Cons of vaping

[Worutaa]

i recognize myself in many of the posts above, but may i remind you that a couple of weeks ago an e-cig exploded right in the face of a man who suffered serious injuries in the face. (btw does anyone know the type of e-cig that was involved?)

Found online:

"Chief Butch Parker of the North Bay Fire District responded to the call. "I have never heard of or seen anything like this before," Parker told ABC News. Although the battery was unrecognizable after the incident, Parker reported finding several 3.0 volt CR123A type batteries charging in the room along with a scorched battery case that appeared to be one for a cigar-sized device.

Although the investigation is still not concluded, the battery type and "cigar" appearance of the device indicate Holloway may have been using a custom made "mod" or modified e-cigarette using stacked batteries similar to a flashlight, said Recio. These devices are unlike more popular e-cigs, which have built in digital monitoring and protections, he said."

From another place:

Rechargeable Lithium batteries (Li-Ion or Li-on Batteries) represent a great leap forward for many lithium-powered flashlight owners, but they come with risks as well as rewards.

The primary difference between the Protected and Unprotected batteries is that the protected batteries have a small circuit board, typically on the bottom of the battery, that stops the charging or discharge of the battery in certain circumstances. Some of the circumstances in which the circuit include: Over-Charge, Over-Discharge, Short-Circuit, and in some cases, overheating.

CR123a batteries, which power most Lithium-powered flashlights produce 3 volts of power per battery for most of their useful life. The standard flashlight configurations use 1, 2 or 3 of these batteries, only exceptional flashlights like the SureFire® M4 and SureFire® M6 use more than 3 batteries. CR123a batteries have been in production for more than 20 years, and they are very safe and reliable. Unless the metal body of the battery is ruptured, or the battery is burned in a fire, these batteries are very unlikely to have any problems. These batteries should NEVER be recharged, they will probably explode if you try to recharge them.

Due to the high cost of powering flashlights with CR123a batteries, the battery industry has developed a new class of batteries known variously as R123, R123a, RCR123, RCR123a, 16340, etc. batteries. Though these batteries are about the same size as the common CR123a batteries, most of the rechargeable batteries produce 4.2 volts of output when fully charged, so they will instantly overpower and destroy flashlights and other devices that are designed for CR123a batteries.

I would assume that they were unprotected, or he was being a dink or both. It's unfortunate but a nice reminder that if you don't know what you're doing it, leave it to the professionals. I'm sure we'll find out more eventually.

 

[N rustica]

I have a tendency for hoarding so it's an opened can of worms. I want to go to a meet and try to unload the stuff I don't want.

The insomnia part for me was solved with a dropper of passion flower extract in drinking water, something I learned about here on ECF. I think it works better than Melatonin.

It looks silly. Even the experienced vapers on youtube look like adults sucking on mommy's tit.

We really don't know if inhaling some of these butter and cream flavors will prove harmful in the future. Google "popcorn lung"

 

[NaturesEncore]

The only con I can think of is trying to figure out how/where to organize and store your ever-growing stockpile of awesomeness.

 

[blkhwk07]

I can smell so much better, the good and the BAD. Plus it's not free.

 

[DarthIxidor]

I agree with everything posted. I vape more than I smoke, I like checking out new liq, and I would highly suggest a spending limit. It is very easy to drop a few hundred on mods and stuff. I hope you enjoy vaping and it works out for you.

 

[dada]

I agree with everything posted. I vape more than I smoke, I like checking out new liq, and I would highly suggest a spending limit. It is very easy to drop a few hundred on mods and stuff. I hope you enjoy vaping and it works out for you.

Remove the nicotine portion from the liquid and there will be no limit for vaping.

 

[MsSki]

LMAO I love everything about vaping and I love buying all the gadgets and trying new juice, my con would be im broke all the time, all joking aside I dont have any cons to post about vaping.

 

[taofishdude]

I'll try to help with my own experiences ^.^b


Irritability and stalking characteristics form. When waiting for your gear you WILL stalk the mailman. It happens.

Hilarious! I know exactly what u mean

 

[wacko78]

Vaping is supposed to be cheaper but so far that hasn't been the case for me. LOL. Too much stuff to try and have fun with

 

[Coryac]

My only problem is when the underware gnomes vape my juice at night while I sleep! Oh the money is an issue too! lol

 

[sh_]

For me not only the worse thing is that you can easily spend way too much on vaping (juices specially while you're trying to find whats the best liquid for you or you all day vape....)

A big pro for me is that I can vape wherever I like, even on the office and I dont feel like craving for a cig anymore, even on the most stressful moments, I just vape it away

 

[imsoenthused]

Biggest con I can think of is the lack of reliability in the vaping experience. It's just not as reliable as cigarettes were. Every pack of cigarettes gives you the same exact experience, but I can have radically different quality of vapes in any given day using identical hardware and juice. Sometimes I think it's a matter of astrological alignment and the vibration frequency of nearby ley lines.

 

[Xaria]

The only con I have found is vaping outside when it is very windy. It just was not fulfilling.


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[Beans]

Big con.....The pile of dirty condoms that collect on my kitchen counter......When do I find the time to wash them all out

 

[mudheadmackerel]

It is actually replacing one addiction for another, although ecigs are *probably* alot safer than analogs.
The habit can become obsessive and quitting ecigs could in fact be a very difficult thing to achieve.

 

[Samyaza]

Big con.....The pile of dirty condoms that collect on my kitchen counter......When do I find the time to wash them all out

Taken out of context that sounds hilarious!

 

[vikksterr]

The habit can become obsessive and quitting ecigs could in fact be a very difficult thing to achieve.

I agree with the obsessive part. I've already spent so much experimenting with cartos and juices.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Yep to be aware that some of us are addictive personalities is another step forward.

It is actually replacing one addiction for another, although ecigs are *probably* alot safer than analogs.
The habit can become obsessive and quitting ecigs could in fact be a very difficult thing to achieve.

 

[thedigger]

I too am new to this, only a week in. I don't notice the dryness or thirstiness because I have always had water or a cup of coffee with me most of the time. So far, the most noticeable con is having to plan ahead. Know where you're going to be and for how long so you know you have enough battery life and carts with you.

 

[Samyaza]

I too am new to this, only a week in. I don't notice the dryness or thirstiness because I have always had water or a cup of coffee with me most of the time. So far, the most noticeable con is having to plan ahead. Know where you're going to be and for how long so you know you have enough battery life and carts with you.

I had that when I first started. Now I generally am in the habit of filling and charging things to last for a day or 2 and unless I am going out of town it's never really an issue. Just grab and go like I did with my smokes.