Question about cleaning.

[smokinGAVIN]

I clean the contacts of my mods about once every 2 month with a little bit of metal polish. It has been working well so far. My problem is the batteries. There are marks where the contact points of the mod touches them. Can I clean that with metal polish as well? I tried scratching them out with my fingernails but it doesn't work. If I can't use metal polish then what other cleaning agent can I use? Thanks in advance.

 

[jdrewry]

It's my understanding that batteries don't last forever. How long have you had them? Might be time to replace them.

 

[puffon]

You could try alcohol and/or polish.
If they are pitted, there is nothing that will remove the pits.
Use Nolox or Deoxit to prevent this happening.

 

[smokinGAVIN]

Batteries are about six months old. Maybe it would be easier to just replace them. Thanks guys

 

[93gc40]

Batteries are about six months old. Maybe it would be easier to just replace them. Thanks guys

Your going to replace a battery because it has contact marks???? I mean that's like replacing your cars, everytime the windscreen gets dirty.

 

[smokinGAVIN]

Your going to replace a battery because it has contact marks???? I mean that's like replacing your cars, everytime the windscreen gets dirty.

I am afraid to mess with batteries specially if I have to use chemicals on them.

 

[Thrasher]

Just buff it real quick with sandpaper or even a scotchbright pad.

Marking arent hurting the batteries performance

 

[zoiDman]

I like to hit the battery Contacts with a 1/4" Cratex rod every now and again.

This size Rod also works Great for the Center post of a 510 Connector also.

 

[93gc40]

I am afraid to mess with batteries specially if I have to use chemicals on them.

What makes you think a NEW battery is safer than the ones you ALREADY have???? I suggest you go back to smoking if batteries scare you....
Yet you are polishing with METAL POLISH, a whole bunch of really bad chemicals.... I clean my mod with a rag, sandpaper and WATER, sometimes I'll hit the Kick with contact cleaner. Chemicals/lubricants like Noalox and Deoxit are there to prevent electrical archs, the cause of your ring, and to keep your contacts clean and lubricated.

 

[zoiDman]

What makes you think a NEW battery is safer than the ones you ALREADY have???? I suggest you go back to smoking if batteries scare you....
...

Jeeze 93gc40. Seems a Tad Harsh to tell someone to go Back to Smoking just because He/She has concerns about How to Clean a Battery.

 

[hashtag]

Jeeze 93gc40. Seems a Tad Harsh to tell someone to go Back to Smoking just because He/She has concerns about How to Clean a Battery.

Agreed, I thought it was a fair question. You hear so many horror stories about people blowing up batteries it only makes sense that new users would be a bit hesitant to jump in with a chemical bath on their battery.

 

[Sucker_dad]

I get those marks as well. I have taken a damp sponge or washcloth and dipped just a corner into a little comet or brass and polish em off. One of the green scrubbers works as well with just some water and dish soap. I don't think the marks hurt performance though. I haven't tested it to see, so take it for my opinion only.

 

[93gc40]

May be harsh.... But I get tired of all the Anti vape/smoke induced safety FEAR. that we have to field questions on. Fact is SMOKE is a sign of danger. Your vaporizer will always be safer than smoking, unless your vaporizer IS smoking.

We are unreasonably afraid of our batteries, juice and everything else involved with Vaping. Yet some of us spent 30 or more years, Sticking a fire BOMB,(lighter) up to our faces 20 or more times a day without a second thought. And the rest of us are trying to build coils with OHM rates as close to a dead short as is technically possible. Just so we can make a bigger cloud.

 

[zoiDman]

May be harsh.... But I get tired of all the Anti vape/smoke induced safety FEAR. that we have to field questions on. Fact is SMOKE is a sign of danger. Your vaporizer will always be safer than smoking, unless your vaporizer IS smoking.

