WHAT IS THE E-CIG?
An electronic cigarette, also known as an e-cigarette or personal nicotine vaporizer, is a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by way of a vaporized solution. It is an alternative to smoking tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. In addition to purported nicotine delivery, this vapor also provides a flavor and physical sensation similar to that of inhaled tobacco smoke, while no smoke or combustion is actually involved in its operation.
An electronic cigarette usually takes the form of some manner of elongated tube, though many are designed to resemble the outward appearance of real smoking products, like cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Another common design is the "pen-style", so named for its visual resemblance to a ballpoint pen. Most electronic cigarettes are reusable devices with replaceable and refillable parts.
HOW IT WORKS
On the manual models, the user must depress a button to activate the heating element to produce vapor which is then inhaled by the user. An LED on the opposite end of the device is also activated during inhalation, which serves as an indicator of use.
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The mouthpiece is a small disposable plastic cup-like piece affixed to the end of the tube. Inside the mouthpiece is a smaller plastic cup which holds an absorbent material that is saturated with a flavored liquid solution that may contain nicotine. This inner cup is made such that air is able to flow around it and through a hole in the end of the outer piece; this is necessary for the device to provide the ability for suction to move the vapor into the user's mouth. The mouthpiece is referred to in the industry as a "cartridge". When the liquid in the cartridge has been depleted, it can either be refilled by the user or replaced with another pre-filled cartridge.
Another alternative to using cartridges is the direct dripping method using e-juice. By removing the absorbent material, one is able to simply remove the plastic mouthpiece and drip several drops of e-liquid directly onto the atomizer bridge.
The heating element serves to vaporize the liquid in the mouthpiece so that it can be inhaled. This component is referred to in the industry as an "atomizer". Atomizers have a finite life of about 6-8 weeks (on average depending on care & use) and are one of the recurring expenses associated with electronic cigarettes.
Most electronic cigarettes employ a lithium-ion rechargeable battery to power the heating element. Battery life varies depending on the battery type and size, frequency of use, and operating environment. Many different battery charger types are available, such as wall outlet, car, and USB chargers. The battery is generally the largest component of an electronic cigarette.
E-LIQUID
Nicotine solutions sold separately for use in refillable cartridges are sometimes referred to as "e-liquid" or "e-juice", and commonly contain some amount of flavoring, with several different flavors available. They consist of nicotine dissolved in propylene glycol (PG) and/or glycerin (glycerol). Both PG and glycerin are common food additives. Solutions are also available in differing nicotine concentrations, to let the user decide the amount of nicotine to be taken in.
Concentrations range from low and midrange doses (6-8mg/ml and 10-14mg/ml respectively), to high and extra-high doses (16-18mg/ml and 20-54mg/ml respectively). The concentration ratings are often printed at the e-liquid bottle or cartridge, although the standard notation "mg/ml" often gets abbreviated to just "mg". Some flavor varieties attempt to resemble traditional cigarette types, such as regular tobacco and menthol, and some even attempt to mimic specific cigarette brands.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT E-CIGS
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E-Cigs have no fire, no tar, no carbon monoxide, no ash, no butt, no smelly ashtrays needed.
E-Cigs have no fire, no tar, no carbon monoxide, no ash, no butt, no smelly ashtrays needed. •E-Cigs lets you enjoy and satisfy traditional smoking sensations without smoking actual tobacco.
E-Cigs lets you enjoy and satisfy traditional smoking sensations without smoking actual tobacco.•You can smoke E-Cigs without contributing to environmental pollution, reducing your carbon footprint.
You can smoke E-Cigs without contributing to environmental pollution, reducing your carbon footprint. •E-Cigs may help you to reduce or quit smoking habits.
E-Cigs may help you to reduce or quit smoking habits. •E-Cigs have little to no smell, and the vapor dissipates quickly. No more smelly hair, clothes, & furniture.
E-Cigs have little to no smell, and the vapor dissipates quickly. No more smelly hair, clothes, & furniture.•No more 2nd hand smoke.
No more 2nd hand smoke.•Monetary savings of up to 80% when compared to smoking traditional cigarettes.
Monetary savings of up to 80% when compared to smoking traditional cigarettes.
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