Battery safety is one of the most important parts of vaping and we would like to take the time to educate everyone on the basics!
More likely than not, you have seen news stories or videos on the internet about people who have had their vaping device explode or catch on fire. These issues do not just happen from everyday vaping. Improper use, neglecting the condition of your battery, and not understanding battery safety are the most common causes of these issues. One of the most common occurrences we see is tears in the battery wrap. Tears mean that there is exposed metal that can touch other metal and short out the battery. A shorted out battery can heat up causing it to vent. Even more dangerous than a tear is if the insulator on the positive side of the battery is missing or torn. Voltage Vapin’ does carry fresh battery wraps and is more than happy to provide instruction to make sure all of our customers stay safe!
Another issue that we have seen is people who carry around their batteries in their pocket with loose change or metal. What happens when pieces of metal touch both sides of a battery? It tries to discharge with nowhere for it to go causing the battery to heat up and vent. Always carry your batteries in a sealed case if you put them in your pocket! Lastly, the way you charge your device is very important. If you charge a device too quickly with a fast charger, such as those that charge popular smartphones, it is too much power too quickly. This can lead to battery venting, so be sure to use the charger that your device came with!
If you are unsure about anything related to battery safety, make a stop into Voltage Vapin’ to get some clarifications. We can let you know if a battery is unsafe to use, what to do to fix it, and we even sell freshly charged batteries!
If you tote around spare batteries, make sure you do so safely! Our triple and quad battery sleeves are great for safe transport of spare cells!
Available in Triple or Quadruple cell configuration, these 18650 silicone battery sleeves provide a convenient, low-profile method of transporting spare batteries. These sleeves even have a hole to allow for carry on your key ring or lanyard!
We also have 4 cell carriers!
Please make sure you have your I.D. present when entering the store. We are required by law to I.D. anyone who appears to be 27 years of age or younger.
New Age requirements for purchasing Vapor Products in Virginia:
Effective July 1, 2019, Virginia’s laws are changing for purchasing Vapor Products. You must now be 21 years of age or older to purchase Vapor Products in the State of Virginia. The only exception to this law is Active Duty Military.
No one under 21 will be allowed at the Sales Counter, unless you are Active Duty Military.
We do not allow parents to purchase for minors as this is the law in Virginia.
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