Traveling can be expensive, but these 10 strategies will help you keep costs down on your next vacation: reprinted from US news
Pack smart.
Take your carry-on and avoid the checked bag fees. When checked bags cost $25 each way, is it really worth $50 to travel a bag under the plane instead of under your feet? That’s up to you to decide, but know that hotels are equipped with shampoo, conditioner and other troublesome travel liquids upon request. You can always make a stop at the drugstore when you arrive. Picking up a $5 bottle of shampoo is still a lot cheaper than a $50 checked bag fee.
Ask a local.
Avoid the tourist traps by asking locals for recommendations. You can either reach out to people you know in the area or check online forums for insider recommendations. Get a bunch of opinions and see where you find the most overlap.
Prepare an e-cigarette
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Reach out.
Contacting friends and family at your destination is not only a good way to get recommendations, but also a way to give them the opportunity to offer either to host you or serve as your tour guide for a day or otherwise. The last time I was in Vegas I saw two shows on the strip for free, just from reaching out to former coworkers who had connections in the area.
Read the reviews.
Not only do review sites help you determine and prioritize your must-do travel activities, they can also provide useful, money-saving tips. For instance, if you’re visiting a state park, there may be free parking on the side of the road or in a lot nearby which will allow you to save on the vehicle entry fee. Or if you’re going to see a show, maybe there’s a rush or standing room option where you can get tickets for a fraction of the price. A lot of these insider tips are shared on sites such as yelp.com and tripadvisor.com.
Check the deals.
Another great way to choose travel activities is to check deal sites like Anycodes and LivingSocial for the city you are traveling to. Not only will you find out what activities and dining options the area has to offer, but hopefully you can score a good deal, too!
Visit the grocery store
Save on breakfast and snacks by stopping by the grocery store as soon as you reach your destination. A box of granola bars and a bag of apples will be a lot cheaper than frequenting the diner each morning for breakfast.
Do lunch.
Make lunch the big meal of the day. Most restaurants offer lunch specials, which means discounted prices on many of the same items you get at dinner. The midday specials are a great way to experience some of the nicer and more popular restaurants in town without having to wait or pay the dinner hour premium.
Join the rewards programs.
Just about every facet of your travel experience, including booking sites, airlines and hotels, offers some kind of loyalty or reward program that is free to sign up for. I never know if it will add up to anything, but I know it doesn’t cost me anything so I keep track of all my rewards programs in a little spreadsheet and check the status before any trip. So far, I’ve been able to book several flights and nights at hotels all over the country with points alone.
Have fun.
There’s no point in vacationing if you’re going to be stressed out about your spending the whole time. Plan ahead so you know which activities are within your budget and where you can afford to splurge.
2014年2月28日星期五
2014年2月27日星期四
E-cigarette vaping guide --Hekvapor tips for E-ciga lover
E-cigarette vaping guide --Hekvapor tips for E-ciga lover
E-cigarette
is a leading fashion as a new lifestyle instead of tobacco. At the same time,
it is pollution-free for passive smoker comparing to traditional cigarettes. How
can we keep an e-cigarette high cycle life? Right operation is vital. Here I
organize some notes to help all e-cigarettes lovers form a good habit of using
your e-ciga.
1. Charge the battery timely
When
e-cigarette is in low power, the vapor amount would be smaller. Also the
atomizer cannot heat completely because of the low voltage, which resulting in burnt
flavor. Not good flavor. Therefore, charging needs to be in time.
2. Usually
change your atomizer and cartridge
Atomizer
and cartridge are all consumables. Atomizer: the vapor amount will be smaller
when the heating coil works on for a long time with the change of resistance. Cartridge:
long-time using of cartridge can
cause lots of bacteria that may hurt your lung to some degree. Therefore,
change or clear once a day is necessary.
3. Avoid
E-liquid’s overnight accommodation in your cartridge or atomized one
E-liquid
will be oxidized if long-time air exposure especially the
essence. Vaping next time, the flavor will change a lot. Also, long-time air exposure
can cause water in e-liquid which may affect liquid quality totally.
