Storing batteries?

[onebadtwo]

I have a used Provari on the way (if USPS will deliver it one day) that I wanted to have some batteries here ready for. I ended up purchasing 3 18350s from the nice people over at RTD, an i4 charger, and a 2 battery storage box. Now... I'm going over this section of the forum and seeing the horror stories. Do I need to get another plastic battery box to keep my 3rd battery in? It seems that most of the battery boxes hold 2-4 batteries. Do you normally carry a full box (2-4 extra batteries) and one in your mod? Is there such thing as a 1 battery plastic storage tube?
Curt

 

[Baditude]

Not that I have seen. When I bring my Mini Provari out with me, I bring two spare 18350 batteries with me in this two-battery plastic battery case in my pocket. (Backups for your backups)

 

[onebadtwo]

Not that I have seen. When I bring my Mini Provari out with me, I bring two spare 18350 batteries with me in this two-battery plastic battery case in my pocket. (Backups for your backups)

Thats the case I got with my batteries! How do you store your batteries at home?
Curt

 

[AmandaD]

I'm chuckling here because I store all my vaping batteries neatly in plastic cases.

I chuck all the household batteries together in a tupperware container in the cupboard that houses the water heater.......

 

[Baditude]

Thats the case I got with my batteries! How do you store your batteries at home?
Curt

I have separate plastic battery cases for my 18350, 18490, and 18650 batteries.

 

[Kemosabe]

I'm chuckling here because I store all my vaping batteries neatly in plastic cases.

I chuck all the household batteries together in a tupperware container in the cupboard that houses the water heater.......

please be careful with your household batteries that you chucked in a tupperware. batteries can short out on each other. if you are not willing to get a battery case for those, tape the ends of the batteries so they cant short out on each other. be especially careful of 9V batteries, as the pos and neg terminals are right next to each other.

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[zoiDman]

I have separate plastic battery cases for my 18350, 18490, and 18650 batteries.

Same Here.

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[AmandaD]

please be careful with your household batteries that you chucked in a tupperware. batteries can short out on each other. if you are not willing to get a battery case for those, tape the ends of the batteries so they cant short out on each other. be especially careful of 9V batteries, as the pos and neg terminals are right next to each other.

edit to add video:

I really had no idea this was an issue until I started vaping. I went and cleared out the box - and yes, there were 9v batteries tumbled together. They're all neatly stored in their (costco) packages and in the proper battery organizer thingy on the wall.

Thank you for pointing this out!

 

[onebadtwo]

I know batteries shouldn't be stacked while in use. Can they be stacked safely while stored, provided they can't short out? I was thinking about purchasing a tube style battery container. They mention being able to put 1 18650 or 2 18350 batteries in it. I will include a link...

Oveready Derlin Capsule - 18650

I just want to be sure to be as safe as possible! I would think this is safe, I just want to get a second opinion.
Thanks
Curt

 

[serenity21899]

In those cases 4 18350s will fit, or 2 18650 or 2 18490. I always buy my batteries in pairs and by a battery box for each pair. They live in the boxes when not being used or charged. When I go out, I just grab spares (in the box) in whatever size(s) I need.

Once you start collecting a larger amount of batteries, it is a good idea to number them, and then rotate through them all. This will help their lifespan a bit.

 

[Dampmaskin]

I know batteries shouldn't be stacked while in use. Can they be stacked safely while stored, provided they can't short out?

Yes. No short = no current = no problem.

 

[mitchg]

$1.99 case from Michael's. Holds 5 18650's. Love it

 

[zoiDman]

$1.99 case from Michael's. Holds 5 18650's. Love it

I love stuff that costs Less than 3 Bucks and keeps me from Burning my Leg when a Battery Vents in my Pants Pocket.

 

[onebadtwo]

$1.99 case from Michael's. Holds 5 18650's. Love it

Do you have a link or a picture???
Curt

 

[mitchg]

Do you have a link or a picture???
Curt

Ya sorry bout that.