Cigarette FAQ’s

How do you use Electronic Cigarettes?

Most electronic cigarettes do not need to be turned on or off. Most electric cigarettes have built in sensors which will only activate when inhaled on. This means that it is only on when it is actually being inhaled! There is no risk that your finished electronic cigarette might start a fire in the trash, on clothes or bedding, or elsewhere.

How long does each cartridge last?

A cartridge lasts, depending on the store, comparable to about 1 pack of tobacco cigarettes. How long a cartridge will last depends on the user. When the cartridge needs to be replaced, the flavour will get weaker and less vapour will be produced.
Changing the cartridge is easy. Just unscrew the old and screw in the new and you're ready to go. It really is that simple!

How long does the battery last?

This depends on the type of e-cigarette you use, in the case of some retailers, you can charge the case you carry your electric cigarette in, which will charge your e-cig when you are not using it. A typical fully charged battery will last for approximately 50-70 puffs, depending on usage. They typically last 1-2 hours or approximately 5 cigarettes worth of use. This can change according to the user, as some people may use the E-Cigarette more or less frequently than others.

How much nicotine is there in electronic cigarettes?

You can adjust your nicotine intake based on your personal preference. Electric cigarette cartridges come in the following nicotine quantities: 16mg, 12mg, 8mg, 6mg, 4mg, and 0mg.

What are Electronic Cigarettes?

Electronic Cigarettes offer an authentic cigarette experience without the tar, smoke, ash and thousands of toxins typically found in tobacco cigarette. Smokers who switch to Electronic Cigarettes enjoy a better alternative to tobacco cigarettes.
Electronic cigarettes are actually smoke-free. They are innovative devices that enable smokers to inhale nicotine through a pure water vapour. Using Electronic Cigarettes gives you the nicotine sensation of smoking a tobacco cigarette without the flame and dirty ashes. There is no offensive smell or harmful toxins. People who smoke Electronic Cigarettes are found all over the globe. They are more fun to be around because they can smoke anywhere. You can use electronic cigarettes in no smoking areas – and of course there is no such thing as second-hand smoke when using electronic cigarettes. No more complaints from people around you who are non-smokers!

What flavors do Electronic cigarettes have?

The flavour of cartridges available from our top choice e-cigarette stores are: Tobacco, Tobacco M, Menthol, Chocolate, Coffee, Vanilla, Apple, Strawberry and Cherry

What’s inside the exhaled “smoked” vapour?

The exhaled vapour is primarily purified water, nicotine, propylene glycol and flavouring.
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in tobacco. Therefore, electronic cigarettes are not recommended to be used by non smokers. However, it is not harmful (in large quantities, nicotine is a poison) or cancer causing (There is currently no proof, but like most things that people like, they will find a way to make it seem harmful). With electronic cigarette cartridges, you get to choose the amount of nicotine that is right for you. All electronic cigarette stores offer cartridges that allow you to choose the level of nicotine that you wish to have. Switching to a lighter cartridge offers e-cigarette smokers an easy way to reduce their nicotine intake over time.
Some e-cigarettes have vapour that contains traces of flavour. The flavour can also produce a slight scent, but most people are not offended by the ‘second-hand scent’ of chocolate, coffee, menthol or vanilla! The vapour also contains propylene glycol, an organic additive typically found in food colouring and cake mixes. Propylene glycol is considered to be safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The vapour is a less harmful, realistic-feeling smoking alternative. There is no tar, smoke, ash and thousands of toxins typically found in tobacco cigarette in the vapour.

Where can I use Electronic Cigarettes?

Electronic cigarettes have no fire or ash, and no first- or second-hand smoke. It is not your traditional tobacco cigarette. Electronic Cigarettes are a safe, clean and healthy smoking alternative that should be able to be used in any place of your choice.

Which nicotine level should I get if I smoke?

