Tear? help?

[meph1]

Ok guys, what is this? I just noticed it, will it rip apart? Its a macro-shot

 

[ScottP]

What the hell is that a photo of? Is that a UFO? The side of a cat's water bowl? I'm going to need a bit more to go on.

 

[meph1]

What the hell is that a photo of? Is that a UFO? The side of a cat's water bowl? I'm going to need a bit more to go on.

Haha! Sorry by the titlen”tear” i tought its obvious its a battery, just from really close i dont know if i should use this battery like this.

 

[ScottP]

OK, in that case to me it looks like a tiny scratch, not even all the way through. It should be fine for now, but keep an eye on it as you swap it in and out for signs of further deterioration. Is that at the top or bottom of the battery? If the top be a bit more weary, if the bottom then it should be fine. The bottom of the battery is grounded to the whole chassis of the mod anyway. If the top shorts to the chassis then that is where the problems come in.

 

[meph1]

OK, in that case to me it looks like a tiny scratch, not even all the way through. It should be fine for now, but keep an eye on it and you swap it in and out for signs of further deterioration. Is that at the top or bottom of the battery? If the top be a bit more weary, if the bottom then it should be fine. The bottom of the battery is grounded to the whole chassis of the mod anyway. If the top shorts to the chassis then that is where the problems come in.

Thanks!
Right in the middle of the battery. its the point where the two sides of the wrap meet.


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[ScottP]

Thanks!
Right in the middle of the battery. its the point where the two sides of the wrap meet.


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The side is still part of the bottom in battery construction. Like I said the big concerns are the top, if the wrap at the top starts to tear, toss or re-wrap the battery. It's really not hard to re-wrap them. You just need some shrink wrap tubing and a hair dryer.

 

[bwh79]

Right in the middle of the battery.

Is it where the battery rests on the "ribs" of the plastic case, when you store it in a case? Mine do that, too. I just keep an eye on 'em and keep extra wraps on hand for when they get bad. Battery wraps are cheap, and easy to apply (it's just heat-shrink tubing, you apply it with a heat gun or hair dryer). You can get them from FastTech (ships worldwide), or battwrap.com (if you're in the US).

 

[Baditude]

Is that at the top or bottom of the battery? If the top be a bit more weary, if the bottom then it should be fine. The bottom of the battery is grounded to the whole chassis of the mod anyway. If the top shorts to the chassis then that is where the problems come in.

It doesn't matter where on the insulator wrap the tear or hole is, if any part of the metal "can" is exposed showing bare metal it is a BIG concern.

That defect in the OP's pic probably isn't an immediate concern now, as no bare metal is showing yet. But a new replacement should be gotten soon or the battery should be rewrapped properly.

Are your battery wraps and insulator rings intact?
Why Repairing Batteries With Cracked Wraps Is Absolutely Essential
Battery tears

 

[puffon]

I think you should send it to me.
I dispose of it properly....

 

[ScottP]

It doesn't matter where on the insulator wrap the tear or hole is, if any part of the metal "can" is exposed showing bare metal it is a BIG concern.

That defect in the OP's pic probably isn't an immediate concern now, as no bare metal is showing yet. But a new replacement should be gotten soon or the battery should be rewrapped properly.

Are your battery wraps and insulator rings intact?
Why Repairing Batteries With Cracked Wraps Is Absolutely Essential
Battery tears

There are sound electronic reasons why that chart is being overly cautious. However, following it will prevent careless mistakes from becoming catastrophic, so I will refrain from posting them.

 

[Baditude]

I'm pretty certain that Battery Mooch would agree that any visual defect on a battery is unacceptable.