E cigs have a bad rep,, how to overcome this bad name

[Mac]

The only way to overcome negative stereotypes is through encouraging critical thinking with education. I'd say you are off to a good start.

 

[aurea]

I am pretty sure that was the Colorado incident back in January.
As far as I know we still don't have the facts about the Florida incident yet.

My bad if I've gotten my facts confused!

***I should say stories confused!

 

[Sev00]

What someone told me that was sort of a load off is that ALL batteries whether double A's or laptop batt or phone batt all have the chance of exploding. It's the chemicals inside and in the right circumstance it'll blow. So as long as you maintain proper battery safety and care you should be fine.

Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

Stacked batteries are OK. A few ground rules.
1) Always keep your pair together. Don't mix and match once used the 1st time. Label the 1st set each with an "A", next pair with "B" etc...

2) Always use protected batteries when stacking. Or otherwise in my opinion. There are battery holders with a built in PCB protection if you are modding.

3) Always buy your batteries from a reputable source. Be skeptical of any 18650's advertising more than 2400 mAh.

4) Calculate your amps with a free Ohm's law calculator. Stay at 3 amps or below for the majority of PV's out there. If you want more wattage, best to do more volts and more ohms, it draws less amperage.

 

[BHam]

Thanks for the tips. I might go dig up my mod now.

Stacked batteries are OK. A few ground rules.
1) Always keep your pair together. Don't mix and match once used the 1st time. Label the 1st set each with an "A", next pair with "B" etc...

2) Always use protected batteries when stacking. Or otherwise in my opinion. There are battery holders with a built in PCB protection if you are modding.

3) Always buy your batteries from a reputable source. Be skeptical of any 18650's advertising more than 2400 mAh.

4) Calculate your amps with a free Ohm's law calculator. Stay at 3 amps or below for the majority of PV's out there. If you want more wattage, best to do more volts and more ohms, it draws less amperage.

 

[Rivaman]

Several people have been killed by exploding mobile phone batteries,but doesn't stop people using them.
Read somewhere that new/unfamiliar risks are noticed,whereas known dangers are accepted .As e-cigs (OK PVs) become more common the same thing should happen.

 

[servolos]

Anyone remember when sony laptop batteries would fast super hot and burn people. Hasn't really deterred people from buying laptops since then. Its a general danger no matter what you are using

 

[StotheK]

People generally feel a little apprehensive about the new and strange. Media outlets tend to be ok with perpetrating that. About the only thing to do is explain to people how things are. Or, not. Everyone knows someone who basks in their ignorance about a wide range of subjects, best to leave them on their own. As e-cigs become more commonplace, the mystique will fade and nobody will really pay them much attention. The news will go back to reporting about Snooki giving up tanning salons.

 

[BHam]

Couldn't say it better myself.

People generally feel a little apprehensive about the new and strange. Media outlets tend to be ok with perpetrating that. About the only thing to do is explain to people how things are. Or, not. Everyone knows someone who basks in their ignorance about a wide range of subjects, best to leave them on their own. As e-cigs become more commonplace, the mystique will fade and nobody will really pay them much attention. The news will go back to reporting about Snooki giving up tanning salons.