Author: pbusardo
NEW ON REGWATCH – Singed Fingers | Grover Norquist Says Politicians Are Feeling the Burn
Here’s the latest from Regulator Watch.
Thanks Brent! Let’s keep feeding the fire so we can increase the “burn”!! WE can change things!
Death and taxes, the only sureties of life. For millions of smokers, pernicious tobacco taxes and a hastened death is a cruel reality. For vapers that have made the switch to minimize these fates it’s becoming a bitter pill to swallow, as states move to tax vapor products similar to tobacco products—forcing vapers to pay a sin tax for a product they believe saves lives.
Are vapers easy pickings for greedy politicians seeking a quick revenue windfall?
Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform says no! He should know as politicians at all levels of government rightly fear the wrath of the ATR. Norquist joined the fight early to try and stop state legislatures from taxing vaping.
He says vapers are self-assured, irritated and angry. And, they are very comfortable saying so. Are vapers winning the fight against pernicious sin taxation? Find out—only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com.
RegulatorWatch.com – November 30, 2016.
THE HOTCIG DX75
A PBusardo Review – HotCig DX75
In this video we add to the stocking, talk a bit about Reno, and take a look at the HotCig DX75.
The Links:
GeekVape
DigiFlavor
Innokin
CravingVapor
Osiris Mods Facebook
My DNA-75 board review
A second look at Escribe following the DNA-75 board review
HotCig
ElementVape
The Video:
*NOTE: Any use of these videos in part or in their entirety without Phil Busardo’s expressed written consent is strictly prohibited.
The Photos:
SMOKEFREE RADIO – “Johnson delivers”
Dimitris had an excellent episode with “Johnson Delivers”
* Sen Johnson keeps his promise to vapers
* Awaiting administration appointments
* Vapor Fi manipulates A Billion Lives
* A clear 3 month timeline on requirements for the industry and FDALinks:
A) http://www.fda.gov/downloads/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/RulesRegulationsGuidance/UCM191940.pdf
B) http://www.fda.gov/downloads/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/RulesRegulationsGuidance/UCM192053.pdf
C) http://www.fda.gov/downloads/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/RulesRegulationsGuidance/UCM208916.pdf
D)http://www.fda.gov/downloads/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/RulesRegulationsGuidance/UCM499352
You can listen below…
Listen to “#smokefreeradio “Johnson delivers”” on Spreaker.
Johnson Asks Obama Administration to Cease Implementing Regulations that Will Likely be Repealed
From the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Government Affairs
You can see the original post HERE.
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, asked three top regulators in the outgoing Obama administration to cease implementing especially burdensome new regulations.
Johnson wrote to Department of Labor Secretary Tom Perez, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy last week asking that the Obama administration cease implementation of its burdensome regulations. Many, including the Department of Labor’s overtime rule and fiduciary rule, the FDA’s industry-killing regulation of e-cigarettes, and the EPA’s redefinition of the “waters of the United States,” would pile significant costs onto American businesses and families and could have severe unintended consequences. These rules are likely to be undone by the incoming administration and the 115th Congress.
“On November 8, the American people voiced their disapproval of a federal government run by regulation and executive fiat. The incoming administration and the 115th Congress will likely re-examine and unwind burdensome regulations imposed by the Obama administration. One example is the Department of Labor’s ‘overtime’ rule, which institutes a one-size-fits-all approach to employment contracts, restricting flexibility and posing serious negative consequences for the American labor market,” Johnson wrote in one letter to Perez. “Given the substantial likelihood that this burdensome regulation will be undone, I urge the Labor Department to cease implementation of the regulation immediately to spare small businesses and industry the unnecessary and avoidable compliance costs that they currently face.”
In a letter to Califf, Johnson wrote, “In light of the significant economic costs on the e-cigarette industry and the substantial likelihood that the incoming administration and the 115th Congress will unwind this burdensome regulation, I call on the FDA to cease its implementation of the current regulation over e-cigarettes. I hope the FDA will acknowledge the reality of the situation and ensure that small businesses and consumers do not continue to incur avoidable financial costs due to this regulation.”
