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| Vaping Device Teardown, Battery Waste and YouTube Ad Suitability |
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| amyk:
I thought this thread got bumped because bigclivedotcom recently posted another video on the topic: Not just battery waste... |
| Zero999:
Yes, I have seen BigClive's video recently, but I also remembered this thread and the original poster's video and decided to bump it, rather than create a new one. |
| thm_w:
Was curious about the costs: Here they have the aquavape for 6 for $30 ($5/ea): https://www.aquavape.co.uk/product-category/disposable-e-cigarette/smok-mbar-pro/ --- Quote ---With a 500mAh battery and 2ml e-liquid capacity, you’ll be able to enjoy up to 550 puffs before it’s time. Plus, the draw-activated design makes using this device easily even if your hands are full! --- End quote --- The cheapest model was $3.50 each: https://www.aquavape.co.uk/product/ultd-puff-bar-apple-blow-20mg/ with a 280mAh cell. Of course disappointing they are even allowed to sell disposable batteries like this, but also there is no mention, that I see, of responsibly disposing of the electronics. So 99% of people will toss it in the trash. |
| Zero999:
Or worse, dumped on a green, or in the bushes, where the nasty chemicals leak out and cause pollution. The trouble is, they're much cheaper than a packet of fags. There's a huge duty on cigarettes in the UK, whilst I believe vapes are only subject to standard VAT. Clearly something needs to be done. They could put a huge duty on vapes, but make replacement batteries and refills cheap, or perhaps the single use variety should be just banned. A recycling scheme is another option, but I doubt it's economical to clean, recharge and refill them and many people will be a funny about using a refurbished vape. |
| Zero999:
--- Quote from: kerencostley on May 16, 2022, 02:26:16 pm ---The idea in that comment about the moron detector made me laugh a lot. I used to vape a couple of years ago, and honestly, I don't trust these devices. The risk of counterfeiting is very high, especially when they are traded like candies. --- End quote --- That's a valid concern, which can applies even more so to cigarettes, which are cheaper to produce and subject to a much more tax. |
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