SCORE! Protege + Protected Batts

[eclypse]

You've read a bit of nonsense. If you over discharge a battery that doesn't have a cut-off (which the Tenergy people say it does) then it is ruined and just won't take a charge anymore. It won't just blow up! You'd have a hell of a lot of lawsuits if that was all it took to make what is essentially a flashlight battery explode.

"Oops, forgot and left my flashlight on, drained the battery, and then when I recharged it the thing exploded!" Um...no.

If you're really worried, put it on the charger when you're around and touch the battery every now and again to see if it actually gets very warm, much less hot enough to explode. It won't.

Ok thanks.. i want to believe you but with all the people fussing about having protected batts, you would think there must be a good reason to.

 

[Mentholgirl]

After reading a post today of someones battery exploding in a magnum, I'm suddenly concerned about this. I just ordered a protege and am curious if anyone knows where to get the best protected batteries for it.
I noticed the OP said his were 3.6V instead of 3.7

 

[nevergonnaleavetn]

I have used the last ones listed, I have not tried the others

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[rfun6]

So do the batteries sold on the puresmoker site work with the protege? Are they protected? Would it be safe to use with the protege?

 

[nevergonnaleavetn]

So do the batteries sold on the puresmoker site work with the protege?
The 14500 does.


Are they protected?
No


Would it be safe to use with the protege?
I've been using them for a month. I'm hoping they're safe.

 

[eclypse]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/45947-boom-battery-failure.html

Just bought some protected batteries. Probably drill a small hole in the middle of the bottom cap as well.

I think i'll wait till the batteries get here before using the Protege atm.

 

[lotus14]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/45947-boom-battery-failure.html

Just bought some protected batteries. Probably drill a small hole in the middle of the bottom cap as well.

I think i'll wait till the batteries get here before using the Protege atm.

Read the whole thread and realize what "protected" means when it comes to batteries. Cellphone and laptop batteries are "protected" and yes they can catch fire or explode. A defective or damaged cell, or a short is almost always the cause. If using a "protected" battery makes you feel safer then by all means do so. But still use all due caution - you can still have trouble!

From the OP:

I am pretty sure in this case it was a bad cell. But it is REALLY IMPORTANT for everyone to realize that a bad cell and explosion can happen with ANY battery of ANY brand. My only reason for posting this was just to let everyone know that it is NOT just one person who has suffered battery failure. My only point here was for everyone to realize there is danger and we should all exercise at least minimal caution.

Also, 2 cr2s in series is a bad idea:

When using 2 3v cr2 in series to achieve 6v vape you are using these batteries above there max rated output, If you vape excessively they could get hot and could potentially vent. I don't know the facts or variables in Parma's incident but sounds more likely to be a short of some sort. It would take a bit of vaping to get the batteries hot enough to vent or in Parma's case actually explode. These batteries would get so hot you couldn't touch them before they would actually vent, so a short or a bad cell sounds like the culprit here.
Cisco...

If your Protege gets hot, you have a short or a bad cell - protected or not. The switch may just be in wrong or the adapter got a bit too tight the last time you screwed on the atty. Use a towel or something to remove the endcap if you have time and dump the battery into the sink or somewhere safe. If not, pick it up with whatever is handy to keep from burning yourself and throw it outside!

Steve's experiment proved pretty conclusively that a short won't cause the Protege to explode, though it will get VERY hot, possibly starting a fire. I take the battery out when it's not in use.

That would be when I'm sleeping ;-)