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Battery Safety

Most modern vape mods and pod systems use lithium-ion cells. Used correctly, they're as safe as the cell in your phone — but they don't tolerate abuse, and the consequences of getting it wrong are worth a few minutes of reading.

Charging

• Use the charger that came with your device, or a quality external charger from a known brand. Mystery $5 chargers are a false economy.
• Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface — not on your bed, on a sofa, or under a pile of paperwork.
• Don't leave devices charging unattended overnight.
• Stop charging once the device is full. Leaving cells topped up at 100% all the time shortens their life.

Storing & transporting

• Loose 18650 / 21700 cells must be carried in a plastic battery case — never loose in a pocket or bag with keys, coins, or anything metal.
• Keep cells away from direct sunlight and out of hot cars.
• Don't store devices completely flat or completely full for long periods. Around 50–60% is ideal for storage.

Inspect before you use

Before you load a cell into a mech or external-battery mod, check the wrap. If you see any tear, nick, or split — even a small one — re-wrap or replace the cell. A torn wrap is the single most common cause of a battery short in the wild.

What to do with damaged cells

Don't throw lithium-ion cells in your kerbside rubbish or recycling. They go in the dedicated battery-recycling bins at most major supermarkets, hardware stores, and Council waste-transfer stations. Damaged or swollen cells should be placed in a metal container outdoors and recycled promptly — they will not get safer with time.

Got a question?

If you're unsure about anything battery-related, swing by the store or drop us a line — we'd much rather answer a "silly question" than read about the alternative on the news.