How to find yourself in the vast universe of the electronic cigarette?

What are the characteristics of the different e-cigarettes?

Represented in an impressive number of physical and online stores, the electronic cigarette bears several names: "e-cigarette", "vapoteuse", " vaporette" and "personal vaporizer". The general principle remains the same: an electronic device that produces a vapor that visually resembles the smoke of a classic cigarette. It consists of a cartridge of liquid (e-liquid), a rechargeable battery via USB or mains power supply as well as an atomizer with a resistance, which is used to heat the e-liquid and then vaporize it. The e-liquid itself is refillable. This vapor comes in a wide choice of flavors of brown or blond tobacco, candies, fruits and it contains more or less (or not at all) nicotine. The most popular models today are those reminiscent of the appearance of the classic cigarette; even in their operation, it was intended that the tip of the electronic cigarette "lights up" when sucking. For advice, it is always useful to consult guides to understand everything about vaping, this one, published by the Vapoter site, is very complete.

Choose a tube, pod or box type e-cigarette?

For beginners who want to experience the sensation of vaping, the AIO (All In One) tube type models or the pods are perfect. Hyper simplified for an easy handling, they can accompany the former smoker towards the weaning of tobacco. As soon as the desire for a traditional cigarette fades, you can move towards more complex models such as electric mods or even mechanical mods. You will need to know what you like and have mastered ohm's law, so these are not models for beginners.

Choose a slimmer or bulkier model?

There are different sized pods to match consumer tastes and vaping frequency. Tubular style, "Mod" type electronic cigarettes are similar to the look of the traditional cigarette; they are elegant but their battery life is rather weak. They are therefore preferably suitable for occasional smokers or those who wish to remain discreet in public. The "box" style comes in the form of a larger electronic cigarette, which has a longer autonomy over time and a larger volume of e-liquid storage. Heavy smokers often opt for this style of vape.

With what dose of nicotine?

Once you have selected the style of e-cigarette and the flavor of the e-liquid, it remains to choose the nicotine strength. Everything often depends on the country of their origin. In France, 10ml e-liquids generally contain these 4 dosages of nicotine:

Note: French products comply with French and European manufacturing standards. Care must be taken to obtain e-liquids and top quality equipment. It's a health issue.

The e-liquids that come from the United States are offered in 30 ml bottles, with higher dosages of nicotine. You should know that e-liquids that are manufactured in Asian countries are not subject to control of manufacturing standards.

What about the settings of the e-cigarette?

At the very beginning of the vape, we talked about setting the voltage in volts (ohm) but, today, it is also possible to find a resistance setting in watts. Its value is usually between 0.1 and 2.5 ohm*; this is what determines the usable power of the device. Expressed in volts, this voltage can be between 3.3 V and 6 V. As an indication, the average voltage of 3.7 V- 4 V is found in most standard models offered on the market. The wattage is adjusted using the + and - buttons. For the adjustment of the temperature control in vape, it is enough to regulate the heating temperature of the wire; this must be between 100 and 315°C.

*the value of the resistance (in ohms) influences the choice of the type of vape (direct or indirect inhalation).

The e-cigarette, which is more economical and does not contain the very harmful additives of the classic cigarette, is an interesting option for getting rid of tobacco addiction...while retaining the pleasure of smoking.