Vaping is undoubtedly a very current trend. Here’s some words you might have missed
Vaping has only really been around for the last decade or so, and like with any craze, a lot of new terminology and slang begins to pop up in those engaged with the crazes vocabulary. Like with internet language and abbreviations, there are a wide range of terms that to a non-vaper would sound like a foreign language. That’s why we thought we’d clear it up, especially for those who may be new to vaping and don’t want to fee left out when faced with the terms. It may be the opposite as well; perhaps you’ve been vaping for years, and you’ve simply been nodding along when these terms have come up. There’s no need to face save anymore, we’ve got your back!
510/KR-808
These are the two types of batteries used by most vape devices. The 510 is the larger of the two and is one of the most popular for vape devices, whilst the dinky KR-808 is a smaller and arguably more versatile battery
Analog
In vape lingo, analog refers to a tobacco cigarette. This is in keeping with the idea of analog in general being a lo-fi way of doing things. For instance, video cassettes are analog compared to DVD’s.
Atomizer
The atomiser is the part of the cigarette which heats up the vape juice. It is found between the battery and the tank and is a conductor of the heat generated by the battery.
Automatic Battery
The automatic battery is the part of the e-cigarette which turns on whenever you take a puff on your e cigarette.
Battery
The battery is the source of power for the vape device. This is responsible for heating up the e liquid using electricity.
Blank
Otherwise known as a reusable e cigarette cartridge, the blank is a refillable e liquid cartridge. These can be used to store your extra vape liquid.
Cartridge
The cartridge, or tank, is the part of the vape device which stores your ecig liquid.It is what connects to the battery and atomiser.
Clearomizer
The clearomiser is the part of the vape device which contains the drip tip and atomiser. These are usually see through.
Charger
The charger is what connects the vape device battery to its power source. Unless disposable, all e cigarettes are rechargeable.
Drip Tip
The drip tip is placed on top of the atomiser and is an alternative to the cartridge. Instead of storing vape juice in the device you drip it directly onto the atomiser wick.
Dry Hit
A dry hit is when you take a hit on your vape but get no vape juice, instead just an inhale of burnt wick!
E-Cig/eCig
The e cig is the abbreviated name for the vape device.
E-Liquid
This is the vape juice you put in your vape device.
Juice/E-Juice
Another name for the liquid you put in your vape device.
Milliamp Hours (mAh)
mAh refers to the unit of measurement for energy within an e cig battery. the higher the mAh, the more powerful the battery.
Manual Battery
This refers to the mechanism within the e cigarette which is turned on when the user presses a button on the e cigarette. This button engages the battery and atomiser so that e-juice can be heated.
Mod
Mods, or modifications, are e-cigarettes which use removable batteries. This gives you the freedom and flexibility to make the device more or less powerful, depending on your tastes, and allows you to swap and change parts of your device to create the perfect vape modification.
Nicotine Strength
Nicotine is the naturally originating and addictive substance within vape juice. You can find different strengths of nicotine in vape juices due to the use of the e-cigarette as a smoking cessation tool catering to different levels of addiction.
Propylene Glycol (PG)
Propylene Glycol is one of the compounds of vape juice. As a solvent, it acts as the base for the flavours in vape juice. A high PG ratio vape juice will have a stronger taste than a high VG vape juice.
Puff Count
A rough estimate of the number of inhales you can gain from the e cigarette before its tank becomes empty of e juice.
Throat Hit
When you breathe in nicotine, there is a felling at the back of the throat, a kick, almost a satisfying scratch like sensation. This is what is known as the throat hit.
Vegetable Glycerin (VG)
Vegetable glycerin is one of the solvents in vape juice alongside propylene glycol. Vegetable glycerin is mostly derived from plant oils and is responsible for the thickness of the vape cloud. VG heavy juices are sought after by cloud chasers looking for a denser vape exhale.