Stupid Mistake

[jillwimmers]

Okay, In my defense, I am having a rough day. However, it probably doesn't explain my stupidity. I was unscrewing my ce5 carto from the battery and not paying attention. I ended up screwing the top of the carto off the bottom and spilling juice all over myself, my bed and the battery. I cleaned out the battery as well as I could using a q-tip and baby wipe. Anyway I put some more juice in the carto, screwed it into my spare battery and somehow managed to make the same mistake (again). Now I have two batteries that have been covered in juice. I have a bit of a concern about whether they are safe to use/charge. Has anybody ever made this mistake (I'm pretty sure I'm the only one to do it twice in an hour) and is it okay to charge/use the batteries.

Thanks.

 

[30+Years]

It's happened to me also. I didn't have any issues after cleaning the battery up. I use paper towel to clean.

 

[EBates]

In general, batteries are sealed well enough that mopping up the juice and wiping down with a damp rag should get you going again.

 

[H Niemand]

I've done this more times than I care to admit with evods. Usually when I'm driving and changing flavors. The worst part is the spots on my pants. Looks like I leaked. Just clean the battery and it will be fine.

 

[skoony]

the juice should not get inside unless a seal is broke.
pour some isopropyl alcohol in a shallow container.connector end down swoosh
your battery around in the alcohol.shake and blow dry.
ready to go.

been there and done that regards
mike

 

[jillwimmers]

Thank you, I was going to be upset if I had to order new batteries. Lesson learned, must be more careful.

#happily vaping on Pina Colada and wishing I was laying on the beach.

 

[Buggainok]

Hope all goes well when you get your batteries cleaned up. I feel your pain, but I had to laugh a little at your post. Us slow learners need to make the same mistakes twice to get it, not just once like some folks.

 

[Melissa549]

Been there, done that and yes I mean twice in one day. lol

 

[drummerskey]

As a happy tip, get used to turning your PV upside down before unscrewing. It has saved me a few times

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

I once filled an EVOD and forgot to put the base back on - I just "screwed" the tank (without base) back on to the VV V3 I was using (or rather, the VV into the tank, upside down).

Sadly, it fit and held, and I put it into my shirt pocket. I pulled it out to take a toot in the car on the way to work.

Yep - the tank came off as I was pulling it out - juice aaaaall over my shirt, my pants, the car seat. Now I'm in the middle of a 45 min commute, sitting in a puddle of juice and looking like an idiot with a full day at the office ahead of me.

Not my most shining moment and I offer this to you so that you know: you are most definitely not alone.

Enjoy the rest of your evening, vaping in peace.

 

[bortonia]

I've also done this too many times to count! When I first started with an eGO, I ordered a few different clearomizers to figure out which I liked best because I didn't really like the ones that came in my starter kit (CE4 I think). Some filled from the top and others from the bottom and I CONSTANTLY forgot which was which! The worst was whenever it happened at work. Thankfully I never hit my keyboard with e-juice!

 

[KY92]

Done this many times, just wipe it on down and get back it...until next time


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[JaxMike]

If it makes you feel any better, I did this in a local B&M while sampling juices. To make matters worse, the guy working there had cautioned me to unscrew from the base. Of course I nodded like I was way smart enough not to make such a noobie mistake, but I still managed to dump juice all over the battery, myself, and the juice display counter.

After cleaning up the store, the device, and me, he still agreed to sell me some stuff, and I was most grateful.

 

[JaxMike]

1.5 milliliters sure looks like a lot of liquid when you've done something stupid.

 

[gooseman2010]

Yup. Even more embarrassing when the guy sitting next to you asks to try your vv battery cause he want's to upgrade his ego, and you end up dumping your full evod on yourself. Then sheepishly asking if you could bum some juice... Oh well, what're you gonna do?

 

[jensy]

Hmmm are you related to my husband ? He does this on a regular basis .

 

[Rickajho]

If these are eGo type batteries your point of concern is the button. The top connector is pretty well sealed but liquid can get into the battery around the button area. If it's acting wonky - button LED is dim or stays on and won't turn off - chances are you got liquids in there through the button. Don't try to use a battery if that is happening.

 

[BigCatDaddy]

You might as well head out and stock up on qtips and cheapo paper towels, because it WILL happen again...and again...