NCR18650B slightly swollen negative

[Daniel]

as title says , I noticed the battery is slightly swollen on the negative flat top side , difficult to explain but if I stand the battery upright on that side it's "wobbly" , not like my Efest that sits flat on the table.

I have been using the battery exclusively on the SVD only , no mech mods (love my face too much ;p)

Should I just chuck the batt or is it still safe to use , only vape at max 13W ?

Might it be the charger I'm using , it's one of those TrustFire jobbies the two bay model nr TR-001 ?
My I4 is on it's way from FT but I fear it will still be a while , don't want to bugger up my Efests with the charger I know it does not have overcharge protection so I watch the little LED like a hawk ....

Any advise will be appreciated ...

 

[zadiac]

Post a pic so we can see

 

[Daniel]

that's the thing it so difficult to see with the naked eye , will try upload a quick video ....

 

[Daniel]

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-yqWePjTpKQNzJLSTNNTHRmUlU/edit?usp=docslist_api

 

[Yiannaki]

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-yqWePjTpKQNzJLSTNNTHRmUlU/edit?usp=docslist_api

Can't gauge much from the pic in terms of the swelling.

I don't think swelling in batteries is a good thing Bro. My advice would be to chuck it!

Sorry mate.

That's just my 2c though

 

[free3dom]

I have to agree with @Yiannaki

R200 for a new battery
R200 000 for facial reconstruction

Personally I'd go with the first option, but I'm paranoid when it comes to batteries

 

[Arthster]

Im with @free3dom and @Yiannaki

dump it like a bad girlfriend.

 

[Daniel]

Thx guys , ok so how do I dump this bad girl ?

 

[free3dom]

@Daniel maybe buy her dinner first and let her down easy

It depends on where you are. You need to find an e-waste bin, they are usually located near larger shops (usually ones that sell electronics) - I know that most Makro's have them (which is where I dump my stuff). Many large malls also have them nowadays.

Have a look on this site for info on finding a suitable location

 

[Arthster]

Well i would start with a light dinner. And then also remember they wine...

There is recycling bins at just about every pick n pay latley. You can just dump it into the battery bin

 

[Daniel]

I'm scared that she will make a scene at a public place , best to do it after hours when nobody is there

 

[free3dom]

I'm scared that she will make a scene at a public place , best to do it after hours when nobody is there

Yes, it's generally best to dispose of a body that way

 

[Arthster]

You dump chicks funny

 

[Daniel]

You dump chicks funny

That would be cruel , they are cute and cuddly and yellow.....

 

[free3dom]

That would be cruel , they are cute and cuddly and yellow.....

Not to mention tasty