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Electronic
Cigarette Co caters for all levels of vaping. Whether you are new to the world
of e-cigarettes or you're an experienced vaper looking for the next level, we
take a look at what each of the five levels of vaping have to offer.
Level 1
Level 1
is suitable for all users and relates to e-cigarettes in their most basic
form. These devices require very little
in terms of technical skill and maintenance and are generally ready-to-use
straight out of the packet.
Some may require a battery recharge.
These
were the first e-cigs to hit the market at the very beginning of the ecig
industry. They had two basic parts, a
rechargeable battery and a disposable cartomizer containing eliquid.
When the battery is activated the liquid is heated which then creates a vapour
for the smoker to inhale.
These devices are still available today, but due to the
demand from vapers for greater satisfaction and more sophisticated devices,
they are less popular.
Level 2
Level 2
is also suitable for all users but things begin to require a little more
knowledge, know-how and diligence.
Users benefit from longer-lasting batteries which
they can recharge, plus they can refill the tank with more e-liquid instead of
disposing of it after use.
Users
also benefit from being able to choose from the different types of heating
parts inside the tank, some get hotter than others which affects the flavour,
amount of vapour and overall vaping experience.
The
e-liquid is usually sold separately which means you get to choose from lots of
different types of flavours and again you can opt for a juice that produces low
vapour clouds or lots of vapour.
At this
level you will learn about priming a coil. 'Priming' is the process involved in
ensuring the cotton or wicking material inside an e-cig heating coil is
sufficiently wet with e-liquid before you start to vape with it. This will
minimise the risk of experiencing a burnt taste and a ruined coil. You can learn about priming a
coil here.
At this
level you will also be learning and understanding some of the maintenance
basics such as cleaning the battery connection area to maximise your e-cig's
performance.
Level 3
Level 3 is suitable for those with some prior
experience and in some cases those users willing to take the time to understand
their device and how to use it properly and safely.
The biggest difference from level 2 to 3 is that
these devices have a variable power output and, in some cases, temperatures
modes, and it's important to understand how to use these devices safely.
At this level they're often referred to as an APV
which stands for Advanced Personal Vapourizer. These devices are more
challenging but with patience, understanding and following the correct user
guidance, they're pretty straight forward to use.
Essentially
you have greater control and more options to tailor your vaping preferences, by
that we mean you're controlling the temperature of your vape, the taste of the
liquid, and the amount of vapour produced.
By the
time you're at level 2 and 3, it really pays to understand which e-liquid is
best for the particular heating coil inside your tank. It all sounds very
complicated at first but essentially these little parts will work better with
some liquids and not so well with others.
Imagine
lining up a number of different types of e-liquid and trying them all with your
e-cig. Some will taste great and flavoursome, others will taste really feint or
bland. There's a reason for this and our help page will explain why this is, so
to learn more about the best e-liquids for different heating coils click
here. This
article also explains how liquids with higher PG give a harsher throat hit and
those with more VG are much smoother.
Level 4
Level 4
is for mechanical mods. This is advanced vaping and you must have sufficient
knowledge and a very clear understanding of how to work with these devices
safely.
Mechanical
mods don’t have circuitry (intelligent safety circuitry) so you need to know
what you're doing because the device itself has no mind and simply responds to
what you ask of it, whether it's safe or not.
These
mods rely on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to power them and the user may
opt for a standard tank with pre-built heating coils, however, at this level
users will often use a tank that allows them to build (and test for safety)
their own coils.
These
details are provided for information only, please DO NOT purchase a mechanical mod unless you are quite certain you
have the knowledge and experience to work with such a device safely.
Level 5
Finally,
level 5 is all about sub-ohm vaping. This is the most extreme stage of e-cig
vaping, although the extremes themselves do vary quite a bit nowadays.
In basic
terms it means you’re using a coil with a resistance of less than 1.0 Ohm. This
potentially gives you massive clouds of vapour (with the right e-liquid) and
purer flavours. If you're using a standard coil (eg 1.8 Ohm) you're not sub-ohm
vaping. It is only when you're using a
coil with less than 1.0 Ohm you are sub-ohm vaping.
Generally
speaking, only experienced vapers should consider opting for a device at this
level, however, increasingly there are sub-ohm devices coming onto the market which
have been designed for less experienced users. They tend to have restricted
features an power outputs, and currently you'll see them described or marketed
as an 'all-in-one' e-cig or vaping device.
At the
more extreme end of sub-ohm vaping, the user will require a mod with the
capability of a much higher power output in order to fire the coils in the
tank.
It's very
important that the user understands how to stay safe regardless of the device
being used.
With
regarding to extreme sub-ohm vaping, potentially there's a lot of power being
pulled from very powerful lithium-ion batteries and with improper use, neglect
or mishandling, injury, fire and explosion can be the result!
RBAs, RDAs, RTAs
Levels 5 is also the
level where for tanks that are rebuildable, by that we mean you rebuild the
heating coils inside the tank yourself, by hand, which in turn need to be
tested to ensure they're electrically safe.
So in addition to all the
safety warnings for level 5 and sub-ohm vaping, there are additional warnings
with regard to building your own coils.
Rebuildable atomizers with their coils and wicks
have known risks and should not be used by inexperienced users. You can easily damage your equipment if don’t
know how to construct and install a coil.
Also you should always test your coils before using them to ensure they
are not causing a short or the resistance is too low.
Which One Should You Choose?
This
really is down to you but if you’re new or fairly new to ecigs we recommend
starting from level 2.
The EVOD
2 is not the latest device to hit the market but it's good value, comes with 2
batteries, 5 spare coils, charger, etc and at this level the flavour and vaping
experience is good. This is a tube style e-cig.
Evod 2 Ecig Kit – click here
See also the Innokin T22 kit, this is a box style ecig which will look
very different to the EVOD 2 but despite their appearances they both have
regulated power outputs so you don't have to worry about the complication of
turning the power up or down. Innokin T22 eCig kit – Click here
The next level is variable power outputs, different operating modes, and
sub-ohm coils. If you're ready for this stage our favourites are:
Remember, we've written loads of helpful tips and hints and information
sheets for happy trouble-free vaping and they're all available for free on our
website.
Please click these handy links below for further information:
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