In recent years, vape have gradually become popular around the world as a substitute for traditional cigarettes. As people pay more attention to health and understand the harm of cigarettes, more and more people are choosing vape to reduce or replace nicotine intake. So, what exactly is an vape? What are its types? How does it work? This article will answer these questions for you.
Basic concepts of vapes
Vape, or electronic nicotine delivery systems, are devices that heat electronic cigarette liquid (usually containing nicotine, flavors, and other ingredients) to produce aerosols. Users inhale these aerosols to mimic the process of smoking.
Types of vapes
According to the different structures and functions, vapes can be roughly divided into the following main types:
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Disposable vape
This type of vape is simple in design and is usually discarded directly when the battery or e-liquid is exhausted. It is suitable for beginners or people who do not use it frequently. It does not require maintenance and cleaning and is the most convenient type of vape.
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Rechargeable vape(closed system)
These vape can be used by charging and usually come with replaceable cartridges. The cartridges contain pre-filled e-liquid, which users can replace with new ones after using. Closed systems do not require users to add e-liquid themselves, and maintenance is relatively simple, making them suitable for people who do not want to adjust the device too much.
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Open system vape
Open system vape allow users to add their own e-liquid, providing more freedom and customization. These devices usually have stronger batteries and adjustable atomizers, suitable for experienced users. These vape require more maintenance, including regular cleaning and replacement of parts.
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Mods
This is the most powerful and personalized type of vape. Users can adjust parameters such as power and temperature to obtain richer smoke and better taste. This type of device is usually suitable for experienced vape players and can provide deep customization and DIY experience.
How vapes work？
The working principle of vape is not complicated. It mainly relies on the heating element (atomizer) to heat the vape oil into aerosol. The specific working steps are as follows:
- Battery Powered
The battery in an vape is the heart of the whole device. Whether it is a built-in battery or a replaceable battery, it provides energy for the heating element. The battery capacity of different vapes is different, and the vape with a larger capacity has a longer battery life.
Atomizer heating
When the user presses the switch of the vape or starts to inhale, the battery powers the heating element and the atomizer starts to heat the vape oil. vape oil is usually composed of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), nicotine and various flavorings. The heated vape oil becomes a smoke-like aerosol for the user to inhale.
Inhalation of aerosol
The aerosol processed by the atomizer is inhaled from the mouthpiece, imitating the smoking experience of traditional cigarettes. Different e-liquid ingredients and atomizer parameters can affect the amount of smoke, taste and nicotine intake of vape.