Johnson’s letter to the Department of Labor on the overtime rule can be found here, and Johnson’s letter on the fiduciary rule can be found here.
Johnson’s letter to the FDA can be found here.
Johnson’s letter to the EPA can be found here.
THANK YOU Senator Johnson for your continued support of our industry!
REGULATOR WATCH – Media Matters | CBC’s Fifth Estate Shatters Orthodoxy
Sorry this one is late. Just back from visiting the family for Thanksgiving.
Here’s the latest from RegulatorWatch.com. Thanks Brent!
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE XTAR VP4 PLUS DRAGON CHARGER – 11/21/16
THE XTAR VP4 PLUS DRAGON CHARGER
Interesting. I was just talking about this charger to some of the folks at CVE and look what showed up today (in a somewhat crushed box)… Xtar’s new Dragon Charger.
This one has several features vapers may be interested in, such as…
- Ability to test mAh capacity of batteries
- Act as a multi-meter to test battery voltage and internal resistance
- Externally charge your 3S lipo packs for DNA-200 devices
Also:
- Charges USB devices – with power connected or without as long as you have batteries in place
- Refreshes mode to reduce memory effects on Ni-MH batteries
- Alert tone function
- 3-color LED status indicators
Lot’s of features on this one.
I’m going to leave the detailed testing on this one to Mooch, but I’ll be showing it and some of it’s features in a video soon.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
Traveling to so many different places and getting to meet so many wonderful people has it’s advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages are just that… getting to meet, talk to, and know so many of you and spread the message and hope that vaping promises. For this I’ve truly been blessed.
The disadvantages… time away from my wife, family, friends, the chores of daily life, and of course… the review videos. For this, I’m truly sorry.
Tomorrow I travel to NJ to be with my family on Thanksgiving. We’ll get back to the videos upon my return.
In the meantime…
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE SIGELEI EVAYA 66W – 11/21/16
Here’s a new one from Sigelei… the Evaya 66W.
This is a single 18650 mod that features a stabilized wood face, a nice color screen, VW up to 66W, and temperature control.
66W on a single 18650 huh? Sounds EXTREMELY reasonable. Perhaps they’ve learned from some recent past mistakes? 🙂
Here’s some additional information:
The Sigelei Evaya 66 TC Box Mod is the latest compact output technology by Sigelei, featuring a mid-wattage capability of 66W and temperature control suite within a beautifully crafted zinc alloy chassis with a stunning stabilized wood control face. Following the dazzling design of the SnowWolf 218W, the Sigelei Evaya 66W implements a curved ergonomic chassis that fits comfortably on the user hands, implementing a well-balanced weight distribution when fully assembled with today’s top atomizers. The crowing achievement lies within the gorgeous stabilized wood control face plate, adding a layer of distinction and uniqueness to each and every device. Operational functionality is highly efficient with the standard three-button control and intuitive OLED display, along with the integration of the bottom-loaded battery disc. Performance caters to the mid-wattage segment, with power up to 66W and integrated temperature control module that supports Ni200 Nickel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel heating elements. Visually designed with precise machining and ample performance capability, the Sigelei 66 TC Box Mod is a highly capable output technology.
Sigelei Evaya 66W TC Box Mod Features:
Single 18650 High-Amp Battery
Wattage Ouput Range: 5-66W
Voltage Output Range: 0.7-9V
Min Atomizer Resistance: 0.1ohm
Output Max Current: 35A
Supports Ni200, Titanium, and 316L Stainless Heating Elements
Intuitive OLED Display
Industrialized Zinc Alloy Construction
Stabilized Wood Control Face
Bottom-Loading Threaded Battery Disc Access
MicroUSB Port
Spring-Loaded 510 Connection
NEW IN THE QUEUE AND NEXT FOR REVIEW – THE TESLA TOUCH 150W TC
Here is the new Tesla Touch 150W TC mod.
