Recent content by Steamix

  1. Steamix

    Washington Examiner - Don’t panic: Tobacco harm reduction saves lives

    A voice of reason in the cacophony of irrationality...
  2. Steamix

    Vape shops closing

    Look at a vaper's balance sheet ( from a politician's perspective ) : Tobacco Tax earnings - nil BT earnings (lobby group) - zip BP earnings (lobby group) - nada Worst case: Might even live longer and still draw pensions at an age where the majority of BT and BP customers are already 6 feet...
  3. Steamix

    Weight vs. Volume ?

    If you wanna be totally beancounting-nitpicking about it, go by weight. Volume changes ever so slightly depending on the temperatures of the ingredients. Might set off the flavour from cheesecake to has-been-sitting-on-the counter-for-30-minutes-cheesecake ;) But we're not some molecule...
  4. Steamix

    WHAT THA .... !!!

    A country where one half the fauna is either poisonous and/or venomous and a large part of the other half out to get your hide is worrying about the dangers of vaping...Seriously?!
  5. Steamix

    This is rediculous

    Buy things you don't need with money you don't have to impress people you don't like ... Whole economy runs on this.
  6. Steamix

    Change.org petition to ban e-cigarettes

    From the petition text : Quote ...inhale but not exhale ... Unquote Impressive feat, might explain the bursting lungs :D Quote ...and the other chemicals that are in these pods affect our children as their brains are not fully developed... Unquote Petitioner should take a look into a...
  7. Steamix

    Zombie Vaping Myths That Refuse to Die

    So there is PG in non-toxic anti-freeze compound. Yeah well, that PG is of a much lower purity than USP or PhEur or etc.. Is like lumping together sewage outflow and bottled mineral water. Both are water alright, but one would drink the former only in a dire emergency... But it still makes for...
  8. Steamix

    Best place to buy accessories that breach EU guidelines from UK

    China : Whether you order a single mod or a life-size aircraft carrier complete with airplanes ( some assembly required ;) ) , it's always 'electronic parts' and $4.95 on the customs declaration... Which customs knows too - so they aren't buying into that anymore. Now they ask for proof of...
  9. Steamix

    No wonder the juice tastes off...

    Fruity flavours attracting fruit flies. Means that whoever was blending that liquid got close enough to the real thing that it fools those insects. A chitinous seal of quality. Or sloppy housekeeping ;) Software got bugs, now liquids too, we're getting there :D
  10. Steamix

    Mod in checked baggage?

    No ban. Mods aren't the only things with high powered lithium batteries in them : laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc.etc. The rule is simple. Anything with a battery goes with you into the cabin. Keeps the TSA happy and keeps you happy too : Checked baggage gets often tossed around pretty...
  11. Steamix

    Noob DIY Question

    Not really...but I wouldn't pour the whole 60ml with another 60ml... Split off a smaller quantity and check the 'sweet spot' by gradually adding unflavored. But then again you add flavour to the whole batch again... The neverending Apple cotton candy goblet ;)
  12. Steamix

    "JUUL Exhales After Dodging Full Ban On Flavored E-Cigs"

    prohibiting banning the sale of ANY tobacco product in face-to-face ... ...deeming regs classify pretty much anything as a tobacco product, upto and probably including the USPS delivery truck transporting your vapegear order... Someone in the FDA just managed to kick their own crotch with...
  13. Steamix

    Am I paranoid or what?

    'The voice of vaping since 2007' ... So some of us vaper's been around for a decade by now. Granted, one can smoke for three decades and still be around as well. But according to the ANTZ's scaremongering vapers oughta be droppin' like flies. Which they didn't. Which is p****ng off the ANTZ no...
  14. Steamix

    List of vendors Age Verification requirements.

    Tell you honestly. Kids is kids, they WILL try stuff. So letting them have vape gear through me I stand a chance to steer them clear of the stinkies or even worse stuff. Not a perfect solution, but life's often a string of compromises...
  15. Steamix

    Need help with DIY Menthol

    Basix : Dissolve 10 gram ( sorry, me metric ) in 10 ml PG. Will need a hot water bath, some patience and lot stirring. Of that mixture 3% into your base liquid is ample for a distinct menthol kick. 2% if you like easy, 0.5 to 1.5% to add to flavoured liquids for a bit of tweaking... 4% strong...