An electronic cigarette (or e-cig) is an alternative to the cigarette, providing small amounts of the chemical nicotine with each inhalation.
The device takes the form of a tiny rod which is slightly longer than a normal cigarette. The mouthpiece of the device contains a replaceable cartridge filled with nicotine suspended in food grade propylene glycol, and usually contains artificial flavors. When the user inhales through the device, the air flow is detected by a sensor. A microswitch then activates an atomizer, which injects tiny droplets of the liquid into the flowing air and vaporizes the nicotine. This produces a vapor mist which is inhaled by the user. The addition of propylene glycol to the liquid makes the mist better resemble normal cigarette smoke. The microprocessor also activates a colored LED at the tip to simulate real smoking.
E-cigarettes generally use a rechargeable battery as a power source. Battery life varies between devices, with some lasting a day between charges, and others lasting a week.
Cartridges for e-cigarettes are usually offered in a variety of formulations, with different flavors, some of which resemble traditional cigarette flavors (e.g. Marlboro reds, Marlboro lights, Menthol) and some of which are flavored with mint, fruit, coffee, etc. They also come in various nicotine concentrations. At the upper range of nicotine concentrations, e-cigarette smoking is equivalent in nicotine delivery to average tobacco cigarettes. There are also a range of milder options, including completely nicotine-free cartridges. Depending on the device, the solution cartridges are good for between 100 to 600 drags. An empty cartridge can be replaced with a new cartridge or it can be refilled with solution. This solution is sometimes called e-liquid and is often sold in bottles of 15ml, 30ml, and 50ml sizes.
When starting off your first time as a Ecig user you will need to purchase a Kit. Kits include 1-2 Electronic cigarettes, 5 Cartridges and a Charger unit. This will help you for the first few days to test out and understand how an Ecig works. Cartridges in a Kit come prefilled with standard tobacco flavor and vary in strength of nicotine, from high 18MG to zero nicotine. When your cartridge runs low or empty on liquid you will need to either replace the cartridge with a fresh one, or refill the cartridge with liquid if you have pruchased E-Liquid to do so. Below is a simple definition of each part of an eletronic Cigarette
CARTRIDGES
These are the holders for the liquid nicotine. On smaller models they are usually the mouthpiece as well, which is nice because it can be replaced easily. These can also be bought without liquid in them and refilled manually and re-used. You can also clean these by pulling out the poly fiber material, rinsing, and then drying.
BATTERIES
Pretty self explanatory. Battery life differs depending on cigarette model. The usually last for about 3 hours use and the larger the e-cigarette usually the longer the battery. These batteries do degrade over time so you will eventually have to replace them, some say they can be charged about 300 times before they are dead.
ATOMIZERS
This is the heart of the e-cigarette. This part heats up and converts the liquid into vaporizes nicotine. These can be cleaned and/or replaced. They have a tendency to degrade and die over time. So they will eventually have to be cleaned. Some side effects of a dirty atomizer or one that needs replacement is a burnt smell/taste when smoked with, less vapor being created, or not producing enough heat to make any vapor.
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