What a drag

[minedbojo]

Why is it that every youtube video I see from all these different people using all kinds of e-cigs; " taking these long deep drags"?
When I smoke analogs (Sorry still waiting for my first e-cig order; unfortunately its a blucig so I will still be smoking my analogs for a long....long.....time might get cancer before they arrive...lol.) I take much shorter drags. Is it me or am I missing something here?

 

[STILLSMOK9]

It takes a longer smooth drag to produce the same hit that an analog produces.

 

[sattec]

it's very easy to add a few drop's of "goodie" to the juice to make it vapor like crazy..don't beleive everything you see...

 

[minedbojo]

Oh ok thats going to take some getting use to

 

[Ehvam]

It does take getting used to. Its my biggest complaint with vaping. When I first got it I was sucking on it so hard I thought I had popped a lung. (just reread that, yeesh, not good)
I tend to take very short mouth inhales with a analog then breath into my lungs, but with this its a bit different. But I hear it depends what model/type you get. I just ordered the 510 which, I hope, will let me take shorter drags.

 

[NPerez]

It does take getting used to. Its my biggest complaint with vaping. When I first got it I was sucking on it so hard I thought I had popped a lung. (just reread that, yeesh, not good)
I tend to take very short mouth inhales with a analog then breath into my lungs, but with this its a bit different. But I hear it depends what model/type you get. I just ordered the 510 which, I hope, will let me take shorter drags.

I have a 510. It's my first. What I get from a brief drag is probably similar to an analog..

But when you have a monster like a 510, you start to really want huge plumes of vapor, so I end up taking long pulls anyway

But I've never had to suck hard on it - usually that has a detrimental effect on vapor production, in my experiences

 

[nitewriter]

It depends on what device they're using too. The more voltage, the shorter the draw.

 

[Mary Kay]

I take shorter puffs at first, kind of like a cigar, then one or two longer drags. I get lots of vapor, but I add a few drops of Glycerine to my e-liquids. Makes a difference. I have a 901.

 

[minedbojo]

I have a 510. It's my first. What I get from a brief drag is probably similar to an analog..

But when you have a monster like a 510, you start to really want huge plumes of vapor, so I end up taking long pulls anyway

But I've never had to suck hard on it - usually that has a detrimental effect on vapor production, in my experiences

So longer softer drags; I wonder hows the throat hit when doing that?

 

[minedbojo]

It depends on what device they're using too. The more voltage, the shorter the draw.

I did not know that the units had diff. votages; I thought there would be a sort of a standard for these things. But then higher voltages would create heating issues right? That would explain the cut off times on these auto units versus the button activated ones. 8-o Hugh just had a brain fart sorry...

 

[CardinalWinds]

I did not know that the units had diff. votages; I thought there would be a sort of a standard for these things. But then higher voltages would create heating issues right? That would explain the cut off times on these auto units versus the button activated ones. 8-o Hugh just had a brain fart sorry...

I could never go with an automatic battery since having a manual switch on my 510. No cut off on manual batteries. Total control over your draw.

Most all e-cigs operate at 3.7 volts, the exceptions being the mods like the Prodigy and the SD. They run a bit higher, in the 5 to 6 volt range, and consequently produce more vapor more quickly.

Compared to analogs, a slower longer draw is the key...at least for me. I take draws off of my 510 that would leave me hacking on an analog. Keep in mind too, that it has been tentatively shown that nicotine absorption with e-cigs is done more through the mucous membranes in the mouth than the lungs, so let it roll around in your mouth a bit before inhaling and enjoy the superior taste.

 

[nitewriter]

I did not know that the units had diff. votages; I thought there would be a sort of a standard for these things. But then higher voltages would create heating issues right? That would explain the cut off times on these auto units versus the button activated ones. 8-o Hugh just had a brain fart sorry...

I was talking more about devices like the Prodigy, Light Vaper, Screwdriver, etc. There's a huge difference from traditional e-cigs to mods in voltage and in draw.

 

[Michele]

I could never go with an automatic battery since having a manual switch on my 510. No cut off on manual batteries. Total control over your draw.

Most all e-cigs operate at 3.7 volts, the exceptions being the mods like the Prodigy and the SD. They run a bit higher, in the 5 to 6 volt range, and consequently produce more vapor more quickly.

Compared to analogs, a slower longer draw is the key...at least for me. I take draws off of my 510 that would leave me hacking on an analog. Keep in mind too, that it has been tentatively shown that nicotine absorption with e-cigs is done more through the mucous membranes in the mouth than the lungs, so let it roll around in your mouth a bit before inhaling and enjoy the superior taste.

That's good for me to know. I'm still waiting on my first e-cig as well (510) and I draw on the analog moderately, but I tend to hold it in my mouth a few seconds before blowing out the smoke. (maybe an old habit from my younger years?) Anyway, I smoke ultra lights and have wondered if the 510 will be a bit harsh of a throat hit for me. I went with 10mg nicotine to start. I guess I'll find out soon.

 

[mbrown3]

I've seen a few posters mention adding glycerine to their e-juice to produce more vapor and would like to know where to get some so I can try it for myself.

 

[Applejackson]

I've seen a few posters mention adding glycerine to their e-juice to produce more vapor and would like to know where to get some so I can try it for myself.

You can find small bottles of glycerin at Walmart (I only found small bottles anyway, just make sure it's pure glycerin USP--the bottle calls it a "skin protectant"), or you can find it many places online. Just google and shop for good prices.

 

[Applejackson]

That's good for me to know. I'm still waiting on my first e-cig as well (510) and I draw on the analog moderately, but I tend to hold it in my mouth a few seconds before blowing out the smoke. (maybe an old habit from my younger years?) Anyway, I smoke ultra lights and have wondered if the 510 will be a bit harsh of a throat hit for me. I went with 10mg nicotine to start. I guess I'll find out soon.

I don't think the throat hit will be a problem at 10mg. You can always take smaller drags too, but I think you'll find the "throat hit" is not as harsh as you're thinking it will be. After all, it's not smoke

 

[Sevenchan]

I just ordered the 510 which, I hope, will let me take shorter drags.

Not in my experience

My drags on the 510 are twice as long as analog drags. I can deal with it, but it is a minor drawback of the device.

I think maybe auto switches would allow for shorter drags??

 

[wezzie]

I have been told that I look like I am smoking a cigar when I vape...?...but, it works.

 

[DC2]

Why is it that every youtube video I see from all these different people using all kinds of e-cigs; " taking these long deep drags"?
When I smoke analogs (Sorry still waiting for my first e-cig order; unfortunately its a blucig so I will still be smoking my analogs for a long....long.....time might get cancer before they arrive...lol.) I take much shorter drags. Is it me or am I missing something here?

Every video review I have seen, those people are taking longer drags than I normally do. I am guessing that they are trying to maximize vapor production for demonstration purposes. But having said that, yes, with most models of electronic cigarette you do have to take a longer draw that a normal cigarette.

With models that have an automatic battery you REALLY have to take slower drags, which generally means even longer drags. You have to draw hard enough to activate the battery but not too hard or it will activate the battery cutoff way before you want it to, at least for me.

One of the problems is there is much less airflow, in general, than a normal cigarette, so the draw is also generally harder, which is also a factor in the need for longer draws. People do various modifications to resolve some of these issues.

As an example, I have taken my RN4081 (NPro) and removed the cartridge from inside the mouthpiece, and then I bore out the little hole in the bottom of the mouthpiece with a screwdriver until it is nice and big. My airflow is increased significantly, and so my draw is much easier. Of course, since I have no cartridge in there anymore, I can only use it for dripping, which is something it is pretty good for anyway.