Vaping at the pump?

[molliePOP]

Growing up in Oregon, I never had to pump my own gas That is, until I moved here when I was 26, and now that I live here, I have had to pay attention to things like not smoking around the gas pumps - which makes perfect sense. However, I have not seen any signs up that say "No smoking - vaping is OK" or anything like that...IS vaping ok? I know there is a little coil that heats up, but is it okay to vape while waiting for the tank to fill? All I see are things like this:

 

[retired1]

Considering static electricity discharge can ignite gas fumes around your vehicle, I certainly would not be firing up an ecig. That's just plain dumb.

 

[hairball]

For me personally, ecigs stay in the car. I always wanted to be a flaming redhead but not by actual fire. Playing it smart is the best thing to do.

 

[Crash Moses]

There was a big thread about this not long ago. Personally, I believe the chance of a PV setting off gas fumes are the same as for cell phones (virtually none). However, the general consensus is a modicum of caution as PV batteries have been known to vent when used improperly or are of low quality. Again, the odds are in your favor but the risk/reward ratio may be too high for some.

 

[jSquared]

Interesting...

My gut reaction is no, mainly because of the rules about other electronic devices. Why risk it, though?

JJ

 

[Jwaterski]

Why risk it, takes just a few minutes to fill up. Probably nothing would ever go wrong, but what if it did?

 

[Train2]

Yeah, I wouldn't - they don't even want you on a cell phone...

 

[Crash Moses]

Considering static electricity discharge can ignite gas fumes around your vehicle, I certainly would not be firing up an ecig. That's just plain dumb.

There is no evidence that electronic devices cause this. Static electricity fires are rare and the cause is believed to be an unusually high difference in potential between you, your vehicle, and the pump. What causes this is unknown. Using a cell phone or vaping have no affect on this difference in potential and couldn't possible trigger a discharge.

I'm not saying one should vape at a gas pump...I'm just saying static electricity is not one of the reasons you shouldn't.

 

[dw'struth]

If I wanted a couple of quick vapes, I would walk to the front of the car and get them. I'm sure, under perfect conditions, it would be possible to ignite the fumes, but we are talking lottery type odds. As mentioned earlier, it can't be un-done if things go terribly wrong. HOWEVER.....if you're asking me if I would......probably. lol

 

[jimrug1]

As others have said this comes up every so often here. My feeling is WHY?? Do you as a vaper lack so much self control that you have to vape while pumping gas? Fill your tank, put the gas cap on, then get in your car and vape away. For the life of me, I can't even understand the question...;-)~

 

[HughDaHand]

Personally I would not risk it, I can wait 5 mins for a vape. All it would take is your battery to vent and the outcome would not be good. Some people do some crazy stuff tho. I remember one time I was at the gas station and the truck that supplies their gas came in. The driver got out hooked up the hose to the tank and walked back to his truck and lit a cigarette. He was not more than 5 feet from where he was pumping hundreds of gallons of gas. I got away from that gas station as fast as I could.

 

[retired1]

There is no evidence that electronic devices cause this. Static electricity fires are rare and the cause is believed to be an unusually high difference in potential between you, your vehicle, and the pump. What causes this is unknown. Using a cell phone or vaping have no affect on this difference in potential and couldn't possible trigger a discharge.

What causes it IS known. It usually happens during cold weather when you start the pump and get back into your vehicle to stay warm. As you climb back out, fumes have accumulated around the pump and car, and you've picked up a static charge by getting in and out of the vehicle. Touch the pump handle, spark, BOOM. Obviously, this is with pumps that don't have the catch broken off.

 

[eratikmind]

I think that I can wait until I finish the task prior to vaping or any task, for that matter.

- Andy