More and more smokers are joining the electronic cigarette bandwagon because of one distinct advantage – ecigs let you smoke virtually anywhere without offending nonsmokers with those nasty cigarette ashes, butts, and odor.
With so many startup companies saturating the market, it can be difficult for first-time vapers to choose the best electronic cigarette. Here are a few tips on how to select a good e-cig brand.
High-quality batteries
The rechargeable battery is the lifeblood of any electronic cigarette. Make sure that your battery is powerful enough to get you through a full day of smoking on a single charge – at least 300 puffs if you are a pack-a-day smoker. Don’t settle for cheap ecigs that fall apart easily. You want a well-built battery that can withstand the slips and bumps of a hectic day.
Ease of use
Back in the day, electronic cigarettes were made up of three small parts – battery, atomizer, and cartridge. This design required smokers to manually refill their tanks with e-juice and clean the atomizer regularly to avoid clogs. The new 2-piece construction eliminates those hassles by combining the atomizer and cartridge into one disposable unit. With a cartridge that’s been pre-filled with liquid nicotine and built with a brand new atomizer, you can enjoy maximum satisfaction with every puff. If you are a novice vaper, you should choose the 2-piece mini ecig for ease of use before upgrading to more complicated mods.
Multiple charging options
Mini ecigs are shipped with a specially designed USB charger that attaches one end to the battery and the other to any standard USB port. Basic starter kits usually contain only one USB charger, leaving you with no other charging option but your computer. If you spend a lot of time away from your desk, you might want to get a kit that includes wall/car adapters or even a portable charging case. These accessories will enable you to charge your ecig batteries through an electric outlet, car cigarette lighter, and a mobile charging pack.
USB cigarettes
Even if you have multiple chargers and adapters, sometimes you just forget to charge your batteries. If you can’t resist that strong craving and you have to wait for your battery to fully recharge, a USB cigarette could come in handy. Many standard kits already include USB cigarettes. If your kit doesn’t have one, you can buy them separately as an accessory. USB cigarettes do not rely on batteries so they don’t run out of power. You can vape continuously as long as the USB ecig is connected to a USB power source.
Cartomizer performance
One major issue I had with older ecigs is that their cartridges only lasted a few hours. It’s really annoying to change your cartomizer after every 50 puffs – even if you paid a cheaper price for it. Thanks to modern technology, cartridges today can last for several days.The more puffs per cartomizer, the longer you’ll go between changing cartridges, the more you’ll save even if it is a little more expensive than weaker brands. Make sure you buy cartomizers that last at least 300 puffs – the equivalent of a pack of cigarettes.
Flavor
Taste is important when choosing a particular brand of cigarettes, and it’s no different with ecigs. The liquid inside electronic cigarette cartridges comes in a special formula that may not be familiar to smokers so you might have to experiment with a number of flavors until you find the ones that suit you. There are many varieties of tobacco, menthol, coffee, chocolate, and fruit flavors out there, in four to six different levels of nicotine concentrations. Look for more flavor options if you are not satisfied with what your brand is currently offering.
Vapor volume
One of the reasons why e-cigs have become a viable alternative to smoking is the realistic vapor they produce. Watch the smoke escape your lips or blow rings of cloud when you exhale. When choosing an electronic cigarette, make sure that the battery is able to produce vapor that closely resembles cigarette smoke. Watch video demos online so you can actually see the vapor volume from a particular brand.
Customer service
One aspect that many ecig companies have been remiss is customer service. Stay away from brand reps who are only interested in making a sale. The last thing you want is to spend a lot of money on an electronic cigarette kit, find out that the battery doesn’t work, waste hours trying to reach an actual person on the phone to help you, and then realize they are not replacing your defective product. Look for e-cigarette companies that offer live chat support that you can contact 24/7. If their product comes with a warranty, make sure to read the fine print so there is no confusion on the coverage.
There are so many electronic cigarette companies out there – all promising to give you the best e-smoking experience. Use these tips to make an informed decision when buying e-cigarettes.
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