Understanding E-Cigarettes & How They Work

By Billy Genthner


Since the early 2000s, sales of electronic cigarettes have continued to climb, and sales in 2014 might reach $2 billion. Many people simply prefer the flavor and absence of smoke that the E-Cigarette provides, not to mention that there are tons of interesting and unique flavor options. For those new to the world of electronic cigarettes, here is some basic information.

First of all, unlike tobacco cigarettes and cigars, no part of an E-cigarette is actually lit on fire and no smoke is produce. The cigarette has several different parts, and sometimes they are designed to look a bit like traditional cigarettes but generally they are available in a wide range of styles and colors.

At the bottom of the E-cigarette, there is an inhaler tip and this typically also is the spot where you place the liquids cartridge, which also is known as an E-liquid. The next part of the E-cig is the atomizer or vaporizer. A battery is located in the next section of the E-cigarette, and at the other end you will typically have an indicator light that lights up when you inhale.

While it might have different parts than a regular cigarette, you smoke them the same way you would a tobacco cigarette. However, when you inhale, you are inhaling a flavored vapor rather than smoke. Upon inhaling, the battery goes to work and heats up the vaporizer which then turns the liquid into the vapor. Because there is no smoke and very little smell released, these E-Cigarettes can be smoked indoors and in any public place, as they don't cause a nuisance or health issue like traditional cigarettes.

The E-liquids are quite diverse, and come in a huge variety of flavors. For example Vype Vapor, a Las Vegas vape shop, sells more than two dozen custom flavor blends. Mutiny, for example, is one flavor option that blends the aroma of natural tobacco with a hint of cocoa leaf, raisin and vanilla. Other options, such as Poma Bahama and Tropical Chill, are bit like enjoying a tropical beverage while relaxing seaside in the Caribbean.

Another important fact about E-cigs is that you don't have to purchase E-liquids that contain nicotine. You can purchase liquids with no nicotine or a small amount or the amount one would find in a strong cigarette. This is why E-Cigarettes can be quite helpful for those trying to quit smoking. You can reduce the nicotine amount yet you still get to enjoy the fun of smoking and all of the interesting E-liquid flavors.




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