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The Vaporizer

Semua jenis electronic cigarettes (disingkat EC) terdiri dari dua bagian besar – baterai yg

dilengkapi switch dan atomizer/clearomizer.

Apabila kedua komponen tersebut dibongkar akan terlihat sebagai berikut.

Baterai biasanya merupakan jenis high-capacity 3.7volt. Digital control switch memiliki 3 fungsi

– mengalirkan arus dari baterai ke coil atomizer pada waktu tombol ditekan, memberikan

perlindungan terhadap hubungan pendek, dan mengatur fungsi charging baterai. Atomizer terdiri

dari coil yg digulung mengelilingi wick (kapas maupun silica), dan tangki penampung liquid.

Pada saat arus listrik mengalir ke coil, terbentuk panas yang akan memanaskan wick (yg telah

basah oleh liquid) sehingga menghasilkan embun/kabut (vapor). Inilah prinsip dasar dari cara

kerja EC.

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Setelah beberapa waktu lamanya, coil yang tadinya bersih seperti gambar diatas akan berubah

menjadi kecoklatan/warna gelap (gambar pada halaman berikutnya). Ini berlaku untuk semua

jenis atomizer.

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Kualitas dari asap yang dihasilkan atomizer bergantung pada beberapa factor – voltase output

dari baterai, tahanan coil (yang diukur dalam ohm) dan yang terpenting adalah kekentalan dari

liquid.

Burnt vapor

Jangan langsung menyalahkan atomizer. Seringkali, masalahnya terletak pada liquid yang kita

gunakan. Terutama liquid yang sangat kental (mengandung banyak VG – Vegetable Glycerin).

Agar atomizer dapat memproduksi asap, wick harus basah oleh liquid, jika wick kering dan coil

memanas, maka kita akan merasakan burn taste. Jika liquid terlalu kental, wick tidak mampu

untuk menyerap cepat, sementara coil terus memanas dengan cepat.

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Secara normal baterai EC memberikan output stabil pada 3.7v, coil atomizer berkisar pada 2.5-

3.0 ohm. Jika hal ini dipenuhi, dan liquid tidak terlalu kental, maka seharusnya tidak terjadi burnt

vapor.

Jadi untuk menghindari burnt taste, gunakan liquid yang encer. Tapi liquid yang encer tidak

memproduksi asap sebanyak liquid yang kental, dan juga mudah merembes/bocor. Memilih

liquid yang sesuai untuk style vaping dan jenis device yang kita gunakan, tidak semudah

kelihatannya.

Atomizer tidak berasap samasekali

Jika atomizer tidak mengeluarkan asap samasekali, kemungkinannya ada 3 :

1. Baterai jelek – Jika baterai rusak dan tidak memberikan output samasekali. Dapat dicek

menggunakan volt meter, jika tidak memiliki volt meter, coba gunakan baterai lain. Jika

atomizer bekerja pada baterai A, namun tidak bekerja pada baterai B (faktor lain tdk

berubah) maka dapat disimpulkan baterai B jelek/rusak.

2. Coil atomizer jelek – Terkadang kita menerima coil yang jelek. Coil yang jelek yaitu

shorted (kutub negative dan positif langsung berhubungan) atau open (kutub negative dan

positif samasekali tidak berhubungan). Pada kasus yang pertama, jika coil dihubungkan

dengan baterai, baterai akan mendeteksi shorted circuit dan langsung shutdown (klo di

ego battery, LED akan berkedip2). Pada kasus kedua, open circuit, baterai akan

memberikan output volt, namun tidak ada asap yang keluar. Dalam kedua kasus tersebut

Ohmmeter dapat digunakan untuk mendeteksi kelayakan coil. Coil yang bagus memiliki

hambatan 2.5~3 Ohm. Coil yang jelek akan terbaca "0" ohm (shorted), atau angka yang

sangat besar (open). Jika kita tidak memiliki Ohmmeter, tukar atomizer pada baterai yang

‘sehat’. Jika atomizer A bekerja, namun atomizer B tidak bekerja, pada baterai yang

sama, dapat disimpulkan atomizer B bermasalah.

