Question for long-term vapers about cold weather

[144man]

I started with e-cigs in June of this year, and finally kicked the analogs altogether by September.

But my question is how well will my e-cig perform in the coming winter? I use (and enjoy) a basic 510 system. Does battery performance drop with temperature? Is there more condensation and leakage when the outside air is downright cold?

I don't do a whole lot of vaping outdoors, but I do use my 510 pretty heavily in the car on the way to work in the morning, and come wintertime, it's pretty darn cold in the car in the morning here in western PA. (The wife's car gets the garage, and mine stays out in the weather.) What can I expect? And what steps can I take to keep my little buddy working in the coming cold weather?

 

[Brachinus]

Related question: I keep my vaping supplies (including juice) in the garage, and it gets cold in the winter. Should I be worried about temps around 20 degrees F? I'm guessing the PG/VG won't freeze, but will it become hard to work with for topping off, etc.?

 

[Overlord]

Im guessing the heat from your hands will probably keep it in a reasonable temperature

 

[mizuhi]

I wouldn't trust the batteries to last being in subfreezing temps for length of time. Freezing cold and batteries usually dont mix well.

 

[oldtechno]

Bring your juice inside a week before using.
Right off hand, the posters above me are correct.
Right off hand, (condensation) I haven't been in cold weather with my 510 yet but I have noticed in extreme wet weather I can blow a cloud of vapor...and it hang in the air for 20 seconds instead of 3 to 5 seconds...........maybe fog up the interior windshield before the car warms up?

 

[tribalmasters]

Take longer primer puffs or hold the button longer to get that attie up to temperature, it won't hit as powerful when it is out in the cold

 

[Jim Davis]

Another suggestion;
I travel, and spend a lot of time in rental cars. If you vape heavily in the car, pick up a passthrough and a 12v USB adapter for the ciggie lighter socket. Use the PT in the car, and save your batteries for your time away from the car.