Learning about PG allergies, conditions affected by nicotine and the advice for pregnant vapers helps you avoid health consequences when you use e-cigs.
With vaping, better performance generally comes with increased complexity, and nowhere is this more obvious than with rebuildable atomizers....
Back in the cigalike days of e-cigarettes, high VG e-juice was basically unheard of. The most popular mix in...
Black Note has recently published two posts looking at the issue of diacetyl in e-cigarettes, with one covering the science behind the debate and the other focusing more on the disagreement on the issue within the vaping community. The posts are both well-worth reading – so go take a look if you want the full story – but we’ve condensed some of the key take-away points here.
For the just-switching smoker aiming to replace their combusted tobacco habit, navigating the veritable maze of e-liquid in search of a pleasant, tobacco-infused flavor can be a challenge. So what are the major types of tobacco e-liquid? Which tastes the best? Here’s a brief run-down of the options.
Many companies have cropped up in recent years touting the benefits of vaping vitamins, but is it really a good idea? Will it work? Is it safe? Here's what you need to know.
There are several factors that collectively shape the lifespan of your atomizer coil. The acidity level and the PG/VG consistency of your e-liquid both play an important role. Additionally, the amount you vape and the amount of power running to the coil are also contributing factors. Taking these factors into account, you can estimate how long a coil will last.
Public vaping is a sensitive topic right now. Learn how to safely and respectfully vape e-cigs in public without disturbing people around you.
The myriad potential benefits of electronic cigarettes are leading more and more smokers to make the switch every day. The only problem is that e-cigs are essentially still a brand new technology, and it’s easy to feel out of your depth when you’re first considering the different brands and the various options.
Your wick is the part of your e-cig most likely to contaminate your vapor, so learning about preparation and general wick safety is vital for any rebuilders.
Sub ohm vaping has really taken over the vaping landscape in recent years. But what does sub ohm vaping even mean? What do you need to know to sub ohm safely? Are there specific e-juices, tanks and mods that are better for sub ohm vaping? Here are the answers you're looking for.
Learn how to safely charge your rechargeable e-cig (cig-alike models), mods, and Advanced Personal Vaporizers to avoid catastrophic explosions or battery failure.
Your throat hit is one of the most important things about your vaping experience. Too strong a throat hit can make you cough, and too weak a throat hit can make vaping less satisfying. Either one of these issues can make switching more difficult. Luckily, you can adjust your throat hit really easily.
E-liquid is a poison. Many vapers are first exposed to it through a leaking mouthpiece – but is this anything to worry about? How do you minimize the risk?
You’re probably noticing more and more of these as their popularity increases. They are the luxury and sports car versions of electronic cigarettes with names like Provari, Tesla and Vamo. Resembling something closer to a light saber than an e-cigarette, advanced personal vaporizers, or APVs, are turning vaping into an intricate hobby for heavy users. With all due respect for 510 “mini” e-cigs, there’s a vast world of customization beyond the standard starter kits so we thought we’d offer some insight for those of you interested in stepping up your vape game.
One of the most commonly cited arguments against electronic cigarettes is that “there is no way of knowing what’s inside them.” Shocking as it may sound; you can rest assured that is far from true. Consumer safety regulations protect people from dangerous substances, and most respectable manufacturers send their products for third-party testing to further verify their safety for consumption. In comparison to tobacco smoke, which has at least 5,000 chemicals (the actual figure is unknown), electronic cigarettes have a clear advantage because they only contain a handful of chemicals.
Carry cases do more than look good. You need to know how to protect against the risk of short circuits if you want to carry your e-cig around safely.
Some e-liquids melt right through polycarbonate tanks. Learning which liquids are affected and how to prevent a disaster is essential for flavor-loving vapers.
E-cigarettes are a relatively new technology, and many users are unsure of exactly how an e-cig works. You might have no idea what a cartomizer is, what you would do with e-liquid or even how the e-cigarette makes vapor in the first place. Finding out the answers to the basic questions regarding e-cigs gives you an idea of how the technology works, why it has a reputation of being so safe and why you’re allowed to use them in most non-smoking areas. Welcome to the world of vaping.
How do manufacturers determine the expiry date of an e-liquid? How can I tell if a juice is bad? And is it dangerous to consume expired e-liquid?