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is vaping near a computer bad

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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!

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Is it safe to vape around a computer?

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.

Are there risks to vaping?

You might also know about the recent outbreak of lung injuries and deaths linked to vaping in the U.S. But those aren’t the only risks that come with vaping. Here’s what you need to know. Vaping devices, also known as e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-hookahs among other terms, come in many shapes and sizes.

Is it bad to smoke on your computer?

Your pc will probably not care. Smoking however is pretty bad for pc's. It's bad for your lungs. Your pc will probably not care. Smoking however is pretty bad for pc's. Congratulations for answering questions that no one asked. a thread about vaping, oh boy here we go. I don't know if it's bad, but just dont blow it into your PC..

Is it safe to vape on a wet PCB?

Yeah, unless you somehow vape enough at one time to get water buildup on the PCB, you will be fine. More sharing options... More sharing options... awesome! Thanks for the quick reply

What is the best filter for water vapor?

Does moisture kill a computer?

Does good ventilation remove smoke?

Can you heat gun cases?

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Is it okay to vape beside your PC?

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.

Is it bad to smoke near PC?

Yes, smoking is bad for your computer. Tar and dust combine to make a sticky substance that clogs up the computer's cooling system. "TAR dust". This "TAR dust" coats everything and will continue to build and grow, plugging ventilation holes and insulating components.

Is smoking near a laptop bad?

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.

How can I protect my computer from smoke?

You don't have to do anything special to "protect" computers in a smoking environment -- that external fan you're using is totally unnecessary -- just the normal stuff you'd have to do anyway, like occasionally opening them up and cleaning the dust bunnies. Keep the ashtray away from the computer and you'll be fine.

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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.

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!

alicewonderland Ultra Member ECF Veteran

are you blowing your vapor directly into your computer or something? I have an open case custom build computer. I vape every day heavily and there is no condensation, it might be cuz of the open airhole case though, it has venting and big fans all around it, so it probably dries up fast or just never goes in since I have 3 fans in it.

Bunnykiller ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran

Ive been using one of these for the past 6-7 years or so. With a total of 5 different 120mm fans it has "massive airflow" I usually have the front panel open which might attribute some to the collection of liquid.

ReigntheGamer Account closed on request ECF Veteran

In all seriousness yes vapor in certain circumstances can leave behind noticeable moisture. On my Reo if I don't "vape" a full puff you can see droplets around the atty. Try to blow it away from the PC, I used to have to do the same thing while smoking near mine or you got the cigarette spider webs of death in the fan grilles.

anavidfan ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran

Airflow or not, there is vapor getting in there. None of us, or should I say most of us, (there's always one) are not going to go into our computers, (laptop or desktop) and take a ph strip or something like that and run tests in a lab to see if its coating our processors and memory and other important bits on our mother board.

ReigntheGamer Account closed on request ECF Veteran

I vape and use my tablet no fans, no moisture. But the screen looks like I've been cuddling with it.

Nermal Ultra Member ECF Veteran

Only a guess, but the liquid might be insulating something that would last longer if it were cool. It could also be that the change in lifespan is kind of hypothetical.

anavidfan ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran

Not looking to cause any kind of panic here folks, just a possibility to be aware of, you should clean out your computers every so often anyways. If you are not finding liquid in there then don't worry about it.

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.

What are vaping devices?

Vaping devices, also known as e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-hookahs among other terms, come in many shapes and sizes. Some look like traditional cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Others are shaped like every-day objects, such as pens or USB memory sticks.

What chemicals are in vaping?

Vaping exposes the lungs to a variety of chemicals. These may include the main active chemicals in tobacco (nicotine) or marijuana (THC), flavorants, and other ingredients that are added to vaping liquids. Plus, other chemicals can be produced during the vaporizing process.

How old do you have to be to vape?

New laws are aimed at curbing vaping among teens. People must now be 21 to buy any tobacco product, including vaping products. And companies can no longer produce and sell flavors that appeal to children like fruit and mint. If you’ve already started vaping or smoking cigarettes, it’s never too late to quit.

How does puffing work?

While they may look different, most vaping devices work in a similar way. Puffing activates a battery-powered heating device. This heats the liquid in a cartridge, turning it into vapors that are inhaled.

Can nicotine be inhaled in a vaporizer?

Plus, other chemicals can be produced during the vaporizing process. “If the liquid has nicotine in it, then the user is inhaling nicotine along with the other ingredients in the liquid,” explains Dr. Thomas Eissenberg, an expert on tobacco research at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Is vaping harmful?

So how safe is vaping? Studies suggest nicotine vaping may be less harmful than traditional cigarettes when people who regularly smoke switch to them as a complete replacement. But nicotine vaping could still damage your health.

Is vitamin E acetate harmful?

One harmful chemical may be a thickening agent called Vitamin E acetate, which is sometimes used as an additive in THC-containing vape products. The CDC identified it as a “chemical of concern” among people with vaping-associated lung injuries.

Can you vape with regular cigs?

It will depend on what you're vaping. Some of those have the same nasty stuff as regular cigs and will gunk up your system.

Can you vape water on PCB?

Yeah, unless you somehow vape enough at one time to get water buildup on the PCB, you will be fine.

Can you vape near intake fan?

It probably wouldn't be a good idea to vape near an intake fan, but I am just guessing here, as I've never vaped before and I don't know anything about them really.

Can you vape condensation?

No issue. You aren't going to be vaping enough to create condensation on the components. I've vaped by my computer for over a year and have had no issues.

Does Bob345 vape juice absorb water?

bob345. propylene glycol, the main liquid used in most vape juice, is a de-humectant which means it actualy absorbes water. There shoud be no issues vaping around your pc, hell you coud even blow straight into the intake fan and you shoud be fine, ive done it .

What is the best filter for water vapor?

Another thing that works really well are really fine mesh dust filters since those also trap moisture. Having an open case top that has fans blowing air outwards is also a huge help due to them helping to get the hot water vapor out.

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.

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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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