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What's the Difference?
Smoke from a traditional cigarette emits over 4,000 chemicals when lit, including 43 known cancer-causing (carcinogenic) compounds and 400 other toxins. A few of the ingredients that goes into the making of a regular cigarettes:
• Acetone - ingredient in nail polish remover
• Methanol - used as rocket fuel
• Naphthylamine - a carcinogen
• Pyrene - a carcinogen
• Naphthalene - moth repellent
• Cadmium - used in batteries, a carcinogen
• Carbon monoxide - poisonous gas
• Vinyl Chloride - used in plastic materials
• Cyanhydric acid - poisonous gas
• Ammonia - industrial cleaner and detergent
• Arsenic - lethal poison
• Dibenzacridine - a carcinogen
• Polonium 210 - a radioactive element
• DDT - insecticide
• Formaldehyde - embalming fluid
Electronic Cigarette
The electronic cigarette (or e-cig) is a device consisting of a battery and a heating element. When activated, the heating element boils a small amount of liquid in the device, creating a vapor, which is then inhaled by the user.
The liquid and vapor contain four main ingredients:
• Nicotine
• Propylene glycol
• Vegetable glycerine
• Flavoring
• Acetone - ingredient in nail polish remover
• Methanol - used as rocket fuel
• Naphthylamine - a carcinogen
• Pyrene - a carcinogen
• Naphthalene - moth repellent
• Cadmium - used in batteries, a carcinogen
• Carbon monoxide - poisonous gas
• Vinyl Chloride - used in plastic materials
• Cyanhydric acid - poisonous gas
• Ammonia - industrial cleaner and detergent
• Arsenic - lethal poison
• Dibenzacridine - a carcinogen
• Polonium 210 - a radioactive element
• DDT - insecticide
• Formaldehyde - embalming fluid
Electronic Cigarette
The electronic cigarette (or e-cig) is a device consisting of a battery and a heating element. When activated, the heating element boils a small amount of liquid in the device, creating a vapor, which is then inhaled by the user.
The liquid and vapor contain four main ingredients:
• Nicotine
• Propylene glycol
• Vegetable glycerine
• Flavoring
What is a Electronic Cigarette? (from howtovape.com)
What is a Personal Vaporizer (Electronic Cigarette/ E-Cig|
A personal vaporizer / electronic cigarette is a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by way of a vaporized solution. It is an alternative to smoked tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. 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.
What are the parts of an Electronic Cigarette?
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”.
Do I have to stop smoking cigarettes completely when I switch to this device?
Absolutely not! While many people switch over and quit smoking tobacco cigarettes on their first day with the e-cig, some find themselves unable to do so. It might take you longer to get used to, and you may have to come up with some ideas on how to go about training yourself to use the e-cig instead of a regular cigarette. If you smoke in your home, try designating some rooms to be “e-cig only” or stop smoking in your car; designate that for e-cigs only. If you do not smoke in the car or in your home, perhaps you can find success by replacing that “after-meal” cigarette with the e-cig. There are many methods. Eventually you will get used to it, and enjoy vaping more than you ever enjoyed smoking.
A personal vaporizer / electronic cigarette is a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by way of a vaporized solution. It is an alternative to smoked tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. 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.
What are the parts of an Electronic Cigarette?
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”.
Do I have to stop smoking cigarettes completely when I switch to this device?
Absolutely not! While many people switch over and quit smoking tobacco cigarettes on their first day with the e-cig, some find themselves unable to do so. It might take you longer to get used to, and you may have to come up with some ideas on how to go about training yourself to use the e-cig instead of a regular cigarette. If you smoke in your home, try designating some rooms to be “e-cig only” or stop smoking in your car; designate that for e-cigs only. If you do not smoke in the car or in your home, perhaps you can find success by replacing that “after-meal” cigarette with the e-cig. There are many methods. Eventually you will get used to it, and enjoy vaping more than you ever enjoyed smoking.
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About Electronic Cigarettes
The use of electronic cigarettes (kno,) is an alternative to smoking traditional tobacco.
