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can vaping near my pc hurt it

by Dr. Alessandra Satterfield Published 1 year ago Updated 1 year ago
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In a nutshell, don’t vape around computers or other electrical devices, it can cause damage and it’s not worth it. If you have noticed a drop in performance of your PC/Laptop, maybe its worth having a look inside. You enjoy your vape, but these devices don’t!

In a nutshell, don't vape around computers or other electrical devices, it can cause damage and it's not worth it. If you have noticed a drop in performance of your PC/Laptop, maybe its worth having a look inside. You enjoy your vape, but these devices don't!Dec 11, 2020

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Is it bad to vape near a computer?

I know it's bad to directly blow cigarette smoke near computers because it can cause build ups and deposits inside the machine. I'm now wondering if vaping could have some negative effects if too much vapour found its way inside my laptop.

Does smoking cigarettes near a laptop/computer affect it?

Does smoking cigarettes near a laptop/computer affect it? How Much Should You Have Saved For Retirement By Now? Speaking with a financial advisor could help. Yes. It does most definitely. In my days as a computer technician I have 'operated' on over 5000 computers at peoples homes.

Can high-VG vapor leave residue on computers?

I mean, most of us have seen/felt the residue that especially high-VG vapor can leave on windows, windshields, really any non-absorbent surface. It should come as no real surprise that this can happen with computers under certain circumstances, over time.

Is vaping as bad as smoking?

Yes, vaping is considerably different from smoking. It doesn't have a lot of the nasty carcinogenic stuff (tar comes to mind) that are present in normal cigarets, but it does still have nicotine, which is both addictive and pretty dangerous. Nicotine is what makes cigarets addictive, it's a stimulant, and it is potentially very harmful.

Is smoking bad for your lungs?

Is it bad to play games on a PC?

Is vaping a good idea?

Is vaping bad for you?

Can you vape in your room?

Is it bad to vape on PC?

Does nicotine make your PC smell?

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What happens if you smoke next to your PC?

The simple answer is yes, a build-up of dust and repeated exposure to cigarette smoke can harm your computer. Another culprit is pet hair which accumulates on your machine. These things can damage your computer in different ways – can cause overheating, damage to components and disrupt the airflow.

Does vaping affect Windows?

Whether in your car or your bedroom, vaping your favourite e cig liquid inside for longer periods may lead to a build up of thin film over your window. Much like condensation, this can impede visibility whilst driving and also lead to more dirt building up in your home.

Can smoke harm a PC?

Living in the path of wildfire smoke isn't the same high-risk scenario for a PC as actually surviving a fire in the home. But the danger of smoke remains the same, albeit in less concentrated form: acidity, discoloration, and speed of particulate build-up. All of these effects can possibly damage your PC.

Is it OK to vape in your room?

Health harm In contrast to the known harm from secondhand smoke, there's no evidence so far of harm to bystanders from exposure to e-cigarette vapour. The many harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke are either not contained in e-cigarette vapour at all, or are usually found at much lower levels.

Is it OK to vape in the car?

Freezing temperatures are equally bad for lithium-ion batteries, so for maximum safety, you need to keep your batteries within a temperature range that's comfortable for you. Don't ever leave your vaping device or batteries in your car.

Can someone tell if you vape in a car?

Although the quality of the air is not drastically compromised when vaping, the liquids will cause a residue on any surface. After extensive use, this residue that clings to the surface does not cause a color change or cause irremovable stains but can be detected by the owners of a car.

Can smoke damage PC parts?

Smoke damage to electronics such as copiers and computers can harm the electrical components inside. Smoke is corrosive and can lead to short circuiting and even fire hazards in affected equipment.

Does smoking affect electronics?

Smoke causes damage by overheating electronics, leading to failure. It infiltrates the inner components and coats parts with a black film. When the inner workings are coated, especially the parts that produce heat as part of the electronics, it creates insulation and a magnetic charge.

Does vape smoke create dust?

Vaping can impact a home several ways. The Domo Group study reports that the residue it produces can be nearly invisible and colorless; yet it can make certain surfaces feel slick and oily, attracting dirt and dust. This residue can also make some people feel sick.

Does vaping stain your teeth?

Advertisers promote vaping to be a healthier alternative than smoking or marijuana. But there are still many health benefits connected to vaping. Luckily, one of the positive factors about vaping is that it does not stain teeth or cause bad breath.

Does vaping stay on clothes?

The simple and straightforward answer is no, vape does not stick to your clothes. Unlike smoking, which involves burning tobacco and producing strong-smelling smoke, vapours from your e-cigarette do not stick to your clothes if you vape casually and out in the open.

Is vaping worse than smoking?

1: Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it's still not safe. E-cigarettes heat nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavorings and other chemicals to create an aerosol that you inhale. Regular tobacco cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic.

Does vaping cause foggy windows?

Vaping does have its drawbacks and one we encounter and hear about from our readers is the problem of windows misting up, due to vaping. Whether it's your car windows whilst driving, your office windows whilst having that cheeky vape, or simply, your windows at home fogging up after a long day at work.

Does vaping leave residue in house?

