Vaping in cold weather and the effects on your e-cig

[tbednar85]

Before I begin if there's a similar thread buried somewhere i'm sorry!

So i'm a truck driver for a LTL company, and being in the bottom 6 of the "flex board" I find myself working the dock a good amount. Now I've only been vaping for a little over three weeks so I am to a point still "new". While working the cold dock during the winter time I find my e-cig (I have a T-Rex kit or at least an imitation one) battery doesn't last very long. I can literally take it on the dock while letting it dangle off of my lanyard, while tucking it in between my shirts to give it some kind of warmth, and the battery might last for 12-16 puffs! Is the cold weather causing this? (I'm not sure if this matters but i'm using 1.5 ohm dual coil mega carts) I'm curious if the battery is working harder to produce the vapor due to the cart and liquid being cold. Or is it more likely that after three weeks my batteries are already taking a (you know what)? I do not recall having the issue when I first started vaping three weeks ago! Have any of you experienced vaping in the cold? What's your experience? What's your kit? Thanks!!

-"Vaping" Tim

 

[washvap]

I hope that someone helps with the answer to your dilemma. In my experience, I haven't noticed any drop in power but, that's probably because I use mods most of the time. Not sure if that has anything to do with it though.

What's the mah of your T-rex batt? Do you usually run your battery until it's dead?

 

[martinc]

Batteries normal op temp are 20C; over and below cut their perfs.

Most e-cigs cant really work below 5C,some hardcore models -5C.

Its not a matter of mah,cold do that.

 

[Murdock Ruml]

Your juice will thicken up a bit in the cold. Had some in -20 and didn't freeze.

 

[tbednar85]

@ Washvamp it's "1100". Also yes I do run them until death usually. However, I remember reading that the batteries in the t-rex do not have memory so they do not suffer from pre-mature charging.

@ Martinc thanks! I've been running it in the -5 to 5c range! (had to look up a converter ) Seems that's probably my issue then. Looks like i'll have to keep it warm in my locker and vape when I can!

 

[Retriever]

Yeah, it sounds like your juice doesn't like the cold weather.

 

[Nomoreash]

Batteries in general don't like cold weather, especially long periods out in extreme cold but what your talking about and keeping it with you I doubt it would have an effect.

I would go to a single coil carto with your T-Rex as it's going to stress the battery. You could also get a bigger battery mod that can handle DC. A 18650 tube can be found pretty cheap and be able to handle it and give you much improved vape time.

 

[washvap]

+1 on going with a single coiled carto with your T-rex. Remember that a 1.5 ohm DCC has two 3 ohm coils in it. Which requires more power that a big batt can effectively supply without causing problems.

 

[denali_41]

i was using the ego batt with the DC mega cartos also in the arctic at 40 below,,,they don't like to produce vapor and the battery don't last very long either,,
the same batteries are working just like new also

the lanyard idea is the best i have come up with so far ..keep it as warm as possible is about the only thing you can do

 

[buckarette]

I've noticed a similar problem with both of my vv mods. My problem is they just don't want to fire or fire with less than normal power until my hand warms them back up. I haven't noticed a battery drain, but that's probably because I start every day with a fresh set of batts. The metal Buzz Pro is a little harder to warm up than the plastic Foxy Box mod, but that's to be expected. They are both fine if I keep them in my pocket.

 

[sumoman25]

Give it some body heat, roll the battery and all of that between your hands for a few seconds. Extra primer puffs, then vape. I keep my in my pocket and in SD (Cold, awful weather state) I've had no problems.

 

[martinc]

Your juice will thicken up a bit in the cold. Had some in -20 and didn't freeze.

Hopefully,if it has VG (natural anti-freeze) it shouldnt

 

[martinc]

If you have to absolutely vape outside in the cold, a short battery with a cartomizer in a lanyard under your coat will do the trick.

Troog/Boge

 

[jtpjc]

Hopefully,if it has VG (natural anti-freeze) it shouldnt

Are you telling us we are vaping anti-freeze!?! Wait till the FDA hears about that!

 

[Murdock Ruml]

Key ingredient in anti freeze. The FDA didn't lie about that. They just left out that it also is used in many household items. Like dayquil, toothpaste, iceing and many others. And of course they left out that it is deemed safe by the FDA.

Back in my rebel days I had a green mohawk. I dyed it with the dye that they put in antifreeze. the colour was amazing. And when people asked what I used and when I told them it seems all they heard was antifreeze. And that it was going to melt my head.