From a non-technical standpoint: the electronic cigarette may as well be a real cigarette, except that it does not harm you. What makes the e-cig so distinct is this:
Advantages of the E-cig (Vaping) over Smoking
•No tar, harmful toxins, or carbon monoxide as found in traditional cigarettes
•No more second-hand smoke to worry non-smokers around you
•No lighters needed, non-flammable
•No ashtrays needed, no ash or butts to dispose of
•No smoke, only vapor
•Allows you to get your nicotine fix in places smoking is not allowed, no more going outside to smoke
•Less expensive than traditional cigarettes
•Will hopefully allow cheaper insurance rates since you're no longer a tobacco user
•Improved health without the tar and toxins
•Improved self-esteem by losing the stigma of being a smoker, you're now a non-smoker
•No more burnt holes in carpet, clothing, sofas
•No more smokey-smelling clothes or hair
•Fresher breath
It's been rated as 95% similar to smoking the cigarettes you are already used to. This means that it is so close to the 'habit' that you already enjoy that it is now incredibly easy to switch away from tobacco.wn as e-smoking, or vaping
From a non-technical standpoint: the electronic cigarette may as well be a real cigarette, except that it does not harm you. What makes the e-cig so distinct is this:
Advantages of the E-cig (Vaping) over Smoking
•No tar, harmful toxins, or carbon monoxide as found in traditional cigarettes
•No more second-hand smoke to worry non-smokers around you
•No lighters needed, non-flammable
•No ashtrays needed, no ash or butts to dispose of
•No smoke, only vapor
•Allows you to get your nicotine fix in places smoking is not allowed, no more going outside to smoke
•Less expensive than traditional cigarettes
•Will hopefully allow cheaper insurance rates since you're no longer a tobacco user
•Improved health without the tar and toxins
•Improved self-esteem by losing the stigma of being a smoker, you're now a non-smoker
•No more burnt holes in carpet, clothing, sofas
•No more smokey-smelling clothes or hair
•Fresher breath
It's been rated as 95% similar to smoking the cigarettes you are already used to. This means that it is so close to the 'habit' that you already enjoy that it is now incredibly easy to switch away from tobacco.wn as e-smoking, or vaping
The Beginners Guide to Electronic Cigarettes
The Lingo
There are a lot of terms that have developed amongst e-smokers since the devices have come out. Here's a few of the basics to get you started.
Analog - refers to a traditional cigarette
Cartomizer The cartridge and atomizer combined for holding and delivering e-liquid or Smoke Juice (in our case) to the e-cigarette user. A cartomizer is the two pieces (atomizer/cartridge) fused together into one "cartomizer". Cartomizers are great for most e-smokers as they can be refilled or filled if purchased blank but many times the atomizer is of lesser quality as they are meant to be disposed of after one use.
Boge Refillable 510 Cartomizers 3.2 ohm
Made by Boge. These are a great addition to allow extended use of your 510. The little rubber stopper on top pops right out with a paperclip or other small object for easy filling. Holds 20 or more drops of e-liquid. These are empty, safety wrapped and brand new. Approximately 36mm long (1.5 inches). Resistance is approximately 3.2 ohms.
These are good, the low resistant burn out faster.... but you get a better vape. They can also be used with the larger eGo battery
Tank System A tank system uses a special atomizer and cartridge (or tank) that supplies Smoke Juice to the atomizer. The tank can hold a larger amount of liquid per fill meaning you would spend less time refilling.
Clearomizers
It is actually a cartomizer, an atomizer and cartridge in one, that comes in transparent / clear you could see how much liquid you still have. It is great to use since you'll be able to know when to refill and avoid letting your cartos go dry. It's convenient and easy to clean.
*Clearomizers do not leak when they are used properly. If your clearomizer is leaking, E-liquid has gotten into the metal tube that runs down the middle of the inside. Most often, this happens during refilling. It is important that you fill it properly. When you refill, tilt it to the side and slowly pour or drop your liquid down the outer shell of the clearomizer. If you fill it too fast, it will pool and some may get in the small hole at the top. Any liquid that gets in the inside of the tube, will leak out of the bottom. In this case, just wipe the battery contact with a paper towel or napkin and tap the clearomizer on the paper towel so that the excess liquid can drain out. Then you may use it without leakage.
* When you are vaping with a clearomizer, you may get a burnt flavor occasionally. This usually happens when your liquid is getting low in the unit. When this happens, turn it to the side so that liquid touches the tops of the wicks and kind of roll it a little to wet the wick at the top. Once you have done this, you should be able to vape without the burnt taste. This tilting and rolling is necessary when you use a clearomizer and the burnt taste usually does not mean the clearomizer is defective
Atomizer or Atty/Attie The portion of electronic cigarette hardware that heats Smoke Juice into a vapor. This part is potentially the most critical part for an e-cigarette and can be the main culprit if you are experiencing poor vapor production or are experiencing a burnt or "electric" taste while vaping.