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Analysis of Electronic Cigarette Vapor by Hekvapor
Analysis of electronic cigarette vapor
After some research on electronic cigarette liquid/vapor that I came across. There are some interesting results, but on the whole the tests were not properly managed, and the results are not coherently presented or in a logical - or usable - format. There are still too many questions to be asked.
I wanted to examine this research because there is an ongoing issue with Suppliers publishing various statements about the content of e-cig vapor, apparently without there being any evidence to support these statements, such as, "It's only water vapor", and so on.
Some relevant points follow.
1.
The vapor was analysed before inhalation / filtration, ie as directly output by the e-cigarette.
2.
Some of the test set-ups were photographed, and these arrangements all show the e-cigarette being operated incorrectly, in a manner in which it cannot function correctly or possibly at all (inverted). It may be assumed that those experiments where photos were not provided also featured incorrect operation of the e-cig, since the physical requirements of ease of equipment set-up seemed to have overruled the possibility that an e-cig might not work in such an unusual position: upside down, with the battery end high and liquid reservoir/mouthpiece at the bottom.
An e-cigarette is similar to an electric kettle in operation: a heating element that operates while submerged in a liquid bath. The element must be immersed or a fault condition will exist. In essence, both an electric kettle and an e-cigarette are gravity-fed immersed-element liquid heaters, and operating an e-cigarette while inverted will be the same as operating a kettle while inverted.
Because the liquid reservoir is in the mouthpiece, and the liquid must run downward into the atomizer, a standard e-cigarette must be operated with the battery/tip either level with, or preferably below, the mouthpiece, or the atomizer will run dry. The result of inverted operation as shown will be poor vapor production, leading to zero vapor production and smoke generation from combustion of internal materials, mainly plastics of different types. The atomizer will run too hot as it starts to run dry, causing it to burn off materials from inside the housing, which might consist of burnt cartridge filler, adhesives or coatings of some kind. It is well-known that melted plastic can result from this, as the cartridge body overheats.
If operated in this unusual, inverted fashion by a human operator, use would cease immediately after the first puff or two because the taste and heat would make it impossible to continue, as the 'smoke' resulting would be difficult to inhale and certainly unpleasant. In fact it might well be smoke - instead of the correct water/PG-based mist.
3.
Analysis was not presented as a coherent, full, final percentage result of vapor ingredients, in any of these tests. The most complete analysis showed around 17% as missing percentages not accounted for. This is not acceptable for any kind of usable result, as a full and final analysis needs to show the precise identity of at least 99.5% of the ingredients of the vapor, including of course water if this is present. Omitting the water content even if this is as low as for example 15% will skew the percentages of other ingredients. If the water percentage is fairly high but omitted, the resulting percentages of other materials will be meaningless.
4.
The most complete result showed, approximately:
66% water
13% alcohol
3% PG
1.4% nicotine
...and around 17% not accounted for.
It would seem that this particular cartridge contained a PG/alcohol-based liquid [a][b], which is unusual and cannot be considered representative of e-liquids generally, which often have a 80-20 PG-VG base, and perhaps 2% alcohol in some cases though most have zero. Some e-liquids are 100% VG-based, in practice meaning the base is about 80 - 99% VG and 5 - 20% distilled water, plus ethyl maltol in some cases. High levels of ethanol are not just atypical but anomalous, and some investigation would be needed before it could be accepted that such a result does not indicate intra-laboratory contamination of the sample.
a. Unless the 'alcohol' measured resulted from melting of plastics or adhesives within the e-cig body due to the demonstrated incorrect operation.
b. Ethanol or methanol may be added to e-liquid samples to facilitate analysis. This appears to be a standard method when analysing the liquid content of cartomizers: the refill liquid is flushed out of the container using an alcohol, and then analysed. Perhaps there may have been some form of lab contamination here: introduction of materials before analysis that should have been omitted from the result.
5.