We are unreasonably afraid of our batteries, juice and everything else involved with Vaping. Yet some of us spent 30 or more years, Sticking a fire BOMB,(lighter) up to our faces 20 or more times a day without a second thought. And the rest of us are trying to build coils with OHM rates as close to a dead short as is technically possible. Just so we can make a bigger cloud.

I think you are kinda Over Reacting here. And Blowing things Way Out of Proportion.

 

[caferacer]

May be harsh.... But I get tired of all the Anti vape/smoke induced safety FEAR. that we have to field questions on. Fact is SMOKE is a sign of danger. Your vaporizer will always be safer than smoking, unless your vaporizer IS smoking.

We are unreasonably afraid of our batteries, juice and everything else involved with Vaping. Yet some of us spent 30 or more years, Sticking a fire BOMB,(lighter) up to our faces 20 or more times a day without a second thought. And the rest of us are trying to build coils with OHM rates as close to a dead short as is technically possible. Just so we can make a bigger cloud.

And it's for this very reason that we emphasize battery safety, especially with respect to new vapers. You kinda took the wind out of your own sails on this one.

 

[Ryedan]

I clean the contacts of my mods about once every 2 month with a little bit of metal polish. It has been working well so far. My problem is the batteries. There are marks where the contact points of the mod touches them. Can I clean that with metal polish as well? I tried scratching them out with my fingernails but it doesn't work. If I can't use metal polish then what other cleaning agent can I use? Thanks in advance.

I'll assume you're talking about mechanical mods, correct me if I got that wrong. I use alcohol on contact surfaces and if I feel they need it some 600 grit sandpaper or emery cloth very gently. I have one mod in particular that pits the positive battery contact. I used to gently use the fine sandpaper on them occasionally, but there was no change in performance when I did that so I stopped the practice. IMO it was just adding more wear to the surfaces.

Batteries should last you at least 300 charge cycles, however long that takes within about a six year window, so the amount of time that you've had them doesn't really mean much. As they age their internal resistance goes up causing a decrease in mAh (less run time on a charge) and an increase in voltage drop under load (less power in a mechanical mod). The more you stress batteries the faster they age. Running then at high amp draw, using them until they are at voltage before recharging, letting them sit for days fully charged, running them hot will all accelerate the aging process.

 

[Ryedan]

May be harsh.... But I get tired of all the Anti vape/smoke induced safety FEAR. that we have to field questions on. Fact is SMOKE is a sign of danger. Your vaporizer will always be safer than smoking, unless your vaporizer IS smoking.

None of us have to field any questions, it is completely our choice which posts we respond to. Lashing out in frustration is generally counterproductive and doesn't help anyone.

Vape on 93gc40

 

[WattWick]

I spray some electronic cleaner on a Q-Tip and give it a rub.

 

[Baditude]

... Your vaporizer will always be safer than smoking, unless your vaporizer IS smoking.

We are unreasonably afraid of our batteries, juice and everything else involved with Vaping. Yet some of us spent 30 or more years, Sticking a fire BOMB,(lighter) up to our faces 20 or more times a day without a second thought. And the rest of us are trying to build coils with OHM rates as close to a dead short as is technically possible. Just so we can make a bigger cloud.

I don't recall any cigarettes or cigars which exploded like a pipe bomb.

Batteries are the most important items in our setups, and potentially the most dangerous.

There is little to fear that battery explosions will happen to the average person if they are practicing safe battery practices. It's those people who are stacking batteries in mods or "building coils with ohm rates as close to a dead short as is technically possible" that we are concerned about. We just ask that everyone educate themselves, practice safe habits, and respect the power our vaporizers have.

My problem is the batteries. There are marks where the contact points of the mod touches them. Can I clean that with metal polish as well? I tried scratching them out with my fingernails but it doesn't work. If I can't use metal polish then what other cleaning agent can I use?

The black marks are likely carbon deposits from the battery contacts in your mod. I clean these with the highest grade isopropal alcohol (91-99%) I can find.

 

[Rabbit Slayer]

I suggest you go back to smoking if batteries scare you....

Ah. my first ignored user