Customers compare the levels to the following :

16mg = Unfiltered cigarette
12mg = Marlboro Red
8mg = Marlboro Medium
6mg = Marlboro Light
4mg = Marlboro Ultra Light
0mg is not available by Marlboro…

(Marlboro is a Trademark of Philip Morris USA in the United States, and a Trademark of Philip Morris International outside of the United States. Use of the word Marlboro is only as a guide for current smokers)

There are over 4000 chemicals in traditional tobacco cigarettes. Many of these are designed to intensify and speed the delivery of nicotine to the smoker’s brain. Many E-cigarette Smokers will experience a feeling that something is "missing" when they start smoking electric cigarettes. This is completely normal. These chemicals are not added, therefore you may need to up your level of nicotine temporarily until you detoxify from the chemicals in tobacco cigarettes. This will ensure a smooth switch to electronic cigarettes.

How safe is the use of electronic cigarettes?

With very little in the way of peer reviewed medical studies on the subject having been conducted at present the answer to this questions depends on whether you are trying to ban or sell electronic cigarettes. One thing is certain, and it is a view that has been echoed by Cancer Research UK, using electronic cigarettes is far safer than smoking regular cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes do not smoke like regular cigarettes, they do not contain tar or other toxins and carcinogens such as tobacco cigarettes do. So when using electronic cigarettes instead of tobacco cigarettes you do have this health benefit. On the other hand there is very little research as to the effects of inhaling vaporized nicotine. Studies have shown that electronic cigarettes are not consistent in how much nicotine they deliver, leading to worries of nicotine overdose, or inhaling far more than you would have been with your regular brand. Some manufacturers of electronic cigarettes have safety devices built in that cut the supply when the user tries to inhale on it too many times or when drawing on the electronic cigarette for too long. The thing to bear in mind is that these are in effect medicinal devices and should be treated with that kind of respect. As a tool for breaking cigarette addiction they have been shown to be very effective.

How long are electronic cigarette cartridges supposed to last for?

It varies. Different manufacturers make different claims for one cartridge being the equivalent of 20 regular cigarettes to one cartridge being the equivalent of 30 or even 40 cigarettes. These numbers are somewhat arbitrary however and will not measure up the the experience of a lot of users. The reason for this is that it is a completely different product that works differently. Each user draws differently and draws at different intervals depending on their needs. You should probably use the figures that the manufacturers give, confirmed of course by thorough user reviews, to compare each with the other.

Should I go for a three piece or a two piece electronic cigarette

Both types have their pros and cons. In the three piece models the atomizer is a separate component whereas in the two piece model the atomizer is housed in the refill cartridge and thus is replaced every time you use a fresh refill. Atomizers have a short life span, not as short as refill cartridges but they will also need to be changed. With the two piece models you inevitably end up changing the atomizer much sooner than you need to but then again this means that you will also have an atomizer working at its peak every time you take a drag. Two in one cartridges and atomizers are more convenient by more expensive, then again they are also bigger and hold more nicotine solution than the three piece models. The three piece models do have one distinct advantage though. If you are using bottled nicotine solution to refill your cartridges manually yourself as more and more people are starting to do now, you can only refill two-piece cartridges a finite number of times before the atomizer degrades and the cartridge has to be discarded. With the three piece models because the atomizer is a separate part you can go on manually refilling your cartridges indefinitely.
Generally the industry seems to be moving towards accepting the two piece construction as the standard but here we have outlined some of the benefits of the three piece construction that should be borne in mind before you make a decision.

Why are electronic cigarettes illegal in my country?

The answer to this question is not an easy one to give. Most countries require some sort of government approval before licensing a product such as electronic cigarettes and the situation is a complicated one since it touches both the territory of Tobacco products and pharmaceuticals. Two extremely powerful groups. This new product touches on both the tobacco market and the thoroughly regulated Nicotine replacement therapy market. Also some have drawn attention to the fact that the exponential growth in the popularity of electronic cigarettes is another reason why most governments have been very careful to upset the status quo. What is most likely to happen is that when the tide of electronic cigarettes cannot be stopped countries will either ban them outright and we will return to a similar situation as the present one where people just order their electronic cigarettes online. The other possibility is that electronic cigarettes are legalized but brought under some sort of medical restriction requiring prescription in order to be freely obtained.