Vaping does leave a residue on walls that can attract dirt, however any staining typically takes a long time to build up, and stains can be easily cleaned off using a wet cloth. If you want to minimise staining even further, try vaping near an open window, or in a room with plenty of ventilation.

How do you get vape smoke off a window?

Mix one part vinegar to three parts water. Scrunch up some newspaper, dip and scrub. It can be any vinegar that you use: good old chip shop vinegar, white vinegar, or that dusty old bottle of cider vinegar that you've got hanging around the back of the cupboard, having only used once.

How do you get nicotine off windows?

Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and then lightly spray the window starting at the top. Wipe from side to side, starting at the top and working your way down with a clean, lint-free cloth. Wipe up any drips that get onto the window frames or the wall.

How many of you vape around your PC? Any problems? : pcgaming - reddit

I basically chain vape at my PC every night and I've yet to notice any issues. I just cleaned it today and the dust buildup seemed normal. That being said if I vape a lot in my car I notice a small film can build up inside the windshield so either avoid blowing clouds on your monitor or clean it a little more frequently.

If you vape near your PC, STOP! : r/buildapc - reddit

I'm not going to preach to anyone about the dAnGeRs Of VaPiNg. I do it, constantly, all day long. I get it, you vape bro. I recently built a PC using Corsair's Spec Delta RGB case and bunch of LL 120 fans in a front to back airflow configuration.

Does smoking cigarettes near a laptop/computer affect it?

Answer (1 of 6): Yes. It does most definitely. In my days as a computer technician I have 'operated' on over 5000 computers at peoples homes. The ones that were property of heavy smokers were not just smelling bad inside (I know it's a matter of taste, but trust me, every techy well confirm this,...

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so i wanna talk about a a problem that i had and maybe discuss a solution for it. me and my two house mates are pc gamers and former smokers we decided to switch to vaping since its less harmful than cigarettes. after 3 months one of my friends tells me his screen is not detecting anything...

Does moisture kill a computer?

Well moisture and smoke kill computers. So the only way to avoid this is to remove the pc from the room or not vape/smoke near the computer.

Does good ventilation remove smoke?

Good room ventilation will remove most smoke effects. I often call computers "Hoover" because they are just as good at dust and other stuff collecting as vacuum cleaners with added bonus of high frequencies acting as static electricity. Got some computers used in a Swiss hospital and even they had dust inside.

Can you heat gun cases?

It's not funny, i use them in all gun cases. You know that once they pick up enough moisture you can heat them in oven to make them like new again.

What is VG in vaping?

VG (Vegetable Glycerine) is a major culprit of leaving a film like residue on surfaces. If you have ever vaped in a car you will know what I am talking about being a small space and having to look out of glass windows, its more noticeable. Ok so, what has vaping in a car have anything to do with vaping near a computer? Like the build up you get in your car, the same happens inside the computer. A computer needs all of its components working properly for optimal performance. If one part isn’t working properly it can have almost like a domino affect on other parts.

Can you vape around a computer?

Maybe this was something you were aware of before, or maybe not. In a nutshell, don’t vape around computers or other electrical devices, it can cause damage and it’s not worth it. If you have noticed a drop in performance of your PC/Laptop, maybe its worth having a look inside. You enjoy your vape, but these devices don’t!

Why is it bad to blow cigarette smoke near a computer?

I know it's bad to directly blow cigarette smoke near computers because it can cause build ups and deposits inside the machine.

How does heat transfer on a laptop?

Most of the heat is transferred by conduction, not convection, as was the case with large desktops years ago ...

Where is the air intake on a laptop?

Laptop air intakes are generally at the bottom, unless you intentionally blow it in there it would have a hard time of reaching the insides. As for what it might do - reconstituted e-liquid has very low conductivity, not enough to cause any trouble even if it was spilled on the pcb somewhere (and usually the air inside a laptop travels straight into a fan, through a heatsink and out without passing over anything vulnerable anyway). What it might do however is aid in dust buildup since vg/pg are quite good dust magnets.

Can you refill your tank over your keyboard?

Just don't refill your tank over your keyboard.

Does vaping around your MBP trigger water sensors?

the short answer is No ... vaping around your MBP would not trigger the water sensors and void your AppleCare.

How does smoke affect laptop performance?

Smoke is a collection of tiny solid, liquid and gas particles. These particles can get in the air vents of your laptops cooling system and thus can affect the cooling system of your laptop. Improper cooling of motherboard, processor and GPU can affect your laptops overall performance because of over heating.

Does smoking affect the life of a computer?

It does, to a certain extent: it will shorten the lifetime of the computer. Nowadays the most important limit on the lifetime of your hardware is technological: within a few years your computer is going to be obsolete. Therefore smoking may or may not be considered a real problem (in terms of the computer health).

Do smokers like the smell of cigarettes?

Yeah smokers don't get bothered by the smell of the smoke on them and their clothes. Some even like the smell. Other people who aren't smokers generally think you stink. I'm not gonna lie, I miss smoking sometimes, I might even buy a hookah or something as a substitute and use it a few times per year as a treat (lol).

