Aeroplanes and vape storage.

[chrispche]

I went to Croatia a couple of weeks ago and I have an Aspire NX75 with Atlantis coils on it. What I noticed was when stored in my hand luggage with a full tank on it. It bloody leaked all in my bag and made an awful mess. So much so that I had to wash the thing. My Aspire never leaks. My question is this. Do you think the rapid changes of cabin or air pressure caused the air pressure in the tank to change and force the juice out. I know this wasn't a coincidence as it happened on the flight both ways. Going I thought it was a coincidence, but coming back it happened again. Needless to say I will make sure it's empty on future flights. Anyone else experienced this?

Sent from my H8 using Tapatalk

 

[Eskie]

Yes, pressure changes can cause leaking. When I take a tank on a plane with juice, I make sure to use a tank with jfc I can close off to avoid the problem.

 

[chrispche]

Jfc?

Sent from my H8 using Tapatalk

 

[Eskie]

Juice flow control. A way of closing the juice ports. Not all tanks have it and most with drop b coils don't. The only one I have with a drop in coil is a Triton mini.

 

[Rossum]

I'm not familiar with the gear in question, but.. The secret with bottom-coil tanks: Keep them upside down. This allows air pressure to equalize without pushing juice out.

I've flown with squonk mods many times. No problem provided the bottle is full. Then there's no air to expand and pussh the juice. I recently flew to Europe and back with some original Aspire Breeze devices. No problem with those.

 

[chrispche]

Juice flow control. A way of closing the juice ports. Not all tanks have it and most with drop b coils don't. The only one I have with a drop in coil is a Triton mini.

Oh right. Yes I have jfc on my mod. Thanks for the reply.

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

 

[JCinFLA]

The secret with bottom-coil tanks: Keep them upside down. This allows air pressure to equalize without pushing juice out.

Yep, it works like a charm. I do that on all flights, too. I put them upside down in a ziplock baggie or in empty pill bottles. Have had bone dry containers each time.

 

[ScottP]

When I flew to FL this summer, I put all of my tanks in their own individual prescription pill bottles, upside down and with only a little juice in each of them. I also put as much paper towel in them as needed to keep them from being able to move around inside the bottle when shaken or jostled. I did this to make sure they didn't get broken, and also to make sure if they leaked then any juice only got on the tank and not on anything else.

 

[sdennislee]

I fly a couple times a week, what I have found to work best for me is to base storage on airflow hole location. This is for climbing to cruising altitude, on descent I haven't found it necessary to anything special, I leave the tank right side up in my shirt pockets.

Bottom airflow holes, tank upside down from take off until you reach cruising altitude and cabin pressure stabilizes. As far as juice volume goes I set it so that when I turn the tank upside down the juice is not touching the coil. I do this to prevent the juice from wicking into the coil and seeping out the airflow. If you are inclined to vape while flying, I suggest letting the tank sit for 5 minutes after you turn it back right side up to allow the cotton to rewet.

Top airflow holes, tank right side up. I don't concern myself with juice volume haven't experienced leak with top airflow.
I don't own any tanks with side airflow so can't offer any advice.

Using the above I never have leaks. This of course assume your tank is properly assembled, tightened up and has good o'rings.

 

[stols001]

Yeah a tank is going to leak in freight, the pressurization there is somewhat dicey. I'd recommend just emptying out your tanks for flight anyway (unless you plan on stealth vaping and being the first lucky vaper (that I know of) to be literally escorted off the plane by air marshals, etc. I mean, If you aren't going to vape it on the plane remove the eliquid and/or Ziploc baggy it to hell and back. You should really carry any batteries (internal OR external) on your person (safely stored in battery cases, including wrapped with rubber bands there has been the occasional tale of well, battery cases coming open in transit) and as much eliquid as possible as you can get through security. Etc. Just... keep your vape stuff with you. Etc. It's safer, generally. I've heard of pets being moved down "to the lower levels" and being irretrievably damaged or killed that area isn't really all that safe, you don't see the flight attendants down there, caring for the pets let me put it that way.
Anna

 

[sdennislee]

Never, Never, Never ever check anything. Checked luggage is lost luggage. This includes pets as Anna points out.

I've been flying with vape gear for 6 years now, fly a couple times a week, not an issue domestically. I had some severe leaks until I figure out the orientation of airflow holes I listed in my post above.

Traveling with vape supplies is not hard. Follow my guidelines above (post #9) to prevent leaks, spare batteries in their own protective case, I agree with Anna rubber band the cases closed to be safer.

Certainly no need to dump valuable juice before the flight, have it ready when you get off and visit the smoke shack in the airport, some still have them - ATL, TPA, SAV, SLC, DEN. SAV and TPA smoke shacks are outside so not as stinky as the inside ones.

A note about stealth vaping in flight, it's not the flight attendants that will catch you, it's your fellow passengers who will report you. I've seen it happen twice, both times the vaper got off with a warning but don't count on it.

Also remember that the biggest bottle of juice allowed in 100ml (3.4oz) and if you don't have TSA pre you have to fit all your liquids in one 1 quart bag. Not a lot of room for deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, ejuice in a 1 quart bag.

 

[Rossum]

Also remember that the biggest bottle of juice allowed in 100ml (3.4oz) and if you don't have TSA pre you have to fit all your liquids in one 1 quart bag. Not a lot of room for deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, ejuice in a 1 quart bag.

Meh, that stuff is far easier to replace than my e-liquid, so it goes in my checked luggage, while the e-liquid goes in my quart-sized bag.

 

[sdennislee]

I haven't checked a bag in years. Laptop bag and a spinner for the overhead bin. I can be on the road for 5 days with a spinner, 7 if I have the hotel do my laundry. I'm Diamond with Delta so first to board which means always room above my seat for my spinner.

Lots of videos on YT on how to efficiently pack. Hate the luggage carousel lottery.