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Scotsman
a day ago
- Scotsman
Vape warning for Brits heading to the pool this summer
Don't have your holiday go up in smoke by ignore these rules 🚨 Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Brits will be jetting off to catch the sun this summer. Experts are warning people to take care when heading to the pool. Especially if they are taking a vape with them. Brits who are planning to take their vapes on holiday this summer are being warned about potential risks around the pool. Industry experts are raising alarm bells for holidaymakers heading abroad to chase the sun about taking e-cigarette devices near water. A reminder has also been issued about the laws in Europe for using them, as the disposable vape ban comes into force in the UK. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Markus Lindblad, from Haypp , is urging Brits to be extra cautious around the pool when using a vape this summer. Here are the potential risks: Don't get your vape wet Many Brits will be heading to the pool this summer | Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images The expert said: 'As with any electronic device, water can cause damage. Vapes can short-circuit when exposed to water, either damaging the device or ruining it completely. If you notice your vape has gotten wet, be extremely careful as a short-circuit could cause the device to overheat or even catch fire. ' Heat Damage He continued: 'If you're lucky enough to be by a pool, it probably means you're also enjoying hot weather. If a vape reaches a high temperature it can damage the device's internal components and also lead to the battery overheating and failing.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Flavour issues Markus added: 'If the vape tank is not completely sealed, water can enter and dilute the e-liquid, affecting its flavor and nicotine content. 'It can make the vape taste more metallic, or generally unpleasant. If you notice this, it's best to throw away your vape as there could be even more unknown damage.' What to do if your vape gets wet: Turn off the device immediately Remove the battery (if removable) and the pod or tank Dry the device thoroughly, including the battery compartment Avoid using the device until you are confident it's completely dry If you're unsure, take your vape to an experienced expert for advice, or throw the vape away completely Tips for keeping vapes dry: Don't leave your vape loose in a bag or pocket. Use waterproof pouches for essential items. Avoid using your vape around the pool, including your sun lounger. Look for designated smoking areas around the hotel complex. Keep vapes in a cool, dry place. Try to find an area with some shade. Not only can vaping by the pool be dangerous, but a survey by Haypp, also found that 33% of British holidaymakers find vaping by the pool to be incredibly annoying! Perhaps it's best to save the vape for another time.
Scotsman
a day ago
- Scotsman
Vape warning for Brits heading to the pool this summer
Don't have your holiday go up in smoke by ignore these rules 🚨 Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Brits will be jetting off to catch the sun this summer. Experts are warning people to take care when heading to the pool. Especially if they are taking a vape with them. Brits who are planning to take their vapes on holiday this summer are being warned about potential risks around the pool. Industry experts are raising alarm bells for holidaymakers heading abroad to chase the sun about taking e-cigarette devices near water. A reminder has also been issued about the laws in Europe for using them, as the disposable vape ban comes into force in the UK. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Markus Lindblad, from Haypp , is urging Brits to be extra cautious around the pool when using a vape this summer. Here are the potential risks: Don't get your vape wet Many Brits will be heading to the pool this summer | Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images The expert said: 'As with any electronic device, water can cause damage. Vapes can short-circuit when exposed to water, either damaging the device or ruining it completely. If you notice your vape has gotten wet, be extremely careful as a short-circuit could cause the device to overheat or even catch fire. ' Heat Damage He continued: 'If you're lucky enough to be by a pool, it probably means you're also enjoying hot weather. If a vape reaches a high temperature it can damage the device's internal components and also lead to the battery overheating and failing.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Flavour issues Markus added: 'If the vape tank is not completely sealed, water can enter and dilute the e-liquid, affecting its flavor and nicotine content. 'It can make the vape taste more metallic, or generally unpleasant. If you notice this, it's best to throw away your vape as there could be even more unknown damage.' What to do if your vape gets wet: Turn off the device immediately Remove the battery (if removable) and the pod or tank Dry the device thoroughly, including the battery compartment Avoid using the device until you are confident it's completely dry If you're unsure, take your vape to an experienced expert for advice, or throw the vape away completely Tips for keeping vapes dry: Don't leave your vape loose in a bag or pocket. Use waterproof pouches for essential items. Avoid using your vape around the pool, including your sun lounger. Look for designated smoking areas around the hotel complex. Keep vapes in a cool, dry place. Try to find an area with some shade. Not only can vaping by the pool be dangerous, but a survey by Haypp, also found that 33% of British holidaymakers find vaping by the pool to be incredibly annoying! Perhaps it's best to save the vape for another time. Remind yourself of the rules around using a vape abroad this summer. Are you planning to take yours with you?