Trying to get some sort of meaningful result from these studies is difficult, but on the evidence presented here it seems likely the average vapor content would be two-thirds water (66%), a small amount of PG (3%), a very small amount of VG (around 1 to 2%), a very small amount of nicotine (around 1%), and a significant amount, about 15% or more, of flavorings (the last being my assumption based on the compounds seen in other analyses).
This applies to the mainstream vapor, i.e. before it enters the lungs, and not after being exhaled. It is likely that the particulate matter would be lower in the exhaled vapor, and the water content higher. This is because some materials would be absorbed by the body, and also because water vapor is present (added to) in all exhaled air, meaning that even if some water was absorbed on inhale, it would be added to the exhaled air, plus additional carbon dioxide.
It must be stressed this is simply a guess. The results of experiments carried out and presented like this may well be wrong.
Real research needs to be done, where the researchers have an advisor present to ensure that (a) the e-cigarette is operated properly, (b) the atomizer is flushed and pre-run before the experiment starts (this has to be done, to avoid polluted primer or burnt-off production adhesives being present in the vapor, as will normally be the case with new atomizers), and so on.
6. Smoking machines
Some labs have a smoking machine used for testing tobacco cigarette smoke. These cannot be used for testing e-cigarette vapor as there are multiple issues; an important reason is that the machine can easily be cleaned after tobacco smoke tests, by flushing with clean air - 'air blast' (and there are set protocols for this).
That method does not work with a water-based vapor as the material clings to the machine's internals and cannot be removed by air throughput - the machine must be flushed in a different way, and so far an efficient and non-damaging method has not been published as a suggested protocol. The first sample tested will contaminate all further samples (as has been demonstrated). This seems to indicate that ad hoc flask systems, perhaps using a large syringe as the vacuum, might be used (for example). We await some sort of agreement on a testing system, usage protocols, and a cleaning protocol.
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Notes
1.
PG = propylene glycol = propane-1,2 diol
VG = [vegetable] glycerine = propane-1,2,3 triol
2.
MSDS
You can safely ignore the content of MSDS sheets as regards toxicity unless they quote a very small figure for the toxic amount (ex: LD50 = 60mg). The other info is simply in there for legal purposes and is essentially meaningless, despite the alarmist content. A person would need to drown in the material for it to be harmful in the case of the vast majority of materials for which the MSDS sheet starts out sounding as if it can be used in chemical warfare.
Take propane-1,2,3 triol for example, the MSDS sheet makes it sound as if it is some sort of deadly poison. But you're talking about VG, which has pharmaceutical licenses for inhalation, ingestion and topical application, and is a food and skincare product. You can inhale it, drink it, bathe in it, do whatever with it. It's a harmless everyday product consumed in large quantities by people everywhere, and broken down by the body into carbohydrates. The only thing you wouldn't want to do with it is burn it at high temperature and inhale the result (acrolein), but despite this being the only practical way it can be harmful, this isn't addressed by the MSDS sheet.
Exactly the same goes for propane-1,2 diol, or PG as we know it, you can even inject yourself with significant quantities of it without harm since it is effectively inert (as is done - it's used as the liquid carrier for injectable drugs that don't mix with water). The main difference between PG and glycerine, in this area, is that PG has 70 years' history of safe use and clinical research. PG is used in asthma inhalers, and in the nebulizers used by lung transplant patients. (Contrast this latter use with the MSDS general tone.)
Note that both these materials are approved and licensed by the FDA for inhalation, ingestion and application to the skin, and, in the case of PG, for injection. They are approved to GRAS level, aka Acceptably Safe, and generally regarded as harmless. You will note that this conflicts with the MSDS, which are to be ignored.
It appears that the main purpose of an MSDS is for transport contractors and bulk chemical storage operators. If staff come into contact with it or there is a fire on the premises, the MSDS can be given to the services responding. As far as the use of an MSDS for everyday purposes is concerned, they have no relevance unless the toxic quantity given is very small. As an example the MSDS for water would include this statement:
IRRITANT TO THE EYES AND LUNGS. In case of contact, the treatment advised is extended dehydration.
