be a member of this forum. It's more than just e-cigs, this really is a community. I'm gald we all have our own opinions and that we are able to express those opinions here.

 

[Baditude]

I've been vaping, as well as others, on rechargeable Nimh AAA batteries for a couple of years. At right around 5 volts and get a day on one charge. And while not completely "safe", they are much safer than LIPO batteries. Point being, virtually any mod out there can be duplicated with Nimh batteries.

I actually gave the NiMh 5 volt batteries a try in an 18650 mechanical mod well over a year ago. Battery life was poor and quickly declined over a couple of weeks use. They required a special battery charger. I became so frustrated with them I stopped using them and purchased a regulated mod which uses high drain Li-Mn batteries. Much better performance and battery life.

 

[Shadav]

And frankly, I don't appreciate being dismissed as a troll for pointing these things out. Especially by a moderator.

I'm sorry but where was anyone (and esp bad) dismissing you as a troll? And a moderator where

dang them invisible moderators making accusations

sorry but no one really has said anything against you or what you said, just stating their own personal view point, as you yourself are free to do and have done so.....

and now back to my lurking and insanity