Vaping is always a safer option than smoking and that’s a fact. In fact, Public Health of England has proven studies that are out there stating that vaping is 95% safer on your health than smoking. This is because there is no tar and toxins produced as there is no tobacco plant burning. Nicotine alone isn't harmful and works the same way caffeine does when you have a cup of coffee. Both nicotine and coffee act as a stimulant.
There are a lot of articles on the news over the years regarding the safety of vaping devices and that they are blowing up in people’s faces. Having investigated the matter further, I have found why this happens and all the time it is the user error. New vapors that don't know anything about battery safety are usually to blame for vaping devices going up in smoke. Vaping is safe, but I want to review any battery safety concerns that are out there for your good. I want you to vape, but I want you to do it safely with confidence. A vape pen doesn’t randomly blow up in your face and knock your teeth out, there is always a reason why and you can't blame the company that has made it. This is because they tell you're clearly in the user guide that comes with your vape starter kit, how you can ensure to vape on your device safely. But most people ignore it and throw the booklet with important information in the trash. Now let’s go over the battery safety of vaping to prevent your ecig vape device blowing up in your face or pocket.
I have made this article because I get a lot of the older generation who have smoked for years using the excuse that vaping is bad and dangerous. After all, it can blow up in your face. What they fail to understand is your smartphone also uses the same type of battery and that can also have the same opportunity to go wrong and blow up in your face too. Therefore, people don't understand the logic between battery devices and automatically point the finger on vaping devices that they are bad for you. Well, the answer is no they are not. I have been vaping since the day it came out new to the public and not one vape device has blown up like you seen on the news.
Battery safety is an important factor that you need to consider when vaping. The battery if shorted can go up in flames in a short space of a couple of seconds. You must not keep the battery in your pocket with anything metal of any kind such as coins or keys. If you want to carry a spare battery with you, then carry it in a separate plastic case for each battery. The plastic will act as an insulator to the batteries and prevent it them contacting anything metal if it does so. It will also prevent the plastic insulation wrap on the battery from getting damaged if you drop the battery when transporting it around with you on the go.
The insulation around the battery also protects it from shorting out. Inspect your batteries regularly and always ensure the wrap is covering the 18650 battery completely. If you see a small tear in the wrap this can cause a potential short circuit if the lid the covers it on your vape device is made with metal. If this is the case, you will need to rewrap the battery with new heat shrink for safe operation. If you are still using the battery you are doing it at your own risk.
Also, another important factor is using fake batteries and USB vape chargers. I have seen loads of people use third party fake knock of batteries that look like the real for the sake of saving a few quid, they are risking their safety. Fake batteries are copies of the real battery and have no safety features at all inside them, they also made poorly and have poor battery life. There are also rewrapped batteries that failed testing in the factory from companies like Samsung and LG and being sold on as working batteries online. You need to avoid dodgy batteries and only purchase them from a reputable vape shop that have a good online status and reviews. Never buy fake batteries and never mix and match them because you don't want to spend a few more quid on a new set of batteries.
Fake chargers are also to blame. Fake mains to USB wall adapters are very easy to replicate in china and can be done very cheaply as the profit margin is high and so is the demand for replacement wall plugs. However, cheap wall plugs have poor soldering inside and poor-quality components, some don't even have any safety features and have not been tested before they leave the factory. This is very risky to plug this in and charge your vape device. We have seen different vape chargers that are fake or copies provide more than 5 volts charging which is what vape devices use to charge. This means more voltage would be being sent to the battery in the vape device, only resulting in a fireworks display sooner or later.
Use high quality and original USB cables is also important. The thickness of the wire under the insulation is very important and also the solder of each wire inside the connector. Poor cheap china wires are very brittle and the soldering inside is not strong. After a few bends, the solder will become undone and the wires are at the risk of shorting circuiting. Always use OEM USB cables or if you are going to use a replacement make sure it’s a good brand like Anker or Belkin, a brand that you can trust. Never buy cheap $1 or $1.00 USB cables. Save up and buy the proper stuff. Being cheap while vaping is never a good idea, after all, you are saving your health.
Regulated vs None regulated vape devices. A regulated vape device has internal circuits that have short circuit protection, overheat, and overcharging protection. So, if anything does go wrong electronically, then the circuit will shut down the device. With a none regulated device, there is no chip, just two wires going to the 510 connector and wires going to the battery and power button, that’s it. So, if something does go wrong then it will naturally take place, which is why if you look closely on most media-related articles that unregulated vape mods are always blowing up in people’s faces and not the regular ones most people buy. If you don't know anything about ohms law, then stay away from none regulated devices as they are not for the faint-hearted.
You also need to make sure that the batteries that you are using can handle how much amps your coils draw. Different 18650 batteries and other types that are available on today’s smoke shops market are rated at different mAh ratings. In general, the lower the mAh, the more amps the battery can provide, however, the battery life will be decreased for that reason. Always do your research on battery specs to see if the ohms you are going to vape your sub-ohm tank at will be a perfect match. People that are new to vaping, automatically assume that all batteries are the same and you pop them in like TV remote batteries.
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