Paranoid about battery explosions!

[thenewgirl]

I'm a little paranoid after hearing about e-cig batteries exploding. I have a cheap blu starter kit that I got just to try out different flavors and see if I'd like vaping, an e-go kit with two manual 510 batteries, and a couple disposables.

Have batteries ever exploded while NOT charging? Can it happen when they're exposed to too high of temperatures? Or a huge temperature change like being in a cold car for 6 hours and then going into a warm house? Could it happen if my manual battery was in its case and the button got pushed for a long period of time? I'm paranoid anytime I put my stuff in the case and check like 3 times to make sure the buttons aren't being pushed.

The reason I'm so worried is I have a 9 month puppy at home and I would never forgive myself if one of my batteries caused a fire while he was at home alone. I've actually been stuffing most of my vaping stuff in my purse when I go to work just in case. This really doesn't work well because then my purse doesn't zip up all the way, and it's obviously extra weight I don't want to be carrying around.

The other thing that makes me nervous is I have no idea what brand my e-go is (I've heard that's not a brand but just a style/type of kit???) and I also don't know the mah rating and all that stuff.

I guess my main concern is the batteries exploding when they're not even charging. Or disposables exploding. I feel like I can take extra precautions while charging my batteries, but it freaks me out knowing what could happen when I'm gone and my dog is home alone.

I know the main concern is the charging, but has anyone heard of batteries exploding while not charging? And would it be ok to keep my batteries in a cold car all day if I had to?

 

[Deeo]

I heard of it online but I believe it was a pv that someone tried to modify. It took part of his tongue off. Just dont modify the ecig and you will be fine. You can also get a bag to charge your batteries in incase they explode.

 

[thenewgirl]

I've heard of these bags. Do you know of a good brand/seller?

 

[Zealous]

If you're treating them properly, and charging them properly there's no reason to think anything will happen with them. When you store your egos it's best to turn them off to prevent accidental firing. Also I would avoid leaving them in the car although I know some people do. I don't think in winter it's as much a problem but in hot weather I definitely wouldn't.

One of my very first ego type batteries did fail on me when I was dry burning a coil. It got stuck in fire mode so anything I would put on it it would fire. All the cigalikes & egos I've had since that one have been fine.

HST, if you truly want to be safe you can store them in a Lipo bag. If one were to vent inside this bag it's fireproof so it would not damage anything. Efest LiPo Safe Charging Bag - Large Size 11 x 9 inches [gv-EFESTSafeChargingBag-LARGE] - $9.25 : GotVapes.com, E-cigarette Supplies - Atomizers Cartomizers Mods Juice and more

 

[Rossum]

Hmm, my phone has a higher-capacity battery than any of my mods (3200 mAh vs. 2900 in my biggest mod). The batteries in my laptop and my cordless drill are even bigger. IMO, worrying about batteries blowing up is kinda like worrying about getting hit by lightning. Does it happen to some unlucky SOB on occasion? Yeah, it does, but it's pretty darn rare, especially if you don't do stupid stuff.

 

[Baditude]

Lithium ion batteries are used in the e-cigarette trade because they have the power to allow these devices to mimic a burning tobacco cigarette in a relatively small size. To have this much power in a small device, the chemicals used "can" be dangerous in extremely rare situations.

Nearly all of the reported incidents of "battery failure" can be attributed to user error or using bad battery practices. These batteries are the same chemistry which is used in cell phones and lap top computers, and you don't hear of these devices exploding.

Respect the power that these batteries have, practice safe battery habits, and use common sense and the likelihood of a battery incident is almost nil.

 

[thenewgirl]

Do all egos turn off and on? I remember seeing somewhere that on some of them 5 clicks turns them off/on. That doesn't seem to be the case with mine.

 

[TheReign]

As long as you don't do ridiculous sub ohm builds without the right batteries to handle what your pulling from it, you'll be fine. Like said above it's highly unlikely for one to blow up while charging, provided you are using a good charger like a nitecore, theres a few more I can't remember off the top of my head besides the Efest charger.

It should be able to turn off with 5 clicks, try a little slower rather than like your playing a video game that you need to double tap Lol.

 

[Seann.V91]

Blu ecig will not explode. I can almost guarantee that. Most batteries explode due to over charge (removable batteries and possibly eGo batteries) other way it can explode is if you are sub ohm vaping...the wrong way that is

 

[thenewgirl]

As long as you don't do ridiculous sub ohm builds without the right batteries to handle what your pulling from it, you'll be fine. Like said above it's highly unlikely for one to blow up while charging, provided you are using a good charger like a nitecore, theres a few more I can't remember off the top of my head besides the Efest charger.

It should be able to turn off with 5 clicks, try a little slower rather than like your playing a video game that you need to double tap Lol.

It's still not turning off.

 

[TheReign]

Weird. Is it an Ego or a renamed one?

 

[Stosh]

Temperature extremes, hot or cold are never good for any type of batteries. Crank up your car on a cold morning with a weak battery, no fun...if Nebraska is as cold as NJ has been lately, don't leave batteries in your car. You might be just within the recommended temperature, but keep 'em room temp for longer battery life....

 

[doots]

you can keep your batteries in a cold car. never charge batts when your not at home. batteries are safer than you think. just treat them with respect. I would not worry about them exploding. can they? yes, rarely. can cell phones explode: yes laptops: yes

all have the same chances. get some rest and relax your mind. be thoughtful but don't worry yourself. just do not leave batteries charging unattended. when they are finished charging take them off the charger. bring batteries from cold to warm house isn't a problem.

cold isn't good for batts so bring them inside. isn't end of world if u forget

 

[pipster]

I have followed the advice to use a mini screwdriver to pull up the center posts in my batteries when they get pushed down to far to make contact. Is this bad advice? What would happen if you actually pulled it out or up too far? Would it explode?

 

[jwag1973]

I've only seen one style ego you couldn't turn off. It was a cheap Variable Voltage model with a led ring that lit up around the top of the body. It changed from blue-purple-red. If it's that model, it won't shut off. I have no experience with disposable or cigalikes, Good luck!

 

[winson9988]

find a reliable ecig supplier,follow the instructions, and you do not have to worry about battery explosions!

 

[thenewgirl]

Weird. Is it an Ego or a renamed one?

The case says eGo, but the battery doesn't say anything on it??? I got it from a local shop and I can no longer find the kit on their site. I swear it was on there when I was browsing before I bought it. Hmmmm...

 

[B1sh0p]

I heard of it online but I believe it was a pv that someone tried to modify. It took part of his tongue off. Just dont modify the ecig and you will be fine. You can also get a bag to charge your batteries in incase they explode.

You heard about a mod taking a piece of somebody's tongue? Please come with a link. I call bull.....

 

[B1sh0p]

I have followed the advice to use a mini screwdriver to pull up the center posts in my batteries when they get pushed down to far to make contact. Is this bad advice? What would happen if you actually pulled it out or up too far? Would it explode?

No. It's not a grenade.

 

[doots]

I have followed the advice to use a mini screwdriver to pull up the center posts in my batteries when they get pushed down to far to make contact. Is this bad advice? What would happen if you actually pulled it out or up too far? Would it explode?

no it wouldn't explode but you would have a device that wouldn't work. only screw down tanks or attys until connection is made. no need to crank them down. this most often is the reason center pins get pushed down. same with screwing onto charger with ego type batteries.