What is E Smoking?

E Smoking or electronic smoking is inhalation of nicotine in a vapor form by using an e cigarette. Electronic cigarettes are non–flammable products that use state of the art micro-electronic technology which provides smokers a real smoking experience without the fire, flame, tobacco, tar, carbon monoxide, ash, stub or smell found in real cigarettes. The smokers still get their nicotine, but don’t get any harmful side effects of smoking traditional cigarettes which contain real tobacco.

There are lots of different electronic cigarette brands out there, and not all electronic cigarettes are equal. Besides great brands there are sadly lots of low quality brands available. So, if you want to get yourself an electronic cigarette, first read e cigatte reviews (link).

How Does It Work?

The electronic version of a cigarette can look like a real cigarette. The mouthpiece contains a replaceable cartridge filled with liquid. The main substances contained in the liquid are nicotine and propylene glycol. A rechargeable battery is used as power source.  When air flows through the device, it is detected by a microprocessor. The microprocessor then activates an atomizer which injects tiny droplets into the air flow. This results in a vapor mist which is inhaled by the user. The addition of propylene glycol to the liquid makes the mist better resemble normal cigarette smoke. It not only simulates cigarette smoke but also the temperature of common cigarette’s smoke.

A good e-smoking device has a replaceable atomizer, so you do not have to replace the complete device in case newer technology is available. Besides that it is preferable to use a e-cigarette with cartridges you can refill, making it even more affordable.

Will it help me quit smoking?

E Smoking, is not a method of quitting smoking. It can easily help you stop smoking cigarettes, but it is best thought as an alternative nicotine delivery system.

How Much Does It Cost?

As starter kit can cost from $30-$60 dollars (you do get what you pay for), there is also an ongoing cost of additional consumables of perhaps $10-15 a week. This means thatif you are even only a moderate smoker, you can expect to save money too.

Is it Harmful?

Initial studies indicate that it is considerably less harmful than cigarette smoking. Common sense tells you that not inhaling all the junk you get from burning tobacco is very beneficial to your health.The e-cigarette is the healthy alternative for the old fashion cigarette. Because atomization does not produce the particulate matter which results from the burning of plant material, there is no no tar, no carbon monoxide, and no ash. You will get the real tobacco taste, without any unhealthy addition. There are cartridges available for normal nicotine value, but also for less or no nicotine.

No less important, an e-cigarette is also healthy for the people around you. Keeps your house clean. And maybe your partner will be more willing to kiss you, because there will be no cigarette smell afterwards.

Which Electronic Cigarette Should I Buy?

Many people start on an electronic cigarette that looks like a cigarette (those that use e-cigs refer to tobacco cigarettes as ‘analogs’). It seems to help with the initial psycological aspect of moving from tobacco cigarettes to e-cigs. It is certainly the case that the latest models of e-cigs are very close to replicating cigarette tobacco smoking, but they do have a few limitations; battery life. Many people quickly replace there initial starter kit with something that looks a lot less like a cigarette but has a much larger and therefore longer lasting battery.

Please see our Electronic Cigarette Starter Kits page.

For more information on E Smoking take a look at our Beginners Guide.