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Vaping is a hobby that is significantly less harmful than cigarette smoking. It can help reduce and control your nicotine intake, and many people use vape kits as a means to quit cigarettes completely. If you’ve recently started vaping, keep in mind that there are certain rules and etiquette to keep in mind.
Stay Hydrated
Water is expelled from your body in the vaping process. You exhale a thick cloud of fume containing mainly water vapor and a few traces of e-liquid. The main ingredient of vape juice, propylene glycol, also absorbs and holds in water molecules. This reaction prevents the body from absorbing water. Vape juice also contains chemicals and flavor ingredients that can cause dehydration. Always remember to carry a bottle of water with you when you vape to avoid dehydration.
Keep Your Vape Away From Children and Pets
Even when it is less harmful than cigarettes, vapes still contain a certain level of nicotine. Nicotine is lethal at certain dosage levels, and children and pets tend to have significantly lower levels of tolerance for nicotine.
There are many cases where children and pets accidentally ingest vape juice and many of these incidents have led to nicotine poisoning. Always keep your vaping supplies in high places or locked cabinets. If you are charging your batteries, pay attention to them. While some vapes have child-proof caps, these caps aren’t enough to prevent a child from opening them.
Beware of Faulty Products
Be vigilant when it comes to faulty products. Watch out for tell-tale signs like spontaneous activation or auto-firing. Once you see these warning signs, it’s best to take the safe route and switch to a different mod.
Faulty products can explode and cause severe and irreparable damage to your body. This also applies to the e-juice you use. A general rule of thumb is to only buy your products from reputable sellers like the eJuiceDB Vape Store.
Monitor Battery Temperature
When overworked, batteries tend to overheat. Although it is not unusual for mods to get a little warm, intense heat should be a sign to ease off the atomizer and to take a few hours off from vaping.
In worst-case scenarios, venting can occur. When batteries overheat, they produce chemical reactions that eventually cause an explosion. It’s important to have a spare battery to replace one that’s faulty.
Be Considerate to Others
Compared to smoking, vaping is significantly less harmful. However, it can still be an irritant. Avoid vaping in closed-off spaces. Even though some establishments allow vaping, the rules may vary between establishments. If you’re reprimanded for vaping, either leave the establishment or stop vaping. Some cities even forbid vaping in public places.
Invest in a Proper Charger
It’s important to Invest in a quality charger because they have overcharging-prevention measures. Cheap chargers can overcharge your battery and increase the risk of an explosion. This principle also applies to Macbooks overheating while charging. Get a proper charger. Never leave charging batteries unattended, as they are a potential fire hazard.
Vapes have batteries and heating components that are potential dangers. Always be mindful when using them. While many of these tips may seem like common sense, you’d be surprised at the number of people who actually break these safety rules. Don’t be one of them.