So I have been rotating two LG HG2s in my eVic VTC Dual. (Single battery compartment.) I noticed a few weeks ago that one of the batteries had the slightest tear in the plastic beside the positive terminal. After some searching online I heard that these could be re-wrapped and/or taped. I got a small piece of electrical tape (like a couple millimeters) and covered the tiny spot that had come loose.
A buddy gave me one of his new 18650 batteries (same type) so I started using it and kept the one with the piece of tape on as a backup. The other day I noticed a very very slight dent in the positive end of one of the 18650s I'm currently using. I'm not sure if it's the one I got from my buddy or not. I'd try to get a pic but it's not obvious at all you really have to look for it. I've been still using it because the dent is so minor but am wondering if I should be.
I realize that battery safety is very important however am I being too cautious? Are both batteries - small piece of tape and barely noticeable dent - still safe to use or should I be replacing them? I want to be careful not paranoid.
A buddy gave me one of his new 18650 batteries (same type) so I started using it and kept the one with the piece of tape on as a backup. The other day I noticed a very very slight dent in the positive end of one of the 18650s I'm currently using. I'm not sure if it's the one I got from my buddy or not. I'd try to get a pic but it's not obvious at all you really have to look for it. I've been still using it because the dent is so minor but am wondering if I should be.
I realize that battery safety is very important however am I being too cautious? Are both batteries - small piece of tape and barely noticeable dent - still safe to use or should I be replacing them? I want to be careful not paranoid.