Battery The longest part of the electronic cigarette, gives power to the atomizer
Batty Abbreviation for battery
Heating Element The actual coil of wire in a Atomizer or Cartomizer that heats up.
Cart, Cartridge A moulded plastic cartridge containing polyester filling material or "wool" and Smoke Juice for an electronic cigarette. A blank cart is one with only filling material, and no juice.
Drip, Dripping Bypassing a cartridge and dropping Smoke Juice directly onto the atomizer. Johnson Creek Original Smoke Juice strongly advises against using this method unless you are an experienced e-smoker and are familiar with hardware specifications.
Drip Tip A moulded mouthpiece specifically created to facilitate dripping.
E-liquid The liquid used in electronic cigarettes that contains distilled water, flavoring, and nicotine. We weren't content to create just any old e-liquid, so we refer to ours as Smoke Juice.
mod refers to an e-cig or e-cig part that has been modified in order to improve its function
PCC "Personal Charging Case", a case that holds electronic cigarette components, as well as charges the battery
PV abbreviation for "personal vaporizer"; an electronic cigarette is a personal vaporizer
PG, Propylene Glycol The ingredient in most e-liquid recipes that produces vapor. Propylene Glycol, or PG, is on the FDA's list of substances generally recognized as safe, and is used in everything from fog machines to artificial flavors.
VG, Vegetable Glycerine A very small percentage of e-smokers have a sensitivity to PG. Our Red Oak™ line of flavors uses VG instead of PG to carry flavor and create vapor.
Vaping The act of using an electronic cigarette; you are not "smoking", you are vaping; you are not a "smoker", but a "vaper"
Alternative word to smoking.
There are a lot of terms that have developed amongst e-smokers since the devices have come out. Here's a few of the basics to get you started.
Analog - refers to a traditional cigarette
Cartomizer The cartridge and atomizer combined for holding and delivering e-liquid or Smoke Juice (in our case) to the e-cigarette user. A cartomizer is the two pieces (atomizer/cartridge) fused together into one "cartomizer". Cartomizers are great for most e-smokers as they can be refilled or filled if purchased blank but many times the atomizer is of lesser quality as they are meant to be disposed of after one use.
Boge Refillable 510 Cartomizers 3.2 ohm
Made by Boge. These are a great addition to allow extended use of your 510. The little rubber stopper on top pops right out with a paperclip or other small object for easy filling. Holds 20 or more drops of e-liquid. These are empty, safety wrapped and brand new. Approximately 36mm long (1.5 inches). Resistance is approximately 3.2 ohms.
These are good, the low resistant burn out faster.... but you get a better vape. They can also be used with the larger eGo battery
Tank System A tank system uses a special atomizer and cartridge (or tank) that supplies Smoke Juice to the atomizer. The tank can hold a larger amount of liquid per fill meaning you would spend less time refilling.
Clearomizers
It is actually a cartomizer, an atomizer and cartridge in one, that comes in transparent / clear you could see how much liquid you still have. It is great to use since you'll be able to know when to refill and avoid letting your cartos go dry. It's convenient and easy to clean.
*Clearomizers do not leak when they are used properly. If your clearomizer is leaking, E-liquid has gotten into the metal tube that runs down the middle of the inside. Most often, this happens during refilling. It is important that you fill it properly. When you refill, tilt it to the side and slowly pour or drop your liquid down the outer shell of the clearomizer. If you fill it too fast, it will pool and some may get in the small hole at the top. Any liquid that gets in the inside of the tube, will leak out of the bottom. In this case, just wipe the battery contact with a paper towel or napkin and tap the clearomizer on the paper towel so that the excess liquid can drain out. Then you may use it without leakage.
* When you are vaping with a clearomizer, you may get a burnt flavor occasionally. This usually happens when your liquid is getting low in the unit. When this happens, turn it to the side so that liquid touches the tops of the wicks and kind of roll it a little to wet the wick at the top. Once you have done this, you should be able to vape without the burnt taste. This tilting and rolling is necessary when you use a clearomizer and the burnt taste usually does not mean the clearomizer is defective
Atomizer or Atty/Attie The portion of electronic cigarette hardware that heats Smoke Juice into a vapor. This part is potentially the most critical part for an e-cigarette and can be the main culprit if you are experiencing poor vapor production or are experiencing a burnt or "electric" taste while vaping.
