What is VAPING?
A personal vaporizer / electronic cigarette is a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by way of a vaporized solution.
Vaping utilizes a Propylene Glycol or Vegetable Glycerin based liquid, mixed with small amounts of nicotine and food grade flavoring that then get vaporized in a small battery powered atomizer, Simulating the experience of smoking. The vapor created is inhaled and exhaled much like cigarette smoke hence the term “VAPING”.
Vaping Juice is generally categorized in “milligrams” of nicotine. Ranging from 0mg up to 24mg, stronger nicotine will create a stronger throat sensation that is commonly referred to as a “throat hit”. It’s up to the user to decide how much nicotine they want to use. We would suggest starting low, and working your way up to a level that will satisfy your nicotine cravings.
The world of vaping can be confusing and overwhelming for new people not sure where to start. Let us guide you through the vaping basics, we are aficionados, and love to talk shop and answer any and all questions.
Generally, an e-cigarette will come with three parts.
1. A power source (usually a battery or wire that draws power from a USB port)
2. An atomizer (the part containing the heating element)
3. A cartridge (the part containing the liquid storage material)
Note: Some e-cigs combine the atomizer and cartridge into one piece. These are generally referred to as “cartomizers”.
These devices may be referred to by different terms by different companies and end-users. Among those terms are Electronic Cigarettes (E-Cigs), Electronic Smoking Device, Personal Vaporizer (PV), Nicotine Vaporizer, E-Fag. There also exist an E-Cigar (sometimes called an E-Gar), and an E-Pipe.