Although vapes have been around for almost 20 years (six if you include the prototypes), their technology is constantly evolving. Today’s vape can change the power output at any time to get the most out of the liquid’s taste. This is possible with the push of a button that sets a constant power output. What will happen to this modern wonder in the next few years?
We could talk about vape technology now that more people around the world are using them. We could talk about what it is, how it works, and how to use it safely. It’s a completely different experience from smoking rolled tobacco, so anyone who is vaping or planning to vape should know this.
A Less Risky Alternative
Hon Lik, a doctor from Beijing, China, made the first vape that was sold to the public. According to his story, the reason he came up with the idea was his father’s death from lung cancer after smoking a lot.
The vape market has grown hugely since then, with new names like Switch Collections and many more. E-liquid, also called vape juice, is what vapes use instead of tobacco. The devices use heat to vaporize an amount of liquid, turning it into an aerosol that the user inhales rather than burning tobacco.
People who want a less dangerous choice thananan tobacco may find the aerosol appealing because it includes fewer chemicals than secondhand tobacco smoke. To mimic the smoking experience, vape juice still contains nicotine and other drugs. That being said, experts are still not sure if vaping is safer or not.
Anatomy Of A Vape
The power source (usually a battery), the atomizer, and the mouthpiece make up the three main parts of a normal vape device. Some may even have a screen and buttons that let you change the settings for a more customized experience. Each of these is made up of a set of different parts that work together to make the whole thing work right.
Power Source
The power source might be set or can be taken off depending on the device. The former appears to be more popular right now because it allows users to enjoy vaping with one battery while the other charges. For ease of use, though, experts say that people who have never vaped before should use vapes that have batteries built in.
The normal 18650 battery, which is 18 mm across and 65 mm long, can fit in most vapes. These are some other common sizes:
- 20700, 20 mm x 70 mm
- 21700, 21 mm x 70 mm
- 26650, 26 mm x 65 mm
- 18350, 18 mm x 35 mm
- 18490, 18 mm x 49 mm
- 18500, 18 mm x 50 mm
- 20650, 20 mm x 65 mm
The letter “I” in their letter series stands for lithium-ion, which is what all vape batteries are made of. But they might also have other metals in them, like iron (F), manganese (M), cobalt (C), and nickel (N). The pros and cons of each chemicamakeupup are different. For example, an IMR or lithium-manganese battery lets more electricity flow through it while keeping its temperature stable.
Atomizer
This part, whether biological or synthetic, is in charge of turning the e-liquid into an aerosol, making it the most important part of any vape. It gets the power it needs from the battery to make heat. When the user breathes in through the mouthpiece or presses the button, the atomizer turns on and heats the liquid to between 212°F and 482°F.
Since atomizers are usually sold as a single unit, the type of e-liquid that can be used depends on the type of atomizer that is placed. A rebuildable tank atomizer (RTA) has a tank for e-liquid. A rebuildable drip atomizer (RDA), on the other hand, needs the liquid to be added by hand in controlled amounts. Due to their ease of use, RTAs are more popular than RDAs.
Mouthpiece
Mouthpieces are made from a range of materials and have a range of styles. The most common type of mouthpiece is made of plastic. These are cheap and don’t commonly burn the mouth when vaping. Glass, metal, and plastic are some of the materials that are used.
With a base width of 8.5 mm, the 510-type mouthpiece or drip tip used to be the same on all vape devices. But as tanks got bigger, the 12.5-mm 810-type took its place on the market. Even so, vapers still use both types: 510s for getting the full taste and 810s for “cloud-chasing,” which means making big vape clouds.
Modding
Every time a vaper fires up their device, they learn more about the type of vape they want and improve their experience. Because people wanted to make their vapes unique, “mods,” or vape devices that have been changed from their original models, came about. These mods change things like the power output and how the e-liquid is fed into the device.
Conclusion
As vaping quickly spreads around the world, new technologies will no doubt follow. People who are vaping or who are planning to start will need to learn about this specific culture in order to understand what makes it work.
Author Bio:
Aaren Garnett has been in the vaping business for over ten years and writes several blogs where he shares his knowledge. He reads articles online and goes to vape shops to learn more about the business.
