Understanding Your New Electronic Cigarette - Components Of E-Cigarettes

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Congratulations on looking into the smart, healthy switch from old-fashioned tobacco cigarettes to new, clean e-cigs! From the electronic cigarette liquid to the cigarette cartridges, starter kits, and more, this article will help you understand this new device and why is it the best way to “light up.”


Cartridge: One of the smaller components, the function of the e-cigarette cartridge is to allow the user to inhale the vaporized liquid from the atomizer. Typically the cartridge is open at both ends: One the user draws from and the other connecting directly into the atomizer section. The small reservoir between these two openings allows the liquid to pool safely without the user directly inhaling non-vaporized concentrate.

Atomizer: This is what makes the e-cigarette clean and safe. Here, a small heating element vaporizes the liquid concentrate and allows it to be inhaled. The heating element is usually a filament with a simple wicking material to draw in the liquid.

Cartomizer: Some brands combine the electronic cigarette cartridge and atomizer into one unit called the cartomizer. The function is exactly the same regardless of which style you have.

Battery: Usually the largest section of the e-cigarette, the battery is most commonly lithium-ion and rechargeable. Most manufacturers have multiple ways which the battery can be recharged – AC outlet or USB adapters, car outlets, or even recharging “packs” that resemble traditional cigarette packs.

These contain a larger battery capable of recharging the individual e-cigs when placed inside. E-cig batteries are pretty smart on power consumption. Many will only use the battery when air-flow sensors from the cartridge kick in. Alternatively, some have a small button that's pressed when in use, ensuring that the battery isn't idly draining when not actively in use.

Concentrate: The most customizable aspect, the electronic cigarette liquid concentrate can come in various flavors and concentrations of nicotine. This e-cigarette liquid can simulate traditional tobacco flavors, menthol, coffee, mocha, vanilla, or any number of fruit flavors as well, allowing users a completely unique experience every time.

The nicotine strength can vary from strong, unfiltered levels to moderate, light, and even nicotine free. In this way, you can gradually step down your intake of nicotine, if you so desire. You can still enjoy your e-cigarette even when you aren't having any nicotine at all. The other ingredients in the concentrate are commonly used food additives: propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, and sometime polyethylene glycol.

Kits: Many manufacturers are starting to sell starter packs for e-cigarettes. These typically include all the necessary components, many times more than a single cigarette, the various types of chargers and adapters available, and a portable charger pack.

All of the various electronic cigarette parts are easily replaceable and readily available. Yes, over time each individual part will need replacing, but the overall waste and cost of e-cigs over traditional cigarettes is substantially reduced. The many different customizable features of these products, from cartridges to liquids and flavors, means that every smoker can find exactly what they're looking for, with the freedom to adapt, change, and try something new almost any time.


The author of this article is Jay Hurley. He is a passionate writer about gadgets and technology and he manages the blog at FutureCigarettes.com