Stupid question: Length of inhale

[Vale]

I've read the short guide on just how slow/long to inhale, and that's where my question comes from: it says 5 seconds.

Since most/all of you are former smokers, I'm sure you can see what I'm saying when I mention that bothers me - for those who haven't seen my introduction, I haven't actually received an e-cig yet but I will have an eGo on the 9th or 10th. A slow, 5 second inhale doesn't necessarily leave me breathless but certainly uncomfortable - to be doing that over and over while walking, etc. I actually had that problem trying out one of the overpriced bandwagon automatic models, I was hoping the long inhalation time wouldn't carry over.

Is it any trouble, beyond getting out of the habit of quick analog puffs, to get past it?

Thanks for your input.

 

[Stosh]

Welcome to ECF, and your questions is very logical.

I found the long slow draw difficult as first, being a very long time smoker,
BUT the longer you're NOT smoking the easier it becomes.

The analog quick puff was a learned behavior, now you'll learn a new one.
Even timing your manual battery button push!

Check around some of the posts on "benifits of vaping" "good results" type,
one of the first thing that you will recover will be taste, smell, and the ability
to breathe !!!

 

[StarsAndBars]

It depends a lot on the device. I've had to hit a lower end device for 6-8 seconds to find any satisfaction (cig-a-like auto model). My mod typically requires a 3-4 sec draw, as well as my 510 xl manual battery. It also depends greatly on the performance of your atomizer. If you use a good LR atomizer it will of course decrease the amount of time it takes to produce the vapor. juice is a factor as well. I have found that some juices simply don't perform the same in the vapor production department.

Also, are you planning to draw from this device as you would a cig, or draw from it like...... ok, like a joint? The preferred method is to draw from it just like a cig.

Oh yeh, there can be a bit of a latency period with heating up an atomizer. If you want, try holding the button of your device for a second or so to warm up the atty, then begin taking a draw. I hope this helps.

 

[BlackMetalBuick]

Oh yeh, there can be a bit of a latency period with heating up an atomizer. If you want, try holding the button of your device for a second or so to warm up the atty, then begin taking a draw. I hope this helps.

This is a very good tip right here. I started automatically doing it myself after the first day or two. Takes awhile for the vapor to start forming, save yourself a second or two of inhaling by just holding the button before you start your drag.

You'll be fine. You don't have to inhale for a long time if you don't want to. And eventually your lungs will start feeling better and it'll become easier.

 

[NoBrandHero]

When letting analog-smoking friends try out my Riva (similar to the Ego) I tell them to treat it similar to smoking a hookah. So if you have ever tried those before, you'll have a decent idea of how to inhale. Right now I am using the Riva with a ce-2 cartomizer and my draw time is usually only around 3 seconds.

 

[Hrtbrkr1965]

I actually can breath in and out of my nose as I draw on it ...it's not like your actually hitting it for 5 seconds into your lungs your just drawing a mouthfull then inaling at you pace! At least thats the way it is for me!

 

[BlackMetalBuick]

I actually can breath in and out of my nose as I draw on it ...it's not like your actually hitting it for 5 seconds into your lungs your just drawing a mouthfull then inaling at you pace! At least thats the way it is for me!

Yeah good point. I only need to do that when I'm taking an exceptionally long draw, but it's easy to pause for a second, get your breath through your nose, and continue to pull.

 

[mofosho]

Yeah good point. I only need to do that when I'm taking an exceptionally long draw, but it's easy to pause for a second, get your breath through your nose, and continue to pull.

I have done this but the PG tends to dry out your nose. This can give you a bloody nose.

 

[Rumble]

It does look like pulling takes a long time compared to analogs from the vids I've seen. But I'm sure the benefits outweigh the cons.

 

[Bugsy2700]

Good advice on the LR atty and preheating the atty. When about to draw, I just automatically hit the button (standard EGO with standard bat and atty, drip tip) and by the time it reaches my mouth vapor is at the ready. From there, it is about a one-second draw.

 

[Bugsy2700]

Forgot to mention, juice is also a factor. Different juices produce different amounts of vapor, given the same length of draw. In general, more VG, more vapor.

 

[Jenn1181]

The draw is different on a PV. Well, most PVs. Some of the little mall kiosk mini ecigs with cartomizers have a tighter pull on them than, say, my 510 atty with a wide bore drip tip. When I smoked American Spirits, those suckers were packed so tight and had such a densely woven filter it was almost painful trying to take a drag. It was so tight. I find it's not difficult to take a five second toot off of my PV. Just remember it isn't like you have to draw and simultaneously inhale and you can't really draw off one the same way you do analogs. There is a slight learning curve. It's a slow, relaxed pull of the vapor into the mouth, then inhale, then exhale.

