Would you consider hemp to have the same risk (or lack of risk) as cotton? I've bought some, but have been too lazy to boil it yet...I need to do that soon.Hopefully you are not burning anything but rather only vaporizing liquid. Do not let your wick get dry and you should be OK IMO. I'm not sure who is worried about inhaling cotton dust, but my wicks are not very dusty - I think they are a bit too wet for thatBreathing cotton dust was only ever suspected of being a concern in fabric manufacturing. Silicosis on the other stand I can see, since the silica does tend to splinter with little shards breaking off due to it's brittle nature, however these have been shown to be too large to cause silicosis. I still don't like them, but there you go.
When I can no longer breathe the air outside without wearing a mask, then I'll start thinking about a filter for the intake side of my e-Cig.
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I don't see any reason to be afraid of it (so far anyway) and have some lovepedal hemp due on Monday I can't wait to try.
I'm basically going on my sense of intuition and info strewn about ECF that I've managed to remember. Whenever I read something that seems foreign to me or otherwise doesn't make sense, I do tend to look for more information - but I'm no expert here. I just haven't come up with anything that concerns me about boiling liquid from of clean, saturated hemp fiber. I personally don't feel dust is really even worth consideration.
I applaud those that are continuing down the path of harm reduction in their continued vaping. Personally, I would say that if you wanted to continue reducing the potential for harm, definitely consider reducing and/or removing flavorings from your juice. Unflavored is actually quite enjoyable depending on your nic. Then possibly reduce your nicotine content.
Beyond that I'd say just stop vaping. I don't think it could really be any safer and still be what it is.
I'd be willing to bet my life that one inhales more cotton fibers emptying the clothes dryer once, than a lifetime of vaping from a fiber wick.
Hemp works great. I have been using lovepedals stuff for awhile in my EVOD and ProTank. Boiled three times, fresh water each time, then immediately dried over night in the oven on WARM setting.
Using the 1mm twine I use 1 length through and 1 length over for the flavor wick. Unfurl the flavor wick slightly. Works with all liquid types.
Only thing I would watch for is if you're someone that likes different flavors and uses a lot of tanks at the same time. The hemp is great as long as you're using that tank. If you let it sit for an extended length of time(a day or two) it over absorbs. Actually the flavor wick managed to clog up one of my EVOD heads by blocking the center post inlet...
Other than that it's great. Slight taste for a few puffs with a new wick. Delivers great vapor..
Apologies for the mini hijack that follows...I've read as much as I can on flavorings. I have noticed that some make my nose run or throat tighten. I'm starting to believe that one needs to be very careful with flavors...
I had a similar thought when reading some of these threads. However, I do think that I will continue to read as much about vaping safety as I can handle until some definitive research on vaping uses of these materials is published.
Both my sister and a co-worker get nose sores from certain flavors. My sister would get them from volcano pear but not my diy pear using tpa pear flavor.
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Good results in removing ugly taste were achived by rinsing yarn with acetone , then with hot water.
Interesting, highly volatile, water soluble, occurs naturally in the body...I worked building fiberglass boats for a while, we used acetone by the 45 gal. drum...million and 1 uses...be careful where you get your acetone though, some industrial versions and also nail polish remover contain other solvents to broaden it's efficacy...it'll clean the crap outta your wicking material but may leave you with a whole new ugly taste
it'll clean the crap outta your wicking material but may leave you with a whole new ugly taste
No nail polish remover, just plain acetone. If it exists medical grade it'll be the best thing for wick rinsing...
Interesting, highly volatile, water soluble, occurs naturally in the body...I worked building fiberglass boats for a while, we used acetone by the 45 gal. drum...million and 1 uses...be careful where you get your acetone though, some industrial versions and also nail polish remover contain other solvents to broaden it's efficacy...it'll clean the crap outta your wicking material but may leave you with a whole new ugly taste
Read my mind. My wife's nail polish remover has a bunch of other crap. I do buy acetone by the gallon, 4oz per ten gallons of gasoline or diesel in your tanks is the best fuel injector cleaner out there.
Really? Wow. Cheaper too. I'll have to look into that.
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Can I ask for acetone clarification? Should the hemp be washed, rinsed, soaked in acetone, rinsed again and then boiled? Is medical grade acetone needed or is "hardware store" grade acetone acceptable? How long should the hemp stay in the acetone? How much acetone should be used?
I used hardware store one. Take about 10 ml. throw yarn into it. stir a little then washed with water. Used acetone gone to WC.
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I am only finding hemp wick with beeswax..is this correct?
How do I remove beeswax, boiling?
So now I have gotten samples of the French and the Canadian 2mm/12 from friends and they seem the same as my original 2mm/12 from Lovepedal. All three are excellent. Also the last 2mm that I got from Lovepedal that seems to be a 3mm/12 is also excellent.
Ok, this will probably work just fine.,...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Onyx-Prof...00-Pure-Acetone-16-fl-oz/11047134#Ingredients
Ingredients: Acetone, Denatonium Benzoate.
The Denatonium Benzoate is the stuff that makes things taste bad so you don't drink them
On it's own it is not a health hazard, it just tastes bad. I don't think it would be enough after soaking and rinsing to be noticeable.
I will be trying it and checking the hardware store, but they are probably the same thing.
This also has good info I think about Acetone.
http://blogs.nailsmag.com/fingernailfixer/archive/2011/03/21/All-Acetone-is-Not-Equal.aspx
Yeah, i know, Hey, I just go where I think the info is good... don't knock me for the sources
I was thinking about the flavor of cotton yarn also, i didn't like it, but figured there has to be a way to neutralize it, so I was thinking Vodka or Everclear. But maybe acetone will work and maybe remove some of the other potential chems that go into the production of these yarns and cotton?
Please correct my info if you feel it is wrong.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Onyx-Prof...00-Pure-Acetone-16-fl-oz/11047134#Ingredients
Ingredients: Acetone, Denatonium Benzoate.
The Denatonium Benzoate is the stuff that makes things taste bad so you don't drink them
On it's own it is not a health hazard, it just tastes bad. I don't think it would be enough after soaking and rinsing to be noticeable.
I will be trying it and checking the hardware store, but they are probably the same thing.
This also has good info I think about Acetone.
http://blogs.nailsmag.com/fingernailfixer/archive/2011/03/21/All-Acetone-is-Not-Equal.aspx
Yeah, i know, Hey, I just go where I think the info is good... don't knock me for the sources
I was thinking about the flavor of cotton yarn also, i didn't like it, but figured there has to be a way to neutralize it, so I was thinking Vodka or Everclear. But maybe acetone will work and maybe remove some of the other potential chems that go into the production of these yarns and cotton?
Please correct my info if you feel it is wrong.
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