Vaping in winter: what are the risks?

Vaping in winter presents no particular danger to health. However, the cold does not go well with e-cigarettes and it is important to be aware of this if you want to continue having a good vaping experience as the mercury drops.

Cold and e-cigarette: what are the consequences?

It is not uncommon to find that the battery is less efficient in winter, due to low temperatures. Energy levels are lower and the chemical reactions needed to convert electrical energy into chemical energy slow down somewhat. However, temperatures need to drop below zero, as generally up to 60°C, lithium batteries work perfectly.

However, when working outdoors or when storing certain parts of your e-cigarette in poorly insulated rooms, the displayed temperature can be negative and this can therefore have an impact on the operation of the e-cigarette. A fully charged battery can lose up to 30% of its charge when the mercury drops to -10°, which means a loss of performance.

When you have been a heavy smoker and have taken up an e-cigarette with the intention of quitting tobacco and nicotine dependence, you may find yourself with a product that does not work properly and therefore with the urge to go back to a regular cigarette. There is no need to go that far, since there is a very simple solution to prevent this problem from occurring when you are forced to deal with very low outdoor temperatures while vaping.

How to fully enjoy your e-cigarette when it is cold?

No complicated or costly solution, just common sense. The e-cig battery does not like the cold? Then it should be kept at an acceptable temperature. Even when working outdoors, for example, simply putting it in an inner jacket pocket can be enough for it to work perfectly. What about the e-liquid? While the propylene glycol it contains can withstand extremely low temperatures, it is not uncommon to read that vegetable glycerin, on the other hand, can freeze when it is as warm as…13°. That is a temperature you can find in spring or autumn, in France.

Does this mean that we cannot vape during these periods? No, fortunately, because if we look into it further, we learn that mixing glycerin with propylene greatly reduces its intolerance to cold. What to do when you cannot tolerate propylene glycol (a rare intolerance, but one that can occur) and you use e-liquids dosed exclusively in VG? Then, to avoid the viscosity of the product which could lead to the burning of the cotton wicks, it is preferable to add a little distilled water to the e-liquid, to enjoy it fully.

Another solution is to use a more powerful coil when temperatures drop, without overdoing it either. Indeed, a lot of energy is needed as we have seen for the e-cigarette to work properly in cold weather, and using a coil that is too powerful would worsen the phenomenon. If you feel a little overwhelmed, why not ask the question online, on the retail websites where you usually stock up?

The true experts at Le Vapoteur Discount will be able to guide you, as usual, on the best products for vaping in winter safely.