A-Z of Vaping

• Airflow:

  The stream of air that is drawn into the device upon inhalation, adjustable in many devices to customise the vaping experience.

• Atomiser:

  The component in a vaping device that heats the e-liquid to create vapour.

• Battery:

  The element that powers the vaping device, which may be built-in or removable.

• Box Mod:

  A vape device with a box-like shape, often equipped with advanced features such as variable wattage or temperature control.

• Cartomiser:

  A combined disposable cartridge and atomiser.

• Coil:

  The wire within the atomiser that heats up to vaporise the e-liquid.

• Disposable:

  A single-use vaping device pre-filled with e-liquid, intended for convenience and portability.

• Drip Tip:

  The part of a vape device that you draw on with your mouth.

• E-Liquid (or E-Juice):

  The fluid that is heated and turned into vapour in the vaping device.

• External Battery:

  A separate battery that can be removed and charged outside of the vaping device.

• Firing Button:

  The button on a vaping device that activates the battery to heat the coil.

• Flavour Concentrates:

  Highly concentrated flavourings used in DIY e-liquid mixing.

• Freebase Nicotine:

  Freebase nicotine is the purest form of nicotine used in e-liquids. It is created by adding ammonia to nicotine extracts, which increases the pH level and leads to deprotonation of the nicotine molecules. This process makes the nicotine more bioavailable, meaning it is more readily absorbed by th...

• Glassomiser:

  A clearomiser with a glass tank which is resistant to erosion from acidic e-liquids.

• Glycerine (Vegetable Glycerine or VG):

  A thick liquid used in e-liquid that produces more vapour and is smoother on the throat.

• Hybrid Mod:

  A type of mechanical mod that directly connects the battery to the atomiser for a more direct current flow but requires careful handling to ensure safety.

• Inhale Activation:

  A feature in some vaping devices that automatically produces vapour when you inhale, without the need for a firing button.

• Joules:

  A unit of energy used in temperature control modes to measure the amount of power used over time.

• Kanthal:

  A type of wire used in coils for its resistance and durability at high temperatures.

• Leaking:

  When e-liquid escapes from the tank, often due to improper filling or a damaged seal.

• Lung Hit:

  Inhaling vapour straight into the lungs, similar to the technique used when smoking shisha or using a hookah.

• Mod:

  Originally short for 'modification', it now refers to the main part of a more advanced vaping device.

• Mouthpiece:

  The part of the device where your mouth goes to inhale.

• Nicotine Salts (Nic Salts):

  A form of nicotine found in e-liquid that provides a quicker, more intense nicotine hit similar to that of a traditional cigarette.

• Nicotine Strength:

  The concentration of nicotine in an e-liquid, measured in milligrams per millilitre (mg/ml).

• Ohm's Law:

  A fundamental principle in electronics used to calculate the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.

• Ohm (Ω):

  The measurement of electrical resistance in the coil, determining how much heat it will produce.

• Pod Mod:

  A compact vaping device that uses pods—small refillable or disposable cartridges with integrated coils.

• Priming:

  The process of saturating the coil with e-liquid before use to prevent a dry hit.

• Quad-Coil:

  An atomiser that uses four coils, providing greater vapour production and flavour.

• Resistance:

  The measure of how much a coil impedes electrical current, affecting the heat generated and the vapour produced.

• RTA (Rebuildable Tank Atomiser):

  An atomiser that allows the user to build and wick their own coils, but also has a tank to hold e-liquid.

• Shortfill:

  A bottle of e-liquid that is not filled to capacity, allowing space to add nicotine shots if desired.

• Sub-Ohm Vaping:

  Vaping using a device with coils that have a resistance of less than 1 ohm, typically producing more vapour and flavour.

• Tank:

  The part of the vape device that holds the e-liquid.

• Temperature Control (TC):

  A feature on some mods that allows the user to set the temperature of the coil, preventing dry hits and burnt wicks.

• USB Charger:

  A common method for charging the batteries used in vaping devices.

• VG/PG (Vegetable Glycerine/Propylene Glycol):

  VG/PG refers to the ratio of Vegetable Glycerine (VG) to Propylene Glycol (PG) in e-liquid. These are the two primary base ingredients that make up the bulk of any e-liquid. Vegetable Glycerine (VG): A thick, sweet liquid, VG is known for producing dense vapour clouds and giving a smoother throa...

• VG (Vegetable Glycerine):

  One of the primary ingredients in e-liquid, VG is a thick, sweet liquid that produces denser vapour clouds.

• Voltage:

  The amount of electrical force being sent from the battery to the atomiser coil.

• Wattage:

  The amount of power used by the coil in a vaping device, affecting the temperature and production of vapour.

• Wicking Material:

  The absorbent material, often cotton, that soaks up e-liquid to be vaporised by the coil.

• X-battery:

  Refers to a battery model by its size specification, for example, 18650, 20700, etc.

• YiHi:

  A brand known for producing high-quality vaping chipsets used in temperature control mods.

• Zero-Nic:

  E-liquid that contains no nicotine, often used by people who have tapered down their nicotine intake but still desire the physical act of vaping.