Vaping is still very much a new trend, and very much changing almost by the day. Our friends at ecigwizard.com tell us that there are tons of new things happening in the industry by the day, and it’s a welcome challenge for them to stay on top of them. Here are some things to look for:

Cloud Chasing Goes Worldwide:

Cloud chasing started in the USA a while back, but it’s starting to go global now. Competitions with prize money are even starting to pop up all over this wide world of ours. Vape tricks are reportedly also on the rise everywhere.

For those of you who are potentially interested in taking up cloud chasing, here is a good place to start.

Custom Vape Kits On The Rise:

This ties right in with the rising popularity of cloud chasing. To really do well as a cloud chaser, you need to get the right gear for it. The most important factor considered for building a vape kit for competitive vaping is getting the coils to give the least resistance feasibly possible.

Of couse, in general, you can customize your vape kit for other things than trying to compete with it. There are tons of possibilities out there.

Increased Regulation:

This is one of the more unfortunate trends, although naturally your mileage may widely vary depending on exactly where on the Earth you happen to be at the moment of your vaping.

The good news is vaping is completely legal almost everywhere in the world still, and there may well be a backlash in some countries, because a lot of those laws were implemented in a very hasty and haphazard way without analyzing the data.

We here can’t fathom why regular cigarettes, which really are noxious and have the potential to degrade the quality of life for people around them, would be legal in not most but ALL of the jurisdictions where vaping has been banned. Between cigarettes and newer cleaner safer less obtrusive technology, the answer should be clear.

Do you have any experience with a custom vaping kit? Are you a competitive vapor, or plan to become one in the near future? Do you live anywhere where there are legal issues affecting your ability to vape? We would love to hear from you below in the comments section. Feel free to drop us a line and speak your mind.

Tucked away in a recess of your home, the hot water heater isn’t one of those items you may spend much time thinking about. You use it multiple times a day, but it can create an eye-opening experience when it breaks down. Before a breakdown happens and you’re forced to endure a frigid shower one morning, consider the following four reasons to give this important appliance a welcome overhaul.

You’re Not as Hot as You Once Were

This item has nothing to do with looks, although it may have to do with aging … of your hot water heater.

You may find yourself taking a slightly cooler shower each day. Given the size of your household, you may attribute this temperature change to an everyday busy morning. But this signal points to your existing water heater not performing optimally. Poor performance has several culprits, including broken or worn hot water heater components, leaks, incompatibility with water-conserving or anti-scald devices, or — in the cases of larger families — the hot water heater simply not being large enough to keep up with demand.

You Want to Be Greener

Taking shorter showers, installing low-flow showerheads, and decreasing the temperature on your water heater are all great energy-saving tasks, but with the average lifespan of a hot water heater being 10 to 15 years, a newer water heater may be your best solution.

Energy Star–recommended hot water heaters may carry a higher purchase price, but their return on investment can be significant in terms of energy savings. For example, an electric heat pump water heater or a high-efficiency gas water heater can reduce energy costs up to $300 per year, while a gas-condensing water heater may qualify for federal tax credits. At any rate, replacing your existing hot water heater for a more efficient model reduces overall carbon dioxide emissions.

You Have Lime Scale Buildup

While lime scale and other forms of buildup can plague any water source, it’s especially problematic if you have well water. You probably know what sediment in well water can do to washing machines, coffee makers, and irons.

The hot water heater also collects sediment, which is why you should drain your water heater quarterly to reduce buildup. If your water heater is too far gone and problems such as reduced hot water duration or leaks persist, you may want to look for a new hot water heater. Remember to drain your new unit periodically to extend its lifespan.

You Need Your Space

Tankless water heaters are great if you want to increase energy efficiency and storage space in your garage or basement. As the name suggests, these models have no tank, meaning they also require less materials to produce. By heating only the water being used instead of several gallons at a time, they reduce energy costs up to 25 percent and eliminate standby heat loss, the amount of heat lost by unused hot water. When you need to replace your tankless water heater, the materials of your old heater can be recycled.

Whether you are experiencing problems with your hot water heater or simply want to reduce overall energy costs, take a second look at this unsung hero of the household.