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Vaping Glossary

Vaping Glossary

By: Tiffany Davis

Flavor Vapor Media Specialist

                It seems like I always finding a word in the vaping world I have no idea what the meaning is. So, I thought about just adding a vaping glossary to the blog for anyone to reference.

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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.

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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.

ECF - Abbreviation for E-Cigarette-Forum.

eCigology – The science of e-cigs. Also the greatest e-cig blog of all time.

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.

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H

Hot Cigarette – A slang term for a traditional cigarette.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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Content is from http://www.ecigology.com/e-cig-glossary/.

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What is Propylene Glycol?

What is Propylene Glycol?

By: Tiffany Davis

Flavor Vapor Media Specialist

You may have heard people talk about PG & VG. These are acronyms for Propylene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerin. There is a lot of media speculation about these chemicals and if they are safe to inhale. Propylene Glycol is an organic compound. It is a colorless, almost odorless, clear syrupy consist antsy, and has a light sweet taste. When PG is heated it can produce vapor. The chemical compound is made by reaction of propylene oxide with water.

There are common misconceptions that PG is an ingredient in antifreeze. What people fail to realize is that yes industrial grade PG is an ingredient in NON-TOXIC antifreeze. This is a media scare tactic to give people false impressions of e-cigarettes and personal vaporizers. Industrial grade propylene glycol or PGI is also found polyester resins, urethanes, coolants and antifreeze, heat transfer fluid, and paints and coatings. PG is also used as a solvent in printing inks, floral preservatives, and a stabilizer in hydraulic fluids.

The propylene glycol found in e-juice has purity greater than 99.8%. PG was approved ingredient in cosmetics by the Personal Care Products Council. PG has a slew of uses such as: e-juice, wetting agent, used to compound citrus and emulsified flavors, solvent in pharmaceutical preparations, and emulsifier in cosmetic and pharmaceutical creams, ingredient for low-heat and heat transfer fluids, and effective humectant. This is why we can find PG in almost anything like:

Personal Care Items:  shampoos, hair gel, shaving creams, toothpaste, baby wipes, sunscreen, mouthwashes, deodorants, and fragrances.

Food and Drinks items: PG is excellent to carry flavors of our food and drinks. To keep food moist this also includes pet and livestock food! PG is used to keep bakery and other items moist and last longer in packaging.

Pharmaceutical uses include: Used as a carrier of active ingredients in vaccines, cough syrups or gel capsules to help deliver this substances within the body, vitamins and hormones, local anesthetics, antiseptics, and breathing treatments.

As you can tell there are many uses for PG and PGI. It has been used for over 50 years and has been deemed to have very little toxicity. The Food and Drug Administration has classified propylene glycol as GRAS, “generally recognized as safe,” which means that it is acceptable for use in flavorings, drugs, and cosmetics, and as a direct food additives. In the body, under conditions of normal low exposure, propylene glycol is quickly metabolized and eliminated. Its metabolic pathway is comparable to that of sugar: propylene glycol is rapidly converted into lactic acid, just like what happens with sugar (energy) while exercising. The lactic acid formed by propylene glycol ingestion is then discarded by the body via the urine. Over the 50 years of use there have been no long term health effects.

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European Nation Vaping News

By: Tiffany Davis

Flavor Vapor Media Specialist

                When we hear about vaping in Europe it’s been an emotional battle this past year. As we sit in America watching the battle rage on overseas most of us wonder what will happen here at home. We know that the US government likes to follow the EU governments lead in many cases. For this case though, I sure hope they don’t follow EU’s lead. Just today USA TODAY shares a new report concerning the EU’s new laws particularly the French.

From USA Today report: Ruling could deal blow to e-cigarette industry, by: Holly Ellyatt, CNBC.com

“A court ruling to restrict the sale of e-cigarettes in France last week could set a European, if not global precedent and knock the nascent e-cigarette industry off course.

A commercial court in Toulouse ruled on Monday that e-cigarettes (that do not contain tobacco) qualify as tobacco products and should only be sold by registered tobacconists.

French news agency AFP said the court ordered an e-cigarette retailer to stop selling and advertising the products. It argued it was violating the "state monopoly on the sale of tobacco" which states that tobacco products can only be sold at registered outlets in France, where their advertising is also banned.”

                In the US each state gets to decide what regulations are set on vaporizers. Granted, this could all change in a blink of an eye if the US government decides to intervene in states’ rights to regulate within their state.

From USA Today report: Ruling could deal blow to e-cigarette industry, by: Holly Ellyatt, CNBC.com

“"This (French ruling) could lead to greater regulation of the e-cigarette industry, and yes, in terms of manufacturing and distribution it could put a squeeze on the nascent e-cigarette industry," he said.

He expected the TPD could put more pressure on smaller players than on the big suppliers like BAT or Imperial Tobacco, however.

"It could in fact be more favorable for the majors (large tobacco companies) because the French ruling suggests that the EU or some major countries are not concerned with damaging the nascent e-cig industry," he said. If upheld, the French ruling would mean producers could only distribute their products through regulated tobacconists, meaning business as usual for the larger firms.”

