Part of ECF a while but had an "emergency" I needed to post...

[Randi]

Hi Everybody. First of all I LOVE ECF. I have used this site (as a lurker...sorry) for years to get opinions and learn and it's priceless!
Before I get to my "emergency" to be polite, I feel I should introduce myself. I've been COMPLETELY analog free since the summer of 2010. I literally quit by "accident. I was at the community pool and walked my friend to her car just to have a smoke and she asked why I don't get an e-cig just to smoke at the pool. Within a few days I had my first e-cig (standard 510) at my doorstep and I NEVER looked back, even after 20+ years of 1-2 packs a day. Yay

I currently use Provari, reo vv and v-mod. I carry them all with me at all times....just in case I have technical issues with 2 out of three so I'm covered (which has never happened lol)
As far as juice, I've literally tried 100 different vendors over the years and have a few favorites but as of 6 months ago started mixing my own pg/vg. As of a month ago, I ordered all vg ingredients and am looking forward to making the time to try just vg

When anybody asks me what that is in my hand....I enjoy sharing what I know. I feel like I could be saving a life!

Now, for my "emergency!! I'm glad I'm finally introducing myself and the reason that brought me to do this is so scary!!!!!

I was sitting on my couch and heard a "pop". I looked around but went back to what I was doing. Suddenly, I started smelling burning and seeing smoke. I freaked out and didn't see anything and my son said "in your purse!!" I frantically spilled the contents of my purse out and realized my zippered tote, I have with me at all time to carry my extra mods and batteries, was basically on fire! It has a separate, zippered compartment on the bottom that I carry a few juices in.

I had to use a towel to get it into the bathtub because it was melting and smoking as I watched. I ran the water and it hissed and sizzled. The zipper was inoperable so with the towel I was able to pull the still soft, melted vinyl/plastic apart to empty the contents. Sad to say, both my provari's and my vmod were in there so I can only pray that they're ok but that's the least of it!! What the heck happened!!

The "blackened" battery is from a good, reliable manufacturer. AW IMR 183503.7V 7--mAh

What it happened while we were sleeping? In all these years I've never had anything like this happen before. This battery wasn't even in a mod. It was just in my bag as an extra when I needed it.

Sorry this is so long but OMG.

Any advice/experiences with this?
Thank you!!!

 

[Denrock316]

Was the battery itself in any kind of container, like a plastic battery box? Maybe it come into contact with something metal like change, zipper etc....

 

[xSoyer]

Was the battery itself in any kind of container, like a plastic battery box? Maybe it come into contact with something metal like change, zipper etc....

I've heard of things like this happening when batteries come into contact with keys or loose change.

 

[Randi]

It was, along with many other batteries, in a zippered pouch. I've been using the pouch for a long time too. Have I just been lucky this hasn't happened before?
Thanks

 

[Muggs]

Wow at least you and everyone else is ok.

 

[xSoyer]

It was, along with many other batteries, in a zippered pouch. I've been using the pouch for a long time too. Have I just been lucky this hasn't happened before?
Thanks

Most likely just really lucky. If you've ever seen the trick where a person takes a gum wrapper (the kind you'd find on extra gum with the metal-colored outsides) and touches it to both ends of a battery and starts a fire.. i'd think it'd be something akin to that.

 

[Randi]

Wow. After all these years I had no idea. SO SO scary.

 

[Randi]

The very next thing I'm going to purchase is a portable battery case. Wow. My heart is still racing. I pray that my other mods weren't damaged since they were in there too! Thanks everyone for your quick responses!!

 

[xSoyer]

The very next thing I'm going to purchase is a portable battery case. Wow. My heart is still racing. I pray that my other mods weren't damaged since they were in there too! Thanks everyone for your quick responses!!

Until you get it, i found using prescription pill bottles worked wonders. They each store one 18650, and i never have to worry about them accidentally discharging in my bag.

 

[Randi]

xSoyer, THANK YOU!!!

 

[Meggiewegs]

Wow, that must've been so scary! Sounds like something that could have happened at any time, so very lucky you caught it in time.

I know nothing about batteries - what's the recommended storage method for extras if they're in the same case? More than a plastic bag? Would it need to be lined?

I don't want this to happen to me!

 

[txcolt]

Sorry to hear about your problem and glad you caught it quickly. You might take your mods apart and put them in a zip lock bag filled with dry rice overnight. That will help pull the moisture out completely. Best of luck!

 

[Racehorse]

Batteries should ALWAYS be carried in a battery box. They are $1.25 or so on the battery sites, when you buy batts, buy the box.

glad you're okay.

 

[FearTX]

Battery safety cannot be stressed enough. With the older alkaline batteries you could easily start a fire, most often the just discharged completely while heating something up you did not want heated. They can be dangerous though.
The batteries we are using for vaping are serious business, they store ALOT of juice and will pretty much turn any material with conductivity to a heating element capable of lighting almost any combustible. The spare battery for my flashlight used 2 wrenches to start my leather tool bag on fire because I am a dork and did not put the rubber safety caps on it before throwing it in my tool pouch. I am lucky it was on my shoulder when it started smoking and not in the office building or at home. It is essentially the same battery used for vaping.

I am glad everyone is OK

 

[Mark Anthony]

Glad you are okay and for reminding our community on just how dangerous batteries can be.

 

[devauto]

WOW! I'm glad you and your family are all okay. That could have very easily gone completely wrong and had a very different outcome.

I tend to carry my spare batteries in my pockets (never more than 2 batteries), BUT that is the only thing that will be in the pocket. Change, keys, candy, you name it, all go into a different pocket.

After reading this however, I am going to invest in a new solution ... just in case! I hope your vaping gear survives this ordeal, it would suck to have to replace it all!

 

[NicoHolic]

Did that pouch have a nylon, or metal, zipper?

I was going to link to RTDvapor for battery cases, but looks like their web site is down.

 

[UncleChimney]

Here's a great deal on some battery cases. Each one can hold either (4)18350s or (2)18650s.

 

[bigmaaark]

wow sorry to hear that but glad you are ok! battery safety is very important. i always keep batteries in a battery case and away from any liquid. lithium is very reactive to water. ive seen a friends battery disintegrate (sp) because he had his mod NEXT to his soda. possibly from condesation. crazy stuff

 

[Randi]

Did that pouch have a nylon, or metal, zipper?

I was going to link to RTDvapor for battery cases, but looks like their web site is down.

I'll find the link, thanks The pouch had a metal zipper. I love the sections in it and the convenience. Hopefully I can find another portable carrier I love as much