Vaping in cold weather

[CliffCavin]

I switched from analogs back in June when it was warm outside. At work we must go outside to the designated smoking area to vape/smoke. But, I noticed as soon as the temps fell that my tanks and cartomizers do not perform as well when it is cold outside.

I was using Kanger T2 and various cartomizers with a twist battery (3.2-4.8 volt). In all cases I noticed that I just did not get the same "punch" from vaping when the temps fell below the 40's. Drawing ice cold air through the device simply killed the effect. I still got smoke, but the overall satisfaction was diminished.

What really helped me was buying a Vamo and some dual coil carts. These carts heat up so much that I still was able to get a "warm" smoke, even in the coldest weather. I tried a dripping atty, but I really missed the convenience of being able to prefill a couple carts at my office desk. The dual coil carts seemed to be the best answer that I have found.

Has anyone else had to modify their routine because of cold weather? What changes did you make?

Thanks,,, Cliff

 

[CreepyLady]

I have to bump up a couple of watts myself. Especially over the weekend and the other morning when it was almost 0 out. YIKES

 

[PoeDung]

Yup, I live in MN & as soon as it got below 30° the ce clearomizers flooded into the battery. I switched to cartomizers & haven't had an issue.

 

[meanckz]

Yup, I live in MN & as soon as it got below 30° the ce clearomizers flooded into the battery. I switched to cartomizers & haven't had an issue.

I know SC doesn't get very cold, however we do get a few below freezing days through out the winter season (already had some, rather early too) and my tanks immediately flooded.
Now I just keep them in my pocket until my car is slightly warmed up and not vape outside, when it's that cold.

might I suggest 'vooping'

I love that term, but not the act

 

[hydruid]

To combat this I turn the voltage down, puff very lightly, and gradually turn voltage back up and take bugger puffs... Sorta like priming it

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[hydruid]

Also helps to hold clearomizers in your hand while walking to go outside to warm them up

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[Mark Anthony]

I keep mine in my inside jacket pocket to keep them warm and just don't vape outside. For people that work outside it has to be rough to vape with the colder temps.

 

[dahveed3]

Can't comment on really cold weather, although moving shortly from South Florida to the panhandle may somewhat change that, but a friend I visit on occasion keeps the ac fridged cold.

Yeah, that is different with clearos. Flavor and vapor get reduced to be really not satisfying. I just bring some cig-a-likes with cartos or get lucky and be using my dct tank when I go over there.

 

[Stosh]

The men's room stall and stealth vaping is your best friend!!

 

[Cromeus]

I was just thinking about this earlier today it's -30°c here, if not colder, during our eight month long winter, and dry, so I was considering the effects that would have on vapor production and the amount of moisture the vapor removes from your mouth as you're vaping. Barometric pressure probably also plays a significant role... Interesting things to ponder.

The slow heating of the coil described above does help, though I find myself pulling the tank off my ego C and just dripping into the center hole. Leaks like a sieve if I put too much in though, as the air holes are no longer protected

 

[skoony]

below the 40's
geez get a grip.
here in minnesota(home of 10,000 lakes and 5,000 very cold fish) with the high today of 17 degrees and frequently below
zero you just use the good old fashioned two fisted method.
cradle the tank in the palm of one hand the battery in the other.
the idea being to keep your PV as warm as possible.
cold juice thickens,cold batteries produce less current.
hope this helps.

vape on pilgrims regards,
mike

 

[havinfun1]

Last couple of weeks it's been down in the teens & 20's here, I work outside & haven't had much of a problem vaping my clearos. Just keeping them in my shirt pocket under my coat to keep them warm seems to work well.

 

[moldy]

I've been noticing in Boston when it's ~19°F outside and ~65°F or higher inside my aerotank will completely flood itself just from the temperature change. It will be working fine in room temperature at home, working fine when I go out to walk somewhere and vape on my way to my destination, but after a couple extreme temperature changes without use it seems like the vacuum is flooding the airflow control base without any interaction on my part while it's in my pocket. I'll take it out and try to vape only get the unpleasant surprise of hard gurling or even liquid in my mouth. It literally only takes a few minutes for this to occur. The only way to resolve is a total disassembly in a bar bathroom with toilet paper to absorb everything leaked into the airflow control base, clean off the stem of the coil head etc., put it back together, it will work fine for a while but the issue occurs again after going inside and outside a couple of times. Total PITA which hasn't been an issue with EVODs or mini protank IIs this winter so far. I think that extra breathing room in the airflow control base gives the liquid somewhere to escape to through the air hole on the bottom of the coil head, and the fluctuation in temperature is stoking the vacuum and literally milking it out of the tank. Since the OP of this thread is sporting a Greenbay logo I have a feeling they are dealing with similar temperature extremes and this appears to be a side effect. Perhaps smaller tanks are less susceptible?