Can I get into trouble by ordering electronic cigarettes off the Web if they are currently illegal in my country?

It is highly unlikely you will get into any trouble. Electronic cigarettes are the last thing most customs agents will be looking for in the mail. Real cigarettes as you probably know are a far more pressing matter for customs agents the world over. The small size of electronic cigarettes and their various peripherals make them pretty difficult to detect and it is almost certain that they will not be actively looking for them. There is no evidence at present that countries are enforcing any law regarding electronic cigarettes, it has just been a delay tactic until governments decide what their policy is to be on the subject.

Is there a more cost effective way to refill my electronic cigarette?

There certainly is. The massive popularity and growth of the electronic cigarette market has led to many innovative products coming out to serve this industry. Nicotine solution is one such product. It is called by turns e-liquid, e-juice, smoke-juice and nicotine solution, basically it is the same as the liquid that your refill cartridges come pre-soaked in but you can purchase it separately, in all the nicotine strengths that the cartridges come in as well as the flavors, and refill your own cartridges manually using the supplied eyedropper. Many people actually prefer these solutions, many of which are made and sold in America, with reviewers saying they are better than what cartridges come pre-soaked in from the electronic cigarette manufacturers. Johnson’s Smoke Juice is one such product. Alternatively you can Google “e-liquid”, “e-juice”, “smoke-juice” and “nicotine solution”, you will be sure to find many online vendors if you do this.

What is the electronic cigarette drip method?

The drip method is a way of bypassing the cartridge of your electronic cigarette and dripping nicotine solution directly on the atomizer before inhaling. This method is not possible with two-piece electronic cigarettes as it is impossible to separate the refill cartridge from the atomizer. This method was popularized in the early days of electronic cigarettes when the three-piece models where generally more popular and highlights the increased degree of control users have over the three-piece electronic cigarettes rather than the newer two-piece ones.

What protection do I have if my electronic cigarette arrives faulty?

To their credit the electronic cigarette manufacturers have by and large conducted themselves very well with regards to returns and refunds. This is probably due to the fact that this is a relatively new product, and one that still has creases needing to be ironed out. Many electronic cigarette retailers online offer a 30 day money back guarantee, that is to say if your product arrives and you are not happy with it for whatever reason they will refund your money back as long as you return the package. In addition to this, for individual faulty components most electronic cigarette manufacturers and retailers will replace any faulty items with no questions asked, again, as long as you return the faulty parts back to them for inspection. Some very forward thinking companies even attach a lifetime warranty to their products so that anything that goes wrong is covered by them. The worst thing you will be likely to encounter as far as dealing with these companies is concerned is probably delays, both in having your problem seen to and in receiving replacements or refunds. They are all above board and will never leave you out of pocket, after all their reputation depends on honest and transparent practices.

What is the best way to use electronic cigarettes in order to help yourself quit cigarettes?

As this is not a product that has been officially licensed by the medical community there are not many authoritative guidelines as to how it should be properly used to get free from smoking tobacco cigarettes. As such what you are likely to get is subjective advice from users regarding methods that have worked for them. One common theme that does keep emerging among users who say they have successfully used electronic cigarettes to break their addiction to tobacco has been to quit cigarettes cold turkey, just to stop smoking them, and then when the craving really begin to use electronic cigarettes sparingly to just address the craving. It is thought that this makes it less likely that you will relapse and go back to tobacco cigarettes since once the craving for nicotine has been addressed there is very little motivation to smoke a tobacco cigarette. In this way you can get come distance between yourself and the last time you smoked. Using the electronic cigarette to deal with your cravings builds your confidence as more and more time elapses between the last time you have smoked a regular cigarette. Many users speak of a tipping point beyond which it feels good to say no to cigarettes and to strengthen your resolve to be free from them. By this stage your electronic cigarette usage should also have been reduced and the e-cig takes on a different role. From this stage onwards you use it even more sparingly to deal with your cravings that should be few and far between and more importantly when stressful situation threaten to undermine your will and push you towards relapsing. This is a method that has been favored by many users with impressive stories of success. Ultimately you will find your own way and your own usage that fits what you want to achieve.