E-Cigs: 7 Tips to Avoid Disaster with Lithium-ion Batteries

What are Lithium-ion batteries?

Lithium-ion batteries are one of the five main types of rechargeable batteries available today. They are most widely used in electronics due to them being lightweight, having a low self-discharge rate and having a small memory effect. The low self-discharge rate makes them perfect for producing longer lasting products, and the small memory effect means that only partially charging, or charging without being fully discharged, results in the batteries retaining their maximum energy capacity. Lithium-ion is the go-to choice for e-cigarette batteries and are widely used by many vaping companies such as VUSE, blu e-cigs and others to provide power to the atomizer. There have been a few cases recently where these batteries have exploded, causing damage to clothing and more importantly injuring the carrier. The explosions have occurred due to metal objects in the user’s pocket coming into contact with the electrodes and short-circuiting the e-cig. This results in the battery generating a lot of heat very quickly, igniting some of the flammable electrolytes and causing an explosion. I Already Have an Explosive Personality, How do I Avoid the Same With My Batteries? As is the case with most technology, improper handling or storage results in malfunctioning products. Special care should be taken, especially with Lithium-ion batteries, due to the aforementioned flammable electrolytes. This involves the normal electronic etiquette, which can be split into the following categories.

7 Tips For Proper Battery Life

1) DON’T get them wet

Water acts as a good conductor for electricity, and can bridge gaps between the anode and cathode on the battery. It also acts as an insulator for heat, causing any temperature rise to be amplified to undesirable levels. That means no vaping in the rain!

2) DON’T keep them in contact with metal objects

The exposed ends of the battery, when in contact with metal, short circuit the battery and cause a rapid build-up of heat. That’s not good if they are in an enclosed environment, such as your pocket!

3) DON’T buy cheap replacements

Buying a cheap, knock-off battery can often seem like a good option, but the likelihood is that they are cheap because they are more likely to develop problems. These problems can be anything from simply not working to exploding, so ensure you buy the properly tested and recommended batteries to ensure the least risk of faults occurring.

4) DON’T leave them out in direct sunlight

Have you ever sat on a metal park bench that has been out in the sun all day? Now imagine that metal was surrounding highly flammable substances. Not an ideal situation, right? Keep that vape in the shade.

5) NEVER attempt to disassemble the battery to conduct your own repairs

The contents of a battery are usually highly pressurised and are not substances you want bursting out onto your skin. Don’t take the risk.

6) DO dispose of the battery properly

Rechargeable batteries are different from disposable substances and contain chemicals that are not intended to end in landfills. Either send the battery back to the manufacturer or dispose of it in an allocated local collection site.

7) DO replace your battery every couple of years

Not only will the new battery be safer; the old battery loses charge over time, meaning a new battery will perform better. It’s also likely that there will be a stronger or more efficient battery available after that time! Take care of your battery with these seven steps above and you won’t have to worry about problems with explosions or leakages. Although batteries can seem like a danger, they have to pass stringent regulations to be able to be sold commercially, so always buy from trusted manufacturers. All of the batteries sold through Electric Tobacconist are stringently tested to the highest industry standards before sale. Buy a starter kit for bundles including new batteries, atomisers and more.



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