...and so on. This is the legally-required content - everything is toxic, in an MSDS. Even pure air would require an MSDS if transported or stored. The contents of the MSDS would make it appear a dangerous material to the untutored eye.
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2014年2月11日星期二
Do you know e-cigarette really? what is e-cigarette?
To all my beloved reader,
Thanks for your attention, I know more and more people focus on e-cigarettes because of its safety and fashion. The article is organized by myself from a post of Reddit. I hope it can help you learn more terms about e-cigarettes.
Numbers:
306 – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. Many users of the 510 e-cigs are using the 306 atomizers on their batteries, as they feel it gives a better experience.
401, 402, and 403 – Also referred to as m401, m402, and m403. One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. These are all essentially the same unit (same threading on batteries and atomizers) but with different length batteries. The 401 model is the longest in physical length and battery life of the three while the 403 is the shortest in length and battery life.
510 – Arguably the most common and popular style of electronic cigarettes available.
808 or KR808 - One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available.
901 – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available.
A
Adapter – Used to allow a specific style of atomizer or cartomizer to fit onto a different style of battery. Many users prefer the vapor production of one style of atty but prefer the battery life of another style battery. This allows them to have access to both simultaneously.
Analog or Analogue – Slang term for a traditional cigarette.
Atomizer (Abbreviated as Atty) - The part of an e-cigarette that actually heats the juice to the point of vaporization.
Atty – Abbreviation for Atomizer.
Automatic – A style of electronic cigarette battery that does not have a button to activate the heating element. Rather, when the user draws on the device a switch is activated and the atomizer is activated. This style of e-cig is most like smoking a traditional cigarette.
B
Batt – Abbreviation for Battery.
Battery (Abbreviated as Batt) – The battery piece of an electronic cigarette is the part that provides power to the heating element. This allows the heating element to heat the Juice and produce vapor.
Bridge – A small U-shaped covering inside of the atomizer. This is used to absorb liquid and help wick it towards the heating element.
C
Cartridge (Abbreviated as Cart) – A plastic tube-like piece that is usually stuffed with some sort of absorbent filler material that holds the juice.
Cart – Abbreviation for Cartridge.
Carto – Abbreviation for Cartomizer.
Cartomizer (Abbreviated as Carto) – A cartridge and atomizer in a single unit. These generally are disposable, inexpensive and hold more juice than a regular cartridge/atomizer combination.
Charger– A battery charger. This is used to recharge your e-cig battery once it has been depleted.
D
Drip Tip – An accessory that can be used in conjunction with an atomizer or cartomizer. These have a larger opening than the original equipment and allows a user to drip Juice directly onto the atomizer. Some people use a drip tip on their Cartomizers simply for looks and/or comfort.
Dripping – A method of adding juice to the atomizer. A user will drip a few drop directly onto the bridge before vaping. Many users feel this method produces the best vapor production and taste, since there is no filler material involved with the process.
E
E-Cig – Abbreviation for Electronic Cigarette.
E-Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.
E-Liquid – Also referred to as E-Juice, Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.
eGo - A style of electronic cigarette that utilizes the 510 threads and allows one to use 510 components but with a much larger battery. Many people feel this is one of the superior models of e-cigs that are available.
Electronic Cigarette (Abbreviated as E-Cig) – A device that heats up a liquid solution consisting of nicotine, propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycol, and flavorings to a point where it actually turns into a vapor which can be inhaled. For more detailed information, click here: Understanding E-Cigs: A Beginner’s Guide
F
FDA - Abbreviation for the (United States) Food and Drug Administration.
Filler Material (Abbreviated as Filler) - Material placed inside of a Cartridge that is absorbent. It is used to help keep the juice inside of the cartridge and deliver it to the atomizer at an optimal pace (so as to not flood the device). Most cartridges come with PolyFill being used as the Filler Material, but there are many modifications available that may help enhance your e-cig experience (such as the Pyramid Tea Bag mod or Blue Foam mod – check our Modifications section for more information).
