Regardless of the specific model or brand of e-cig selected, there are really two basic components to the device that are essential. These are the battery, which is responsible for the power to heat the liquid to produce the vapor, and one of several different types of electronic cigarette atomizers.
There are other components as well, but without batteries or electronic cigarette atomizers, there is no vaping experience. Additionally, if one or both of these components is not correct for the e-cig, or is not properly maintained, there is a decrease in the amount of vapor produced, as well as a decrease in the actual flavor.
How it Works
All electronic cigarette atomizers work in similar way to turn the e-liquid, or e-juice, into a vapor. The atomizer or the “atty” is the component that receives the power from the battery, heats the element and creates the vapor. To work there has to be the right power provided by the battery, and the presence of e-liquid to produce the vapor.
There are several ways to trigger power to the electronic cigarette atomizers to vaporize the liquid. Mechanical mods require the vaper to control the power, while other e-cigs use a computer chip that is able to read the inhale, triggering the process.
Safety Issues
All of the commercially produced e-cig systems use automatic shutdown override that prevents a continual flow of power to the electronic cigarette atomizers. This, combined with the careful design and shielding built into the system, makes these very safe for use.
With a mechanical mod, it is up to the user to disconnect the circuit between puffs, which requires more attention and also a good understanding in selecting the right batteries and electronic cigarette atomizers combinations.
Maintaining Atomizers
Depending on how often an e-cigarette is used, as well as the type of e-liquid vaped, cleaning of electronic cigarette atomizers may need to be more or less frequent.
E liquids that are thinner, or have more propylene glycol in the base mix, tend to leave less residue, resulting in less regular maintenance. Some flavorings and additives to e-juice can also create residue, which can have a negative result.
Cleaning electronic cigarette atomizers is relatively easy and can include blowing out the component or soaking in hot water and rinsing. Ideally, with regular maintenance, these components will last for weeks even with daily e-cig use.
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