Atomizer/ Coil
This is another word for your coil. It is the heating element that transforms
your liquid into vape.
Clearomizer/Tank
This is part that holds the liquid. It is also known as a cartridge or
cartomizer. The whole of the top part (not the battery) of your e-cigarette is also referred
to as the tank.
Battery
self-explanatory really. This is what powers up your e-cigarette. Most new users
will start with an eGo style battery. They are compact (slim) and easy to use and tend to
be at a fixed amount of power.
Mod
A more powerful battery that tends to be bigger and gives the user more control
over the usage. They come in different powers measured in volts and watts.
Drip Tip
This is the mouth piece, with a lot of tanks this can be removed for cleaning or
replacement.
Juice
just another word for e-liquid
Ohms
a measure of electrical resistance or how freely electricity is able to travel through
the coil. The basic differences simplified are: a lower ohm coil will produce more vapour,
however a higher rated coil will make your e-liquid and battery last longer. So the choice
is made on what type of e-cigarette you are using and what kind of vape you want to
have!
mAh
a rating used to describe the energy charge that a battery will hold and how long a
device will run before the battery needs recharging. So the higher the mAh number the
longer the battery will last but this can mean that is also larger in size.
Variable Voltage/Wattage
a control allowing you to change how much power is being
used, a bit like turning up the volume! New user kits often have a battery that has a fixed
volt/watt setting to keep it simple as you start off. After a while, users often find that
they want a bit more oomph or hit as they vape, this is when it’s time to upgrade to a
battery with variable voltage and wattage!
PG
Propylene Glycol is a main ingredient in the e liquid. Food and Drug Administrations
have recognised it as being generally safe for inhalation. It is used in many other products
including: moisturisers, medicines, cosmetics and as a food additive to keep the product
moist. The higher the PG ratio in e-liquid, the more flavour and throat hit is produced.
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