Shorting 123a Batteries

[Chrontius]

So, how much shorting does it take to make a 123a dangerous?
I was separating the cells in a 223a pack for use in a Surefire, and managed to poke one of the cans with the wire cutter while cutting the connector strip.

Just a flash and spark, the can's not warm, but inquiring minds want to know - is this dangerous?

 

[KeyGrip]

Don't use it. It's not worth the possible damage to save replacing what is, at most, a two dollar cell.

 

[Chrontius]

*sigh*

I was afraid of that.

Is there a good way to know, or a rule of thumb other than 'Any is too much'?

 

[scottaw]

For the minimal investment and disposable use of cells, if ANYTHING happens i just toss them and grab another, even with rechargables, might be a bigger loss, but a $6 battery or a $200light....chuck it.

 

[MikeSalt]

Ohhhh, this thread was not what I expected. I thought it was going to be a 'TESTED to DESTRUCTION' thread. Actually, this gives me an idea. All I need is a high-amp switch, a very long length of low resistance cable and a good stock of cell holders. Add to that the safety equipment required and a secure test zone.

Actually, it is probably a silly idea. No-one even try it.

 

[SilverFox]

Hello Chrontius,

I think we can carry on this discussion over in the batteries section.

I'll move it over there.

Tom

 

[KeyGrip]

or a rule of thumb other than 'Any is too much'?

That's mine. I'm cheap, but not cheap enough to screw around with lithium chemistries. I've seen what they can do and I give them more respect than the alkaline batteries in my stock because of it.