e-cigs and planes

Aod said:
Pretty much nothing uses NiCad batteries any more, even before the RoHS regulations restricted the products that NiCad batteries could be used in due to their low energy density and complex maintenance requirements.

Pretty much everything electrical that you can pickup is powered by Li-ion batteries these days, E-Cigs and Vapes included.

Lithium disposable and Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries are considered to be the same by air transport restrictions anyway.
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I stand corrected.. didn't realize they were Lithium
 
StriderX said:
I don't get it, I've never felt like i was being slowly killed walking past a vapour user, in fact its actually mildly pleasant considering I'm already being slowly killed by useless diesel cars and old petrol engines, It brings a nice scent to the air.
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A lot of people don't think the same though, they see vapour, think smoke, and then think poison.. On a plane that mindset is compounded and somewhat understandable given the current climate of terrorism etc.

I think the current situation where you can have a puff in the loo, give the vapour 60 seconds to vaporise, no one gets offended and you get your nicotine hit, which prevents you murdering the screaming child kicking the back of the seat.. Every one's a winner.
 
Although I have the info I needed I think I should repeat the fact that I'm not interested in using it on the plane, only if its ok to carry on the liquids and device/batteries
 
Freefaller said:
I don't use them, but a friend does and went on a flight with it no problem - just be aware you can't use it on the plane or in the terminal (unless there's a smoking area).
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Surely you can just do it anyway?
Afaik if you breathe deep and hold it no vapour comes out during exhalation?
Not like you will set any smoke sensors off is it :p.
 
OpenToSuggestions said:
Surely you can just do it anyway?
Afaik if you breathe deep and hold it no vapour comes out during exhalation?
Not like you will set any smoke sensors off is it :p.
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Same reason it's banned in chain pubs and many work places, it doesn't look good, especially on a plane.. As a trying to quit smoker I can kinda sympathise with it.
 
Travelled long haul twice now with my ecig.

It all goes in hand luggage.

I have a box (diving mask box) which I keep all the ecig stuff in, so bodies, batteries, coils etc. This goes in the individual box out of my bag when I go through security. Eliquids go in the clear bag with any other liquid.

Tend to go more towards pg liquids as they produce less vapour. I will inhale the vapour and keep it in my lungs until there is nothing to exhale. I keep it discreet, so under a blanket or in the sleeve of my jacket. If I can't be bothered to do that I just go to the loo and vape in there with the same technique so no vapour is released to set off the smoke alarms.

Never had any problems this way. Keep it open and transparent through security (don't try to hide anything), and discreet on the plane and you should be fine.
 
Vapour won't set off a smoke alarm, I know from personal experience. Plus the fact it's vapour, not smoke.

I suppose they could fit some kind of sensor but it would be alarming every second as you exhale vapour every time you take a breath, ecig or not.. allow the vapour to visibly vaporise before opening the toilet door, about 20 seconds tops if you use a low vapour liquid.

But yes, keep it discrete and no harm done.

I just put my ecig in the tray along with all my other stuff, phone, wallet, belt, etc. And satisfy my craving whilst having a wee.
 
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mattyfez said:
Vapour won't set off a smoke alarm, I know from personal experience. Plus the fact it's vapour, not smoke.

I suppose they could fit some kind of sensor but it would be alarming every second as you exhale vapour every time you take a breath, ecig or not.. allow the vapour to visibly vaporise before opening the toilet door, about 20 seconds tops if you use a low vapour liquid.

But yes, keep it discrete and no harm done.
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Oh it can. Some are optical. Unusual, but I wouldn't like to try it on a plane.

 
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Smoke alarms at work go off due to steam all the time, we had to get some taken out (after changing them to ones that shouldn't go off due to steam) to stop the fire alarm going off every day.
 
Interesting stuff, from a quick Google on how smoke alarms work, the exhale down your sleeve, low vapor liquid, hold it in for a few seconds should work, assuming you're not chuffing away on it producing huge plooms of vapour it's plenty to stop the nicotine craving.

Put it this way, I've not set one off yet.
 
mattyfez said:
Interesting, care to elaborate? Can't say I've everhhad a problem?
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I'm a vaper, I once tried to impress a mate by showing him how my e-cig wouldn't set off a smoke alarm at work after seeing someone blowing into their home one with no issues.

Needless to say I caused an evacuation of the building after blowing a big cloud into the detector and the alarms all went off.

It was then I discovered there are two types of smoke alarm. The ones you get at home have a sensor that is looking for a particulate only contained in smoke and thus vapour won't set it off. However optical alarms (like we have at work) have a small laser beam inside and if ANYTHING disrupts the beam it will go off be it a cloud of vapour or (as we've found out recently with building work) dust.
 
If I was sat beside a "vaper" on a plane I'd ask them to stop immediately. Some of the flavours stink and I'd be pretty miffed if someone thought they could inflict their grubby little addiction on me in such a confined space.

Can't stand the things, they look ridiculous. Especially the big shiny effeminate things some people insist on using in the mistaken belief that the 6" long metal and plastic tube hanging out of their mouth looks in some way "cool" or "beautiful". It is impossible to look cool with an e-cig.
 
AndyT said:
If I was sat beside a "vaper" on a plane I'd ask them to stop immediately. Some of the flavours stink and I'd be pretty miffed if someone thought they could inflict their grubby little addiction on me in such a confined space.

Can't stand the things, they look ridiculous. Especially the big shiny effeminate things some people insist on using in the mistaken belief that the 6" long metal and plastic tube hanging out of their mouth looks in some way "cool" or "beautiful". It is impossible to look cool with an e-cig.
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I agree that you shouldn't impose vaping exhales on others regardless of where you are (I Vape outdoors unless at home alone). But it sounds like you'd prefer to be sat next to someone who had been smoking analog cigs all day?

I know who I'd rather sit next to, being a vaper or not!
 
AndyT said:
If I was sat beside a "vaper" on a plane I'd ask them to stop immediately. Some of the flavours stink and I'd be pretty miffed if someone thought they could inflict their grubby little addiction on me in such a confined space.

Can't stand the things, they look ridiculous. Especially the big shiny effeminate things some people insist on using in the mistaken belief that the 6" long metal and plastic tube hanging out of their mouth looks in some way "cool" or "beautiful". It is impossible to look cool with an e-cig.
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What about the TOWIE types who insist on bathing in their favourite cologne? Or people who order kippers for their meal? Should all smells be banned in public?

On another matter, people vape because they enjoy consuming nicotine in a safe manner. Do you think lung cancer patients look 'cool'?

Furthermore are you insinuating that cigarettes do look cool? Is that inherent or just something programmed into you by old cowboy films and tobacco ads.
 
Going out to Turkey a couple of weeks ago a bloke in front of me had to show it working in front of the Security Guard.
Nobody was asked to show their phones or tablets working though.
 
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