Coatimundi
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Mar 1, 2018
- Messages
- 7
Hi, all-
For the last few years I've used a Fenix E12 AA flashlight as a "mouthlight" when I need to use both hands in a dark spot. A piece of silicone tubing around the tail cap makes it easy to hold & AA's are no problem to replace.
I'd like to get a light that's a little brighter and I was thinking about something like a ThruNite T1 that uses a single 18350.
Now I'm wondering about the safety risks.
I read the sticky about safely charging li-ion batteries, but what about issues when using a flashlight?
I read across the Caleb Joyner mishap and it's gruesome, no doubt.
There's not a lot of information out there, but I did find this story where they imply that leaning toward his vehicle battery caused the explosion:
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/...cle_0e6074a5-7051-54ce-8d4c-0698795266cd.html
So my questions are:
1. What could have caused Caleb Joyner's flashlight to explode? A non-OEM battery? The vehicle's battery? Something else?
2. Are there any safety risks when charging a flashlight with a USB port? (Micro USB or USB-C)
3. Am I better off just sticking with a AA flashlight?
Illuminate me, please!
Best,
Chris
For the last few years I've used a Fenix E12 AA flashlight as a "mouthlight" when I need to use both hands in a dark spot. A piece of silicone tubing around the tail cap makes it easy to hold & AA's are no problem to replace.
I'd like to get a light that's a little brighter and I was thinking about something like a ThruNite T1 that uses a single 18350.
Now I'm wondering about the safety risks.
I read the sticky about safely charging li-ion batteries, but what about issues when using a flashlight?
I read across the Caleb Joyner mishap and it's gruesome, no doubt.
There's not a lot of information out there, but I did find this story where they imply that leaning toward his vehicle battery caused the explosion:
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/...cle_0e6074a5-7051-54ce-8d4c-0698795266cd.html
So my questions are:
1. What could have caused Caleb Joyner's flashlight to explode? A non-OEM battery? The vehicle's battery? Something else?
2. Are there any safety risks when charging a flashlight with a USB port? (Micro USB or USB-C)
3. Am I better off just sticking with a AA flashlight?
Illuminate me, please!
Best,
Chris