Yet another explosion

[Ed_C]

Who in their right mind would use one specifically for that reason?

They're supposed to AID IN preventing those forces, NOT stop them.

Tapatyped

Hopefully no one.

I was just going off what you said about failures that can happen from a "manufacturers defect" and the line of discussion on the use of plastic battery boxes. I guess I should have parsed out that bit for clarity.

I will agree that plastic boxes with provide some small level of protection from damage, that is greater than an empty pocket, but if the failure is due to a manufacturers defect I think you're kind of screwed.

I'd also imagine that most failure do to a manufacturers defect would likely happen under load?

 

[snork]

no one plans to have an accident, but a good impact(yes i know it's hypothetical)... say crossing a street and clipped by a car... if the battery is in a leg or shirt pocket and gets hit by the impact?

I'm sure the cheesy little plasticky things that pass for mods these days wouldn't fare any better than a loose battery.

 

[Ed_C]

I'm sure the cheesy little plasticky things that pass for mods these days wouldn't fare any better than a loose battery.

Actually, if you're taking about impact, something that crumples could end up transferring less force to the battery than something that is more solid.

 

[snork]

Actually, if you're taking about impact, something that crumples could end up transferring less force to the battery than something that is more solid,

LOL I've held some of them. Car impact?
Truly, I wouldn't ever give a second thought to the mod and exploding batteries. Much more worried about the car.

 

[Cheallaigh]

Actually, if you're taking about impact, something that crumples could end up transferring less force to the battery than something that is more solid.

which is the point of those horrible expensive to repair "crush zones" on the newer cars.

 

[Ed_C]

Car impact?

Same principle, conservation of energy.

 

[Cheallaigh]

I don't assume that batteries can't fail on their own, but I do think a little plastic box would be little protection from a force that's capable of blowing a metal mod apart. I will coincide that a battery box might prevent "some" damage, but if you're really concerned about it and work/play in an environment where you're likely to damage a battery, some sort of case that has more impact resistance might be wise.

I've not hammered anyone for being against the practice keeping loose batteries in their pocket. I've only spoke out against jumping to conclusions about cause, without all the facts.

the main point of the rubber sleeves and plastic cases, is to prevent anything damaging the wrap, metal objects getting to and interacting with the posts, and minor damage for say dropping... i happen to know that one of those little plastic cases saved my new batteries i go via mail... lovely CP actually smashed the case on one corner, but the batteries came through without even a tear on the wrap. the one place here i buy batteries from always mails them via the plastic cases.

 

[Ed_C]

which is the point of those horrible expensive to repair "crush zones" on the newer cars.

I bet whoever first figured out that they could use physics to explain why they were using thinner and cheaper materials to build their cars got a big fat raise and a promotion.

 

[Cheallaigh]

I'm sure the cheesy little plasticky things that pass for mods these days wouldn't fare any better than a loose battery.

lol all 3 of the various mod types i use are completely metal...

 

[Bad Ninja]

I bet whoever first figured out that they could use physics to explain why they were using thinner and cheaper materials to build their cars got a big fat raise and a promotion.

Im just curious why someone calling for regulations and safety warnings a few pages back would argue that carrying a loose cell in a pocket is safe?

You guys crack me up contradicting yourselves.
Lol

 

[Bad Ninja]

I'm sure the cheesy little plasticky things that pass for mods these days wouldn't fare any better than a loose battery.

Speak for yourself.

2lbs of solid brass.
Extremely well vented.
For Advanced Users Only.

 

[snork]

Speak for yourself.

2lbs of solid brass.
Extremely well vented.
For Advanced Users Only.
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Now that's what I'm talkin' bout.
I think I'll go on a crusade about how something like that is more safe than any regulated mod because of how well it protects from automobile impact.

 

[KS_Referee]

Speak for yourself.

2lbs of solid brass.
Extremely well vented.
For Advanced Users Only.
View attachment 623701

That is absolutely gorgeous! SWEET vape!

Dammit! Now I want a new toy!

 

[Cheallaigh]

Speak for yourself.

2lbs of solid brass.
Extremely well vented.
For Advanced Users Only.
View attachment 623701

pretty pretty!

 

[Ed_C]

Im just curious why someone calling for regulations and safety warnings a few pages back would argue that carrying a loose cell in a pocket is safe?

You guys crack me up contradicting yourselves.
Lol

I didn't say that it was the safest or recommended way to carry a battery, I just said that a single battery in an empty pocket isn't that crazy. My batteries are always, in my mod, in the charger or in a case.

 

[Bad Ninja]

Now that's what I'm talkin' bout.
I think I'll go on a crusade about how something like that is more safe than any regulated mod because of how well it protects from automobile impact.

Be sure you didnt skip the last sentence in my post.
It is the one everyone likes to ignore.
Its the most important safety warning.

 

[Ed_C]

The advanced user recommendation?

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[Ed_C]

That just means that you should be able to feed yourself without assistance, right?

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[Cheallaigh]

That just means that you should be able to feed yourself without assistance, right?

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hehehehehehe

 

[Bad Ninja]

The advanced user recommendation?

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"For advanced users only" isnt a recommendation.
Its a clear warning.