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Question about drained 18650s (like sub 2.4V)

So I left some 18650's (three of them) in a 260w box mod for couple months and they are dead. Charging them doesn't do anything. I've done some googling and learned a bit about "waking" up dormant cells, since they have protection inside the batteries. There are some videos on how to wake them, but involve non-household items to do so.

I have no problem ditching them since I read that once they do go to sleep, it is dangerous to keep using them. BTW, they are Samsung 25r batteries

Posted Dec 3, 2015, 8:47 AM UTC

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Mooch315•

If they've been under 2.0V or so for a while then they've been damaged and would probably be lousy performing batteries even if you did recover them.

Unfortunately, it's time to recycle them.

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I figured as much- probably better anyhow. thanks

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dfmckayIPV4•

If you can get a hold of a charger like the xtar vc2 you might be able to revive them. They might not last as long as fresh ones but it might be worth the try.

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mcali5terSigelei 150 TC | SMOK TFV4•

I made this comment yesterday and someone got butthurt that I didn't like the nitecore charger for this reason!

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dfmckayIPV4•

Hehe, we'll if nitecore would offer some of the features that the xtar has I might try them, but I doubt they ever will.

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nexaurX Cube II // Uwell Crown•

I'd just get new 25R's. Avoid all the hassle.

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will do, fortunately, amazon sells them in packs of 3!

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nexaurX Cube II // Uwell Crown•

I just picked up a set of four for my brand new X Cube II. Must say, these batteries really do impress.

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