Glasgow Fire

J52

An expert Paul Christiansen is talking now on Radio 4 and he thinks there should be some concern and checks on vale batteries.
He also mentioned that unless handled appropriately in the home they were unstable, more so if they’ve been bought illegally.

If bought from a reputable manufacturer, they make it quite clear what to do and not to do re safety.

But some people refuse in their stupidity to follow these instructions - for example, they will use charging cables that are not designed specifically for the equipment - because they are cheap. Also, they might 'streamline' their vaping equipment to get more 'input', thus running the risk of overhearing the battery... they charge their devices on the carpet / bed / propped up on a cushion - leave them charging for too long which degrades the 'separator' in the battery (which will more than likely cause it to combust). The list is endless.

I've been vaping for a long time and follow all the recommendations and instructions to the letter. And never buy anything 'on the cheap', only from recognised outlets.

Allira

OldFrill

Central station closed until at least Sunday

I'm surprised it will re-open that soon.

Well done to the staff.

It's not known when it will reopen.

I've watched all the war footage on TV but that of Glasgow brought me to tears. We visit quite often, and until recently always booked a room overlooking the station! Trains coming in and out nearly all night, so exciting, so as train buffs we kept jumping up out of bed . Also cried when the Art College burnt down. Will go again this year, wonderful buildings.

Galaxy

Vaping as a whole was one of those solutions to a problem that has had many long term ill effects.

As more and more is being learned, it’s not without its own potentially serious health consequences.

Basgetti

Galaxy

Vaping as a whole was one of those solutions to a problem that has had many long term ill effects.

As more and more is being learned, it’s not without its own potentially serious health consequences.

That's true but I thought the risks from vaping are thought to be less than the risks of smoking for those smokers who find it too difficult to stop completely. The biggest concern is the young people who have never smoked but take up vaping. That is an unnecessary health risk I wish they wouldn't take. Ex smoker (after multiple attempts!) here so do know how hard it is to quit.

That's my concern rosie, I have just had a look at the stats re young people smoking v vaping. I suspected they may have created a problem for young people who would never have started smoking.

Galaxy

That's my concern rosie, I have just had a look at the stats re young people smoking v vaping. I suspected they may have created a problem for young people who would never have started smoking.

They are made in flavours to tempt young people into using them.
Unless they are sold as an aid to giving up smoking, without enticing flavours, I think they should be banned.

Yes Allira the smoking equivalent of alcopops that were aimed at young people in particular. As you say, why the need for enticing flavours, the most exotic flavour cigarettes ever had when I smoked was menthol.

Rosie51

Yes Allira the smoking equivalent of alcopops that were aimed at young people in particular. As you say, why the need for enticing flavours, the most exotic flavour cigarettes ever had when I smoked was menthol.

It's wicked.

The whole building will be demolished.
City council has decreed.
Unsafe structure.

An iconic building lost because of vapes.

They are a scourge.