LEARN ABOUT VAPES

Vocabulary to understand before vaping.

Introduction

Interested in vaping?? Are you a smoker or casual smoker looking for an alternative to cigarettes and tobacco? Then you are in the right place. There are many ways of starting off and the “starter kit” is the way most people have been introduced to vaping. I would approach a new person interested in vaping another way, due to my own personal experiences when I changed over. So lets get straight to the questions:

How much do you smoke a day?
A pack a day or more = need for a removable battery.
Less than half a pack a day = any internal battery unit “should” suffice.

No battery means no vape, it’s that easy. If your unit is not charged or you don’t have that extra battery well you will be going down to the store and buying a pack.

Vaping Style/Tank

MTL/DTL? What are these terms?
MTL mouth to lung. It’s how you would smoke a cigar. Get the flavor in your mouth and then exhale. Inhaling is kept to a minimum. Many older vape units were designed this way due to technological restraints. A good rule of thumb is if you have a coil over 1ohm of resistance you will be in the MTL range style of vaping.

Advantages:

• Lower power consumption
• Longer battery life

DTL direct to lung. When you see a vaper just chucking clouds they are using this method of vaping. Bill Clinton could never use this method since you INHALE. The majority of all vaping equipment are designed for this method of vaping. The coils are all sub-ohm coils so anything under 1ohm resistance to produce the higher amounts of vapor.

Advantages:

• Best flavor an e-Juice can provide
• Bigger clouds (could be a disadvantage)

Conclusion on MTL vs. DTL

MTL and DTL vaping methods are based on the tank and coil configurations. It’s a personal preference which one you prefer; your local shop should have at least 3 setups prepared for you. One MTL setup, a DTL tank running 25-70W, and a DTL setup running at 80-120W. The e-juice should be the same across the board so a direct comparison can be made. Keep in mind while testing what style fits your style that the flavors and nicotine content can change and should not be considered, yet., that’s the next section.

By trying out 3 different vaping units you should now have a good idea of how you like to vape. Now suggestions to equipment become much easier. Here at Nebulous International I do as much product research as possible. There are hundred and probably thousands of great, good, and horrible products out in the market today. It’s my job to evaluate them and sell you a reliable product that works as intended. I may be a little biased due to it being my personal preference but I try to provide the best equipment without any of the confusion. This is a first timers guide so I will not get into building coils, and devices designed to be used that way.

So now we have your tank; you’re half way there. This next part is going to be difficult to determine though. It’s e-Juice time!!!

e-Juice

There will be another page concerning what is in e-Juice and how it is made. For this “First Timers” article I want to address that everything is available and at the nicotine levels of your choice. Any e-Juice from 6mg to 0mg of nicotine is designed for DTL sub-ohm vapers. Any of those “higher” nicotine e-Juices are designed to be used with MTL tank users.

The hard part is not determining the nicotine content, it’s finding a flavor that you like, and could vape all day. There are so many great flavors out in the market but sometimes they just can’t be vaped all day.

Another personal preference that I have implemented into Nebulous International is the fact that I use the best available juices on the market today, many are imported e-Juices from the USA and the UK. I work directly with the e-Juice manufacturers to insure that there are no fake products on this site EVER!!

Okay…now with all that said I break down flavor profiles into certain categories and with any combination:

Tobacco – self-explanatory

Rich – Would be bold flavors like coffee, desserts, milks

Fruity – Fruits and more fruits, even ones you’ve never heard of

Sweet – Sugary

Creamy – Milk and cream flavors

Spiced – Spices and sometimes savory elements are included here.

Cool – Menthol

Nutty – Nuts

Based on what tastes fit your palate I am sure that you will find a flavor that you can enjoy all day, and you’ll also find different flavors for specific times. When I go out to have a drink I may not use the same e-Juice flavor that I use in the morning.

Last part I would like to add about e-Juices is mixing. I have found that many of my customers mix their juices and have gotten great results that suit them. Rule of thumb here is that the blend of VG/PG ratio be close to each other so that they will combine well, while having the same strength in nicotine. I personally don’t do this but part of the vaping culture is do what works for you.

Mods

We have your tank and juice now it’s time to power everything up with your “mod”. Your Mod is the device that will supply power to your coils in your tank so that you can enjoy your juice your way. Depending on your vaping style you have already found your power requirements. These are the last questions:
Based on your habit of smoking cigarettes you can determine if you are suitable with internal or interchangeable batteries. For all practical purposes I suggest to have interchangeable batteries. No power means no vape and that is when frustration begins to set it. Once this is determined it comes down to style, weight, color, and possible special features. Current models as of 2016 and 2017 have many features that may or may not be used, temperature control, preheating settings, type of power regulating chips. As a first time vaper these are trivial at best. You will turn it on, use it in wattage mode and then turn it off. The one feature that I seen that is interesting has been on the Wismec Reuleaux RX 2/3 where you can use 2 or 3 batteries according to your preference.

Accessories

I am adding this section to dot my i’s and cross my t’s. I have stated a few times here that no power means no vape, so an extra pair of batteries, a battery charger, and battery case are all recommended accessories. Yes it does increase your initial cost but can also be purchased later when you see the value of always having power. With all that said having an extra plastic unicorn bottle with your favorite flavor makes travel and running out of e-Juice never a problem again.

DRINK WATER!! Drink water??

This is the a big part that few talk about and it’s vital as a vape user . The PG/VG ratio that is in your e-Juice will dehydrate you. The opposite effect happens when you smoke; tobacco will make you salivate while vaping will use the moisture in your mouth to make those big lushous clouds that you love. If you are dehydrated you will not get the cloud production or taste that you’ve been use to, add the fact that it may even hurt your throat by drying it out. That glass of water goes a long way. An adult should be drinking a minimum of two to three liters of water a day (depending on your size) normally, so keep that in mind especially since most of us are just normally dehydrated daily.

With all decisions now being made; pick up your vape and begin your new adventure without cigarettes.