How to smoke an electronic cigarette correctly - basic principles

Preparing a cigarette for vaping

You don't need to start vaping right away. You first need to prepare the device for use.

Charger

The main action after purchasing an electronic cigarette is charging the battery. Among electronic cigarettes, there are rechargeable models and versions with a battery without such an option. The first elements are reusable devices, and the second are disposable - the service life will be equal to approximately 40 classic cigarettes.

When purchasing a cigarette with a battery, you should follow the standard steps - charge the device to the maximum level, then you can use the vape until the battery is empty and charge it again to the full level. Thus, we give the lithium battery the required amount of charging. In the future, it is not advisable to completely empty the battery.

Refueling

The next step is refilling the cartridge with nicotine or nicotine-free liquid. The choice of e-liquid depends on the desire of the steamer.

Liquids differ in:

• strength, amount of nicotine;
• taste and aroma qualities.

Cartridges can be purchased filled and screwed into an electronic device.

You are allowed to fill the cartridges with the selected liquid yourself. Experienced vapers recommend keeping a couple of filled cartridges with you. When all the components are assembled, you should start vaping.

Technical characteristics of electronic cigarettes

Battery

Electronic cigarettes can use two types of batteries:

• mechanical;
• automatic.

Automatic accumulators regulate the pressure level. When tightening, the pressure controller will start working and the battery will supply voltage to the evaporator. At this moment, the liquid begins to evaporate, resulting in the formation of steam.

Mechanical batteries are considered more reliable. These models have a special button that the user presses while tightening. Thus, he regulates the process independently.

Batteries can have different capacities. It varies from 280 to 3000 mAh. The 1100 mAh battery will delay the charge for 75 cigarettes.

Atomizer

The atomizer is responsible for the main function of electronic cigarettes – evaporation of liquid. This component is of great importance, because due to its operation steam is released.

Atomizers can be:

• unattended;
• semi-serviced;
• served.

Maintenance-free atomizers do not have a removable mechanism. If the atomizer of such a device is broken, then it is not suitable for further use.

Semi-serviceable ones have a removable head, which makes it easy to refill fluid, but also remains difficult to access.

The ideal purchasing solution would be a serviceable atomizer. It can be removed and cleaned.

Cartridge

The cartridge is an integral part of any electronic cigarette. Outwardly it resembles a mouthpiece. There is a cavity inside that needs to be filled with material. For this, padding polyester is often used. The cartridge must be changed every 20-50 cigarettes. There are models of electronic cigarettes in which the cartridge is built into the atomizer.

Popular electronic cigarettes, summary table.

First puff rule

Many vapers compare the first puff when using an electronic cigarette with the first puff of a classic cigarette when a smoker lights it. The first puff should be quick, without inhaling steam. It is carried out to warm up the device and start the steam generation process.

Then you need to take a couple of slow puffs, filling your mouth with steam. Under no circumstances should you inhale the steam sharply. This mistake is often made by experienced smokers, trying to quickly get a dose of nicotine, only to end up with a bitter taste in the mouth due to a dry filter.

Rules of soaring

Newbie vapers who are used to smoking traditional cigarettes often make mistakes while vaping. As a result, side effects may occur such as overheating of the device, leakage of liquid from the mouthpiece, the appearance of a burning taste, and others. But, if you use the gadget, adhering to the following rules, then all these troubles can be avoided.

1. First puff rule. It must be followed every time you are about to start vaping. It consists in the fact that the vaper must take the shortest possible puff so that the wick begins to become well saturated with liquid, as if lighting a cigarette before starting to smoke.
2. It is recommended to first take the steam into your mouth, and then try to inhale it into your lungs. You shouldn’t take a deep inhale right away, as the vaping liquid can be quite strong. To get used to the steam, take 10 to 12 short and, if possible, not deep puffs. That's how many puffs it takes to smoke a regular cigarette.
3. Monitor the frequency and depth of puffs. Taking shallow but long puffs will allow the atomizer to produce rich, dense vapor. Avoid sharp breaths - this causes condensation to form, which can get on the battery contacts and cause a short circuit.
4. Take your time. The fact is that when tightening, the coil heats up, which, in contact with the wick, evaporates the liquid. It is necessary to allow the spiral to cool, and the wick to replenish the liquid from the place from which it evaporated. If you take frequent puffs, the wick will burn and the coil will overheat.
5. Hold your vape correctly. While vaping, the device must be held in such a way that it is slightly tilted. Thanks to this position, there is a more uniform flow of liquid into the evaporator.
6. In some mechanical models of electronic cigarettes with a button (mechanical mods), in order to take a puff, you need to simultaneously press the button on the body of the gadget while inhaling, and then release it when finished. Some vapers like to use a mechanical mod, but most still prefer automatic steam supply.

