Sigelei 100w = battery killer?

[Silver5656]

So far, i've seen/heard of 4 instances where the sigelei 100w eats up battery wrappers. It happened on both of my vtc4's. Also happened on one of my buddy's. Went to a store 2 days ago and one of the customers mentioned it (which is why I noticed mine). Also saw on phils vid that one of his batts had wrapping issues (although I dont know if its due to the sigelei or if it was from something previous). Just wanted to see if other people had the same issue.

 

[Silver5656]

ok right after i posted it i realized the title is misleading. should have said battery wrapper killer? How do i edit the title?

 

[Heespharm]

Well to me if the wrap is dead the battery is dead to me


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[Ardy]

It's on the early versions due to sharp contacts. I used some emery cloth on mine to smooth them up and it's fine now. I put in the + and - sides of the batteries evenly and push down, instead of putting one end in first.

 

[sando7]

yep if you insert them properly there are no problems, i also have the updated sled....and also using the ribbon to pull them out.

i did recently order 6 meters of 18650 shrink wrap from F.T., just so i have it if needed, always helps to be prepared just in case.

 

[Silver5656]

mine is the newer version with the button contacts (if that's what you meant?) not sure. The next time I charge the batts I will try to get to the bottom of this.

 

[sando7]

mine is the newer version with the button contacts (if that's what you meant?) not sure. The next time I charge the batts I will try to get to the bottom of this.

what batts are you using?
personally i bought 4 VTC5's about a month or so ago and have been alternating with them.

 

[Silver5656]

vtc4's (and yes they are authentic)

 

[Silver5656]

Ok, so I figured it out. Even though my 100w has the new button copper contacts on the top and bottom, the ones on the bottom are sharp (where the copper meets plastic) and this is what caused my batt wrapper to tear. Simple solution = electrical tape over the tear, and always insert the battery on the bottom of the mod first, then snap up. Yes I feel stupid. I just assumed that since it had the new button contacts on the bottom it wouldnt tear.