Can you die from smoking one cigarette?

No. There is most certainly not “much” irreversible damage from smoking one cigarette. The average lifetime smoker will smoke anywhere from 100,000 to 500,000 cigarettes and even the most extreme Antismokers will generally admit that at least half of them don’t “die from smoking.” (Although with the way they keep juggling the numbers they’re probably pretty close to that claim by this point!)

Does smoking cigarettes smell bad?

Yes. It does most definitely. In my days as a computer technician I have 'operated' on over 5000 computers at peoples homes. The ones that were property of heavy smokers were not just smelling bad inside (I know it's a matter of taste, but trust me, every techy well confirm this, even the smokers, of which I happen to be one) but parts were also covered with substances harder to remove than the ones that served nonsmokers. Especially the fans (the first parts to come in touch with outside air) were very filthy, but all parts in general were covered in brownish 'stuff' that you could not just air blow away.

Can smokers take breaks?

For example, most companies will allow workers to take smoke breaks in an isolated area outside of the work environment. Not only are smokers chemically encouraged to take breaks that non-smokers sometimes neglect completely, but they take their breaks with like-minded others, in private, not company space.

Does nicotine affect the brain?

Nicotine increases levels of dopamine, glutamate and endorphins in the brain, giving the smoker pleasant feelings, enhancing the connections between nerves in the brain and causing smokers to associate smoking with enjoyable rituals, particularly completion ones (after food, after sex).

Can I rest my laptop on the bed?

Also I always recommend a cooling pad and to not rest your laptop on the bed amongst blankets. It will cause it to overheat.

Did vaping ruin my computer?

The good news is that, again, all was fine in the end. Vaping did not ruin my computer. Vaping probably ruined nobody's computer. However, it's good to keep in mind that electronics and the humid fog we collectively expel into our living spaces don't mix well.

Do laptops have cramped internals?

May 1, 2016. #7. Yes, absolutely, laptops have cramped internals and are more likely to pick up lots of crud from bringing them around, putting them in bags and even cases, etc. The bed thing is also true, that they are more likely to overheat in bed and thus the fan will be working overtime.

Is it a good policy to crack a laptop open?

So for most, this is a non-issue. For those who spend a significant chunk of time with especially laptops and especially Macs, I'd say it's a good policy to crack it open and clean it yourself every few months, or else have it done professionally.

Is smoking bad for your lungs?

It's bad for your lungs. Your pc will probably not care. Smoking however is pretty bad for pc's.

Is it bad to play games on a PC?

Short answer. No not bad for the PC. And for all those saying it's bad for him. It's also bad eating chips and sitting playing games for hours but let's not lecture ppl about their choices. Lol.

Is vaping a good idea?

Yes, vaping is considerably different from smoking. It doesn't have a lot of the nasty carcinogenic stuff (tar comes to mind) that are present in normal cigarets, but it does still have nicotine, which is both addictive and pretty dangerous. Nicotine is what makes cigarets addictive, it's a stimulant, and it is potentially very harmful. Feel free to disagree, but vaping is certainly not harmless.

Is vaping bad for you?

While nicotine is indeed harmful to you, low temperature vaping is still far less harmful than actual cigarettes. Not to mention that vaping can help get you off of cigarettes, and eventually you can ween yourself off of the nicotine by lowering the percentage of nicotine in your vapor liquid.

Can you vape in your room?

I would say no, unless you are blowing 'fat' clouds in side the fans to box it... if you are casual vaping in your room, it will not.

Is it bad to vape on PC?

Any humidity that would deposit on the pcbs will evaporate extremely quickly, so it shouldn't be a huge problem (I wouldn't vape right inside it though). and yeah, it's much worse for you than for your pc.

Does nicotine make your PC smell?

It shouldn't get smelly and disgusting nearly as fast, but it will eventually.

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Computers and Their Parts

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These devices are built with many small electrical components and being electric, parts get warm during use. To prevent overheating, built in fans run allowing airflow in and out to help keep the temperature down. Sure, they have meshing to reduce the amount of dust particles and things like pet hair being sucked through and cir…
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So, What Happens When You Vape Around A computer?

  • VG (Vegetable Glycerine) is a major culprit of leaving a film like residue on surfaces. If you have ever vaped in a car you will know what I am talking about being a small space and having to look out of glass windows, its more noticeable. Ok so, what has vaping in a car have anything to do with vaping near a computer? Like the build up you get in your car, the same happens inside the …
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Moisture + VG Residue = Damage

  • We all know electricity and moisture aren’t the bestest of friends so they should be kept away from each other. When exhaled vapour is (ok really sorry to use this word again) moist. As it gets circulated through a PC it sticks to, well everything. Not only is the “M” word not great for electrical parts, the stickiness of VG causes dust particles to turn into a nasty mess. Earlier this month XB…
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Conclusion

  • Maybe this was something you were aware of before, or maybe not. In a nutshell, don’t vape around computers or other electrical devices, it can cause damage and it’s not worth it. If you have noticed a drop in performance of your PC/Laptop, maybe its worth having a look inside. You enjoy your vape, but these devices don’t!
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