Nonsmoker Considering Vaping

[biebnado]

Just hear me out since I know quite a few people disapprove of this-

I live in an area that is extremely drying and has very low humidity. I first discovered e-cigs after failing to find a convenient, portable nebulizer to my liking. I read on these forums that e-cigs have almost the same mechanics as nebulizers. Plus, their convenience is undeniable. I need something that I can take with me out of the house, as the air dries me out in a matter of hours. Unfortunately, my humidifier at home can't combat this.

So, I'm just wondering if anyone knows how to achieve a similar hydrating effect with an e-cig, comparable to a nebulizer. If that is even possible. I know that e-cigs require the use humectants, however, I've been reading on here that Vegetable Glycerin, as opposed to Propylene Glycol, is not drying. I've also been reading about using saline, menthol, capella, and EM. If anyone has tried these methods, or different methods, or has some knowledge about them, your opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Also, I absolutely am not considering the use of Nicotine. I have never tried it, as I have no reason to. Not that there is anything wrong with people who do use Nicotine, it's just not for me. I'm sorry if I offend anyone by considering vaping as a nonsmoker, I don't mean to be insensitive to those who genuinely need it.

Thanks for having an open mind.

 

[twgbonehead]

Hi, biebnato, Welcome to ECF!

I'm not sure that an e-cig would do a very good job, although you certainly could try it. PG and VG are both alcohols, so either would, I think, be more likely to exacerbate the dryness, rather than help it. You might try using straight water (or saline), perhaps flavored, perhaps with a small amount of VG, but I don't think it will be a very satisfactory experience.

But I'm all for experimentation; if you're serious about it, give it a try and see if it works!

 

[Bill Oso]

I vape nearly 100% VG and it will dry you out too, eventually. Maybe just take a bottle of water out with you? You're certainly welcome to try an ecig, though, and can probably find a set up that's not too expensive.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Vaping dries me out quite a bit.

 

[NealBJr]

Just hear me out since I know quite a few people disapprove of this-

I live in an area that is extremely drying and has very low humidity. I first discovered e-cigs after failing to find a convenient, portable nebulizer to my liking. I read on these forums that e-cigs have almost the same mechanics as nebulizers. Plus, their convenience is undeniable. I need something that I can take with me out of the house, as the air dries me out in a matter of hours. Unfortunately, my humidifier at home can't combat this.

So, I'm just wondering if anyone knows how to achieve a similar hydrating effect with an e-cig, comparable to a nebulizer. If that is even possible. I know that e-cigs require the use humectants, however, I've been reading on here that Vegetable Glycerin, as opposed to Propylene Glycol, is not drying. I've also been reading about using saline, menthol, capella, and EM. If anyone has tried these methods, or different methods, or has some knowledge about them, your opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Also, I absolutely am not considering the use of Nicotine. I have never tried it, as I have no reason to. Not that there is anything wrong with people who do choose to use Nicotine, it's just not for me. I'm sorry if I offend anyone by considering vaping as a nonsmoker, I don't mean to be insensitive to those who genuinely need it.

Thanks for having an open mind.

Hello. And welcome to the forums. Even though I don't think you'll be visiting here more often, Any questions are welcome.

And I don't think Ecigarettes would be a good option to hydrate. PG and VG have the opposite affect, and will dry you out even more. Most vapers know to drink more water when they are vaping.

As far as the saline and other additives, That's not a viable option either. They work on the principle of atomizing very minute amount of liquid. So, even if you did put water, it wouldn't produce enough to effectively hydrate. For example, a pen atomizer holds about 1.6 millileter of juice.. .that's about 32 drops of water. That's enough to last some vapors all day. Even the heavy vapers might go through double or even triple that. So, that's not much liquid, and not much of a hydrating effect.

So, I don't think it would be a very good humidifier. You're welcome to try, since there's nothing wrong with the theory except the quantity of water. I personally think you'd be wasting your money.

 

[biebnado]

Thanks for all of the friendly and knowledgeable replies, this is an amazing community.

Hello. And welcome to the forums. Even though I don't think you'll be visiting here more often, Any questions are welcome.

And I don't think Ecigarettes would be a good option to hydrate. PG and VG have the opposite affect, and will dry you out even more. Most vapers know to drink more water when they are vaping.

As far as the saline and other additives, That's not a viable option either. They work on the principle of atomizing very minute amount of liquid. So, even if you did put water, it wouldn't produce enough to effectively hydrate. For example, a pen atomizer holds about 1.6 millileter of juice.. .that's about 32 drops of water. That's enough to last some vapors all day. Even the heavy vapers might go through double or even triple that. So, that's not much liquid, and not much of a hydrating effect.

So, I don't think it would be a very good humidifier. You're welcome to try, since there's nothing wrong with the theory except the quantity of water. I personally think you'd be wasting your money.

Thanks for the insight, I can't believe I completely forgot to take into account the actual amount of water. My apologies.

 

[nyiddle]

Yeah, agreeing with NealBJr here, you probably won't get the effect you're looking for from a vape. The inhaling of the vapor is what would dry you out, I imagine (I sometimes get dry mouth while vaping).

Although it's an interesting concept. I'd like to see the humidity levels measured in a non-cloudy room versus a cloudy one. If you weren't actively puffing on the e-cig, and maybe just hitting the fire button and blowing on an RDA to fill the room with vapor, it might achieve a similar effect as a humidifier.

Maybe I'll do some science today.

 

[RosaJ]

OP, have you tried a simple saline nose spray you can get at a drug store? They're inexpensive and I use it when my nose gets dry from vaping. Also drink water to hydrate your body.

Good luck to you.