The components that make your e-cig

The e-cig has seen a huge jump in popularity lately, and rightly so. There’s no smelly cigarette stench, yellowed teeth or fingers, you can say goodbye to your nasty cough. As more and more people start to pick up the e-cig they are keen to find out what they’re made up of.

To help answer some of these key questions we’re going to look at the components that make up the electronic cigarette you use on a day to day basis. They generally come as 2 or 3 part systems. The three part systems comprise of the battery that power it, a heating device and a liquid container. In the two part systems the heating device and liquid container are combined as one sealed unit. 

Let's look at what some of these parts are called and what they do.....

Atomiser – This part of a 3 part e-cig system screws onto your battery and when turned on the coil inside heats up the liquid kept inside the tank - this is the liquid container. 

Clearomisers - These are used in 2 part systems and the clearomiser is is an atomiser coil within a tank which holds the eliquid that is vaporised. They come in different shapes and sizes, in polycarbonate and in pyrex glass and can also have metal sleeves too! Clearomiser's are used in Exhale's CE5 Starter Kit, the CE2 starter kit, The iGo 3 and iGo 4 kits.

Cartridge - Similar to clearomisers the cartridge as used in Exhale's Kyngo Starter Kit is a tank and atomiser combined however it differs in that it is not on show and is housed in a metal sleeve cover.

Cartomiser – This is simply an atomiser surrounded by a liquid soaked poly-foam which works as an e-liquid holder. They’re often disposed of when the e-cig becomes harder to smoke, or when the liquid is taste is tainted. You can use cartomisers on their own or in conjunction with a tank allowing you greater capacity. Exhale's iPack uses cartomiser cartridges and these can be refilled with any of our e-liquids to extend their lifespan. You may see very inexpensive devices such as this which are disposable. They are often referred to as 'cigalikes' because they are designed to look like a cigarette. They're a great option for those looking to give vaping a try without a large financial commitment of the larger and more robust, non disposable kits.

Battery - The largest part of most e-cigs that you’ll see is usually the rechargeable battery. Some may contain an airflow sensor that’s activated when you breathe in against the device referred to as Automatic batteries, where as others use a power button that must be used during operation and are often referred to as Manual batteries. There are various sizes, colours and shapes of battery and some have more advanced features such as puff counters and also the ability to alter the voltage or wattage of them.

Variable power and voltage device

These advanced e-cigs contain an electronic chip which allows users to adjust the power that goes through the heating element. It means that the user won’t have to replace the atomiser to change the strength of the vapour.

They also sometimes have an LCD viewing screen which shows information such as remaining battery power, puff counter etc.

Once you have got your kit, unless you have a device with disposable and non-refillable cartomisers, you will also need e-liquid.

E-liquid

Also known as “juice” the e-liquid provides the flavour and nicotine fix. They vary in concentration and the user can choose a liquid based on nicotine strength and flavour they desire.

There are a huge array of flavours out there. Some that may appeal to you, others that are just a little weird but maybe worth a try!!! Whatever you’re looking for, chances are, you’ll find it in the vast selection of eliquids we have in store.

These are the main components that make up your e-cig and vaping kit. If you’re looking to try an e-cig for the first time, come on in and browse our site. We have everything from carry cases to the devices themselves as well as the parts used to maintain them as you go forward.

Got a question? Then simply get in touch!