Smokeless Cigarettes

Before the advent of the electronic cigarette, the word “atomizer” simply referred to a spray of some sort; a device that produces a mist of liquid. Examples of common atomizers include perfume bottles, cooking sprays and medication inhalers. With the introduction of the electronic cigarette, however, atomizers can now mean a completely different thing.

Electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices that produce vapor from a nicotine-filled solution. Because it emits vapor instead of smoke, its use is allowed in most (but not all) public places where tobacco smoking bans are in effect.

There are three main components in electronic cigarettes: the cartridge, the atomizer, and the battery. Some models of electronic cigarettes combine the first two components into a functional unit, sometimes referred to as the “cartomizer.” Here in this post, we will describe the atomizer in more detail.

The atomizer, or the heating component, is the core and the powerhouse of the electronic cigarette. Without an atomizer, the e-cig cannot function. Out of the three components, the atomizer is typically the smallest one, and when completely assembled, becomes concealed within the casing of the electronic cigarette. It contains an air flow sensor and a microprocessor. It also includes a wick that absorbs the solution from the cartridge. The sensor detects when the user takes a drag on the e-cig, then it sends a signal to the microprocessor that triggers the atomizer to start heating up the nicotine solution so that it produces vapor. The vapor produced is what the user inhales. Some electronic cigarette brands still require manual activation of the atomizer, but newer models employ the sensor method described earlier.

Atomizers, when used correctly, last up to 6 months on average. But your atomizer may be replaced with a new one once you notice that the taste of the vapor is becoming less potent than usual. Some practices may cause an atomizer’s life span to be cut short. Users are warned not to place their electronic cigarettes in close proximity to metallic or other electronic devices, such as mobile phones, because doing so may interfere with the microprocessors stored within the atomizer. Also, it is recommended that you either replace or refill the cartridge if it becomes depleted, or when not much smoke is produced by your e-cig. Otherwise, you run the risk of your atomizer becoming overheated.

You can also avoid overheating by not using one atomizer for too long at a time. You may switch between atomizers in the middle of a puffing session. Many manufacturers advise their users to keep a healthy stock of atomizers on hand. Also, you can feel with your fingertips if your electronic cigarette is getting too hot. If so, take a short break from vaping and use the time to grab a drink or to chat up with some friends. Doing these practices may prolong the life of your atomizer and might even let you save bucks you might have otherwise spent on buying new atomizers. Also, these routines may extend your enjoyable vaping session.

Millions of people have E-cigarettes but are clueless to how the actually work. Unlike traditional cigarettes, E-cigarettes do not contain any tobacco in them; they also do not need to be lit so you are not inhaling smoke. So what are you puffing on? How does it work, and what exactly is in it? As you probably already know the “E” in E-cigarettes stands for “electronic.” But that is just the first piece of the puzzle, let’s take an in depth look into the anatomy of an E-cig.

Most E-cigarettes consist of a shell that is made out of stainless steel. Inside the stainless steel shell is a lithium rechargeable battery, atomizer, replaceable cartridge, and an microelectronic circuit. Okay, now that’s a lot of fancy talk but what exactly is all of that stuff?

Inside of the mouthpiece you will find a replaceable cartridge, this is generally flavored and will also determine the strength of your E-cigarette. Inside of the cartridge in the mouthpiece there is water, propylene glycol, nicotine, a membrane to hold everything together and a scent that mimics the tobacco flavor (or any other flavor you may choose). Some electronic cigarettes have liquid cartridges instead of replaceable ones.

Inside the of the cartridge of the E-cigarette is propylene glycol and you probably have no idea what that is. Propylene glycol is an organic compound which is colorless, odorless, viscous liquid which has a sweet taste to it. Propylene glycol is commonly used in food and medicines; it’s toxic level is nearly impossible to reach for humans (unless you actually consumed a very large quantity in a very short period of time).

When you take a puff off an E-cigarette a sensor is automatically triggered and the microprocessor in the E-cig will activate the atomizer. The atomizer will then inject small drops of liquid into the airflow and vaporize the nicotine. You then inhale the water vapor which is fused with nicotine, this simulates a puff off a traditional cigarette. However, your actually inhaling harmless water vapor with an E-cigarette – not actual smoke. When you exhale you will see white billowing vapor clouds – it looks like smoke but it is completely harmless to you, your family, and the environment.

E-cigarettes mimic real cigarettes in the temperature department as well. When you take a puff off an E-cigarette the water vapor hits you at about 50-60 degrees Celsius which is the approximate temperature of a traditional cigarette puff. When the microprocessor activates it will turn on an LED light at the end of your smokeless cigarette indicating that the device is working well and mimicking the lit end of a traditional cigarette. Many E-cig companies are now offering different colored LED lights, some colors are: orange, red, green, and blue.

When you get E-cigarette cartridges you will have a choice between different strengths. Generally, the high strength choice will be almost the exact same amount of nicotine as a real pack of cigarettes. The medium choice is about 75% the strength, and the low is about 50%. You can also get cartridges that have no nicotine, these are to help people quit smoking while satisfying their oral fixation.

E-cigarettes are much safer and cheaper than traditional cigarettes. Now that you understand how they work you will hopefully see how much safer they are for you and the people closest to you. E-cigarettes are the future, a healthier, safer future.