One item you should never leave in your car during a heatwave - it could cost thousands
As the UK continues to bask in the sun, a vaping expert has warned against leaving a vape in your car - as damage could cost you thousands
As the UK basks in a summer heatwave, vapers are being warned about the potential dangers of leaving their devices in hot cars.
Pascal Culverhouse, owner of Electric Tobacconist, has issued an urgent warning to those who vape, cautioning that they could risk thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Vapes, while convenient and portable, can be damaged by high temperatures, potentially causing harm to your vehicle if left inside during a heatwave.
The issue lies with the batteries used in these devices.
Pascal explained: "The batteries used in reusable vapes are lithium-ion batteries which are rechargeable batteries that can be used many times before having to be replaced.
"Lithium-ion compared to a normal battery charges quicker, lasts longer and has a higher power density. Other devices such as your phone, laptop or e-bike use the same technology."
While lithium-ion batteries are generally safe, there is a small risk of them overheating and potentially catching fire, or even exploding, if not stored correctly, reports the Mirror.
According to the expert, the chances of such batteries exploding are less than one in 10 million.
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Pascal issued a stark warning: "While the risk of an explosion is low, it can happen. When leaving your vape in your car you also run the risk of your e-juice leaking onto your interior.
"Warm temperatures can cause your liquid to thin and you could return to your car to see a big mess, so if you don't want to cause thousands of pounds in damages, don't store your vapes in your car in this heat."
He further cautioned that approximately half of the vapes on the market do not meet UK safety standards. Pascal highlighted the dangers of unregulated black market vapes, especially when combined with high temperatures, potentially leading to hazardous situations.
