Originally Posted by
Victor Vector
I came to think about building packs and I've never concidered the location of the vent hole. (no need for any smutty comments here chaps)
Does it need our attention ??
Jacko
Keeping the vent holes clear is VERY important.
When you look at some of the packs that get returned as faulty, or heaven forbid that have blown, then look at the appalling quality of the soldering, with dry solder all over the positive button, concealing the vents, it becomes clear why cells can fail.
And frankly it's astonishing that more packs don't fail. The standard of soldering by many hobbyists is terrible.