Unexpected battery experience...

[Racehorse]

Scary. Definitely get a case.

And don't leave your batteries on the charger overnight!~

 

[Racehorse]

Before I bought the proper cases, I used to use the travel plastic Q-tip case. It is hard plastic and holds 3 18650 batts

I still use those for 14500s......its kinda a squeeze for the bigger ones? Maybe we dont have same q-tip case.

 

[Rickajho]

Well, that is to say, it wasn't expected by me, perhaps stupidly. I don't really want to carry around a big ol' case though. I guess I'll have to find a better solution. A plastic baggy would work as well, I reckon? Luckily, our home displacement appears to be coming to a speedy end.

A "big ol' case"? Not any larger than the size of two of your 18350 batteries? (Well, you only have one now...) Really?

 

[Baditude]

Can anybody guess what the above photo is?

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...shaken-up-provari-aw-18490-battery-owner.html

This is what can happen when a battery is left loose and comes in contact with something metal. This is an AW 18490 IMR battery that was in the pocket of a bookbag with another battery. Although the details are sketchy, it is most likely that the battery made contact with metal to complete the electrical circuit and cause the battery to go into thermal runaway.

What you see is the bare metal casing of the battery with the red shrinkwrap melted away from the heat. The long entrails coming from the battery are the insides of the battery which mushrooomed from the casing while it vented hot gas. Lucky for the victim, this was a safe chemistry battery which did not vent flames like an ICR battery can.

 

[Sucker_dad]

I'm thinking one of the old film canisters would hold one (18350) quite well. If you can find one in the age of digital.
Another option would be a waterproof pill bottle. They can be found at the camping section in Walmart or ordered online.

 

[The Ocelot]

I'm thinking one of the old film canisters would hold one (18350) quite well. If you can find one in the age of digital.
Another option would be a waterproof pill bottle. They can be found at the camping section in Walmart or ordered online.

I use those. Thanks for making me feel old. I use medicine bottles too. I have battery cases, but they sometimes come open if jiggled around too much. With a bottle the lid stays on.

 

[savagemann]

Once you get settled back in, I have found the best way to carry spare batteries is by having a fresh mod setup to hold each battery.
Seriously though, you need some kind of battery holder/case.
They are really small and cheap.
You can add one to the order of your new device to save on shipping too!

 

[DetraMental]

I've read elsewhere about someone leaving there battery in with their keys and it nearly caused a fire. That's some pretty scary stuff. I'd do as recommended and get a case of some kind. No need to put yourself in an unsafe bind. Be safe and Happy Vaping

 

[Cavediver]

I bought my first pair of 18350s from a local store, and they provided a small velvet bag for them:
18350s with bag
It's perfect for one or two 18350s.

You could probably find something similar at a local craft store like Michael's, a jewelry store, etc.

 

[Baditude]

You can purchase plastic battery cases at RTD Vapor for $1 - $4. Battery Cases - Accessories