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Six items every UK driver should remove from cars this weekend – they can leak ‘harmful substances' or even EXPLODE
MOTOR experts have urged Brit drivers to remove six items from their cars ahead of this weekend's heatwave. With temperatures expected to soar up to 32 degrees, keeping these items inside your car could be dangerous as they could explode or even leak harmful substances. 2 2 The advice comes at a perfect time as warmer weather is forecast across the UK in coming weeks. Drivers therefore should be careful about what they leave in the vehicles throughout the summer. Leaving windows slightly open, while an easy option that can be more convenient, is not always enough. On top of that, car experts suggest that car interiors can become dangerously hot within minutes. Markus Lindblad, a leading expert at Haypp, warned drivers to remove these six items that should not be kept inside a hot car. First in the list comes fizzy drinks, such as a bottle of cola. Markus warned that fizzy drinks cans could explode in hot weather, in a serious safety risk for road users and passengers. He explained that when exposed to extreme heat, carbon dioxide can expand and explode from the container. Next comes sunglasses, which Markus says could break when kept directly under the sun. The expert added: "When exposed to extreme temperatures, the heat can warp or even break the frame or the lenses, as well as cause the lenses to crack. Car expert urges drivers to do two maintenance checks before summer heat – 'quarter test' could save on a tow "To be safe, keep them in a case during the hot weather and in a cool, shaded place.' According to him, even daily medications should not be left inside a heated car - as high temperatures could make them "less effective". Markus even warned that suncream can "break down' in high temperatures making it less effective. And its the same with condoms and contraceptive pills, which should be stored in a cool place. Lastly, the expert stressed that leaving vapes with batteries inside a car can cause swelling and leaking. Markus added: 'If you leave your vape in a hot car for a long period of time, then it's important to cool the vape down safely by placing it in a cool dark place. 'Alternatively, wipe it down with a cold damp cloth and let it air dry. If your vape has overheated, do not, under any circumstances, place the vape in water to cool it down, as this could increase the risk of the battery exploding.' John Wilmot, CEO of car leasing comparison site LeaseLoco, adds: 'As temperatures rise, it's important to think twice before leaving anything behind in your vehicle that could melt, warp, overheat or even pose a fire risk.' This is especially when they are left on the dashboard or seats in direct sunlight.
Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Urgent warning to UK drivers over everyday items that can kill in heatwave
Day-to-day items that might seem harmless on the surface could actually pose major health risks if you leave them in your vehicle which can, in a heatwave, reach high temperatures Each and every day, after a long day at work, exhausted Brits park up their cars and turn off the engine - and unthinkingly leave many things scattered around their vehicle. From plastic water bottles in the side pockets of the doors, to a deodorant can hastily chucked on the back seat, and all manner of items tucked out of sight in the glove compartment - quite a few of the day to day items we unquestioningly leave in our cars can have actually have some potentially dangerous consequences once the temperatures start to ramp up. For weeks, parts of the UK have seen seriously hot weather, with heat health alerts being repeatedly issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) during the heatwaves. Everyone knows the feeling of getting into your car on a hot day, only to find that inside the vehicle, it has become even more unbearably hot. Whilst most of us will flick on the air conditioning as quickly as possible, sweating and waiting for it to work its magic, daily items left inside the vehicle as temperatures rise so high - many people don't think about what the impact these increased temperatures could have on the things left inside their car. Some of these common items can even, in some circumstances, become fatally dangerous, so it is crucial to be cautious about what you leave inside your car during a heatwave, and well worth taking the time to remove things and take them indoors with you - where hopefully things won't get quite as sweltering. Aerosol cans, like those used for many deodorants - something many people are turning to more than often at the moment - and air fresheners, can explode in high temperatures. This is because of their pressurised mechanism, and if the internal pressure becomes too great due to the extreme heat inside your car, then even if it does not explode, you may find yourself dealing with a leak and the heat having degraded the contents. Vapes have also been known to explode in high temperatures, and have multiple components that can become degraded in hot weather, which can at best leave you with gross sticky mess of leaked vape juice to heat up, and at worst cause a car fire, which could be seriously dangerous, and likely wouldn't be covered by your insurance policy - meaning it would cost you thousands. The risk simply isn't worth it, Markus Lindblad, Director from vape company Haypp explains to the Mirror. "It's always best to take a vape out of the car. If this is not possible, then it's advised to either park in a shady spot, or place it in the glove box out of direct sunlight. Vapes should be kept at room temperature, so any fluctuations or sudden temperature changes can damage the battery, causing a fire hazard." The expert adds that if you do realise you have left your vape inside the car on a hot day, "If you leave your vape in a hot car for a long period of time, then it's important to cool the vape down safely by placing it in a cool dark place. "Alternatively, wipe it down with a cold damp cloth and let it air dry. If your vape has overheated, do not, under any circumstances, place the vape in water to cool it down, as this could increase the risk of the battery exploding." Other items containing batteries like power banks, laptops, and mobile phones, also shouldn't be left in the car. These electronic devices can become damaged in the heat, but also pose a fire risk, so make sure you have gathered up all your electronics before heading inside, and locking up your car behind you. Medications should also never be left in a hot vehicle - most medicines need to be stored in a cool place, and the efficacy of the treatment could be impacted if they overheat, making it dangerous to take them. Plastic bottles can also pose health risks in high temperatures. This is because they "can leach chemicals like BPA into the water when exposed to high temperatures. Even BPA-free plastics aren't ideal in extreme heat. Experts recommend using stainless steel or glass bottles and taking them with you when you leave the car." Finally, never leave your suncream in the car during a heatwave. The active ingredients in the cream that protect you from harmful UV rays break down in extremely high temperatures, rendering it useless. The next time you slather it on, you might believe yourself to be safe from a nasty sunburn, but in fact you would be seriously vulnerable to damaging your skin.
Evening Standard
02-06-2025
- Health
- Evening Standard
Will smoking rates rise after disposable vape ban?
Commenting on the launch of the Vape Advice Line, Dr Marina Murphy, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs, from Haypp, added: 'The Vape Advice Line has been set up to offer practical support and emotional reassurance, so people don't feel left behind or forced to figure it out alone. It's there to help them stay on track and avoid slipping back into old habits they've worked hard to leave behind.'