Vape operating instructions

The principle of operation of an electronic cigarette is the slow penetration of nicotine vapor through the mucous membrane of the smoker’s mouth into the blood. Therefore, the sensation of nicotine does not come as quickly as in the case of a regular cigarette. However, there is no point in trying to speed up this process.

Some smokers, when switching to electronic cigarettes, try to take several sharp puffs in a row, imitating the usual smoking process. It is not advisable to do this. There should be a break of about 5 seconds between each deep puff so that the liquid has time to heat up again and the device releases the next portion of smoke. Otherwise, the filter will smoke and overheat due to lack of moisture.

When vaping, it is important to hold the cigarette with the mouthpiece up to avoid liquid leaking from the device. Do not use an electronic cigarette while lying down!

Instructions for using the vape

The operation of an electronic cigarette is similar to the operation of a steam generator, in which there are no combustible elements. The electronic cigarette was created taking into account modern technologies, in which the body produces vapor containing pure nicotine. A person with a nicotine addiction will get this substance by inhaling vapor. The vape is filled with a special liquid, which, in addition to nicotine, contains flavorings. Before using an electronic cigarette, you must read the instructions for use.

Rules for using a vape:

• Change the evaporator in a timely manner. If you do not use a vape often, then it will be enough to change the evaporator once a month; if you use it more frequently, change it 2 times a month.
• Rinse and clean the device monthly in an alcohol-based atomizer (clearomizer) solution, paying special attention to the holes through which air leaks into the device.
• There is no need to take long puffs, as this can lead to overheating of the evaporator. Inhale the steam gently, no longer than 5 seconds. What to do if the vape does not soar? This indicates that the device is overheating, in which case the solution is to replace the damaged evaporator.
• Monitor the fluid level. Don't let it run out completely. But you also can’t fill it more than you should.
• Always keep the area where the clearomizer and battery connect clean.
• If the device has a battery-powered regulator, then select the correct voltage for yourself. The voltage is considered correctly selected if, while inhaling, you do not hear hissing and gurgling and there is no burning taste.
• Having bought a new device and immediately turned it on, you may not understand why the vape does not soar. In order for everything to work, you need to fully charge the new battery and then discharge it. The operation must be repeated 3 times in a row. Charging time for an electronic cigarette should be 4 - 5 hours.

Precautionary measures

When vaping, you should follow a number of safety rules.

1. If liquid from the device gets into your mouth, you must immediately rinse it with water, as there is a possibility of getting a chemical burn.
2. The use of nicotine electronic cigarettes instead of classic ones causes the same, and sometimes even greater, harm to the smoker. Therefore, their quantity should be dosed.
3. You shouldn't hover while driving. This reduces concentration.
4. You should not purchase liquids with flavors if you are allergic to any of them.
5. Contact of cigarettes with water should be avoided. This will lead to disruption of the device.
6. The smoke from a nicotine electronic cigarette is harmful to people around you, just like the smoke from a classic one. Therefore, you should not use such a device in public places.

Why are electronic cigarettes used?

Steam generators burst into modern society so quickly that in a very short time they became a kind of youth subculture. What does vaping mean to these people? This is such a rhetorical question that every person out of a hundred can give you the answer, and you won’t meet two identical ones.

