How Should I Store My Battery?

Here will take a look at not only how to store your vape batteries safely, but how to keep them in optimal condition and how to avoid some common mistakes that inexperienced vapers make regarding their batteries.

The 18650

As an example, we will take a look at the safety precautions one should take with the 1865O battery because it is a commonly used battery in the world of vaping. These suggestions come from LG, Samsung, and Panasonic, so you know they’re reliable.

LG:

• Store at -20 to 25°C if storage time is less than one year.
• Store at -20° to 45°C if storage time is less than three months.
• For 90% capacity recovery, store at -20° to 60°C if less than one month.

Samsung:

• Store at -30° to 25°C if storage time will be less than a year and ½.
• Store at between -30° and 45°C if storage time will be less than three months.
• And for 90% capacity recovery, store at -30° to 60°C if less than one month.

Panasonic:

• Store between -20° and 20°C if storage will be less than a year.
• Store between -20° and 40°C if storage will be less than three months.
• And for an 80% capacity of recovery, store at -20° to 50°C if less than one month.

No matter what, these batteries should never be stored at over 60°C. They will degrade faster the higher the storage temperature. If, during storage, the voltage drops too low, it’s a good idea to top off the batteries. The environment in which you store your batteries should be free of corrosive gases and dust and be at a low humidity (or dry).

Battery Storage Safety

For safe storage of your batteries:

• Never put them together with screws, coins, hairpins, necklaces, or keys.
• Before storage, any battery should be taken out of whatever it powers.
• It is advisable to keep them in the best possible environmental conditions and in a fireproof container.
• Keep them away from static electric charges.
• Try to avoid fast pressure changes.

Keeping Your Battery in the Best Possible Working Condition

To maintain your vape, you will need to keep your vaping battery in tip top condition. Try to avoid these mistakes:

• Failure to maintain a clean battery compartment
• Failure to maintain a clean mouthpiece
• Failure to change atomizers and coils regularly
• Screwing an atomizer, clearomizer, or tank on too tightly
• Failure to store the battery in its own case or safety container
• Failing to clean your vape on a regular basis
• Misusing or mistreating your battery
• Letting your e-fluid run low

How to Detect a Bad Battery

Your battery’s wrap should never have any holes or kinks and should be clean. Make sure that, for your vaping device, it is the correct amp rating and size. The wrap on a bad battery may have obvious kinks or holes. This is not a safe battery. Additionally, it should be clean. There is more of a chance of a hole forming in a dirty wrap. Never, ever use a battery that isn’t wrapped. Dispose of it safely as soon as possible.

Major “Do Not Do’s”

• Never let your coils come into contact with the top
• Never exceed your battery’s amp limit
• Avoid over discharging your battery
• Don’t use cheap battery chargers or the wrong battery charger
• Don’t put your battery in backwards

And finally, never carry a bare, unprotected battery around in a bag, purse, or pocket. Always use a safe carrying case for your battery.