Flooding – Something that can occur when too much Juice is applied to the atomizer. Since atomizers require some air to properly vaporize Liquid, adding too much Juice to an atomizer will cause a decrease in Vapor Production and flavor.
Food and Drug Administration (Abbreviated as FDA) – An administrative branch of the United States government that oversees rules and regulations pertaining to the safety of food and drug products sold in the USA. There is currently a very controversial lawsuit involving the FDA and the importation and distribution of electronic cigarettes.
H
Hot Cigarette – A slang term for a traditional cigarette.
J
Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, E-Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.
L
Leaking – This can happen when too much Juice is added to an atomizer or cartomizer. Juice can leak out of the bottom of the heating element and onto the battery, which in some cases can cause damage to the device (as is the case with Automatic Batteries).
LED - Abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Light Emitting Diode (Abbreviated as LED) – A diode that converts applied voltage to light. These are commonly used in electronic cigarette devices to indicate that the device is actively being used.
Liquid – Also referred to as E-Liquid, E-Juice, Smoke Juice, or Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.
Low Resistance (Abbreviated as LR) – An atomizer or cartomizer with a lower Ohm rating than the standard equipment. This generally causes the heating element to get hotter faster and produces vapor more quickly. In many cases it produces more vapor than an atty or carto that has a standard resistance rating.
LR - Abbreviation for Low Resistance.
M
m401, m402, and m403 – Also referred to as 401, 402, and 403. One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. These are all essentially the same unit (same threading on batteries and atomizers) but with different length batteries. The m401 model is the longest in physical length and battery life of the three while the m403 is the shortest in length and battery life.
Manual – A style of electronic cigarette battery that has a button (usually on the top or side of the battery) that activates the heating element. When the user wishes to use the device, the button must first be depressed in order to produce vapor from the atomizer. This style of e-cig is less like a traditional cigarette than the Automatic, but is preferred by many due to the fact that it is sealed and can not be adversely affected by Leaking.
mg – Abbreviation for Milligrams.
Milligrams (Abbreviated as mg) – The amount of nicotine found in a Juice. Typical levels include 0mg, 6mg, 8mg, 12mg, 16mg, 18mg, 24mg, 30mg, 36mg and 48mg. Generally speaking, a medium level of nicotine is around 18mg. Those who use Juice with a higher nicotine content than that are generally people who were heavy smokers or have been vaping for quite some time.
Milliliters (Abbreviated as mL) – The amount of Juice in a given container.
Mini – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. These generally are about the same size as a traditional cigarette and have the shortest battery life of any style.
mL - Abbreviation for Milliliters.
Mod – Dual usage – Can be used to describe modifications to a device or accessory (such as getting more vapor production out of your cartridges) or a design variation of a commonly manufactured electronic cigarette. In the latter context, mods typically use larger rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries and allow the user longer battery life and increased vapor production but at the cost of the device looking like a traditional cigarette. Many mods will also allow the user to increase or decrease the voltage of their device to achieve optimal performance.
O
Ohm - A measure of electrical resistance. A lower number indicates lower resistance and therefore faster heating.
P
Passthrough – A device that plugs directly into the USB port of a computer or charger and allows the user to vape without having to worry about battery life. Some users report better vapor production and/or flavor while using a Passthrough compared to their regular batteries.
PCC - Abbreviation for Personal Charging Case.
Pen Style – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. Slightly resembles a ball point pen in appearance.
Personal Charging Case – A portable charger that can be taken with a user on the go to charge electronic cigarette batteries when away from a power outlet. Particularly useful when using an e-cig that has less than a 2 hour battery life per charge. Take a look at this post for battery life information for many common e-cig batteries.
Personal Vaporizor (Abbreviated as PV) – Another name for an Electronic Cigarette. Usually used in reference to the more untraditional style e-cigs (also known as Mods).
PG – Abbreviation for Propylene Glycol.
