Probably not that many (if any) fellow submariners on here, but figured I'd share just in case. My submarine currently has allowed the use of ecigs in port and underway since the Navy banned smoking. I actually had a lengthy discussion with my captain right after the ban went into effect and managed to convince him to give it a shot. After almost a year since allowing ecigs, a large portion of the smokers on the crew have started vaping. The local tobacco stores are now carrying more and more ecig supplies too, like batteries, tanks, attys, etc. Not sure how may 100% converts there are like me, but at least it keeps some guys from picking up dipping underway, since that was previously the only other option underway. Of course, we have a very supportive smoking cessation program that allows for free nicorette and patches for the crew, but we all know that crap doesn't cut it to replace the hand to mouth habit.
Anyways, one word of caution, if you haven't experienced it yet, the large pressure transients when submerged can reek havoc on tanks! I've had a couple of serous tank leaks caused by the pressure changes, like entire tanks leaking out in my pockets! Just a heads up. I'm sure the same thing can happen on an airplane too.
Anyways, one word of caution, if you haven't experienced it yet, the large pressure transients when submerged can reek havoc on tanks! I've had a couple of serous tank leaks caused by the pressure changes, like entire tanks leaking out in my pockets! Just a heads up. I'm sure the same thing can happen on an airplane too.