You will have a much better vape once the proper inhaling technique clicks for you.

 

[atom48]

There was a poll on the ECF not too long ago about whether people directly inhaled when smoking (not vaping) or whether they drew the smoke into their mouth first, then inhaled the load. I'd never really thought about that until then. I was a "mouth" inhaler when I smoked. I found with the manual battery I was able to vape the same way I smoked -- pull it all into my mouth, then inhale. For me, the length of pull (3-4 seconds) is the same as when I smoked. With auto batteries I never good replicate that, and failed at vaping the first time around. I'm have MUCH better success now.

 

[adeline]

I actually have been analyzing the way I puff in the last few days.. I alternate between a cigar-like puffing (a couple 2-3 second puffs in my mouth, then inhale the goodness) and spliff-like inhaling (pulling directly into my lungs). I really like the manual batteries for both of these methods. But I think I prefer the cigar puff. Plus I can let the vapor climb out of my mouth and french inhale or tease my nose.

 

[FreakyStylie]

There are never any stupid questions . . . only the one that isn't asked is stupid.

Let me see . . .

Trial number 1: 4 seconds to puff out nose, 5 seconds to completion.
Trial number 2: 3 seconds to puff out nose, 5 seconds to completion.
Trial number 3: 4 seconds to puff out nose, 5 seconds to completion.

Hmm, looks like I fit the "standard". I may have been feeling a little pressure though, LOL. I take good, slowwww draws into my mouth at first, and when it reaches maximum capacity I start the puff again, pull the pv away, and inhale. Everybody has different techniques. I usually hold the button between 1 and 2 seconds, do 2 quicker primer puffs, then inhale on the 3rd with a longer puff. I think the thing is to find what makes your vaping experience suit you. I do the puffs like a pipe because I like the lingering smell around my head . . . mmmmm.

 

[Zod]

I find if that first primer puff is weak pulling directly into my mouth I'll partially inhale that then immediately start another mouth only pull often getting that stronger vapor following with the good hit. The effect is interesting as I usually have vapor creeping out my nose as I'm dragging. 0.o On a fresh cartridge this often results in a light head from too much nicotine.

 

[Gigaah]

Since I started vaping I've taken to a multipuff method I've been using. I take small puffs. I puff inhale it, puff inhale it. So I'm taking small mouthfulls and slowly filling my lungs with each puff. I usually do about 3 medium sized puffs filling my lungs. Then exhale.

 

[mikesymon]

I've experienced different results with different cartomizers. With the best ones it really only takes a few seconds.

 

[Vidi]

I've read the short guide on just how slow/long to inhale, and that's where my question comes from: it says 5 seconds.

Since most/all of you are former smokers, I'm sure you can see what I'm saying when I mention that bothers me - for those who haven't seen my introduction, I haven't actually received an e-cig yet but I will have an eGo on the 9th or 10th. A slow, 5 second inhale doesn't necessarily leave me breathless but certainly uncomfortable - to be doing that over and over while walking, etc. I actually had that problem trying out one of the overpriced bandwagon automatic models, I was hoping the long inhalation time wouldn't carry over.

Is it any trouble, beyond getting out of the habit of quick analog puffs, to get past it?

Thanks for your input.

When I tried my first e cigs, ( the blu and a kr808, both auto's ) I had trouble inhaling if I got a real hit off the things. ( it was so hit or miss ugh! ) My lungs just couldn't really handle it. But I remembered that smoking wasnt a jump right in thing either.

After I got my 510, I had some issues there as well with long inhales. My lung capacity just wasnt there. The first few days were hard but I was finally able to give up the cigarettes once and for all with the 510.

Here's what I found worked for me:

To begin with, a manual battery was better for me. I was able to press the button for a second or two BEFORE I started inhaling. This allowed for juice already in the atomizer to vaporize before I started with my inhale. Then I would inhale for 3-5 seconds let go of the button and then inhale another second or two.

If you go automatic, you can use priming puffs to accomplish something similar. Basically, with the auto's I think of it more like smoking a cigar. Two to three short primer puffs with no real inhale...then a 3-5 second drag. In this way, I was able to more closely control how much vapor I was getting into my lungs and therefore, avoid the lung capacity issue.

Hope that helps!

 

[FreakyStylie]

Update - I've got 5v running now and averaging 3 seconds.