Stock Battery Wrap Removal
This step involves carefully cutting a small slit in the top or bottom of your cell. After a notch has been cut, you can proceed to rip the wrap off carefully. Don’t worry if the wrap does not come off in one piece.
Getting Everything Ready
You’re going to want a really clean work surface for this. It should be free of dust and dirt etc., and big enough to lay your tools down. While this is not completely necessary, I’ve found that having a suitable work space when conducting ‘vape-related tasks’ can be a really easy way to boost efficiency.
Insulating Disk Placement
Before a wrap can be installed, the insulating disk needs to be placed above and around the positive terminal of your cell. Once you’ve done this, you’re ready to slide the wrap over the battery.
Centering The Wrap
Before applying heat, get a good feel for the wrap moving on the battery itself. You’ll want to hold the cell in the middle of the wrap, with equal space on the positive side and negative side; this will ensure that your wrap goes on evenly. Once you’ve re-wrapped a few times, this step will come naturally!
Applying Heat
Adjust your blow dryer to the lowest heat setting (if it does not have this adjustment, hold the dryer a few inches further away from the cell). While continuing to hold your battery inside the middle of the wrap (two fingers is the easiest way…), and making sure the insulator is centered over the positive terminal, turn the blow dryer on.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have successfully re-wrapped your vape battery! Perfecting this skill will take time, but should come naturally with practice. Never rush yourself when re-wrapping, take all the time you need, and make sure they’re done right.
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How to Dispose of Vape Batteries
While most batteries are recyclable; unfortunately, many vapers tend to throw their old ones in the trash. Mark Hall of Businesswaste, a UK waste management company says,
How to Recycle Batteries: It Affects Not Just Vapers
In 2014, only about four to five percent of all Li-ion batteries were disposed of properly.
Responsible Vaping
Vapers are always reminded to be responsible in their use of e-cigarettes. It is high time that they are reminded of its proper disposal as well.
How can I tell when my batteries need to be replaced?
When the positive/negative terminals have been damaged or compromised in any way.
Can I re-wrap batteries multiple times?
Yes, but I would not recommend it. You must maintain a certain level of awareness in relation to the age of you batteries and cycle life.
How are battery wraps damaged in the first place?
The protective material used to protect your cells is meant to outlive the cycle life of the battery in normal use conditions. However, vaping puts abnormally high level of stress on the wraps; this is mostly due to the continuous installation and removal of batteries.
How long does it take to re-wrap a single battery?
This process normally takes anywhere from 3-5 minutes depending on certain factors. A few basic tools are needed to accomplish the task, and a re-wrap can be performed with ease (as long as you’re comfortable with battery safety).
Can I use a batteries beyond the cycle life?
You can definitely find use for batteries beyond the listed cycle life. However, it is not safe to continue using your vape cells in the same vaping conditions (sub-ohm build, high wattage setting).
When should I replace them?
In an effort to avoid confusion, I label all of my plastic battery containers with the DD/MM/YY. That way I never lose track of how old the cells are, and based on personal vaping habits, I can get a good idea how many times each cell has been cycled.
Conclusion
Try not to over-complicate the whole re-wrap situation. By carefully inspecting your wraps at least once every use, you will ensure that everything stays safe. That way, when the need to re-wrap does arise, you won’t miss it!
Don’T Scrap It, Re-Wrap It
- The process is quick and easy, after the first couple of times you re-wrap your 18650 batteries you should be able to do this in a minute or 2. Depending on where you go for your 18650 heat shrink, Google is your friend for that part, just remember to check that you order 29.5 mm in width, with an inner diameter of 18.5mm. You can find them in pre-cut lengths or whole rolls ready for use, …
Preparing For The Operation
- The list of items you will need is straight forward: 1. An 18650 Battery (and its partner if you are changing its color) 2. 29.5 mm heat shrink 3. Ruler/ piece of paper you can make markings on 4. Pen 5. Scissors / Craft Knife 6. Heat Gun ( or hair dryer if you don’t have one lying around). 7. Label maker or sharpie
Lets Get Started
- The first thing you should do is gently remove the old wrap from the battery. Do not use a knife as many batteries have a second layer of wrap beneath the first, which you do not want to damage. Use your finger nails and just peel it away, it should come off without any problems. What ever you do, make sure you don’t lose the positive insulator rin...
Conclusion
- Your 18650 batteries should always be in good condition as all it takes is a little nick to cause a potential short. Check you batteries often and thoroughly to keep yourself and your devices safe. If you find a small tear or find yourself holding a cell with its wrapper hanging off, you now have the skills needed to fix it quickly and easily at almost no expense. As always, enjoy your vaporize…