• For some, this is a way to be a member of the youth crowd, to belong and be needed in the circle of colleagues in the cause.
• For others, vaping is a tool for research and their own technical experiments and discoveries.
• For others, it is a science akin to sacred alchemy. A subtle art on the edge of the senses, designed to create, over many months, the most unique aromas of our own production and combine in them seemingly incompatible ingredients, plunging into shock and incredible delight those who still manage to smell these aromas.
• For the fourth, these are the most unique techniques for mastering the magic of steam. Bizarre shapes and figures from a thick and aromatic mixture of gases, waterfalls and jellyfish, millions of rings and the opportunity to prove yourself as the best in mastering various vape tricking techniques.
• And for some, this is a real chance to forever forget the captivity of nicotine addiction, and start a new life without shackles on their hands and the stamps of society.

In any case, no matter what you come to this club for, everyone will find their own reason to soar. This is the deepest philosophy of self-knowledge and self-improvement. Each new day will open up new facets of this pleasure for you, new adventures and give you the opportunity to meet new wonderful people.

How to vape to quit smoking

It is worth noting the fact that the electronic cigarette was not created in order to stop smoking with its help, however, many people succeeded in quitting smoking and this fact was used as a marketing ploy when advertising and selling electronic cigarettes.

Don’t think that by replacing classic cigarettes with electronic ones, quitting smoking will be easier than using other means. Consistency and willpower are also important when it comes to electronic quitting.

To make quitting smoking as effective and painless as possible, you should follow some rules:

1. Gradually replace traditional cigarettes with electronic ones. To do this, you can alternate between smoking cigarettes and electronic cigarettes, gradually reducing the number of regular cigarettes you smoke to a minimum.
2. With a complete transition from classic cigarettes to electronic cigarettes, the next stage begins - reducing the level of nicotine contained in the electronic cigarette. Alternatively, you can start the process at the level of regular cigarettes, gradually moving from strong to super light.
3. The next step will be alternating between e-cigarettes with nicotine and e-cigarettes without nicotine. Gradually, moving to the process of vaping without nicotine, it is advisable at this stage to buy liquid with your favorite aroma and taste.
4. The last stage will be a complete cessation of the smoking process. It may turn out to be the most difficult, since the ritual of smoking is a psychological aspect and sometimes it is more difficult to give up than nicotine.

How to use an electronic cigarette correctly?

Smokers rejoice! You no longer have to run outside in the rain and frost to get your dose of nicotine. Electronic cigarettes can be smoked anywhere – even on airplanes and in non-smoking sections of restaurants. This is completely legal - because e-cigarettes do not burn and do not pose the danger of secondhand smoke. They produce harmless, odorless vapor (unless you take into account flavorings) that dissolves in the air in just seconds.

New e-cigarettes/cigars/pipes can be purchased primarily online – or for a little more money in retail stores. The principle of operation of all of them is very similar, but the characteristics can vary quite a lot. Electronic cigarettes do not contain more than 4,000 chemicals that can be found in tobacco smoke emitted by “analog” cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes are not that expensive - you will have to pay a lot at the very beginning, and then just buy fairly cheap spare parts and consumables as needed. A typical e-cigarette starter kit includes 1 – 2 batteries, 1 – 2 atomizers, a charger (for wall outlet and/or USB), and several cartridges (usually five or more). Usually the kit also includes a manual - usually not very detailed, but containing all the basic instructions for using and servicing such a cigarette.

The concentration of nicotine in the cartridge may differ - much like in nicotine patches and chewing gum, which are already familiar to the consumer. Electronic cigarettes, in contrast, are not officially a means of combating smoking - although they are used for this purpose by a very large number of their users. They can be smoked anywhere - this is a good way to fight smoking bans.

Complexity:

Below the average

Instructions

Starter kit with electronic cigarette Cartridges Bottle of liquid for electronic cigarettes

The main components of an electronic cigarette: cartridge, atomizer, battery

If you have never used electronic cigarettes before, we advise you to carefully read the user manual. Don't forget to charge the batteries first. After this, the electronic cigarette can be collected.

Wash your hands thoroughly and place a clean rag or towel on a flat surface. This is especially important if you are planning to fill your cartridges yourself. Carefully lay everything out on your napkin or towel. If you ordered something additional, besides the starter set, post it too. If you are going to refill the cartridges yourself, you will also need a toothpick, or a syringe (thick), and tweezers.

