What is an E-Cigarette?
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An electronic cigarette, otherwise known as an e-cigarette, e-cig, smokeless cigarette or personal vaporizer, is a battery-operated device that emulates smoking. When you draw on the device (as you would a cigarette), an atomizer vaporizes the nicotine or non-nicotine liquid solution or ‘e-liquid’, and converts it into smoke-like vapor that a user or ‘vaper’ inhales. The act of using an electronic cigarette is often referred to as ‘vaping’. |
Benefits of Electronic Cigarettes over Traditional Cigarettes
No tobacco, no tar, no toxins associated with tobacco smoking
Electronic cigarettes do not contain tobacco. That means you can still get your dose of nicotine without having to ingest the 4000+ chemicals, including over 40 known carcinogens, which are produced by the burning of tobacco. You also experience the same oral fixation and hand-to-mouth action of smoking that you’re used to.
No smoke smell
Electronic cigarettes do not emit that irritating smoke smell that sticks on your hair, clothes, walls and furniture. You may smell the sweet aroma of strawberry or vanilla e-liquids, but the scent won’t linger, although you might wish they did!
No ash
Since there is no combustion or flame, there is no ash and no cigarette butts to deal with. Your household will thank you for it!
No secondhand smoke
The smoke-like mist being emitted from an electronic cigarette is just water-based vapor that dissipates within seconds.
Control your nicotine intake with various nicotine strengths
E-liquids come in various nicotine strengths, from zero to high. This gives you more control over your nicotine intake. You can, for instance, go for a nicotine level that you were used to when you smoked regular cigarettes and then gradually decrease your nicotine level if you so wish.
Freedom to smoke or ‘vape’ almost anytime, anywhere!
You can vape almost anywhere since there is no secondhand smoke produced. This may include restaurants, bars, hotels, and offices. No need to go outside your office and stand in the blistering cold or the sweltering heat of the sun for a smoking break.
Save more money with cartridges and refills
Although the initial investment of an e-cigarette starter kit may seem a little pricey at first glance, you will be saving a whole lot of money in the long run. You only have to buy e-liquids and atomizers to keep on going. Being able to refill the cartridges with e-liquids will help you garner significant savings. Usually, the cost of electronic cigarettes is up to 80% less than tobacco cigarettes.
More environment-friendly
Discarded cigarettes are often the culprit of accidental fires that endanger lives, destroy properties, and pollute the environment. The electronic cigarette eliminates these risks and is kinder to the environment.
More socially acceptable
Nowadays, more and more people are growing health-conscious. Smoking bans are proliferating and smokers are forced to step out of a building and stand in an isolated area to get a smoke. There are also many instances when friends or people around a smoker complain about secondhand smoke and would appreciate it if one would not light up. With electronic cigarettes, you can enjoy the company of others without having to worry about offending them with secondhand smoke.
Won’t stain your teeth
Electronic cigarettes won’t turn your teeth yellow and leave you with that nasty smoker’s breath.
Wide variety of e-liquid flavors available
One of the greatest joys of vaping is the vast assortment of e-liquids you can try. There are numerous e-liquid flavors available - from tobacco variants that mimic popular cigarette brands to strawberry, cherry, mint, vanilla, cappuccino and many other fascinating flavors.
Different e-cigarette styles you can choose from!
Electronic cigarettes come in a variety of styles and colors. There are e-cigarettes that are designed to look like a cigarette in size, shape and color. Some models have a red or orange LED light at the tip that glows every time you take a puff. There are also other e-cig models that look like pipes, ballpoint pens or cell phones. Just choose a style that suits your needs and personality!
Electronic Cigarette FAQs
How does an electronic cigarette work?
An electronic cigarette generally consists of three main components: a cartridge/mouthpiece, atomizer (heating element), and battery. The cartridge acts as an e-liquid reservoir and also serves as a mouthpiece on one end. When a user inhales through the mouthpiece, an air flow sensor activates the atomizer which heats up the e-liquid inside the cartridge and converts it into smoke-like vapor that a user inhales.
Electronic cigarettes can either come with an automatic or manual battery. For a e-cigarette with an automatic battery you simply inhale through the device to start smoking or ‘vaping’. On the other hand, a manual battery features a button that you press while inhaling. The button is a good feature to have since it lets you have better control on your draw time, allowing you to take longer drags. You can, for instance, press the button a few seconds longer before inhaling to pre-heat the e-liquid and produce warmer vapor and a stronger throat hit. At first, the button may seem awkward to beginners – but it only takes 5 minutes to get the hang of.
What is the e-liquid made of?
E-liquids are available in differing nicotine concentrations, ranging from zero nicotine to high. Nicotine-containing e-liquids consist of liquid pharmacy grade nicotine, water, natural and artificial flavorings, and propylene glycol (PG) or vegetable glycerin (VG). Both PG and VG are common food additives and “are generally recognized as safe” for use by the FDA.
Are electronic cigarettes safe?
Many experts think that electronic cigarettes are a healthier and safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes. However, since e-cigarettes are fairly new in the market, it will require many years of scientific study to further support these claims. Note that electronic cigarettes deliver some nicotine contents, which are considered addictive, but, unlike tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes have various nicotine levels, which enable you to systematically wean off your nicotine cravings.
For more information on the safety of electronic cigarettes, please visit: Electronic Cigarettes
Who developed the eGo electronic cigarette?
Electronic cigarette company Janty developed the original eGo electronic cigarette, which was released in the market in December 2009. The Janty eGo revolutionized the e-cigarette industry, being the first factory-made mass-produced product to offer a powerful 650 mAh battery in a compact design. The Janty eGo earned a nomination for the 2011 Danish Product Award under the health/medico category. Read the full story here:Janty Nominated for Danish Product of the Year 2011.
Where can you buy electronic cigarettes?
For your convenience, you can just purchase them online – right here at Janty! You may also visit our local Janty distributors around the world. Click here for the Janty Store in Spain
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