What is an electronic cigarette?
An electronic cigarette is made up of two main parts, the battery body – which contains the battery, the power button, and the cigarette's indicator screen.
Please note that the battery body varies from cigarette to cigarette, and there are simpler types of electronic cigarettes without buttons or screens, and more sophisticated types with indicator buttons and a screen.
Reusable electronic cigarettes require repeated charging, the frequency of which varies depending on the size of the battery the electronic cigarette contains.
The second part of the cigarette is the head (pod, cartridge), which is responsible for the entire heating mechanism.
This is the main part where the vaporization process takes place. Inside the head of the cigarette you can see the coil – a metal tube filled with cotton. The cotton absorbs the liquid that is poured into the head, and the metal coil heats up and vaporizes the liquid from the cotton.
This part tends to burn with use and should be replaced after every 10-15 refills. You will notice a burnt taste when the used head needs to be replaced, and a new head should be attached in its place.
Please note that the method of replacing the head varies from cigarette to cigarette, with some replacing the entire head, and some replacing only the metal electronic cigarette coil inside the head. (In this case, the head remains with you for reuse, and the burnt coil must be removed and a new one installed in its place.)
What is the difference between an electronic cigarette and a regular cigarette?
The health harms of smoking cannot be ignored. In general, the mere introduction of foreign substances into the lungs is not healthy, and it is better for a non-smoker not to turn to electronic cigarettes either.
Our overall recommendation is to only refer smokers to the use of electronic cigarettes as a much less harmful alternative to regular cigarettes.
The fundamental differences between smoking and vaping come down to what is put into the lungs.
In a regular cigarette, we light herbs with direct fire that burn and produce smoke that we inhale into our lungs. The tobacco herbs in cigarettes tend to be sprayed with combustion agents that are known carcinogens.
In addition, during the smoking process we also burn the rolling paper surrounding the cigarette, which itself contains a quantity of harmful substances.
Inhaling smoke into the lungs causes tar buildup and a host of medical problems associated with the introduction of harmful substances into the lungs and bloodstream.
On the other hand, in an electronic cigarette we vaporize a liquid, the vapor is less dense than smoke and evaporates quickly. The vaporizing liquid for an electronic cigarette mostly contains 4 main ingredients: propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, flavor extract, and nicotine.
To date, it has not been scientifically proven that these substances are carcinogenic when vaporized, or have long-term medical consequences for the vaporizer's body.
Additionally, with liquid vaporization, we have greater control over the amount of nicotine and types of substances we put into our bodies. Regular cigarettes usually contain high amounts of nicotine and are highly addictive, and this cannot be changed.
In contrast, you can choose e-cigarette vapor liquids with low nicotine levels or even without nicotine, and in the flavors of your choice.
In addition, with vaping we avoid the environmental consequences of regular smoking, including the unpleasant smell of cigarette smoke, harmful passive smoking (vapors evaporate very quickly in space), and environmental pollution from cigarette butts.
How many puffs is an electronic cigarette enough for?
There are two types of electronic cigarettes on the market today:
Disposable electronic cigarette and reusable electronic cigarette.
In a disposable electronic cigarette, there is a hidden cartridge filled with a fixed amount of liquid. Once the liquid runs out, the cigarette must be thrown away because there is no way to refill the cartridge.
In these types of electronic cigarettes, you can estimate the number of puffs by the amount of liquid in the cartridge - this way you can find smaller cigarettes with a small filling chamber that will only be enough for 800 puffs,
Or larger cigarettes with a large filling chamber that will last for 2500 puffs.
On the other hand, in the reusable electronic cigarette we refill the cartridge with liquid every time it runs out, so it is not possible to estimate the number of puffs until the cigarette is empty, because it will not empty as long as you refill the liquid, so a reusable cigarette will be enough for you to inhale without limit.
Possible health risks of e-cigarettes?
Electronic cigarettes are considered a relatively new product, and therefore the amount of research on the long-term health effects of their use is very limited.
But according to the data currently available, it can be concluded that vaping nicotine-free e-liquid is much less harmful than smoking a regular cigarette.
Of course, nicotine itself has health effects on the human body,
Side effects of nicotine consumption include: nausea
Inflammation of the oral mucosa, discomfort in the oral cavity, sore throat, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders, heartburn, flatulence, hiccups, constipation, dizziness and headache, restlessness, cough, dry mouth.
Of course, these side effects are not exclusive to vaping, but to any product containing nicotine, including: cigarettes, nicotine patches, and smoking cessation gums.
Therefore, if nicotine causes you one of the above side effects, you should take e-liquids without nicotine or with a very low amount of nicotine.
Who is allowed to smoke an electronic cigarette?
Like all smoking products, electronic cigarettes are prohibited for purchase by those under the age of 18.
In addition, we, at Vape Club , strongly recommend purchasing electronic cigarettes solely as a less harmful alternative to regular cigarettes.
The use of an electronic cigarette should be avoided by those who do not smoke and do not need a substitute for regular cigarettes.
With all the attractiveness of electronic cigarettes, their colors, abundant vapor, and sweet flavors, it should be remembered that an electronic cigarette is intended to replace regular cigarettes, and not to sell to people who are not addicted to nicotine and smoking.
In addition, if there are certain sensitivities to the ingredients in the filling liquid, a doctor should be consulted before starting to use the electronic cigarette.
What types of electronic cigarettes are there?
A distinction must be made between an electronic cigarette and an electronic hookah , since electronic cigarettes are designed to recreate the feeling and smoking of a regular cigarette, while electronic hookahs are designed to provide a much larger amount of vapor that is more reminiscent of hookah vaporization.
You can learn more about electronic hookahs in our electronic hookah category.
In terms of electronic cigarettes, there are currently several different types and different companies that produce electronic cigarettes.
The two main types are disposable e-cigarettes and reusable e-cigarettes,
Each category has subcategories based on size, filling style, and how the cartridges are replaced.
We specialize in selling reusable electronic cigarettes, due to the fact that this is the most affordable type of electronic cigarette in the long term, and offers a wide variety of flavors and nicotine amounts that you can choose from.
Electronic cigarettes – regulation
Every country in the world has different regulatory laws regarding electronic cigarettes.
There are countries such as the United Kingdom that encourage smokers to switch to e-cigarette vapor as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes.
In Europe and also Israel, the maximum amount of nicotine that can be sold in vaping liquid is 2%.
In the United States, the amount of nicotine allowed is much higher.
Also, all electronic devices must meet safety standards.
The cigarette must contain protection mechanisms against overheating, ignition, and short circuits.
The well-known companies that market electronic cigarettes make sure to release devices that meet all safety standards.
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