Who has been vaping the longest?

[pbusardo]

Is there any information on this forum as to who has been vaping the longest?

I'm sure my 36 days is pathetic next to some of you veterans.

I was wondering who has been vaping the longest and if you have experienced any health related issues from doing so.

As I described in another thread I have had a LOT of PG exposure in my lifetime:

I am a study of long term PG use.

I've been a nightclub DJ since I'm 16 years old. I am now 40. I've been breathing in fog from numerous machines using liquids from numerous companies from the cheapest to the most expensive for 24 years.

This is a much heavier and regular exposure then a casual or even a hardcore club goer will receive.

Heaviest exposure - 4 nights per week, 5 hours per night
Lightest exposure - 1 night per week, 5 hours per night

As a DJ I request that my lighting techs ALWAYS have a fog presence in the room. During some sets, I request a heavier level, at times making it difficult seeing my hands in front of my face! There were times when we would go through a gallon a night.

I have never had any health related issues from breathing in the fog produced by these machines.

So, there is your long term study!

This is a real pic from the DJ booth of a club I owned. Lasers won't look like that without fog!!

 

[Houdini]

I've been doing it for 7 months and don't have any bad health issues. Only good ones from not smoking analogs any more.

 

[emus]

I have been vaping for about one year.
Got my RN4081 kits from ebay before ebay ban.
Got extra batts on ebay for $5.00 free shipping before ban.
Used to buy juice on ebay.
Converted RN4081 dead batts to DIY pass thrus.
3 of 4 RN4081 atties still working with heavy use.
The one failed after dropping it on concrete floor.

 

[borjis]

been chain smoking a dura since late january 2009.

feel great! and not a single analog smoked since then.

 

[Jim Davis]

I have been vaping for about one year.
Got my RN4081 kits from ebay before ebay ban.
Got extra batts on ebay for $5.00 free shipping before ban.
Used to buy juice on ebay.
Converted RN4081 dead batts to DIY pass thrus.
3 of 4 RN4081 atties still working with heavy use.
The one failed after dropping it on concrete floor.

Thanks for reporting this. People don't believe the 4081 attys last. I think they get a bad rap. I love mine, and they're tough to kill.

 

[ProtoType]

I tried to google for manual batteries for RN4081. I found nothing.

 

[Carl]

Over a month, throat sore and raw from vaping, turns out a "throat hit" is nothing more than my throat reacting to a vaporized irritant with an over production of saliva to ease the irritation, I can hardly carry on a conversation without blowing spit bubbles.




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[DC2]

I tried to google for manual batteries for RN4081. I found nothing.

Not available at this time, as far as I know.

 

[emus]

Over a month, throat sore and raw from vaping, turns out a "throat hit" is nothing more than my throat reacting to a vaporized irritant with an over production of saliva to ease the irritation, I can hardly carry on a conversation without blowing spit bubbles.




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That is not typical. I can vape all day w/o issue.

Clear lungs, no cough, no flem, no soar throat, etc...

Maybe switch your juice to different base or strength.

 

[dawghouse]

I only wish I'd found out about these before a month ago! Damn, I feel so lame!

 

[STILLSMOK9]

I have been vaping for 5 months! Have not reversed to the stinky things yet..

 

[pbusardo]

I have been vaping for about one year.
Got my RN4081 kits from ebay before ebay ban.
Got extra batts on ebay for $5.00 free shipping before ban.
Used to buy juice on ebay.
Converted RN4081 dead batts to DIY pass thrus.
3 of 4 RN4081 atties still working with heavy use.
The one failed after dropping it on concrete floor.

Thanks everyone, this is great. emus, any health issues caused by vaping?

 

[firhill]

What day did you quit?4/06/09

Todays date8/12/09
Number of Days Quit128

Total ml NICOTINE used daily4.19
Total ml LIQUIDS used daily5.26
Total mg NICOTINE used daily108.02
Total Days Worth Of Juice665
Average Strength of NIC used25.80mg

 

[emus]

Thanks everyone, this is great. emus, any health issues caused by vaping?

My health issues are I feel very healthy

Better breathing, no flem, clear lungs, no more bad sinus head aches, much easier to excersize , no sore throats, blood pressure dropped to normal range with no medication, sense of smell and taste improved, feel 10 years younger.

 

[MidnighToker]

I only wish I'd found out about these before a month ago! Damn, I feel so lame!

I thought I was the only one that felt like that...

I'm usually one of the first to jump on something new. (or at least know about it) Dunno where I was for this one.

 

[KatyS]

Quit April 14,2008, 1 year 3 months. It's a beautiful thing. Although I have had some health issues, they are no way related to the e-cig. My doctor is estatic with my lung and sinus infection status. Not a single sinus infection or bronchitis since I started.

 

[pbusardo]

Emus and KatyS,

This is TERRIBLE news. Please notify the FDA as soon as possible!

Thanks everyone, keep'em coming!

 

[I am Nico]

i first vaped 4 years ago with a "volcano" vaporizer., wicked machine

 

[Calfun58]

Started one month ago. Really really wish I had found these sooner. This week my first e-fluids arrive plus a 510 plus extra batteries, atomizers and everything I need to stay analog free. I started with a Blue which for me was junk, and still trying to get a refund for it. Nearly gave up on the idea . At the same time I purchased an NJOY Cig. Great experience! Liked it right off and prefer vaping to analog experience. Found I preferred flavors OTHER than tobacco. But carts run out in no time, are very expensive and thankfully I found this forum. Today I have a 510 coming along with many fluids and flavors. A chemist I shall be.

So only downside: I am finding at times the NJOY is irritating to my lungs and throat hit is making me cough / almost an alergic reaction. I have tied it to one set of carts purchased from NJOY, I think. Not sure if its the flavoring, something in the solution but I do have some concerns about product quality coming from the suppliers - having worked with electonic suppliers in south east asia over the last 10 years, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. As e-fluids end up mainstream in our bodies, I'd like to see some data though the thought of the FDA and big tobacco shutting down china scares me big time.

 

[millhugz]

My brother used to own a green laser, it had a line going wherever you point it at without fog.. so it is possible.