Vaping has been gaining popularity among adults and, in many cases, teens as well. Since the vaping process involves smoking without putting cigarette smoke to your lungs, it’s thought to be a healthier alternative, although the evidence for this is lacking.
Experts from various fields have expressed their concern about the potential harm of e-cigarettes/vaping on humans and other living beings.
To help you avoid these mistakes while vaping, we’ve provided you with a few helpful vaping tips.
1. Taking in too much nicotine
It’s easy to get your dose because the levels of nicotine that e-cigarettes can deliver match traditional cigarettes, said Siegel, who also directs the Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education at The University of California, Los Angeles. If you smoke a pack a day in regular cigarettes, you may want to vape the same amount.
2. Burning yourself with hot liquids
After vaping comes the part where some people make mistakes: filling up empty cartridges or squonking bottles using an unsafe technique called “dripping” – wherein people pour heated liquid onto cotton wicks directly – instead of adding it by dropper into their tanks or onto pre-made coils as is advised by manufacturers.”
Dripping is a fire hazard,” said Siegel. “I’ve seen people using paper towels as drip mats.”
3. Running out of e-juice
Experts say it’s best to keep a small amount of juice in your tank, so you can avoid running out and having to wait for more to arrive or re-order. Y
ou might also be tempted to buy liquid off the street if you run out, which could contain dangerous ingredients that manufacturers don’t use because they’re not safe or regulated by the federal government, like heavy metals or formaldehyde.
4. Vaping too fast
Siegel recommends taking no more than five hits per session on an e-cigarette – less is even better – to avoid inhaling too much nicotine too quickly. Also, have a look at Vape Types here.
5. Vaping at a lower temperature
E-cigarette users should find the best heat to produce the most satisfying experience, but they also must avoid overheating their liquid and causing it to combust.
You’ll know your e-liquid is burning if you see smoke or feel a burn on your tongue or throat.
“With many vape devices, you can actually smell this happening,” said Siegel. “If it smells like burning paper with a sweet aroma, that’s an indication of something being combusted.”
It’s especially important to check on the status of your e-juice when there’s not much left in the tank, so you don’t accidentally run out early and leave yourself exposed to overheated vapor from what’s left.
6. Not paying attention to the battery
It’s important to charge your e-cigarette overnight, but Siegel recommends users check in on their cells during the day, too, while you’re awake and alert. “For lithium ion batteries, you do not want to overcharge them,” he said.
It can reduce the lifespan of your cell as well as increase the risk of fire or injury from a leaky battery. But it’s also dangerous to leave them unchanged for too long since that weakens their capacity to hold a charge in general.
7. Neglecting to clean your device
You might think licking a cotton wick doesn’t really matter because there are no chemicals involved, like with vaping liquid, but that’s not true. “Over time, the cotton can become saturated and gunky,” said Siegel.
If you want to vape your e-cigarette for a long time without having to replace it, make sure you clean your device regularly.
8. Not cleaning up spills
Vaping accidents might happen when people carry spare juice in glass or plastic bottles around with them, and they get knocked over or cracked open by accident – which is common given that many vapers use their devices at home while doing chores or walking the dog.
It’s important to dispose of all those spilled liquids right away so they don’t attract dust and dirt particles that could contaminate your lungs along with any residue left behind from the flavorings.”You don’t want to breathe in those chemicals,” said Siegel.
9. Thinking you can vape just anywhere
It’s still best not to use your e-cigarette inside unless you’re near a window or the area is well ventilated since some vapor might leak out of the device and into the air – especially if you’re using stronger liquids that release more nicotine upon heating up.”Vape responsibly by not doing it inside if there are people around who are sensitive,” said Siegel. “Use common sense.”
10. Using an old device
By design, e-cigarettes degrade over time as lithium-ion batteries lose their ability to hold a charge and cotton wicks get stuffed with leftover juice.
For Siegel, the bottom line is that if you notice the experience of vaping is getting worse over time or it’s harder to hit your desired temperature, it might be time for a new e-cigarette kit.
“You don’t want to put yourself at risk by using an old device that doesn’t operate as well,” said Siegel. “It wouldn’t be safe.”
Conclusion
Vaping enthusiasts choose to switch from smoking to vaping because they value the practice of e-smoking as a lifestyle and hobby.
We only want what’s best for them so that they can continue in this practice with safety and peace of mind.