An electronic cigarette is comprised of three basic parts:
- The Cartridge: the cartridge is the mouthpiece and this is where the e liquid is held to be vaporized, or “smoked”
- It’s a plus to look for a starter kit with a few pre-filled cartridges so you can begin your vaping experience immediately
- The Atomizer: the atomizer is the heating element; it’s responsible for vaporizing the liquid in the cartridge
- The Power Supply: this is the battery; it provides the juice to heat up the atomizer
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Beyond the three basic parts to an eCig, you should consider the importance of some of these electronic cigarette accessories in your starter pack:
- An extra battery: an extra, rechargeable battery is an important perk for an eCig starter kit in order to avoid running out of power
- A heavy smoker switching to eCigs should expect to run out of battery life in 4-8 hours
- An average smoker should expect the battery to last up to 24 hours
- USB cable for charging and passthrough capability: the USB cable is vital if you plan to vape frequently, especially in an office or location which easy access to a USB portal.
- The USB cable allows you to vape while saving your battery, never cutting off an enjoyable vape session because of power shortages.
- Wall adapter to recharge the eCigbattery
- Instruction manual: eCigs are a relatively new creation, and it’s important to make sure you understand the parts and how your eCig works
- Lanyard to allow for easy transport of your eCig:, a lanyard allows you to carry around your eCig while leaving your hands free