How E-Cigarettes Work
Electronic cigarettes, also known as smokeless cigarettes, are quickly growing in popularity. You may have seen someone smoking one and wondered, what is that and how does it work? The idea of a smokeless cigarette sounds strange, but it is actually quite simple.
The “electronic” part is not complicated at all. The device runs off of batteries, and there is no on or off switch, buttons, or confusing settings. You simply take a drag off the e-cigarette, and that signals the atomizer to work. Using heat or ultrasonics, the atomizer turns the liquid inside into a vapor, which you then inhale. It actually works similar to a humidifier, which most people have seen at some point. The e-cigarette even has an LED light on the tip, which lights up when you puff. It is just there to simulate the smoking experience, however, and has nothing to do with heat or flames.
Cartridges contain a flavored liquid which is turned into vapor, and are refilled about as often as you would normally buy another pack of cigarettes. One cartridge is equal to approximately 20 to 30 cigarettes, but costs about two dollars. It’s easy to see that switching to electronic cigarettes could save you a lot of money over time. Batteries are rechargeable, and last about 600 puffs. Depending upon how often you smoke, your battery might need to be recharged once or twice per day, or as seldom as once a week. Reading an electronic cigarette review by a consumer who has tried the product might give you a better idea of how convenient the product really is.
E-cigarettes are considered by many to be a more convenient alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. Since there is no heat or ash, you can take a puff off your e-cigarette and put it right back in your pocket. There are no lighters to carry around, and no unpleasant odor. Since e-cigarettes are smokeless, they are exempt from most smoking bans. This means no more searching for a place where you’re allowed to smoke, if you live in a city with heavy restrictions.