My OperaBenefits Of Smokeless Cigarettes
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:11:37 AM
The electronic cigarette, also known as e cigarette or personal vaporizer has been on the market for 3 years. It gives a smoker the satisfaction of a smoking experience closely resembling that of tobacco cigarettes or pipes less the harmful effects of smoke. It has also been developed in such a way that it is less cumbersome to use and much more cost efficient.
It is very simple to operate. The heating element is activated when the user draws off the ecig. This element then vaporizes the e-liquid (contained in the cartridge) which also contains the nicotine. The mouthpiece is specifically designed to allow the release of the vapor into the mouth of the smoker just like smoking a real cigarette.
There are two common styles of electronic cigarettes. These are the pen-style and the cigarette-style. The pen-style is the earlier version of the electronic cigarette. It is slightly larger than the cigarette or mini style. The larger size is due to the larger battery which will last somewhat longer than the mini. The newer mini style has become very popular due to its exact resemblance to a tobacco cigarette. Many users find the cigarette style more appealing especially for those who are trying to quit smoking.
With either style, an e-cigarette is made of 3 things: a mouthpiece, heating element and batteries. The mouthpiece is also called cartridge while the heating element is commonly known as the atomizer. Batteries come in different sizes. The life of the battery depends on its size and frequency.
The inside of the mouthpiece is the container filled with e-liquid nicotine solution. It can also contain a permeable material soaked in any flavored liquid and is available with or without nicotine. The cartridge is refillable so if the liquid runs out, the cartridge can be replaced by another full cartridge or by dripping more e liquid into the cartridge.
While purchasing an electronic cigarette may appear costly, it must be taken into account that the ability to refill it is far less expensive than buying pack after pack of cigarettes. Another advantage is that using e-cigarettes does not produce secondhand smoke. It is actually legal to use e-cigarettes in most public places that do not allow smoking. The vapor produced by the device has absolutely no odor so it can be used without anyone knowing.
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