E-cigs at the beach? - e-cigarette-forum.com • The place for electronic cigarette reviews, news and chat

aasupplyny · 02-05-2009, 07:51 PM

Has anyone brought their ecigs to the beach?
Im planning a trip but not sure if I should bring my ecig. The sand break everything and it seems like its in the air! Wondering if anyone has tried.

MAD 69 · 02-05-2009, 07:55 PM

I would think that taking a few puffs and then putting it in a zip lock bad should be OK. I wouldn't leave it sitting out when not in use, as long as you keep it dry you should be good.

aasupplyny · 02-05-2009, 08:01 PM

Im worried about the sand getting into the battery when I change em. I guess I could use my passthru.

Mad69- nice avatar, lol.

rsmith76 · 02-05-2009, 08:13 PM

I took my 901 to Sanibel Island and Ft. Myers beaches and had no problems with sand or anything else. Just be sure and take plenty of batteries along. I keep mine in a plastic case for added protection. I did not leave any components in direct sunlight either. Good luck, but you should not have any problems.

rsmith76

TropicalBob · 02-05-2009, 08:20 PM

Just one caution: Wind blowing over the e-cig can trigger the battery, activating the atomizer. Hold your e-cig in front of your mouth and blow over it -- the tip, the mouthpiece. Does the light come on? If so, leave it home. Winds are relentless on beaches.

If yours doesn't trigger from the pressure differences caused by wind, by all means use it.

Personal note: Mine triggers. I can't even take it while walking my dog!

Sun Vaporer · 02-05-2009, 09:57 PM

I take mine to the beach at least 2 times a week and have no issues at all. Mine is a penstyle and I have not noticed the wind firing it, but then again I hold it with the battery end facing down to the sand. I will have to watch for that once this cold snap gets out of here and I head back down. Enjoy your trip to the beach!!

StoneE4 · 03-23-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TropicalBob

Just one caution: Wind blowing over the e-cig can trigger the battery, activating the atomizer. Hold your e-cig in front of your mouth and blow over it -- the tip, the mouthpiece. Does the light come on? If so, leave it home. Winds are relentless on beaches.

If yours doesn't trigger from the pressure differences caused by wind, by all means use it.

Personal note: Mine triggers. I can't even take it while walking my dog!

Hmm... I guess that rules out vaping while on the bike, eh?

I'm new to all this and just ordered a 901. I was thinking that it would be nice to not have the wind smoke more of my cig than I did, but it sounds like this will be a problem with e-cigs too.

yvilla · 03-23-2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoneE4

Hmm... I guess that rules out vaping while on the bike, eh?

I'm new to all this and just ordered a 901. I was thinking that it would be nice to not have the wind smoke more of my cig than I did, but it sounds like this will be a problem with e-cigs too.

Depending on what ecig you have - go for a manual switch if it's available for your model.

No more worries about wind (or noise) activating your auto battery.

housewife · 03-23-2009, 02:05 AM

Its my understanding that only 401s, and certain 901s are actually triggered by wind, no? I've got a couple true 901s, and I dont think a hurricane would trigger the atomizer on it... Havnt had any problems with it in the car with windows down or walking around.

StoneE4 · 03-23-2009, 02:56 AM

Yvilla, yeah, a manual switch would be ideal for that situation. Unfortunately, the one I ordered doesn't have one. I guess I'll just have to give it a shot when my e-cig arrives and I pull the bike out of winter storage.

Thanks for the suggestion though.

02-05-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
aasupplyny USA Supplier Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 231	E-cigs at the beach? Has anyone brought their ecigs to the beach? Im planning a trip but not sure if I should bring my ecig. The sand break everything and it seems like its in the air! Wondering if anyone has tried.

03-23-2009, 02:05 AM	#9
housewife Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 45	Its my understanding that only 401s, and certain 901s are actually triggered by wind, no? I've got a couple true 901s, and I dont think a hurricane would trigger the atomizer on it... Havnt had any problems with it in the car with windows down or walking around. __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

02-05-2009, 07:55 PM	#2
MAD 69 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NJ USA Posts: 108	I would think that taking a few puffs and then putting it in a zip lock bad should be OK. I wouldn't leave it sitting out when not in use, as long as you keep it dry you should be good.

02-05-2009, 08:01 PM	#3
aasupplyny USA Supplier Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 231	Im worried about the sand getting into the battery when I change em. I guess I could use my passthru. Mad69- nice avatar, lol.

02-05-2009, 08:13 PM	#4
rsmith76 ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bradford, Ohio Posts: 134	I took my 901 to Sanibel Island and Ft. Myers beaches and had no problems with sand or anything else. Just be sure and take plenty of batteries along. I keep mine in a plastic case for added protection. I did not leave any components in direct sunlight either. Good luck, but you should not have any problems. rsmith76

02-05-2009, 08:20 PM	#5
TropicalBob ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Charlotte, FL USA Posts: 5,076	Just one caution: Wind blowing over the e-cig can trigger the battery, activating the atomizer. Hold your e-cig in front of your mouth and blow over it -- the tip, the mouthpiece. Does the light come on? If so, leave it home. Winds are relentless on beaches. If yours doesn't trigger from the pressure differences caused by wind, by all means use it. Personal note: Mine triggers. I can't even take it while walking my dog!

02-05-2009, 09:57 PM	#6
Sun Vaporer Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 6,741	I take mine to the beach at least 2 times a week and have no issues at all. Mine is a penstyle and I have not noticed the wind firing it, but then again I hold it with the battery end facing down to the sand. I will have to watch for that once this cold snap gets out of here and I head back down. Enjoy your trip to the beach!!

03-23-2009, 02:56 AM	#10
StoneE4 Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 66	Yvilla, yeah, a manual switch would be ideal for that situation. Unfortunately, the one I ordered doesn't have one. I guess I'll just have to give it a shot when my e-cig arrives and I pull the bike out of winter storage. Thanks for the suggestion though.