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Re: Flashlight Explosion Article
Pressure failure of a sealed vessel is not an explosion or detonation, but a rupturing. Explosion is really not the correct word. It's a side effect of heavy venting or venting with flame. It could be caused by any line items in the above possible causes list. The velocity of released gas is nowhere near a real explosion caused by a shock wave through certain compounds. Explosion is a panic word.
Usually, lithium primaries run single-cell are no problem and you can run them to empty. Running primaries to empty in a multi-cell light is an identified issue. Not recommended. Never mix and match cells in a multi-cell CR123 light. Don't do it.
Lithium protected cell rechargable risk is mostly in the charging. As a best practice, I don't suggest charging in your bedroom, or even indoors. Never use unprotected cells unless you know the light needs them for high drain. Know what cells you're buying and why.
You can short out even alkalines or NiMH and do some electrical damage. Lithium chemistries, treated with care and respect, are "safe enough."
"More danger" and "less danger" don't really apply, IMHO. Safe practices leads to safe enjoyment of this enthusiast addiction. There is a bar, a level of knowledge. It is up to the user to read, learn, and know. There are a lot of variables. Much as one inspects a firearm as part of the sport, we must inspect our lights... our components, our tools.
Check the World Health Organization's Top 100 causes of death worldwide. It gives useful perspective. Look for "Flashlight explosion." I couldn't find it on the list. Trust me, if this were a widespread and common issue then it'd be a line item on that list. People get electrocuted, yes. It isn't the same. There are millions and millions of lithiums in use world wide every day. Cell phones, laptops, power tools, emergency lighting, you cannot escape them. Now, compare the risks of driving. 1.3 million dead in 2012, according to the WHO.
See what I mean? If you're going to worry, worry about a likely risk.
Kids might put the cell phone you give them into the microwave. The point is knowledge and knowing the risks. That phone has a lion in it. Respectfully, are you worried about your cordless drill exploding?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentat
I need another cup of the juice of sapho.
Brb.
Pressure failure of a sealed vessel is not an explosion or detonation, but a rupturing. Explosion is really not the correct word. It's a side effect of heavy venting or venting with flame. It could be caused by any line items in the above possible causes list. The velocity of released gas is nowhere near a real explosion caused by a shock wave through certain compounds. Explosion is a panic word.
Usually, lithium primaries run single-cell are no problem and you can run them to empty. Running primaries to empty in a multi-cell light is an identified issue. Not recommended. Never mix and match cells in a multi-cell CR123 light. Don't do it.
Lithium protected cell rechargable risk is mostly in the charging. As a best practice, I don't suggest charging in your bedroom, or even indoors. Never use unprotected cells unless you know the light needs them for high drain. Know what cells you're buying and why.
You can short out even alkalines or NiMH and do some electrical damage. Lithium chemistries, treated with care and respect, are "safe enough."
"More danger" and "less danger" don't really apply, IMHO. Safe practices leads to safe enjoyment of this enthusiast addiction. There is a bar, a level of knowledge. It is up to the user to read, learn, and know. There are a lot of variables. Much as one inspects a firearm as part of the sport, we must inspect our lights... our components, our tools.
Check the World Health Organization's Top 100 causes of death worldwide. It gives useful perspective. Look for "Flashlight explosion." I couldn't find it on the list. Trust me, if this were a widespread and common issue then it'd be a line item on that list. People get electrocuted, yes. It isn't the same. There are millions and millions of lithiums in use world wide every day. Cell phones, laptops, power tools, emergency lighting, you cannot escape them. Now, compare the risks of driving. 1.3 million dead in 2012, according to the WHO.
See what I mean? If you're going to worry, worry about a likely risk.
Kids might put the cell phone you give them into the microwave. The point is knowledge and knowing the risks. That phone has a lion in it. Respectfully, are you worried about your cordless drill exploding?
Believe it or not, it's helped me in real life before. We're supposed to be like Mentats, not Harkonnen.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentat
I need another cup of the juice of sapho.
Brb.
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