Propylene Glycol (Abbreviated as PG) – An ingredient found in many brands of E-Juice. Some users have reported an allergic reaction to it and must therefore use 100% VG Juice instead. This is one of the ingredients used that when heated will produce vapor that can be inhaled. Typically, PG produces less vapor than it’s VG counterpart but provides more flavor and Throat Hit. This substance has been used as a primary ingredient in medical inhalers for years.
PV - Abbreviation for Personal Vaporizor.
S
Smoke Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, Liquid, Juice, or E-Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.
Smokeless Cigarette – A term used to refer to an electronic cigarette. This term is used commonly due to the fact that no actual smoke is inhaled or exhaled while using an e-cig.
Starter Kit – A kit that includes basic e-cigarette equipment. Typically includes everything needed to begin vaping. Most starter kits come with 1 or more atomizers, 1 or more batteries, a charger and 5 cartridges pre-filled with Juice.
T
TH - Abbreviation for Throat Hit.
Throat Hit (Abbreviated as TH) - The tingling feeling one feels in the back of the throat when vaporizing juice that contains nicotine. Typically, since nicotine is a large contributing factor in throat hit, when a juice that contains zero nicotine is vaporized, there is no throat hit.
V
Vape – The action of “smoking” an electronic cigarette. Since e-cigs actually produce vapor (rather than smoke) people refer to this as “Vaping”.
Vapor Cigarette – A term used to refer to an electronic cigarette. This term is used commonly due to the water vapor that is exhaled when using an e-cig.
Vapor Production – Typically associated with Juices. Indicates how much vapor is produced using an average inhale of an e-cigarette.
Vegetable Glycerol or Vegetable Glycerin (Abbreviated as VG) – An ingredient found in many brands of E-Juice. This is one of the ingredients used that when heated will produce vapor that can be inhaled. Typically, VG produces more vapor than it’s PG counterpart but provides less flavor and Throat Hit. Some users who are allergic to Propylene Glycol must use 100% VG Juices.
VG - Abbreviation for Vegetable Glycerol or Vegetable Glycerin.
W
Wick – A narrow piece of poly string that is inside of many styles of atomizers that allows easier delivery of Juice to the heating element.
Thanks so much for your reading.
Thanks for your attention, I know more and more people focus on e-cigarettes because of its safety and fashion. The article is organized by myself from a post of Reddit. I hope it can help you learn more terms about e-cigarettes.
Numbers:
306 – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. Many users of the 510 e-cigs are using the 306 atomizers on their batteries, as they feel it gives a better experience.
401, 402, and 403 – Also referred to as m401, m402, and m403. One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. These are all essentially the same unit (same threading on batteries and atomizers) but with different length batteries. The 401 model is the longest in physical length and battery life of the three while the 403 is the shortest in length and battery life.
510 – Arguably the most common and popular style of electronic cigarettes available.
808 or KR808 - One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available.
901 – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available.
A
Adapter – Used to allow a specific style of atomizer or cartomizer to fit onto a different style of battery. Many users prefer the vapor production of one style of atty but prefer the battery life of another style battery. This allows them to have access to both simultaneously.
Analog or Analogue – Slang term for a traditional cigarette.
Atomizer (Abbreviated as Atty) - The part of an e-cigarette that actually heats the juice to the point of vaporization.
Atty – Abbreviation for Atomizer.
Automatic – A style of electronic cigarette battery that does not have a button to activate the heating element. Rather, when the user draws on the device a switch is activated and the atomizer is activated. This style of e-cig is most like smoking a traditional cigarette.
B
Batt – Abbreviation for Battery.
Battery (Abbreviated as Batt) – The battery piece of an electronic cigarette is the part that provides power to the heating element. This allows the heating element to heat the Juice and produce vapor.
Bridge – A small U-shaped covering inside of the atomizer. This is used to absorb liquid and help wick it towards the heating element.
C
Cartridge (Abbreviated as Cart) – A plastic tube-like piece that is usually stuffed with some sort of absorbent filler material that holds the juice.