It’s a dual 18650 mod featuring 150W, variable wattage, temperature control, and a high quality touch screen.
I have yet to do a review on a touch screen device and this will be my first. It will also be my next review. The device will travel with me to NJ as I go to visit my family for Thanksgiving. When I return, I’ll be doing the numbers and then the actual review.
I’ll be most curious about whether the touch screen adds to the user experience or winds up just being gimmicky.
Here’s some additional information about this device:
Tesla enters the touch screen market, with their newest device the Tesla Touch 150 mod. It features 5 – 150 watts of pure power and temperature control functionality. The device is controlled by a 2.4” IPS touch screen which will provide you with better viewing angels. Temperature control support Nickel, Titanium, Stainless Steel 316 and also TCR mode. Ergonomically designed to feel great in the hand with the firing button being located at top. The Tesla 150 Touch is a must have for anyone looking to get a touch screen device!
Tesla 150 Touch Features:
- Material: zinc alloy
- Dimension: 94*56*26mm
- Battery: 2* 18650 high drain batteries (Not Included)
- Output power: 5W-150W
- Voltage adjust: 0.2–12V
- Temperature Range: 200°F – 600°F
- Max output current: 40A
- 0.1-3.5ohm for VW mode / 0.05-1.0ohm for Ti/Ni200/SS316/TCR
- Available in Black, blue, red, SS
You Will Receive:
- 1x – Touch 150W TC
- 1x – Screen Protector
- 1x – USB Cable
FROM DOCTOR FARSALINOS – How much do flavors contribute to aldehyde emissions from e-cigarettes?
The original article can be found on Doctor Farsalinos’ website: E-Cigarette Research
By Dr Farsalinos
In the past few days I have received a large number of emails and messages from concerned vapers about a study reporting huge levels of aldehydes in e-cigarette aerosol when using flavored e-liquid. The study has been published in the journal Environmental Research and Technology. The authors compared flavored with unflavored liquids. The highest level of aldehyde emissions were observed with the flavors watermelon blueberry and coffee. Remarkably, no aldehyde emissions were found when using an unflavored liquid.
Due to the latter, we can safely exclude dry puffs as a reason for the very high aldehyde emissions. If that was the case, they would have found very high levels of aldehyde in unflavored liquids too. I have reported this in a study 1 year ago using unflavored liquid.
The problem with this study is that the results contradict previous research on aldehyde emissions. A large number of studies have shown that aldehydes are formed due to thermal degradation of the main ingredients of e-liquids, namely propylene glycol and glycerol. Even more importantly, John Lauterbach reported in a 2015 conference that radiolabeled aldehydes were found in the aerosol of e-liquids containing radiolabeled PG and VG (abstract 188). This is definite proof that, at least part of, aldehydes are formed due to thermal degradation of the humectants of e-liquids. I cannot explain why the authors found no aldehydes (i.e. below LOQ) in the unflavored liquid. With the flavored liquids, the levels found were extremely high. For example, the watermelon liquid released so much formaldehyde that consuming 1 mL of that liquid would result in 4-fold higher exposure compared to smoking 20 tobacco cigarettes.
I should note that it is impossible to convincingly identify something that went wrong in this study, besides the fact that the results are not consistent with previous research. I never attempt to provide “justifications” which do not exist, and I never have “preferences” in what gets published. My only goal is to have accurate scientific information and advance the knowledge and understanding, whether the information is in favor or against e-cigarettes.
One of the fascinating aspects of science is the ability to replicate, and thus confirm or reject, the findings of a study. Thus, I can announce that we have already prepared a protocol with the main purpose to identify if and at what level do flavors contribute to aldehyde emissions compared to unflavored liquid. We also plan to use some of the liquids used in the recent study (same brand), if the author replies to my email requesting information on the brand used (there is no such information in the manuscript, and I still have not received any response to the email I have sent). We will be able to release our preliminary results very soon and we hope we are going to clarify the situation. If there is a problem, we need to verify it and inform the scientific community and the society, especially vapers and smokers. So, be patient…
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