What Is Vaping? The Essential Beginner’s Guide!

What is vaping and how does it work

Vaping is a battery-powered electronic device that consists of a battery, an atomizer, an E-liquid, a pod or reservoir and a mouthpiece. It contains disposable vapes, pod vape systems, and vape mods.

It works by heating the E-juice and converting it into vapour for the user to inhale. Unlike traditional cigarettes, vapes simulate the vaping experience without the need for combustion, which can reduce the release of carbon dioxide and tar and is relatively healthy.

Types of vaping

Disposable Vape

Disposable vapes are single-use vape devices that are pre-filled with vape juice and do not need to be filled or maintained by yourself. When the battery or E-liquid is depleted, discard it.

Inhalation is activated and easy to use, perfect for beginners or vapers looking for convenience and portability.

Such as the IGET Bar 5000 Puffs, which offer consistent performance with high-capacity batteries and mesh coils, are one of the best-selling disposable vapes in New Zealand.

Pod Vape System

Pod vape is a portable vape device with a built-in pre-filled pod or refillable pod. Reusable and more economical in cost.

Pod vape can be categorized into open system and closed system (IGET Bar Plus pods), the main difference is the way of filling the vape juice. The former can be refilled by top filling and side filling; the latter can be replaced by replacing the pod.

Ideal for those who want to try a variety of novel flavours, customize their vaping experience, and for environmentalists.

For example, the IGET Vape EDGE are high-performance pod vapes that offer multiple flavours of interchangeable cartridges that can be customized to personalize your vaping experience. Plus, you can enjoy even more affordable prices when you buy through IGET Wholesale.

Mod Vape

Vape Mod is a semi-customizable vape with a high-capacity battery and replaceable tanks that support advanced features such as airflow regulation, temperature control and variable voltage. It also features Sub-Ohm technology to produce richer vapour at a higher power output.

Vapers can adjust the atomizer power and temperature to optimize taste and the size of the vapour cloud for experienced users looking for personalization and lots of vapour.

How to use vaping

The four simple steps to properly use a vape make it easy to enjoy the flavour: select vaping, install and activate it, inhale the vapour, and turn off the device after use.

✅ Select vaping

• Beginners: Disposable vapes, pod vape system.
• Experienced users: Mod vape or pen vapes.

✅ Install and activate

• Disposable vapes: Open the package, remove the protective cover, and then vape to activate.
• Pod vapes: Insert the pod into the device and activate it by inhaling or push button activation.
• Mod vapes: Install the battery, connect the atomizer and adjust the power and temperature settings before use.

Note that most New Zealand vapes are designed with a child lock that needs to be unlocked to use them. It’s usually inhale or button unlocked.

🔓 ElfBar Lost Mary BM600: Simply inhale three times in 1.5 seconds to unlock

🔓 IGET EDGE 10000 puffs: Press the button 5 times quickly within 3 seconds to unlock the child lock. After use, the child lock will automatically turn off within 10 minutes.

✅ Inhale the vapour: MTL and DTL

MTL is suitable for low-power devices, such as vape pod systems and disposable vapes, and produces results that are closer to cigarettes.

• Inhale the steam into your mouth for a few seconds
• Close your mouth and hold the vapour inhalation for 1-2 seconds
• Open your mouth and inhale the vapour into your lungs, but do not swallow.
• Exhale when the vapour reaches your lungs

DTL is suitable for high-powered devices such as mod vapes, providing a bigger vapour and more intense flavour.

• Quickly inhale the vapour directly into the lungs
• Exhale the vapour immediately.

✅Turn off the device

After use, turn off the vaping and enable the child lock (if available) to conserve battery and prevent accidental activation.

To learn more about how to use it, watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihUzLO3QsqA

Side effects and dangers of vaping

1. Nicotine Dependence

Vape juice usually contains nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. When inhaled, nicotine quickly enters the brain, stimulating the nervous system and releasing dopamine, which brings a sense of pleasure. With increased use, the body becomes progressively more dependent on nicotine, which may lead to addiction.

2. Affects Lung Health

Some E-liquids may contain harmful chemicals such as diacetyl, which can cause damage to the lungs and lead to “popcorn lung”. Prolonged use of vapes may trigger symptoms such as shortness of breath, and coughing, and affect lung health.

3. Cardiovascular Disease

An updated overview of e-cigarette impact on human health suggests that “short-term use of e-cigarettes in healthy smokers leads to significant impairment of endothelial function and increased arterial stiffness”.

The nicotine content can cause an increase in blood pressure and stimulate adrenaline production, which in turn increases heart rate, which may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

4. Harmful substance

Although vaping is free of tar and carbon monoxide produced by combustion, its vapour may still contain harmful substances such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, which have been associated with an increased risk of cancer. Long-term inhalation of these chemicals may pose a potential threat to health.

5. Battery Safety Risks

Vape devices use lithium batteries, which may overheat, explode, or catch fire if operated improperly or damaged by the device, especially when using low-quality batteries or non-compliant devices, which may pose a serious safety hazard.

What is the difference between vaping and smoking

The main differences between vaping and smoking are the principle of operation, the substances produced, the flavours, and the effects on health. The table below compares the differences in detail:

Vaping does not burn, does not produce tar and other harmful substances, has a fragrance, easy to accept. Smoking releases harmful substances during the burning process and produces an unpleasant odour.

Vaping is less harmful than smoking. However, they are not completely harmless, and long-term use may still pose health risks.

Maintenance and care of vaping

✅ Regularly clean your equipment

Clean the atomizer, tank and mouthpiece regularly to remove grease, residual E-liquid and dust. Use a clean cotton swab or paper towel to gently wipe to ensure optimal atomization.

✅ Charging maintenance

For rechargeable vapes (IGET halo kp3000), avoid charging only when the battery is completely depleted. It is recommended to charge the battery when there is 20%-30% of power left. In addition, charge in a dry and moderate temperature environment.

✅ Avoid excessive use

Don’t use vaping continuously for a long time, which will cause the device to overheat, affect the atomization effect and shorten the service life. Take a break of 30 seconds to 1 minute after each consecutive use of the vaping.

✅ Proper storage

Store your e-cigarette in a cool and dry place, and avoid direct sunlight or high-temperature environments, which will help to prolong the shelf life of the battery.

Verdict

Above is a comprehensive description of what is vaping. Vaping has become the new choice for vapers due to its portability, rich flavours and personalized designs.

Whether it’s a disposable vape, pod vape or mod vape, each type has its unique advantages. Proper use of vapes and routine maintenance can extend the life of your device while maximizing your experience.

When vaping, care should be taken to control the frequency of vaping, avoid over-dependence, and rationally enjoy a healthy vaping experience.

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