something is not right

[WomanOfHeart]

The general consensus is that your DH is still having a smoke once in a while. It may not be what he's telling you or what you choose to believe, but I think that is the source of the "cigarette smell." Others, including me have pointed out that there's no way in hell that e-cig is going to smell like a cigarette. It's not burning plastic, it's not the "tobacco" flavor he might be vaping. It's cigarettes, plain and simple. It would be nice if he just came clean and was honest about it. He won't if you have any sort of negative reaction about it.

He's made the first step toward switching, but not all of us were able to do so immediately. There could be several factors involved; perhaps he needs to up his nicotine level or get a more powerful device. Maybe he just isn't ready to let go of the cigarettes right now or he's afraid of the withdrawal some of us go through. It could be all of these things together. Regardless, he won't quit just because you want him to. This is a choice that he has to make for himself.

 

[Winkos]

My spouse would boot me right out of the house if he smelled smoke on me. I was vaping while we were together watching TV and asked if the smell was bothersome. Looked me dead in the eye and said " I don't smell anything". This reminds me of the story of the lady who told a man with a cigar in his mouth that he was a jerk for smoking a cigar in public. To which he replied "And you Madam are an .... as this thing isn't lit".

 

[AnaCat]

I don't know if this could be it, and I won't comment on the troll allegations, but I have noticed that if I am burning the atty because I've vaped the cart (510) or tank dry or it's not seated properly (tank), there will be what looks and smells like real smoke (definitely NOT vapor - it looks kinda like what happens if you burn something directly on an electric stove burner and it takes quite a while to clear the air) and a horrid smell and taste (not like cigs, it's much worse). When I use my 510, I've learned that in the beginning I was sucking way too hard and would drain the cart in minutes (and burn the filling). Perhaps he needs to top off regularly and learn to draw more lightly. My theory wouldn't cause a cigarette smell, but the smell it does produces is horrid and can cause asthma exacerbation. I'd say if he isn't sneaking cigs or wearing clothes that need to be cleaned better, this might be the issue. I can't see vapor doing any of this. It's not possible. Something else must be actually burning.

 

[dormouse]

If he is really getting burning smells from his 510, have him come on here and maybe people can help him figure out what it is. Because it can happen - sometimes the atty melts the cart a bit, or the cart isn't wicking well and the stuffing is getting singed, etc.

 

[bigtimeweb]

Im wondering if hes still using the same cart from 2 weeks ago

 

[Michelle M]

I have seen people go into dramatic fits of "coughing" because they thought I was smoking a cigarette. It truly is funny. It's a conditioned response.

Vapor has no nasty smell; occasionally a very pleasant smell, like candy, or coffee or marshmallows.

I'd respectfully ask: Are you sure he's ready to stop smoking? Are you sure you haven't consciously or subconsciously pressured him into this?

My nonsmoking boyfriend put up with my cigarettes for years. No matter how "considerate" I was (and I always was), of course I'm sure it still bothered him mightily. One of the reasons I finally quit was because he never griped at me about it. Every moment spent griping, or throwing down subtle hints, actually works to drive a person further away from quitting.

During the past two years, I've had a cigarette here and there until I felt totally comfortable with not having any more. If someone had implied I couldn't have another, I'd have immediately smoked about a pack out of sheer defiance. Make sure your husband knows it's okay to not be perfect at first in his quit, and that you aren't planning on having a stroke if he smokes an actual cigarette. Make it okay, and really mean it.

 

[sam12six]

This is just my take on it from reading the posts and not knowing any of the parties involved:

The guy is smoking and showing his PV to his wife to appease her and get her off his back. The only alternative is that the guy's wife is insane and smells cigarettes where there are none.

If it's the former, nagging isn't going to make someone stop - it's just going to make him dig in his heels. If it's the latter, perhaps asking the VOICES for help would be in order...

 

[pixiedust]

I'm really curious about something..did your husband smoke before you married him? As sensitive as you are I'm sort of surprised that you would have married a smoker. It just seems funny when these problems arise after someone has been married for awhile and have had a child. My son is a smoker and his wife started claiming that his smoking made her ill after they had been married for about 4 years. - but she didn't seem to be bothered by it until they bought a house and had a kid. It got so bad that he had to take off the clothes he wore when he smoked in the garage and wash his hair in a utility tub before he was allowed in the house. That didn't last long and neither did the marriage..shortly after she started on the smoking thing she suddenly discovered about 10,000 other things that she didn't like about him lol

 

[cskent]

I know if I smoke, I'll smell like smoke. When I vape, I'll smell like candy. End of story. We all know what's going on, the OP just needs to accept the situation.

 

[Ardeagold]

There is one juice that I vape that my husband doesn't like. He says it smells like cat pee. hahaha (It's an RY4)

Most of the sweeter or coffee flavored ones he likes a lot. He says it smells like somethings baking and can often pinpoint what the flavor is based on (coffee, chocolate, vanilla, etc). So he can smell them. There's a scent.

So, I will put a few drops of the bakery flavors or coffee flavor into the one he doesn't like and once again, he's smelling something baking.

Never have any of the juices I've tried (and I've tried about 100 so far) smelled even close to cigarette smoke, either when I'm vaping OR afterwards. And my clothes, car, house definitely don't smell like cigarette smoke anymore.

I suspect he's either hanging out with a BUNCH of smokers, or he's smoking. That's pretty much all it can be.

 

[Credo]

Some of this stuff does have some pretty distinct and noticeable smells guys. While I've never smelled anything from a PV (Personal Vapor Device or E-Cigarette) that was like 'burning tobacco' or 'stale butts' etc....

I CAN still smell the package that my latest shipment of PV supplies and juices came in. It's sitting 5 feet away from me and was just opened yesterday. It's not the vapor...true enough, but it is a strong enough smell that a household new to vaping may well find strange. Heck...a pack of empty juice bottles I have here gives off a pretty strong oder (probably soap or anti-bacteria coating) that'll need to be rinsed out before I store juice in them.

All valid points about a strong likely-hood of him sneaking analogue smokes...

1. Smell the kit, the juice bottles, any packaging that the stuff came in. Do you find the offending smell in this pile of stuff?

2. Stand or sit with him. Actually try to smell the vapor if you can (good luck there). Heck, even take a hit from his PV if you're really curious (many people actually report this helps relieve many asthma symptoms)...it won't hurt you

3. Smell the PV itself...when it's cool, as he's using it, and when it is cooling down.

Once you've located this smell at it's main source, if it is indeed coming from the PV or any of the other kit parts, carts, bottles, or juices...folks here at ECF can quickly help you fix that PV related problem.

If it turns out he is indeed having a few analogues...perhaps people here can help him get a better PV set-up that will much reduce his desire for analogue tobacco cigarettes.

Note: The Joye 510 you mention is not marketed as, nor meant to be a stop smoking device. Many of us are former (or current) smokers and have found that the PV can replace smoking with an activity that is more pleasing, economical, and highly likely to be much safer to ourselves and our loved ones.