Electronic Smokeless Cigarettes are revolutionizing the world of smoking. But like with any new product, you probably have a lot of questions. Below you will find an outline of the most frequently asked questions and concerns pertaining to the basic E-Cig products and policies. If there are any questions that we have not answered below, please contact the vendor as each one may have different information on their products and policies.
What are the leading reasons people use E-Cigs?
How do the ingredients compare to those in tobacco smoking products?
How long does a cartridge last?
What are the nicotine strengths and flavors of the cartridges?
How long does the battery charge last?
Do E-Cigs cost more or less than traditional smoking products?
Are E-Cigs a smoking cessation product?
Are there aspects about E-Cigs I should be aware of before using it?
E-cigarettes are a revolutionary new smoking alternative that looks, feels and tastes like a cigarette or cigar, and gives smokers all the pleasure and satisfaction of traditional smoking without all the health, social and economic problems.
The non-flammable E-Cig is driven by modern microelectronic technology, a small rechargeable battery and a unique replaceable cartridge and membrane containing water, propylene glycol, nicotine, and a scent that emulates tobacco and other flavorings.
When using E-Cigs, the act of inhaling (smoking) produces the tactile and craving satisfactions smokers seek, and triggers a vaporizing process that releases simulated smoke which is actually a vapor mist that evaporates into the air within a few seconds. In summary, E-Cigs replicate the behavioral and physical pleasures of smoking.
What are the leading reasons people use E-Cigs?
Most people who smoke, smoke because they enjoy the tactile, emotional and physical sensations. E-Cigs provides similar pleasures. The leading reasons people use E-Cigs include:
* Remarkable facsimile of traditional smoking
* For smoking pleasure
* No first or second hand smoke
* Virtually odorless
* Contains no known carcinogens
* Freedom to smoke anywhere, anytime, anyplace.
* Social inclusion versus isolation
* Non-flammable, convenient
* “Tobacco-like” taste and specialty flavors
* Lower cost than traditional smoking
* Replicates the behavioral and physical pleasures of smoking.
How do the ingredients compare to those in tobacco smoking products?
The primary cartridge ingredient is propylene glycol, and the secondary ingredients are water, nicotine and a flavor to replicate the taste of traditional smoking. E-Cig cartridges contain none of the tar, additives or carcinogens found in most tobacco-based products.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined propylene glycol to be “generally recognized as safe” for use in food, cosmetics, and medicines. It is used in food coloring, and flavoring, as an additive to keep food, medicines and cosmetics moist, and in machines that simulate smoke, although usage in simulating smoking devices is not currently included in the list of uses generally recognized as safe by the FDA. In E-Cigs, propylene glycol functions to provide the vapor mist that looks like smoke and to suspend flavor.
How long does a cartridge last?
How long a cartridge lasts will vary depending on the E-Cig product you select and the intensity of an individual’s average inhalation. With this in mind, and on the basis of equivalent number of puffs experienced with traditional tobacco products, one cartridge will, on average last as long as 3/4 to a full pack of traditional cigarettes.
If you experience little or no vapor when using, ensure that your battery is fully charged and properly attached to the E-Cig product, and that the cartridge is firmly inserted in the end of the product. When the vapor volume is reduced below a satisfactory level, replace with a new E-Cig cartridge.
Store cartridges in a cool and dry place. Shelf life is 24 months from purchase date. You should never place other liquids in an E-Cig cartridge and doing so will void the product warranty.
What are the nicotine strengths and flavors of the cartridges?
Since each manufacturer is different, they all compare pretty close when it comes to strength. They range from 0mg up to 18mg or even higher. We have also noticed that there are a high variety of different flavors ranging from basic, menthol, vanilla, chocolate, mint and so on.
How long does the battery charge last?
An E-Cig battery will last 1-3 days before needing re-charging, depending on the intensity and quantity of puffs. The indicator light tip will blink 30 times for about 9 seconds when the battery is getting low on power. We encourage you to carry with you an extra, charged battery.