In a condensed sentence: The French doesn’t care about the little man but, is ruling in favor with the big tobacco companies. I know that the big firms have the money, power and resources to persuade government but, don’t they realize that these “small businesses” are employing employees? Small business is a vital part of our economy.

From USA Today report: Ruling could deal blow to e-cigarette industry, by: Holly Ellyatt, CNBC.com

“Although it is still far smaller than the real tobacco industry, industry analysis firm Euromonitor International estimates that the e-cigarette industry is worth in excess of $2 billion globally (the same size as the global small cigars market).

Big tobacco companies have been quick to capitalize on the smokeless product that markets itself as a "healthy" alternative to real cigarettes too. BAT (British American Tobacco) launched its mainstream e-cigarette, Vype, in the U.K. in July and Marlboro maker Philip Morris plans to enter the market in 2014.”

                It always amazes me when I read an article like this. It also makes me sad. Why? Because, I believe that the small business make up the back bone of our economy. They employ people and treat employees better because, they are not lost in a system of numbers and politics. The fate of our vaping freedom relays on people getting involved in our government so, the big business doesn’t win. This is just a prime example of how we have the power to change laws and regulations in the US.

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Regulating Minors in Oklahoma

                               

 Regulating Minors in Oklahoma

By: Tiffany Davis

Flavor Vapor Media Specialist

Many Oklahoma’s ears always perk up when our local news stations mention vaping or electronic cigarettes. There have been many news anchors against vaping and many for vaping. The other night this was the case for me. My ears perk up as I hush my family while I intently listen to the story. In Oklahoma Senator Simpson wants to make it harder for people under 18 to have access to vaping products. I thought that this was already a regulation in Oklahoma but, I guess I was mistaken. Flavor Vapor and other premium vape shops already ask for ID’s and will not sale products to minors. This has been very important act to lessen the anti-vapers cause but, it seems like if someone wants to complain they will find something. Vaping is relatively new and NOT everyone understands it yet. Through doing the right things before the government has to intervene and keeping business clean we are just showing people we are responsible as a vaping community.

 From http://newsok.com/ following this story there were many comments all of these comments were made by the community on Newok.com.

Frank Friel from Edmond, OK

“Vapor products are not tobacco, and just as there is limited research into the effects of these products, there is also no research to indicate they would lead youth to begin using tobacco products. This law is idiotic.”

Ted Nicols

“Fred do you really trust what's in the vapor. Show me research that proves there 100% safe. I felt very uncomfortable when standing in line with people sucking on them and was anger that nothing has been shown its safe. It is a complete distraction and yes it will lead to other things. But so don't negative people to help young people to not do there best. Common sense man...”

>>>>> Response to Ted Nicols:

Fred Gotsteam

Ted, I'll field this one. You must do at least a little research in your spare time if you want to be informed on this issue.

Fact: cigarettes contain about 60 known carcinogens plus THOUSANDS of other harmful chemicals in harmful amounts.

Fact: e-cigs contain about 6 known carcinogens in just detectable amounts and NONE of the other harmful chemicals.

Fact: e-cigs have approximately the exact same constituents as a nicotine patch in the same quantities. Patches are sold as over the counter products requiring no prescription.

Fact: there is nothing in this world that is 100% safe. I understand what you meant in your statement about 100% safe but we both know that a glass of water isn't 100% safe. Now if you mean 100% SAFER than a cigarette, I'd say it's 99% safer. So would the researchers, see for your self.

How safe does an e-cigarette have to be before it's OK when cigarettes are killing people, and thats a fact.

Knowing that kids WILL get their hands on real cigarettes and smoke them is also a fact, I'd rather they used an e-cig because it wont kill them. In a perfect world, I'd rather they didn't try anything including drugs but... what are you going to do? Personally I believe that there are other things in real cigarettes that are added to make them highly addictive and that nicotine is not as addictive as the so called experts claim. I look forward to your response.”

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Vape Pen

Vape Pen

By: Tiffany Davis

Flavor Vapor Media Specialist

                I try to stay up with the latest vaping news. But, the other day something came up I found odd. The new name for e-cigarettes or vaporizers is “Vape Pens”.  I don’t know who came up with it but, I don’t really care for the new name personally. It makes me think of an actual pen, a writing utensil. Plus, most personal vaporizers don’t really look like a pen. I get it, some vaporizers do look like a pen in some fashion a basic 1100MaH battery for example is slender and length wise is comparable.

 On the other hand I do understand that proud vapers want to get away from associating them with traditional cigarettes all together. I guess with anything that is linked to another by a name comes a plethora of different names until one sticks. I’ve heard a lot of people express their dislike for words like vaporizers, e-cigs and vape zone including all the slang that comes with vaping. I would like someone to come up with a new name for people that vape instead of vapers because, just one letter differences you get the word vapors. You know something like: the awesome people or the cool crowd. I’m just kidding but, really I would personally like a new name for the people who vape but, I do not want to mess with the word vape though.

I guess if “Vape Pen” does stick I could get accustomed to using the word. I have found countless articles stretching across the country using the word “Vape Pen” to describe personal vaporizers. I maybe off my rocker and this could have been around since the dawn of vaping but, last week was the first time I’ve heard of it. I would love to know what you think about the word “Vape Pen” for your vape? Would you use it? Does it sound cool? Is there any name you would suggest?

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