Wash your hands thoroughly and place a clean rag or towel on a flat surface. This is especially important if you are planning to fill your cartridges yourself. Carefully lay everything out on your napkin or towel. If you ordered something additional, besides the starter set, post it too. If you are going to refill the cartridges yourself, you will also need a toothpick, or a syringe (thick), and tweezers.

If you are planning to refill the cartridge yourself, now is the time to do it. To do this we need an empty cartridge, a bottle of liquid, and tweezers.

We take the battery and atomizer. There is a thread there - screw the two components together, do not press too hard. Make sure the thread is straight.

If there is a button on the side of the battery, it will not turn on automatically. It will need to be clamped to work. Do not clamp it for longer than five seconds - you may damage the atomizer.

Cartridges (different colors and models)

Open the box with cartridges. Both empty and pre-filled cartridges are initially sealed with a special rubber gasket. It is called a “condom” among electronic smokers; it is better not to throw it away - it may come in handy later.

Remove the rubber gasket. Be careful not to accidentally pull out the fleece from inside. It should not touch the atomizer. If you accidentally pull it out a little, take a toothpick, a blunt syringe or tweezers, and push it out. Do not push too hard - the material should be flush with the edge of the cartridge.

We take the battery with the atomizer connected to it in one hand, and push the cartridge into the atomizer with the other hand. Don't push too hard. Sometimes you need to turn it slightly, if you do this, hold the atomizer and battery, otherwise you may accidentally damage the wires inside the atomizer. In this case, you will have to throw it away.

*If you refill the cartridges yourself, open the cartridge, make sure that the cotton wool remains inside, and then drop one drop of liquid from the bottle inside. As soon as a “puddle” begins to form on top, stop. You can use a syringe - fill it with liquid, insert it into the filler, and press. If you overdid it and you get a puddle on top, you need to remove it, otherwise you can flood the atomizer. This is done using a regular napkin, or even with the same syringe - to save it.

Next we have a regular refilled cartridge - insert it into the atomizer; we told you how to do this earlier. It is better not to twist the atomizer while doing this - you can damage it very easily. If it’s damaged, you’ll have to use another one (you included at least two atomizers in your first order, right?).

The electronic cigarette is now ready to use. It's time to try smoking it - we use “smoke” here purely conditionally. In fact, when using an e-cigarette, nothing is burned - so this definition is purely technically incorrect.

There are manual and automatic batteries for electronic cigarettes. If there is a button on the side of your battery, then it is manual. To work, you will need to clamp it. It is not recommended to do this for longer than 5 seconds - you can burn the atomizer. The vapor can be trapped in the mouth and lungs - just like the smoke from a regular cigarette. Many people deliberately keep it in their lungs longer so that more nicotine is absorbed. Some do not inhale at all, and only hold it in the mouth - some amount of nicotine is still absorbed by the mucous membranes.

Automatic batteries work using a special sensor that detects when you start taking a puff and turns on the battery. It is recommended to do a short preliminary puff on them - to warm up the atomizer, this improves the quality of the resulting vapor.

Be careful - try not to overheat the atomizer, this applies to users of both manual and automatic batteries. High temperatures can cause the coil - the heating element inside the atomizer - to break, after which it will have to be thrown away. We recommend purchasing at least two spare atomizers - this is the most fragile part of the electronic cigarette, and it is especially often broken by novice users. Many stores provide a guarantee on atomizers and batteries - you can try buying them there. An atomizer can last only two weeks, or maybe six months, it doesn’t happen every time, like a light bulb.

The cartridge will sooner or later begin to run out - the amount of steam may decrease, and a burnt taste may appear. How can we help this? You can simply open the cartridge and drop a few drops of e-cigarette liquid into it (as we already did when refilling it). Another option is to simply replace the cartridge with a new, full one.