Battery The longest part of the electronic cigarette, gives power to the atomizer
Batty Abbreviation for battery
Heating Element The actual coil of wire in a Atomizer or Cartomizer that heats up.
Cart, Cartridge A moulded plastic cartridge containing polyester filling material or "wool" and Smoke Juice for an electronic cigarette. A blank cart is one with only filling material, and no juice.
Drip, Dripping Bypassing a cartridge and dropping Smoke Juice directly onto the atomizer. Johnson Creek Original Smoke Juice strongly advises against using this method unless you are an experienced e-smoker and are familiar with hardware specifications.
Drip Tip A moulded mouthpiece specifically created to facilitate dripping.
E-liquid The liquid used in electronic cigarettes that contains distilled water, flavoring, and nicotine. We weren't content to create just any old e-liquid, so we refer to ours as Smoke Juice.
mod refers to an e-cig or e-cig part that has been modified in order to improve its function
PCC "Personal Charging Case", a case that holds electronic cigarette components, as well as charges the battery
PV abbreviation for "personal vaporizer"; an electronic cigarette is a personal vaporizer
PG, Propylene Glycol The ingredient in most e-liquid recipes that produces vapor. Propylene Glycol, or PG, is on the FDA's list of substances generally recognized as safe, and is used in everything from fog machines to artificial flavors.
VG, Vegetable Glycerine A very small percentage of e-smokers have a sensitivity to PG. Our Red Oak™ line of flavors uses VG instead of PG to carry flavor and create vapor.
Vaping The act of using an electronic cigarette; you are not "smoking", you are vaping; you are not a "smoker", but a "vaper"
Alternative word to smoking.
Below are just a few photos of different types of E-Cigs, Batterys and Parts, there are hundreds of them available.
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Getting Started (information)
How to Vape (Video) lots of info
Manuals for some different E-cigs (you can print them out)
About E-Liquid/Juice
E-liquids are available in typically two types: PG (propylene glycol-based) or VG (vegetable glycerin-based).
PG E-liquids
PG e-liquid is an alcohol-based glycerin (extremely small amounts of alcohol, of course!). This e-liquid is very thin and is suitable for filter-based or tank systems. PG e-liquids give a good throat hit and a sharp taste. Some people may have allergic reactions to PG e-liquids and so have VG e-liquids as another option.
VG E-liquids
VG e-liquid is a vegetable-based glycerin. This e-liquid is thicker. It is often used for the direct dripping method but can also be used for filter-based or tank systems. VG e-liquids are known to give off more vapor and tend to give a bit less direct throat hit.
You can buy either 100% PG or 100% VG e-liquids. There are also mixes (ex. 50/50 PG-VG mix) available in the market or they will mix to order.
Nicotine level
E-liquids are also available in different strength levels of nicotine ranging from zero nicotine up to levels as high as approximately 4.8% nicotine, though anything higher than 2.6% is getting increasingly more difficult to find. The nicotine level is expressed in milligrams per milliliter but can be converted to an approximate percentage by placing a decimal between the digits. 24mg strength would be roughly 2.4% nicotine.
They usually come in:
0 Nicotine
Low 6-12mg
Medium 18mg
High 24mg
Extra High 36mg
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*My preference is 60 PG/40 VG too much VG make it too thick. I like 70 PG / 30 VG also its just thinner
You can also buy nicotine or NO nicotine added to your flavor. There are 1000's of flavors on the market.
My friend was a chocolate lover, she gets a chocolate flavored mix and now she doesn't need all that chocolate.
My DD loved Mt. Dew, she was hooked on it, well now she vapes Mt Dew and no longer has to drink it!
PG E-liquids
PG e-liquid is an alcohol-based glycerin (extremely small amounts of alcohol, of course!). This e-liquid is very thin and is suitable for filter-based or tank systems. PG e-liquids give a good throat hit and a sharp taste. Some people may have allergic reactions to PG e-liquids and so have VG e-liquids as another option.
VG E-liquids
VG e-liquid is a vegetable-based glycerin. This e-liquid is thicker. It is often used for the direct dripping method but can also be used for filter-based or tank systems. VG e-liquids are known to give off more vapor and tend to give a bit less direct throat hit.
You can buy either 100% PG or 100% VG e-liquids. There are also mixes (ex. 50/50 PG-VG mix) available in the market or they will mix to order.
