Public Service Annoucement re: cosmetic changes

[AllPepperS]

well, I wasn't wanting to rewrap for color it was for maintenance. I don't really want to be throwing good batteries away cause they have a tear in them. Just like anything else you just have to try to be as educated as you can because we are "playing with fire" I will give this a go eventually, next time I order batteries I will get some skins from RTD and see if I can feel confident enough to complete the task. Sometimes you just have to try it and recognize if it's over your head or not.

 

[SteamStack]

You'll want a heat gun to melt the new sleeve on the battery. Hot blow dryer does nothing to it. Heat gun set to the lowest setting will handle it in a sec.

 

[AllPepperS]

Rats, I have to buy a heat gun, no shot with the hair dryer

 

[SteamStack]

Yup.. I'm sure you can find one cheap.. I think I paid $50 for mine at home depot or something a few years ago.

May be able to find one cheap at harbor freight.

They have many uses and when you need one you'll be glad you have it.

Search results for: 'heatgun'

 

[AllPepperS]

I'm old I haven't needed one yet I think I used a lighter on heat shrink ok, Harbor Freight is good for not heavy use items.

 

[SteamStack]

I'm old I haven't needed one yet I think I used a lighter on heat shrink ok, Harbor Freight is good for not heavy use items.

Ya know I was gona say as much but thiught... naw people wouldn't be thst dumb (not saying you are) but since you mentioned it.. no one shrink wrap there battery with a lighter please! No microwave either! Hehe.

 

[AllPepperS]

ok, ok....thanks for the link, you think that cheapie might do it? yeah, lighter wouldn't be so good on a battery, don't do that anybody!

 

[SteamStack]

Most likely.. all major hardware stores I've checked had some cheap models as well. Menards,home depot and lowes.

Next time ya gota heat shrink a wire try the heatgun! Makes it look perfect. I've used a lighter for decades until couple of years ago. crazy nice.

I can't remember where i bought mine now cause I dont see it online. like I said I use the lowest setting like 250 degrees for heatshrink.. everything I see out there are 759-1000 watts. Basicly as soon as the heat hits it it will shrink. So just rotate is battery quick so it don't get too hot.

 

[d4gger]

I use a hair dryer, but I do have to cover the back to reduce airflow. That's not exactly good practice, and if I was not really good at "1,2,3, release!" it could turn out terribly. I've still got Halon fire extinguishers, so I know I can suppress a serious fire serious fast, and usually don't consider when talking to others that they prolly haven't even got a fire extinguisher in sight.

 

[Raynman]

This is a problem for me meaning I don't understand. Why would you need the battery to drop away from the positive post? Doesn't the spring drop regardless if the battery is there to apply the pressure to fall away from the positive post. I just want to understand.

 

[ancient puffer]

I'm just guessing here, but I'm thinking the spring needs the weight of the battery to drop. So if the battery is "suspended" by the sides of the mod, it can't put any downward pressure on the spring. Something that needs to be tested, certainly, but for now, I'm erring on the side of safety and being cautious.

 

[nerak]

This is a problem for me meaning I don't understand. Why would you need the battery to drop away from the positive post? Doesn't the spring drop regardless if the battery is there to apply the pressure to fall away from the positive post. I just want to understand.

No it does not. Without the complete circuit, from the positive post through the battery and down to the spring, it will not collapse. It needs the hot current for the spring to collapse. That collapse breaks the circuit and prevents further damage.

 

[Raynman]

Thanks AP and Karen! I thought it was a poser.