FAQ ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE

What is an electronic cigarette ?

An electronic cigarette or e cigarette is an electronic apparatus which allows the heating of aromatized e liquid generating vapor which can be inhaled via a specific drip tip. This procedure, contraire to the combustion of an electronic cigarette allows you to avoid the consumption of toxic compositions and carcinogens present in the smoke of a classic cigarette.

What is composed of an electronic cigarette?

An electronic cigarette is composed of 2 principal elements:

• A battery.
• A clearomiser (itself is composed of a reservoir and a coil).

You must add an e liquid which is associated to the electronic cigarette, so you start vaping.  

What is an electronic cigarette battery?

The battery of an electronic cigarette is the principal function to send a current to the coil of the clearomiser to start the vaporisation. It needs to store energy, hence the name. There exist today many different batteries, certain are very simple and others complex. To know more .

What is the clearomiser of the electronic cigarette?

The clearomiser is the part of an electronic cigarette which contains the e liquid and coil. It is the interaction between these two elements associated to the current sent by the battery which starts the vaporisation. The clearomiser differentiates the type of vape proposed: direct or indirect. To know more.

What is the coil of an electronic cigarette?

The coil is consumable for the vocation of heat to produce vaporisation. It is the central element of the clearomiser and is generally constituted of a resistive wire surrounded by cotton. The resistive wire also heats the soaked cotton with e liquid so there is a consistent release of vapor.

The value of the coil is in Ohm which gives an indication for the type of vape it produces. In effect, the lower the value, the more it will heat and produce vapor. When starting out it is better to favour the high value (superior to 1ohm). As the sensation procured are close enough to a classic cigarette.

What is an e liquid for the electronic cigarette?

The e liquid for an electronic cigarette is a mixture composed of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, aromas, and nicotine. It is made to fill the clearomiser and transform in vapor whilst it is heated by the coil. To know more.

What is the best utilisation frequency of an electronic cigarette?

You must know that an electronic cigarette is less efficient to deliver nicotine into the body than a classic cigarette. It is therefore normal to vape more than smoking. On this point, you must trust your brain. It knows the exact dose of nicotine needed and will not hesitate to trigger the behavioural mechanisms adapted to obtain satisfaction.

This phenomenon called by tobaccologist is « autotitration » and there is no point going against it. On the contrary, you risk ending up with withdrawal and failing with smoking cessation.

It is also normal that your consumption will evolve in depending on the different moments of the day. Generally, you vape in the morning and evening. Stress levels can also be a factor, like lack of sleep. Once again because the low efficiency of the electronic cigarette compared to the classic cigarette do not hesitate to frequently vape so you can successfully bring the dose to your brain.

It is best to implicate a certain manner of vape. The aspirations should be soft and long (around 3 or 4 seconds per puff), even more so than a classic cigarette. You should also space you draws so you do not overheat the coil of your electronic cigarette. 

How to fill an electronic cigarette?

The filling of a clearomiser of the electronic cigarette can be effectuated in different ways:

• From the top, by unscrewing the drip tip and top cap of your clearomiser
• From the top, by sliding the top cap
• From the base, by returning the reservoir over and unscrewing the base

You must tilt the reservoir throughout the filling and pour the e liquid along the side, so you do not put any liquid chimney which is situated in the centre of the reservoir. Do not forget to the close the airflow ring before filling. Wait a few minutes before vaping so the mesh is completely soaked with e liquid.

When to change the battery of the electronic cigarette ?

The battery of your electronic cigarette can endure up to 300 and 500 cycles of charge. This depends on your utilisation of the electronic cigarette. At force, the performance of your battery will decrease and with this also the autonomy of your electronic cigarette.

How to clean your electronic cigarette?

To maintain your electronic cigarette and its performances it is highly recommended to regularly clean it:

• The clearomiser: to recharge with e liquid or change the coil. Remove the coil and the rest of the clearomiser under clear running water. Dry thoroughly with the help of a dry paper towel or dry microfiber cloth

• The drip-tip: this tip is the part which gets dirty very quickly. After having rinsed under water, scrub with a toothbrush to remove any form of impurities

• The battery: use a microfiber cloth to clean the battery which will do the trick

The electronic cigarette and accus, can they be recycled?

The electronic cigarettes can be recycled, it is even advised, or the have the risk of discharging and degrading to the point of polluting water and soil.

Before throwing away your electronic cigarette you should clean the clearomiser with clear water so there are no traces of e liquid. You can then take your electronic cigarette to a specialized recycling centre. If you are not aware of any, you can go onto the eco-systemes.en website which will indicate you the closest collection point near to you.

The accus (accumulators) of the electronic cigarette must be thrown in a special container especially made for these type of accus and a generally present on entry of any large outlet store. It is recommended to protect the positive and negative pole of the accus (+ & -) with a strip of adhesive tape to avoid any risks of degassing.

When was the electronic cigarette invented?

In 2005, the first patent electronic apparatus simulating a cigarette without combustion was disposed in China. In 2009 the vaporisation system that we know of today is patented.

Who invented the electronic cigarette? 

The electronic cigarette did not appear overnight. Several vaping systems allowing the inhaling of e liquid were invented in the since early 20^th Century. However, the electronic cigarette such as we know today was invented by the Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik.