FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Electronic Cigarettes

[kristin]

Information overload? Looking for a quick answer? Click the links below to find answers to the most commonly asked questions on the forum!

1. Are personal vaporizers (electronic cigarettes) safe and are there any side effects?
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...ety-e-smoking/
Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe?
A list of symptoms when quitting tobacco and changing to an ecigarette

2. What is the best electronic cigarette to buy?
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...rette-reviews/

3. What electronic cigarette is most like a tobacco cigarette in look and taste?
Too much information....

4. I just got my electronic cigarette and the taste is terrible. What's wrong with it?
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...rnt-taste.html
10 tips to avoid harsh, burnt taste on 510 atomizers
Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe?

5. What do all of these unfamiliar terms mean?
ECF Abbreviations 101

6. Where can I buy an electronic cigarette & supplies? What's the best electronic cigarette to buy?
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/suppliers.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/forum-suppliers/
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...rette-reviews/

7. Are they going to ban electronic cigarettes?
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...g-discussions/
10 Easy Ways YOU Can Help Fight The Ban!

8. Is there antifreeze in electronic cigarettes?
I need the antifreeze thing cleared up

9. What brand of electronic cigarette do I have & where can I get replacement parts?
UPDATED: Pictures of most common e-cig models

10. What brands of electronic cigarettes/liquids are made in the USA?
NHaler High Voltage Juice, USA made Juice and Updates
http://www.johnsoncreeksmokejuice.com/
http://www.vtvapor.com
USA Manufactured PV (From CaSH and Friends)

11. I'm not satified with the vapor I'm getting/taste/performance. What can I do to get my electronic cigarette to work better?

Modifying Your Cartridges:
Video: Lipton Pyramid Tea Bag Mod
Video: The Straw Mod
Eheim filterpad mod
Brass Screen Mod
PTB Plug Full 510 Cart

Cleaning Your Atomizers:
Atomizer Cleaning
The “Cola” Method Taken to Another Level That Works

Simple Fixes:
Fixing a pen-style atomizer

12. Which nicotine strength would be best for me?
Converting to E Cigs with regards to Nicotine content.

13. Is there an instruction manual or help for my specific model?
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...ic-discussion/

14. Has anyone reviewed the different models and liquids?
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...rette-reviews/

15. What companies should I avoid?
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...ned-about.html

16. What should I look for when choosing an electronic cigarette?
Noob E-Cig Buying Guide
Choosing an E-Cig - my process, with hindsight

17. Why can't I post in another forum?
Newly registered members - Please read!

18. Where can I find an overview of electronic cigarettes?
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...thank-you.html
Buying and Using an Electronic Cigarette: A Primer

[Mo JJC]

You might want to add to 9: Vermont Vapor - The Smoking Alternative At Vermont Vapor, all the liquid we sell is mixed entirely by us - we start with 100% pure food grade glycerine and add distilled water, nicotine (over 99% pure), and citric acid to balance the ph.

To this base we add only food grade flavorings - well, with the exception of our tobacco flavoring. That we make ourselves from ground tobacco leaves... and most people wouldn't want to add those to food.

[kristin]

Done. If anyone has any other good, informative links to add, just let me know!

[DC2]

10. I'm not satified with the vapor I'm getting. What can I do to get my electronic cigarette to work better?
Video: Lipton Pyramid Tea Bag Mod

Video: The Straw Mod

Atomizer Cleaning

There are many other methods that may work better than what is listed above.
But the jury is still out, as with all things electronic cigarette related.

So you should add these as well...
Eheim filterpad mod
Brass Screen Mod
PTB Plug Full 510 Cart

[kristin]

Maybe this should be moved to the New Members forum and stickied?

[kristin]

There are many other methods that may work better than what is listed above.
But the jury is still out, as with all things electronic cigarette related.

So you should add these as well...
Eheim filterpad mod
Brass Screen Mod
PTB Plug Full 510 Cart

Yeah, I just listed the most commonly used methods, but I just added your recommendations to the list, too. I knew someone would have more options to add. Thanks!

[kristin]

And I'll take any link suggestions if people know of better threads to answer the questions!

[DC2]

10. I'm not satified with the vapor I'm getting. What can I do to get my electronic cigarette to work better?
Video: Lipton Pyramid Tea Bag Mod

Video: The Straw Mod

Eheim filterpad mod

Brass Screen Mod

PTB Plug Full 510 Cart

Atomizer Cleaning

What you're doing here is great, and I'm glad to see my thead included in the overview section!!


But I think I would split the above topic into two sections...
1) Cartridge/wicking performance
2) Atomizer cleaning

And then I would add the following link for atomizer cleaning...
The “Cola” Method Taken to Another Level That Works

I realize that there are probably many other good links, using many other methods.
But this is a classic, and it has worked well for me so far.

I give my atomizers a Coke bath once or twice per week.
I have not had one die yet, and have not noticed any decrease in performance.

Going on almost three months now!!


But, up to you, it's your thread, and every little bit helps no matter what.

[kristin]

What you're doing here is really great, and I'm glad to see my thead included in the overview section!!


But I think I would split the above topic into two sections...
1) Cartridge/wicking performance
2) Atomizer cleaning

And then I would add the following link for atomizer cleaning...
The “Cola” Method Taken to Another Level That Works

I realize that there are probably many other good links, using many other methods.
But this is a classic, and it has worked well for me so far.

I give my atomizers a Coke bath once or twice per week.
I have not had one die yet, and have not noticed any decrease in performance.

Going on almost three months now!!


But, up to you, it's your thread, and every little bit helps no matter what.

I think that's a good one, too! I'll add it.

I think I put the cleaning in that section because a newb would be wondering why they had poor taste or vapor production and wouldn't know that cleaning is one of the options to help with that? I'll add a divider to it regarding cleaning.

[Ez Duzit]

Very nice kristen.