One of my batteries won't fire!

[MiseEnPlace]

One of my 18650's won't fire on my reo after I charged it. I don't have a multimeter handy, but I charged it BEFORE the cut off (as soon as vapor production dropped off) and it shows a green light on my tr-001 charger. My other battery still works fine.

I've tried cleaning the positive battery terminal and the firing pin and light Emory board sanding then re noaloxed. Still doesn't fire. Whats wrong with this battery!

 

[Mudflap]

You need a multimeter to trouble shoot this battery.

Sorry.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Did you try the other battery in your Grand?

 

[MiseEnPlace]

Yes the other battery works fine. Also, I've tried a couple of cartos and an atty on it. None will fire with the "bum" battery

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Bummer. Make sure you mark that battery so you know the difference between it and the other batteries. Perhaps you have a neighbor or friend who has a multi meter handy. In the meantime, I wouldn't mess with that battery any more.

 

[Gioajack]

Take your battery to Walmart, tear open the plastic packaging of one of their multimeters in the electrical department on the pretext of confirming that the multimeter works prior to purchase.

After determining the true status of the batter turn the multimeter over in your hands several times, read the packaging and the enclosed instruction manual, (in all 37 languages), scratch your head and shrug your shoulders which will communicate a visual indication to the hidden security cameras that you are undecided as to the quality of the product and unable to ask questions due to the absence of any sales associates.

Place your battery with its now known status in your pocket, drop the opened multimeter back on the shelf and make your way out of the store. When you are illegally detained by the 92 year old receipt checker for shoplifting a battery that they don't even sell feign righteous indignation, cause a commotion by waiving your arms in an agitated manner and threaten to sue. Pull the store manager aside and agree to settle out of court for a multimeter... an unopened multimeter.

I'm rather surprised you didn't think of this simple solution all by yourself.


Jack

 

[Sterno]

Take your battery to Walmart, tear open the plastic packaging of one of their multimeters in the electrical department on the pretext of confirming that the multimeter works prior to purchase.

After determining the true status of the batter turn the multimeter over in your hands several times, read the packaging and the enclosed instruction manual, (in all 37 languages), scratch your head and shrug your shoulders which will communicate a visual indication to the hidden security cameras that you are undecided as to the quality of the product and unable to ask questions due to the absence of any sales associates.

Place your battery with its now known status in your pocket, drop the opened multimeter back on the shelf and make your way out of the store. When you are illegally detained by the 92 year old receipt checker for shoplifting a battery that they don't even sell feign righteous indignation, cause a commotion by waiving your arms in an agitated manner and threaten to sue. Pull the store manager aside and agree to settle out of court for a multimeter... an unopened multimeter.

I'm rather surprised you didn't think of this simple solution all by yourself.


Jack

Jack your a riot

 

[ChrisEU]

Take your battery to Walmart, tear open the plastic packaging of one of their multimeters in the electrical department on the pretext of confirming that the multimeter works prior to purchase.

After determining the true status of the batter turn the multimeter over in your hands several times, read the packaging and the enclosed instruction manual, (in all 37 languages), scratch your head and shrug your shoulders which will communicate a visual indication to the hidden security cameras that you are undecided as to the quality of the product and unable to ask questions due to the absence of any sales associates.

Place your battery with its now known status in your pocket, drop the opened multimeter back on the shelf and make your way out of the store. When you are illegally detained by the 92 year old receipt checker for shoplifting a battery that they don't even sell feign righteous indignation, cause a commotion by waiving your arms in an agitated manner and threaten to sue. Pull the store manager aside and agree to settle out of court for a multimeter... an unopened multimeter.

I'm rather surprised you didn't think of this simple solution all by yourself.


Jack

Ah, this man thinks just like me. The proposed way is much better than the simple "Could you please meter this" question at the next car repair workshop!