3. Koneksi battery-to-atomizer yang jelek – Ini mungkin kasus yang paling sering terjadi.

Bahkan mungkin merupakan problem yang paling sering muncul pada semua jenis

produk2 EC. Ini terjadi apabila baterai dan atomizer baik2 saja, namun ketika atomizer

dipasangkan ke baterai tidak memproduksi asap. Masalahnya disini adalah tidak terjadi

koneksi antara atomizer dan baterai. Tidak terjadi koneksi disini maksudnya adalah kutub

pada baterai tidak menyentuh kutub pada atomizer. Dan masalah ini biasanya terjadi pada

baterai, dimana konektor pd baterai ‘tenggelam’. Panjang dari konektor atomizer

berbeda2 bahkan untuk merk yang sama. Jadi misalnya kita menggunakan atomizer A

dengan panjang konektor X, kemudian kita berganti ke atomizer B dengan konektor yang

(sedikit) lebih pendek. Kemungkinannya adalah kita tidak akan mendapatkan asap apa2.

Karena pada saat kita menghubungkan atomizer A dengan baterai, konektor pd baterai

terdorong kebawah. Dan atomizer B yang memiliki konektor lebih pendek, tidak akan

dapat menyentuh konektor baterai tersebut. Ada beberapa atomizer yang didisain

menggunakan per pada konektornya seperti CE4 dan ViVi-Nova V2. Atomizer2 ini

memiliki konektor yang bergerak, sehingga tidak merusak baterai dan tetap akan

terhubung walaupun konektor baterai telah terdorong kebawah.

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Saya ingin asap yang lebih tebal

Banyaknya asap bergantung dari 3 parameter – voltase baterai, tahanan coil dan kekentalan dari

liquid. Secara teoritis, makin tinggi voltase makin banyak asap yang dikeluarkan. Namun dalam

prakteknya tidak semudah itu. Voltase yang terlalu tinggi terhadap coil bertahanan rendah, dapat

merusak coil. Selain itu, wick juga harus secara cepat menyerap liquid untuk kemudian

dipanaskan oleh coil. Kalau wick kurang cepat menyerap liquid maka coil akan memanaskan

wick yang kering dan kita akan merasakan burnt taste.

Jadi, untuk mendapatkan asap yang sesuai keinginan, harus seimbang antara voltase, tahanan coil

dan kekentalan liquid. Tidak semudah hanya menaikan tegangan voltase baterai saja.

Tangki saya bocor!

Sebelumnya perlu saya tekankan, tidak ada satu tangki pun di dunia ini yang bebas dari

kemungkinan bocor. Tisu adalah perlengkapan yang wajib dibawa oleh seorang pengguna EC.

Untuk menghasilkan asap, diperlukan liquid, wick, coil dan udara tentunya. Disain atomizer tdk

banyak mengalami perubahan. Karena liquid harus sampai ke coil dan coil harus memiliki aliran

udara yang cukup, liquid dalam tangki tidak mungkin sepenuhnya hampa udara. Itu hanyalah

prinsip fisika yang sederhana. Tambahan lagi, pada saat asap terbentuk, terjadilah kondensasi.

Jadi sangatlah normal untuk mendapati liquid pada koneksi baterai dan di drip tip (tempat kita

menempelkan bibir untuk mengisap). Jika hal2 tersebut terlalu menyusahkan buat kita, maka

mungkin kita kurang cocok untuk menggunakan EC.

Untuk mengatasi kondensasi tersebut dapat dilakukan :

1. Lepaskan atomizer dari baterai.

2. Tiup melalui drip tip untuk mengeluarkan kelebihan liquid.

3. Pasang kembali atomizer.

Hal2 tersebut diatas perlu dilakukan secara regular untuk mendapatkan hasil yang optimal.

Kok asapnya ga enak ya rasanya??

Sama seperti halnya mobil baru, atomizer yang masih baru, terkadang perlu ‘pemanasan’.

Setelah memasang atomizer dan mengisinya dengan liquid, diperlukan waktu beberapa menit,

untuk liquid diserap oleh wick. Liquid yang kental bahkan memerlukan 10-20 menit agar dapat

diserap sempurna oleh wick.