Cart – Abbreviation for Cartridge.
Carto – Abbreviation for Cartomizer.
Cartomizer (Abbreviated as Carto) – A cartridge and atomizer in a single unit. These generally are disposable, inexpensive and hold more juice than a regular cartridge/atomizer combination.
Charger– A battery charger. This is used to recharge your e-cig battery once it has been depleted.
D
Drip Tip – An accessory that can be used in conjunction with an atomizer or cartomizer. These have a larger opening than the original equipment and allows a user to drip Juice directly onto the atomizer. Some people use a drip tip on their Cartomizers simply for looks and/or comfort.
Dripping – A method of adding juice to the atomizer. A user will drip a few drop directly onto the bridge before vaping. Many users feel this method produces the best vapor production and taste, since there is no filler material involved with the process.
E
E-Cig – Abbreviation for Electronic Cigarette.
E-Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.
E-Liquid – Also referred to as E-Juice, Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.
eGo - A style of electronic cigarette that utilizes the 510 threads and allows one to use 510 components but with a much larger battery. Many people feel this is one of the superior models of e-cigs that are available.
Electronic Cigarette (Abbreviated as E-Cig) – A device that heats up a liquid solution consisting of nicotine, propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycol, and flavorings to a point where it actually turns into a vapor which can be inhaled. For more detailed information, click here: Understanding E-Cigs: A Beginner’s Guide
F
FDA - Abbreviation for the (United States) Food and Drug Administration.
Filler Material (Abbreviated as Filler) - Material placed inside of a Cartridge that is absorbent. It is used to help keep the juice inside of the cartridge and deliver it to the atomizer at an optimal pace (so as to not flood the device). Most cartridges come with PolyFill being used as the Filler Material, but there are many modifications available that may help enhance your e-cig experience (such as the Pyramid Tea Bag mod or Blue Foam mod – check our Modifications section for more information).
Flooding – Something that can occur when too much Juice is applied to the atomizer. Since atomizers require some air to properly vaporize Liquid, adding too much Juice to an atomizer will cause a decrease in Vapor Production and flavor.
Food and Drug Administration (Abbreviated as FDA) – An administrative branch of the United States government that oversees rules and regulations pertaining to the safety of food and drug products sold in the USA. There is currently a very controversial lawsuit involving the FDA and the importation and distribution of electronic cigarettes.
H
Hot Cigarette – A slang term for a traditional cigarette.
J
Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, E-Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.
L
Leaking – This can happen when too much Juice is added to an atomizer or cartomizer. Juice can leak out of the bottom of the heating element and onto the battery, which in some cases can cause damage to the device (as is the case with Automatic Batteries).
LED - Abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Light Emitting Diode (Abbreviated as LED) – A diode that converts applied voltage to light. These are commonly used in electronic cigarette devices to indicate that the device is actively being used.
Liquid – Also referred to as E-Liquid, E-Juice, Smoke Juice, or Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.
Low Resistance (Abbreviated as LR) – An atomizer or cartomizer with a lower Ohm rating than the standard equipment. This generally causes the heating element to get hotter faster and produces vapor more quickly. In many cases it produces more vapor than an atty or carto that has a standard resistance rating.
LR - Abbreviation for Low Resistance.
M
m401, m402, and m403 – Also referred to as 401, 402, and 403. One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. These are all essentially the same unit (same threading on batteries and atomizers) but with different length batteries. The m401 model is the longest in physical length and battery life of the three while the m403 is the shortest in length and battery life.
Manual – A style of electronic cigarette battery that has a button (usually on the top or side of the battery) that activates the heating element. When the user wishes to use the device, the button must first be depressed in order to produce vapor from the atomizer. This style of e-cig is less like a traditional cigarette than the Automatic, but is preferred by many due to the fact that it is sealed and can not be adversely affected by Leaking.
mg – Abbreviation for Milligrams.
