acronyms

[olsofty]

I think I spelled that right, Looks right! Any way, is there somewhere either on this forum or a book or something that a newbie like myself could have to know what people are talking about. I mean there is lots and lots or acronyms that folks use in this forum and else where that I am desperately trying to understand and I am clueless. evo versus mods clearo something and more things then my old wrinkled up .... can even come close to understanding.

Please help I like this vaping thing and it keeps me going. 45 year habit is hard to break but I am getting there slowly but surely or is it Shirley I can't remember.
Mike Hawkins

 

[Fisheeboy]

I do think there is a place on the forum that helps with the lingo and abbreviations and stuff. I just don't know where it is. But I can tell you that you will pick up on the language pretty quickly. Plus just keep doing what you're doing, ask questions.

 

[Peepaw]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...op-reference-shop-new-experienced-vapers.html

Check that thread out^^^^there's a ton of great info in there.

And welcome to ECF, I just quit a 45 year habit myself.

Good luck and have fun with it.

 

[Rocketpunk]

Atty = Atomizer. It is most akin to a toaster coil. It's a very thin coil that heats up whenever you press the battery's button.

Toppers = tanks.

Tanks = things you put your liquid into that contains the atomizer.

The best analogy I can give for how atomizers work is to think of a lightbulb. We all know how to swap out a lightbulb. And it is essentially the same concept. The coil gets hot, hot, hot, hot, then it finally pops. Swapping one out is just like swapping out a lightbulb.

"Toppers", "Tanks", "Atomizers", and "juice" are all encompassed in one device, the "tank". It combines all those elements.

Ohms: a resistance rating in electronics. I am not a electronicist so I can't describe it further. A general rule of thumb: if you know the resistance of your atomizer, just add TWO to that number. For example, if you ask and they tell you your atomizer is at 2.0-2.2 ohms, add two to that number. If you have a Twist or a Spinner battery, you'll probablty find the best performance around 4 volts. 2+2=4.

VV = Variable voltage. This is like being able to turn up the volume on your stereo. Only in e-cig style. You can control the amount of power your battery puts out. What this does, essentially, is add more heat to your atomizer coil. This vaporizes more liquid more quickly, giving you more of a hit. Many people consider this an upgrade. Too much heat, though, and your juice can taste burnt and you can "pop" your atomizer coil more quickly. This is why VV is advantageous. You can fine-tune your "sweet spot".

VW = Variable wattage. Similar to VV, only if you find your sweet spot in wattage, you can slap any "topper" on there with any resistance (measured in Ohms) and it will automatically adjust the voltage to your preferred settings.

EGO: Any of the batteries that are shaped like a magic marker that has threads on top and a button.

Battery: the long piece with the pushy button that provides power. It is rechargeable.

Juice, E-Liquid, Oils: This is the actual liquid that contains flavorings and nicotine.

Ask more questions, receive more answers! You're at the right place, my man.

 

[Lowtech]

I'm a rookie, but I add:

pg - propylene glycol
vg - vegetable glycerine
nic or nick - nicotine

 

[Kr3wsk8er]

E-Cig Glossary. Definitions, abbreviations, and meanings. | eCigology
A - Z E-Cig Glossary | Guide To Vaping
these guys should help ya out.
congrats on kicking the habit!

 

[ccubed]

Hi Mike and welcome to ECF. The replies you've gotten should be helpful. I remember being quite confused with the lingo and the acronyms when I started researching vaping before I got going with it. What really helped, along with the links and info that has already been provided in this thread, was the encouragement to be patient with the learning curve for vaping. And I was encouraged to hang out here, read lots of posts, watch some youtube videos on vaping and that pretty quickly things would start to make sense. And they were right...what began as a feeling like I was listening to a foreign language started making sense. I've only been vaping for about 4 1/2 months and am becoming more comfortable with the language and acronyms. I am sure you will find it the same.

The cool thing is that the folks here are very supportive and friendly. We all started as noobies and many remember how confusing it can be. Which is why, I believe, so many folks here hang in the new members forum and offer help and support to noobs (and I still consider myself pretty new).

So hang in and enjoy your vape journey. Questions and some confusion is part of the path for many of us.

Keep the vape and namaste.

 

[KODIAK (TM)]

"B&M" threw me off for the longest time. Sounded like something you drink just before a colonoscopy. Finally figured out the Brick and Mortar thing.

 

[WileECoyote]

Found out what ANTZ was last night. I knew it was a bad thing to be, just didn't know what it stood for.

Anti Nicotine and Tobacco Zealots

 

[sdennislee]

Acronyms serve a purpose, maximum confusion with minimum letters Learned that in the NAVY.

 

[Rickajho]

See here too => e-Cigarette Jargon and Terms - eCig 101

 

[JackieZombie]

"B&M" threw me off for the longest time. Sounded like something you drink just before a colonoscopy. Finally figured out the Brick and Mortar thing.

Thank goodness you said something. I had no idea what it was!

 

[forevermurphys]

Found out what ANTZ was last night. I knew it was a bad thing to be, just didn't know what it stood for.

Anti Nicotine and Tobacco Zealots

Aah ha! Was wondering about that one myself.

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[cbrite]

Laughing--B&M was just about the only thing I "got" when I first started reading/posting here. I still get all confused with clearos and cartos and whatever o's.

 

[WileECoyote]

Acronyms serve a purpose, maximum confusion with minimum letters Learned that in the NAVY.

I have 17 1/2 in. Acronyms with acronyms in them!

 

[Vash]

Couple more :

GLWS= Good luck with sale
LR=Low resistance
SR=Standard Resistance
HR=High Resistance
PIF=Pay it Forward