If you decide to refill the cartridge (this reduces costs), it is recommended to remove the filler from it every few days and rinse it under running tap water. It's best to do the same if you change the liquid/flavor. And don’t think that if you mix tobacco flavoring and cherry, you will definitely end up with tobacco + cherry – you may also end up with something quite unpleasant in taste. Many stores offer a liquid that does not contain any flavoring at all; flavorings can be purchased separately. You can even use regular food flavorings - the main thing is that there is no sugar or essential oils. You can, for example, mix cola flavoring with cherry flavoring - you get something like Coca-Cola with cherry flavor. There are a huge variety of flavors - from mango and banana to tobacco, menthol and various spices. Tobacco aromas, it should be noted, unlike tobacco smoke, disappear very quickly and do not leave behind heavy odors. Passive smoking as such does not exist in the case of e-cigarettes. Tobacco flavors, including (more or less accurately) imitations of popular brands like Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Winston, 555 (UK), and others, including menthol, are obtained through the use of harmless flavors - harmless both to the smoker himself and and for those around you. Today, many e-cigarette users mix their own e-liquid – many even sell it later.

Over time, all spare parts, even the battery, will require replacement. The duration of their operation depends on many factors: quality, frequency of use, compliance with the operating instructions, e-liquid used, frequency of cleaning and service, and others. Scale gradually forms on the heating element in the atomizer, like on an electric kettle - it can be removed, there are a lot of ways, not all of them work. You can either use a new cartridge each time or refill it yourself. Over time, the fleece will become unusable - it can be replaced. The lifespan of the cartridge is limited, provided that the filler is replaced, only by the wear of its body. Sooner or later it will have to be replaced.

Despite this, using e-cigarettes does not cost much more than buying regular cigarettes. At the same time, electronic cigarettes are safer, and even allow you, if desired, to very easily reduce the amount of nicotine you receive - you simply use cartridges with a lower concentration of this substance. There are even cartridges and liquid that do not contain nicotine at all - only flavorings.

Caring for your electronic cigarette

In order for an electronic device to serve for a long time, it needs proper care:

1. Clean the device regularly. It is better to do this at the same period of time, for example, once a week or month.
2. Buy liquid cartridges only from licensed sellers.
3. When switching to a liquid of a different taste and aroma or from a different manufacturer, you should thoroughly clean the device before replacing the cartridge.
4. Do not use the device at very low or very high temperatures indoors or outdoors.
5. Make sure the battery is always charged.
6. The cartridge should be replaced after approximately 8 recharges.

Manufacturers of quality electronic cigarettes

When purchasing electronic cigarettes, you can give preference to already proven brands:

1. Eleaf. Although the brand is more popular among beginners, the brand has many e-cigarette models for experienced users. The brand began its activities in 2013 and immediately became popular. Buyers appreciate it for the quality of its products, which are carefully selected. Even budget models provide protection against overcharging and problems with current supply.
2. JOYTECH. This brand, originally from China, was founded in 2007. The company strives to rid users of impressions of the poor quality of Chinese equipment. This is why the brand invests heavily in developing innovative products. Buyers value the brand for its quality and affordable price.
3. SMOK. It is famous for its simple design and clear forms of products. The brand produces electronic cigarettes in white and black shades. There are also products made of red plastic. The brand is valued for its ease of refilling liquids and powerful batteries.

When to change the evaporator

The evaporator is one of the main elements of an electronic cigarette, and the vaping process and the service life of the electronic device depend on its quality and condition. This is an expensive part, so it is better to take care of your vape and prevent it from being damaged.

In some cases, it will be necessary to disassemble the cigarette, repair or replace the evaporator:

1. The evaporator must be replaced if the taste of the steam has changed, bitterness or a burning taste has appeared.
2. If sounds uncharacteristic of the vaping process appear - hissing, crackling, gurgling - the evaporator must also be urgently replaced.
3. Another reason for urgent replacement is a decrease in the volume of incoming steam or a complete absence.

An electronic cigarette is not only a fashionable device, but also an excellent opportunity to get rid of a bad habit. In addition, Devas slightly reduces the cost of using classic cigarettes, even despite its considerable cost.

With proper care and compliance with the above rules, the process of smoking or quitting can turn into a pleasant pastime.

How to turn the vape on and off

Many beginners, without reading the instruction manual for the vape, when trying to turn on the gadget, experience disappointment and panic because their electronic cigarette does not turn on. This happens for the reason that modern vapes have protection against accidental activation, for example, in a pocket or bag. To unlock the vape and also turn it on, you need to press the key 5 times within 3 seconds . If you want to turn off the device after vaping, do the same procedure again.

If your e-cigarette doesn't have any buttons, it means it automatically activates when you take a puff.