First Time With Vaping? Safety Precautions You Need To Take

Over the years, vaping has emerged as a safer and better alternative to smoking and it surely deserves this reputation. The results are amazing enough and you have a variety of flavors in vape juices to try, without needing to worry about the side effects that typically come with smoking. Apart from this, the fact that cannabis products have recently acquired a legal status across many parts of the country has brought all the more popularity for vaping. But if you have just started or want to try your hand as a first-timer, there are a few safety precautions that you should be aware of. While there isn’t anything to worry about the effects of vaping itself, you need to know everything about handling e-cigarettes, mods, batteries, and pens correctly. Here is a list of safety precautions for every beginner.

Be careful with your batteries 

As a newbie, you need to understand the dangers of mishandling your vaping batteries. Avoid carrying them in your pocket, purse or wallet. Don’t leave them in hot cars as well. Taking care of your mod is equally important because there are risks like overheating and gas production if you are not careful enough. Overheating can result in explosions. Investing in a regulated mod with built-in batteries is a good idea because they cut down such risks to a considerable extent. And if you use replaceable batteries, you should understand the maths of charging. As a rule of thumb, you should not allow the discharge rate of the build to be more than the maximum discharge rating of the battery.

Don’t let the mod overheat

Apart from battery drainage, overheating of the mod can also be dangerous as there are batteries inside. Using overheated mod can lead to the leakage of strong chemicals from the batteries. Simply set down the mod and take a break if you feel that it is getting too hot. Rather than just leaving it to cool, you must make sure that there is proper ventilation around. Never leave it in a hot and humid place, outdoors or in your car. You can continue vaping after some time. Check the mod to see if it is cool enough to touch and you can resume safely.

Stop using your mod if it acts weird

Although you may be new to vaping, you can still make out when your device acts weird. It makes sense to stop immediately if anything seems amiss. Despite the proven benefits of vaping, there are some struggles you may have to face. Look out for danger signs such as the mod turning itself on, bizarre readings, or auto-firing. Taking the safe route is the best thing to do if something like this happens with your hardware. Share your concerns with an expert or talk to the seller because they can certainly help.

Don’t use anything but vape juice in the mod

First-timers with vaping can have some misconceptions and wrong information that can make you do something wrong. For example, you may come across a strange piece of advice such as filling your mod with hot sauce. This can be risky because hot sauces are high in spices that become even stronger on heating. They can cause throat irritation to the user. Stick to only a vape juice while using a mod because that’s what it is really meant for. Moreover, these juices are delicious, ready for use, safe, and come in a range of flavors worth trying.

Buy quality juice only from reputable places 

When it comes to vaping as a beginner, the quality of vape juice you use is as important as using the right equipment and doing it properly. Choosing a reputable store ensures safety and you must not compromise it at any cost. Substandard quality puts you at risk and you would not want to vape a product with harsh chemicals in it. Or pick something which is not suited to reach hot temperatures and may even become toxic when heated. Rather, knowing more about the composition of vape juice is a good idea. One that has the right levels of THC, CBD, and terpenes is ideal. You can go through this Firefly post on terpenes to learn more about the composition and corresponding effect of vaping products. Apart from the research, stick to a buyer you can trust. Read reviews about the seller to get a fair idea about the product quality and reputation. 

Always stick to the right dosage

While choosing a quality product is important as a starter, you cannot afford to go wrong with the dosage too. It is vital to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all formula when it comes to the dose of e-juice you can vape safely; so a dose that works for your friend may be too much or too little for you. The right way to do it is by starting with a low dose and gradually increasing until you find a threshold value that works for you. Consider factors like your body weight, purpose of vaping, and product potency to decide the right and safe dosage.

Avoid contact with vape juice 

Another precaution that new vape users must absolutely take is to avoid direct contact with the e-cigarette juice. This can happen when you refill the cartridge of your e-cigarette, which is the reason you should be extra careful not to spill. Exposure of bare skin to the liquid elevates the risk of soaking up a concentrated amount of nicotine. Excess doses of the substance can result in side effects such as nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and dizziness. In extreme cases, you may even encounter nicotine poisoning, which requires immediate treatment.

Listen to your body

Although using the right equipment properly and relying only on quality e-juice have you covered to a significant extent, nothing is more important than listening to your body. If you are getting too much of it, your body will probably signal you to stop. The best thing to do is to ensure that you do it immediately and resume later. Also, remember that staying hydrated is crucial because vaping can cause dehydration. And you need not worry about any other health concerns because e-cigarettes have less harmful chemicals as compared to regular cigarettes. As long as you adhere to the rules, there won’t be any problems! 

Keep away from children and pets

Even if you are a newbie with vaping, you would probably know that it isn’t meant for children and pets. While adults can enjoy the leisure it offers without any concerns, you cannot leave them at the disposal of young children and your furry friends. High dosage levels can be particularly dangerous and you cannot just risk leaving a bottle of e-liquid outside. Even a small dose can have adverse effects on them. Make sure that you keep them as well as vaping devices out of their reach so that they don’t have access to them at any point of time.

Vaping can render a pleasurable experience but only if you are sure about safety. And this is something which becomes all the more important if you have just started your journey and have a long way to understand everything about vaping safely. Apart from following the entire precautions in this list, it makes sense to vape with seasoned users around so that they can guide you about doing it right. The first few times can be tricky but you will be able to learn the ropes gradually and have the most amazing experiences as you become an expert with devices and e-juice. So go ahead and get started! 

Samantha

Samantha hails from Virginia and is a proud wife to a retired Deputy Sheriff and mother to two amazing little boys named Jack & William. A veteran product reviewer; Samantha has been reviewing products for 8 years and offers high quality product reviews with original photography.