Charge a new battery initially for about 3 hours. Subsequent recharges should take about 2 hours. A battery can be recharged in excess of 300 times before reaching its useful life. All the manufactures listed also offer an automobile cigarette lighter charger and or USB chargers for your convenience.
E-Cigs use a 3.6V special lithium battery and charger, which cannot be replaced by other lithium batteries or chargers. The input supply voltage of the charger is AC100-240V, 50/60Hz, or DC 12-24V. When traveling, ensure that the local electrical supply is in accordance with these specifications.
Do E-Cigs cost more or less than traditional smoking products?
With ever-increasing taxes and price hikes on tobacco products, E-Cigs can save you money and is more affordable than traditional tobacco smoking.
If you average smoking one pack of tobacco cigarettes per day, at an average cost of $6 per pack, you would spend $2,190 per year.
Using the E-Cig at a similar rate would cost you approximately $1,050 per year, a savings of more than $1,000.
In fact, if you used E-Cigs as a smoking alternative product to tobacco smoking, by your 23rd day, you would start ringing up the savings.
E-Cigs emit what appears to be smoke but is actually a virtually odorless mist that evaporates into the air within seconds, similar to the functioning of a humidifier. E-Cigs leave no visual residue in the air or lingering smell in clothes, a home or car, or other places, whereas tobacco smoking can leave an unsightly, acrid cloud known to irritate eyes and bother people’s senses.
Since E-Cigs are non-flammable, contains no tobacco and emits no second hand smoke, its use is not prohibited where laws prohibit smoking products that produce second hand smoke. E-Cig customers have used the product without issue or complaint in restaurants, workplaces, and many other locations where tobacco smoking is discouraged or prohibited.
Still, do not be surprised when people ask about you smoking. After all, to the casual observer, using E-Cigs creates the appearance of tobacco smoking. Customers report that simply explaining to others how an E-Cig works usually creates acceptance for using the product anywhere, anytime, anyplace.
E-Cig products are intended for use by persons of legal smoking age, not by nonsmokers or by children, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or persons with or at risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or taking medicine for depression or asthma. Consult a physician if you experience nicotine misuse symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat. If you smoke tobacco products, you are encouraged to stop. E-Cig products are not a smoking cessation product and have not been tested as such. Please keep E-Cig products out of the reach of children and pets; ingestion of certain pieces can present a choking hazard, and ingestion of the non-vaporized concentrated ingredients in the cartridges can be poisonous. E-Cig products and the statements made within have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements and E-Cig products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or offer any therapeutic benefit.
Are E-Cigs a smoking cessation product?
E-Cig products are not a smoking cessation product and have not been tested as such. E-cigarettes are alternative products that offers the freedom to smoke anywhere, anytime, anyplace, social inclusion versus isolation, no first or second hand smoke, virtually odor-free smoking, non-flammability, no known carcinogens, convenience, and lower cost than traditional smoking.
Since each manufacturer is different, it’s hard to post each one’s policies. I would highly recommend you view their warranty policy before making a purchase. However, each one does carry some type of warranty for their products.
E-Cig products are very easy-to-use and convenient. Each E-Cig product is rigid, doesn’t crush easily and can be stored in a purse, pocket, drawer and any other handy location.
Are there aspects about E-Cigs I should be aware of before using them?
E-Cig products are intended for use by persons of legal smoking age, not by nonsmokers or by children, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or persons with or at risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or taking medicine for depression or asthma. Consult a physician if you experience nicotine misuse symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat. If you smoke tobacco products, you are encouraged to stop. E-Cigs are not a smoking cessation product and has not been tested as such. Please keep E-Cig products out of the reach of children and pets; ingestion of certain pieces can present a choking hazard, and ingestion of the non-vaporized concentrated ingredients in the cartridges can be poisonous. E-Cig products and the statements made within have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements and E-Cig products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or offer any therapeutic benefit.
Since each manufacturer is different, it’s hard to post each one’s policies. I would highly recommend you view their warranty policy before making a purchase. However, each one does carry some type of warranty for their products.