Electronic cigarettes consist of three primary components: a cartridge, a microprocessor { sometimes called an atomizer }, and a battery.
The cartridge inside of an electronic smokeless cigarette contains the liquid that is converted into vapor when you inhale. Liquid filled cartridges are refillable and can be purchased in a number of different flavors.
Most brands house the cartridge in the top third of the device. They can be accessed by unscrewing the cigarette where the 'filter' meets the white part of the device.
Cartridges come in a wide variety of flavors and nicotine concentration.
The Microprocessor or atomizer is basically a heating element that vaporizes the solution so that it can be inhaled.
This is the heart and sole of a electric cigarette. It's like the engine in your car. It does most of the heavy lifting involved in turning the liquid into a vapor mist.
Some of the early models did a poor job of converting the liquid into the vapor mist. But thankfully technology has improved dramatically over the last few years.
Smokeless cigarettes are powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The same types of batteries used in most cell phones.
Most smokeless cigarettes also contain an electronic airflow sensor for automatic operation.
The airflow sensor activates the device to convert the liquid into the water vapor mist that people often mistakenly call 'smoke'.
Some of the older models require users to push a button to activate the battery and convert the liquid into vapor, but most of the newer models on the market are automatic.
All you need to do is inhale and the liquid inside the cartridge is automatically converted into a vapor.
Batteries can be charged in a number of different ways, using a standard electrical outlet, a USB port, or a conventional cigarette lighter in a car.
Battery life depends on the quality of the device, how it is used, and how you re-charge it.
In order the extend the battery life it is best to wait until the battery is completely dead before recharging.
Also, most smokeless cigarettes have a red light that activates when you inhale so that it looks like a real cigarette.
After a number of uses the liquid cartridges inside the device becomes empty. When this happens you simply replace the cartridge with another.
Cartridges can be purchased online through a number of different companies and they are almost always available though the company where you originally purchased your device.
Sometimes the cartridges are referred to as a "nicotine solution" by the maker of the device.
This is not entirely accurate as not all cartridges contain nicotine.
Cartridges are available in hundreds of different flavors. Some flavor varieties are similar to traditional cigarette types, such as regular tobacco and menthol, and some even attempt to copy popular cigarette brands, such as Marlboro or Camel.
Fruit and other flavors, such as chocolate, strawberry, caramel, coffee, and coca cola, are also available.
I personally am not a huge fan of these types of flavors. But this is entirely a personal preference
How to shop for electronic cigarettes and avoid the scams and high priced low quality vendors
Lots of people ask me where they can find the best bargains on e cigarettes.
Why overpay when you can literally choose from an unlimited selection and get amazing deals for low prices on smokeless cigarettes all without leaving the comfort of your own home.
Most retailers only carry a few brands of e cigarettes.
Walgreens smokeless cigarettes
for example,are not yet for sale in stores.
Trust me.
If you must. Go to a few stores, write down the options and prices that you have. Then come home and compare what you were able to get at the store with the selection and price of online vendors.
Several of my friends bought their smokeless cigarettes from one of those mall kiosks and ended up paying way to much. I told them they should have visited my site first!