Nicotine level
E-liquids are also available in different strength levels of nicotine ranging from zero nicotine up to levels as high as approximately 4.8% nicotine, though anything higher than 2.6% is getting increasingly more difficult to find. The nicotine level is expressed in milligrams per milliliter but can be converted to an approximate percentage by placing a decimal between the digits. 24mg strength would be roughly 2.4% nicotine.
They usually come in:
0 Nicotine
Low 6-12mg
Medium 18mg
High 24mg
Extra High 36mg
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*My preference is 60 PG/40 VG too much VG make it too thick. I like 70 PG / 30 VG also its just thinner
You can also buy nicotine or NO nicotine added to your flavor. There are 1000's of flavors on the market.
My friend was a chocolate lover, she gets a chocolate flavored mix and now she doesn't need all that chocolate.
My DD loved Mt. Dew, she was hooked on it, well now she vapes Mt Dew and no longer has to drink it!
The Flavors
There is an e-liquid for every flavor you can imagine. These little pouches come in traditional cigarette flavors like menthol and exotic flavors like caramel mocha cream. Most of the flavors are related to desert and fruits and are sweet and light. There are also Food & Drink and Odd things like Bacon or even Flower flavors. That doesn't account for all of the flavors however. E-cigarette flavors are as varied as their users. So no matter what flavor you think you would enjoy there is probably an e-juice on the market to match it.
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There is an e-liquid for every flavor you can imagine. These little pouches come in traditional cigarette flavors like menthol and exotic flavors like caramel mocha cream. Most of the flavors are related to desert and fruits and are sweet and light. There are also Food & Drink and Odd things like Bacon or even Flower flavors. That doesn't account for all of the flavors however. E-cigarette flavors are as varied as their users. So no matter what flavor you think you would enjoy there is probably an e-juice on the market to match it.
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***Don't Blame Your Smoking on Stress! ***
The Claim: Smoking Relieves Stress By ANAHAD O’CONNOR
THE FACTS
The benefits of quitting smoking — reduced risk of cancer and many other health problems — are known. But for millions of smokers, the calming effect of a cigarette can be reason enough to start up again.
Studies have found, however, that in reality, lighting up has the opposite effect, causing long-term stress levels to rise, not fall. For those dependent on smoking, the only stress it relieves is the withdrawal between cigarettes.
In a recent study conducted at the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, researchers looked at 469 people who tried to quit after being hospitalized for heart disease. At the start, the subjects had similar levels of stress and generally believed that smoking helped them to cope.
A year later, 41 percent had managed to stay abstinent. After controlling for several factors, the scientists found that the abstainers had “a significantly larger decrease in perceived stress,” roughly a 20 percent drop, compared with the continuing smokers, who showed little change.
The scientists’ hypothesis was that the continuing smokers were dealing with uncomfortable cravings between cigarettes multiple times a day, while the abstainers, after facing some initial withdrawal, had greater freedom from nicotine cravings and thus had eliminated a frequent and significant source of stress.
Other studies have also found that smokers experience higher levels of stress and tension between cigarettes and lower levels over all when they quit.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The calming effect of a cigarette is a myth, at least in the long term.
ANAHAD O’CONNOR
The benefits of quitting smoking — reduced risk of cancer and many other health problems — are known. But for millions of smokers, the calming effect of a cigarette can be reason enough to start up again.
Studies have found, however, that in reality, lighting up has the opposite effect, causing long-term stress levels to rise, not fall. For those dependent on smoking, the only stress it relieves is the withdrawal between cigarettes.
In a recent study conducted at the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, researchers looked at 469 people who tried to quit after being hospitalized for heart disease. At the start, the subjects had similar levels of stress and generally believed that smoking helped them to cope.
A year later, 41 percent had managed to stay abstinent. After controlling for several factors, the scientists found that the abstainers had “a significantly larger decrease in perceived stress,” roughly a 20 percent drop, compared with the continuing smokers, who showed little change.
The scientists’ hypothesis was that the continuing smokers were dealing with uncomfortable cravings between cigarettes multiple times a day, while the abstainers, after facing some initial withdrawal, had greater freedom from nicotine cravings and thus had eliminated a frequent and significant source of stress.
Other studies have also found that smokers experience higher levels of stress and tension between cigarettes and lower levels over all when they quit.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The calming effect of a cigarette is a myth, at least in the long term.
ANAHAD O’CONNOR