The best thing about this type of device is that they often contain a fully rechargeable lithium cell. Usually a small cylindrical one, but in this case a decent flat one with very useful capacity. They're ideal for small lighting projects or replacing cells in some items, noting that the cell itself doesn't have a protection circuit.
The cell checks out at above 280mAh after three charge/discharge cycles and is marked 501547P (50mm by 15mm by 4.7mm).
It's a bit disappointing that decent cells like these are used once and then end up in landfill. At least their material composition is relatively eco friendly if they get that far.
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11 thoughts on “Scavenging a decent 280mah lithium cell out of a disposable item”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jason Simpson says:

    I've been re-watching some past videos, and after seeing this one a question now comes to mind.
    In 2019, there was an outbreak of lung disease associated with vaping. Doctors came to the conclusion that this was likely caused primarily by vitamin E oil in the vaping product.
    As of January 2020, the CDC (In the USA) stated that cases were on the decline, then all of a sudden Covid-19 hits, with nearly identical symptoms.
    Coincidence?

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DAVID GREGORY KERR says:

    If you are not used to it then I would not have anything to do with it.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Marty The Stines says:

    Dang dude. Wash your hands. Especially if you don’t vape or smoke, that salt nic could make you sick. Lol I get 3mg liquid on me and I make sure to wash em or wipe em off. 50 or 60mg in those disposable sticks can be like snorting pure caffeine if enough soaks in. But as long as you have a strong heart. Haha

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Someone Else says:

    I use now only Vegetable-based Glycerol and nicotine (it may not suit Clive, but is something I really crave). The VG is thicker than Propylene Glycol but that does not really matter, I just make my wick ends a bit thinner to compensate for the thickness. And that Veggie stuff tastes much better.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars B D says:

    Vuse Alto is also good for this 👍👊

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ethan krambeck says:

    pathetic i vape everyday

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars rdizzy1 says:

    The issues with peoples lungs from vaping is either black market thc oil carts or cbd carts from shitty companies. You can have issues from either using vitamin e oil to cut them (or other oils), or incomplete vaporization of the oil, breathing in larger droplets of oil into the lungs.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Westley Dill says:

    just wasteful.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Redlock says:

    Ha ha. Yesterday I found one of these disposables on the sidewalk and harvested a very nice 350 mAh battery. The tank of had leaked a sickening raspberry goo through the interior. I suspect the previous owner has a raspberry smelling pocket 🙂

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Maddie says:

    dont take these things to gigs.

    They will probably start heating and could be bad news

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Garry Gemmell says:

    We need the price ££££££££££££££ Clive so we can judge whether it is worth "buying to salvage"!!!
    Sound like you have the flu big guy – hope its not the "speshal flu"…

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