Electronic Cigarettes, e-cigars, e-cigs or vapor cigars, no matter how you call it, has been quickly gaining popularity among smokers. But, have you ever wondered where it came from or where the idea was originally made? According to Wikipedia, "The modern electronic cigarette's design was devised by Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik in 2003, though the earliest known description of its concept was authored by Herbert A. Gilbert in 1963."
Below is the design:
Now we have this design(A clearer picture of the electric cigs):
It was in the year 2004 that e-cigarettes officially came out in the market of China, and quickly spread to other countries such as US and UK. It had basically an objective of providing a safe and harmless means for and method of smoking by replacing burning tobacco and paper with heated, moist, flavored air; or by inhaling warm medication into the lungs in case of a respiratory ailment under direction of a physician. (Now, I wonder how much of that is true!) Bottomline is that, it took more that 40 years to make this brilliant idea come to life.
Now that the question, "Where Did Electronic Cigarettes Came From?" has been answered, I wonder how long will it take to research whether e-cigs are safer than the traditional cigars or perhaps vice versa?
For e-cigarette smokers, it is a common trend use cartomizers rather than the traditional cartridge. One reason for it is because it holds more juice in it. One issue most vapor cigarette smokers find is probably refilling the cartomizers, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes really simpler. Still, before trying to refill your cartomizers, it is important to know what type of battery you are using as to know what method should be used when refilling the cartridge
If you are using automatic batteries you want to be very cautious about refilling your cartomizers. We only recommend the "pop-a-top" method when using automatic batteries. Any excess liquid that seeps out through the battery connection will quickly find its way into your battery switch and destroy it permanently. This is what usually happens if you use the "push" method.
The "Push" Method
Now onto the "push" method or what some people have nicknamed the "condom" method. This method is ONLY RECOMMENDED when using the cartomizers on a sealed connector battery, typically pushbutton, or a "mod" with a sealed connector and leak proof cap. Look if your batteries have a button, If they do, then that's a manual battery and this method is safe to use.
You will need one of the rubber cartomizer covers without the center seal to perform this refill method.
While holding the cartridge with the connector end towards the cartomizer cover, insert it carefully and without blocking the hole in the top cap, slowly press the cartomizer down fully into the cover. This forces the e-Liquid up into the cartomizer through the air hole in the battery connector.
Once fully seated into the cover, carefully remove the cover and with a papertowel clean any excess e-Liquid from the cartomizer and especially the battery connector area. You're done!
PROS: Super easy to do and nothing to take apart or break.
CONS: No way to inspect cartomizer internals to check for possible degradation. Automatic batteries are at risk from the damage caused by excess e-Liquid in cartomizer connector.
The "POP-A-TOP" Method
This involves popping the white end cap out of the cartomizer and refilling it directly into the wicking material. To remove the cap insert a hard steel object like a pin or a small screwdriver head into the hole. Work the tool in a circular motion while prying up. This will break the glue loose. Once loose just remove the cap and set aside. If you happen to break the end cap, don't worry..! You can still use the cartomizer without the cap and for some people this is easier because you can easily "top off" the cartomizer with more liquid if needed. On some cartomizers there is also a rubber washer beneath the cap. Remove this by gently prying out and also set aside.
The best way to fully fill this cartridge is to place the tip of your e-Liquid dropper tip on the side of the cartomizer and let it flow down the inside of the cartridge body and into the wick. Concentrate it to one area until you see the wick material become saturated all around. If you fill all over the top then you may trap air beneath the top and the cartridge won't fill completely. If you overfill the cartomizer, simply place the open end into a papertowel and blow as hard as you can through the battery connection end.
PROS: Easy to do. You can see the fill level. Ability to somewhat inspect the condition of the wicking material. Easier to guard against overfilling if using automatic batteries.
CONS: End cap may break during removal and not be re-usable. A little more work than some people want to do.
Other Notes:
Refilling the cartomizers may sometimes vary a little depending on the E-juice. Just like shown in this video:
Also.. there are other cartomizer refilling methods out there. You can also participate in forums in case you want to know more about it and e-cigarettes. One forum I recommend is the E-Cigarette Forum! Happy Vaping Everyone!
It is undeniable that vapor cigarettes or electronic cigars are quickly gaining popularity among the people. I mean the smoking habit is really avast and probably the usage of e-cigs in many different places causes some spur of thought into people's mind. Well, here's what Deltascan has to say...
Electronic Cigarettes Are Gaining Popularity Because of the Usage at Several Places As Per Deltascan.org
Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/16/2012 -- Smoking a normal tobacco cigarette creates pollution and is the biggest source of passive smoking. Therefore most of the public places are seen with “No Smoking” banners. Most of banners that are created mean that anything that emits smoke or create pollution are banned. People using the normal tobacco cigarettes are disappointed by the banners that disable them from smoking in public places. Deltascan.org suggests electronic cigarettes to the smokers that enable them to smoke almost anywhere. That is because the water vapor cigarette does not produce any smoke. Also the e cigs do not require fire to light so they do not burn therefore no pollution is created.
Electronic cigarette reviews of the website explain the common places where a person can easily smoke an electronic cigarette. A person cannot smoke a traditional cigarette in the car because the entire car would smell for a long time. Moreover the people sitting with the smoker may also have problem with the second hand smoke so produced. But using an e cigarette will not create any smell in the car and also no second hand smoke will be produced. A smoker can also use the water vapor cigarette at various other places like in bed without the risk of staining the bed sheets with ashes. Also e cigs can be used at almost all the bars, restaurants and clubs where smoke producing devices are banned.
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Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2012/03/14/3938107/what-does-the-future-hold-for.html#storylink=c
CHARLOTTE, N.C., MARCH 13, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Jason Healy, President of blu Cigs. This post in its entirety can be found at http://www.blu.net/category/from-the-president/.
What does the future hold for Electronic Cigarettes?
Much discussion and misleading information has been published on the topic of electronic cigarettes – their health aspects, their effectiveness as a tobacco alternative and their use as a cessation device. This article is not meant to add to this clutter or misinformation but rather to add some clarity.
There is no arguing that the tobacco industry made no (or very little) attempt to inform its consumers and the community at large of the dangers of traditional cigarettes despite available research – until required by law. Let's make sure this lesson does not fall on deaf ears to all...
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Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/13/2012 -- WhereTheresSmoke.net is a world renowned electric cigarette review website, which has posted highly accurate, well researched and easy to read reviews, on all top electronic cigarette manufacturing brands that are available in the international market. This website has an elite review panel, which also provides ratings to the top brands, for the convenience of the readers.
V2 Cigs has been the top contender in the smoking niche for over a year now and it has indeed managed to win the hearts of millions of smoking fans the world over. Recently, the elite review panel at WhereTheresSmoke found that the Traveler Kit manufactured by this best selling brand was being offered at a mind blowing discount of $10. Already a best selling kit, the $10 discount was offered so as to make it available to all sections of the society.
Want to try out electronic cigarettes? Well, this could be just what your looking for... Be there on March 14, 2012... See below to find out more about this event.
Cigarettes to be Given Out
AN electronic cigarette company based in the Capital is planning to hand out 10,000 of its quit aids in the city centre to mark No Smoking Day on Wednesday.
Representatives of Skycig will be at the Wellington Statue at the east end of Princes Street from 9am to 6pm, offering to swap a traditional cigarette for an electronic one, which is the equivalent of 40 cigarettes.
The firm has based its new customer support office in George Street and hopes to create 15 jobs there over the next six months.
Operations director Damien Scott said: “This initiative will hopefully alert more people to the health risks and cost associated with tobacco cigarettes and perhaps save lives.”
