Its not the heat...

[FunkyVapes]

... Its the Humidity!

I just wanted to offer up an anecdotal observation I have made, during this extremely humid Southern Canadian summer. We've been having insanely humid weather (which is the norm after our igloos melt) and I've noticed a very real difference in vapor production while outdoors during the day.

It's not just that when I exhale there is noticeably less vapor, and certainly less 'cloudy' vapor, but the hit itself seems empty and almost unpleasant.

I decided this is because the air going through the intake holes probably has much more water than air inside my home or car but of course, this is just me thinking, and not a properly controlled and reviewed scientific study.

So I ask you guys and gals, have you noticed a difference between indoor and outdoor vaping, especially in the hot summer? And for you more veteran vapors, what's it like to vape outdoors in the winter. It gets really cold here in Niagara and I don't want to have to sit in my igloo all day to vape.

Happy vaping!,

~Charlie

 

[wv2win]

Yes, I use to observe the same thing and I believe your conclusion makes sense. I solved the problem by getting a better PV.

Once you move up to a good 5 volt or variable volt PV, you have the power to compensate for the heat/humidity with very little difference in performance from inside to outside.

 

[jj2]

I wish I could help but I haven't vaped in the cold since I started. I go from house (or where ever) to the car. If it helps, I have not run into too many problems in my car but I must admit I have auto start on it.

In the summer it's about the same except for a few occasions and it seems like less Vapor---and I do love to see the plumbs.

 

[FunkyVapes]

Yes, I use to observe the same thing and I believe your conclusion makes sense. I solved the problem by getting a better PV.

Once you move up to a good 5 volt or variable volt PV, you have the power to compensate for the heat/humidity with very little difference in performance from inside to outside.

Thats an awesome tip, and I'm glad I'm not just going crazy. I should have mentioned that I primarily use eGo style batteries (I'm hooked on my kGo right now) with a 306 LR and I just drip custom juices.

Fortunately, I have some 3.7 volt mods on the way, and am really excited about my tube mod that will accept anything from 4V up to 7.4 Volts depending on my batteries. I can't wait to beat the heat!

 

[sam.8]

I use an ego and use it outdoors often. It's been bloody hot but not the humidity you have (eastern ont) and yeah, noted difference. I've also noticed in the wind the hit feels 'normal' and yet vapor is gone in a second. In some of the really humid days I fully agree water has an impact.

 

[Puffadder]

I can't tell you what kind of effect the cold will have on vaping specifically but the cold weakens all batteries so when you are out in the cold try to keep them as warm as possible and carry plenty of spares.

 

[WyattDerp]

Yes, I use to observe the same thing and I believe your conclusion makes sense. I solved the problem by getting a better PV.

Once you move up to a good 5 volt or variable volt PV, you have the power to compensate for the heat/humidity with very little difference in performance from inside to outside.

I've noticed that difference too, here in OK we are extremely humid at times especially with 100+ temperatures and such. I'm thinking now to switch to a 5v or VV, saw a pretty good deal posted here for MonkeyBoxx so thinking to check them out when I'm not low on funds.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

It's been extremely hot and humid here. We're actually having a monsoon season, so there has been a LOT of rain. I, like others who already posted, have noticed a drop in vapor production since this started. It's not so pronounce when I'm vaping at 5 or 6V and slightly noticeable at 3.7V.

 

[Sandrita]

The only thing I have noticed between winter and summer is more vapor production in winter don't know why but that seems to be the case.

 

[Valsacar]

Nothing to do with the topic... but the igloo comment made me cough on my vapor.

 

[JD1]

I think your observations are spot on. I vaped in the cold some last winter and vapor and flavor were never better.

 

[vocr]

Fascinating! It is always humid here, so I have nothing to compare it to yet. I will be keeping on eye on this thread for conclusions to this theory.

 

[cryofix]

North East PA (USA) here, humidity has been crazy and vapor sure does drop off like a rock I only vape 3.7 and when its humid out I loose vapor, Hot with no humidity its ok, but high humidity very little to no vapor exhale. I thought I was the only one that noticed this =)

 

[AttyPops]

Until/unless you upgrade, blowing out the atty 2 or more times per day will help. Moisture still condenses on the sides of the atty and fills the cup. If it's a carto, you're hosed. Wow. Atties still rock. lol.

 

[Puffadder]

I would guess that topping off more frequently in the humidity so there is less room for the water to be absorbed would help. It's always humid here as well so I can't really offer a comparison.

It should also be noted that PG and VG are highly hydrophillic and an excellent humectant, which means it tends to draw or attract water molecules water into itself. This is why it is so important to hydrate when vaping and some people get sore throats. I personally feel that VG blends tend to help with the sore throat bit though so I guess that VG is a little less hydrophillic than PG possibly due to the increased viscosity.