Milligrams (Abbreviated as mg) – The amount of nicotine found in a Juice. Typical levels include 0mg, 6mg, 8mg, 12mg, 16mg, 18mg, 24mg, 30mg, 36mg and 48mg. Generally speaking, a medium level of nicotine is around 18mg. Those who use Juice with a higher nicotine content than that are generally people who were heavy smokers or have been vaping for quite some time.
Milliliters (Abbreviated as mL) – The amount of Juice in a given container.
Mini – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. These generally are about the same size as a traditional cigarette and have the shortest battery life of any style.
mL - Abbreviation for Milliliters.
Mod – Dual usage – Can be used to describe modifications to a device or accessory (such as getting more vapor production out of your cartridges) or a design variation of a commonly manufactured electronic cigarette. In the latter context, mods typically use larger rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries and allow the user longer battery life and increased vapor production but at the cost of the device looking like a traditional cigarette. Many mods will also allow the user to increase or decrease the voltage of their device to achieve optimal performance.
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Ohm - A measure of electrical resistance. A lower number indicates lower resistance and therefore faster heating.
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Passthrough – A device that plugs directly into the USB port of a computer or charger and allows the user to vape without having to worry about battery life. Some users report better vapor production and/or flavor while using a Passthrough compared to their regular batteries.
PCC - Abbreviation for Personal Charging Case.
Pen Style – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. Slightly resembles a ball point pen in appearance.
Personal Charging Case – A portable charger that can be taken with a user on the go to charge electronic cigarette batteries when away from a power outlet. Particularly useful when using an e-cig that has less than a 2 hour battery life per charge. Take a look at this post for battery life information for many common e-cig batteries.
Personal Vaporizor (Abbreviated as PV) – Another name for an Electronic Cigarette. Usually used in reference to the more untraditional style e-cigs (also known as Mods).
PG – Abbreviation for Propylene Glycol.
Propylene Glycol (Abbreviated as PG) – An ingredient found in many brands of E-Juice. Some users have reported an allergic reaction to it and must therefore use 100% VG Juice instead. This is one of the ingredients used that when heated will produce vapor that can be inhaled. Typically, PG produces less vapor than it’s VG counterpart but provides more flavor and Throat Hit. This substance has been used as a primary ingredient in medical inhalers for years.
PV - Abbreviation for Personal Vaporizor.
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Smoke Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, Liquid, Juice, or E-Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.
Smokeless Cigarette – A term used to refer to an electronic cigarette. This term is used commonly due to the fact that no actual smoke is inhaled or exhaled while using an e-cig.
Starter Kit – A kit that includes basic e-cigarette equipment. Typically includes everything needed to begin vaping. Most starter kits come with 1 or more atomizers, 1 or more batteries, a charger and 5 cartridges pre-filled with Juice.
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TH - Abbreviation for Throat Hit.
Throat Hit (Abbreviated as TH) - The tingling feeling one feels in the back of the throat when vaporizing juice that contains nicotine. Typically, since nicotine is a large contributing factor in throat hit, when a juice that contains zero nicotine is vaporized, there is no throat hit.
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Vape – The action of “smoking” an electronic cigarette. Since e-cigs actually produce vapor (rather than smoke) people refer to this as “Vaping”.
Vapor Cigarette – A term used to refer to an electronic cigarette. This term is used commonly due to the water vapor that is exhaled when using an e-cig.
Vapor Production – Typically associated with Juices. Indicates how much vapor is produced using an average inhale of an e-cigarette.
Vegetable Glycerol or Vegetable Glycerin (Abbreviated as VG) – An ingredient found in many brands of E-Juice. This is one of the ingredients used that when heated will produce vapor that can be inhaled. Typically, VG produces more vapor than it’s PG counterpart but provides less flavor and Throat Hit. Some users who are allergic to Propylene Glycol must use 100% VG Juices.
VG - Abbreviation for Vegetable Glycerol or Vegetable Glycerin.
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Wick – A narrow piece of poly string that is inside of many styles of atomizers that allows easier delivery of Juice to the heating element.
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