Ada tehnik khusus untuk mempercepat penyerapan tersebut, yaitu dengan mengisap tanpa

menyalakan baterai, sehingga tidak ada arus ke coil. Kita ingin mempercepat pengisapan liquid

kedalam wick menggunakan isapan dari mulut.

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Bagaimana mengetahui kapan atomizer harus diganti

Saat kita merasakan produksi asap mulai berkurang, mungkin itu saat yang tepat untuk

mengganti atau membuat ulang coil pada atomizer. Namun perlu dicermati bahwa berkurangnya

asap tidak semata karena coil yang jelek saja. Seperti yang telah diterangkan diatas, kurangnya

aliran udara juga dapat menyebabkan asap tidak ada. Lakukanlah hal2 sebagai berikut :

1. Lepaskan atomizer dari baterai

2. Keringkan liquid pada kontak baterai (jika ada)

3. Tip melalui drip tip untuk membersihkan sisa liquid hasil kondensasi. Usahakan pada

saat kita meniup dari drip tip tidak dirasakan adanya tahanan untuk memastikan bahwa

ruang coil memiliki aliran udara yang bebas.

4. Pasang kembali atomizer. Jika atomizer masih bagus, maka dapat dirasakan peningkatan

produksi asap. Jika tidak ada peningkatan, maka saatnya mengganti coil.

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E-Cig Glossary

306 – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. Many users of the 510 e-cigs are

using the 306 atomizers on their batteries, as they feel it gives a better experience.

401, 402, and 403 – Also referred to as m401, m402, and m403. One of many styles of electronic

cigarettes available. These are all essentially the same unit (same threading on batteries and

atomizers) but with different length batteries. The 401 model is the longest in physical length and

battery life of the three while the 403 is the shortest in length and battery life.

510 – Arguably the most common and popular style of electronic cigarettes available.

808 or KR808 - One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available.

901 – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available.

A

Adapter – Used to allow a specific style of atomizer or cartomizer to fit onto a different style of

battery. Many users prefer the vapor production of one style of atty but prefer the battery life of

another style battery. This allows them to have access to both simultaneously.

Analog or Analogue – Slang term for a traditional cigarette.

Atomizer (Abbreviated as Atty) - The part of an e-cigarette that actually heats the juice to the

point of vaporization.

Atty – Abbreviation for Atomizer.

Automatic – A style of electronic cigarette battery that does not have a button to activate the

heating element. Rather, when the user draws on the device a switch is activated and the

atomizer is activated. This style of e-cig is most like smoking a traditional cigarette.

B

Batt – Abbreviation for Battery.

Battery (Abbreviated as Batt) – The battery piece of an electronic cigarette is the part that

provides power to the heating element. This allows the heating element to heat the Juice and

produce vapor.

Bridge – A small U-shaped covering inside of the atomizer. This is used to absorb liquid and

help wick it towards the heating element.

C

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Cartridge (Abbreviated as Cart) – A plastic tube-like piece that is usually stuffed with some

sort of absorbent filler material that holds the juice.

Cart – Abbreviation for Cartridge.

Carto – Abbreviation for Cartomizer.

Cartomizer (Abbreviated as Carto) – A cartridge and atomizer in a single unit. These generally

are disposable, inexpensive and hold more juice than a regular cartridge/atomizer combination.

Charger – A battery charger. This is used to recharge your e-cig battery once it has been

depleted.

D

Drip Tip – An accessory that can be used in conjunction with an atomizer or cartomizer. These

have a larger opening than the original equipment and allows a user to drip Juice directly onto

the atomizer. Some people use a drip tip on their Cartomizers simply for looks and/or comfort.

Dripping – A method of adding juice to the atomizer. A user will drip a few drop directly onto

the bridge before vaping. Many users feel this method produces the best vapor production and

taste, since there is no filler material involved with the process.

E

E-Cig – Abbreviation for Electronic Cigarette.

E-Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is

vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.

E-Liquid – Also referred to as E-Juice, Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is

vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.

ECF - Abbreviation for E-Cigarette-Forum.

eCigology – The science of e-cigs. Also the greatest e-cig blog of all time.

eGo - A style of electronic cigarette that utilizes the 510 threads and allows one to use 510

components but with a much larger battery. Many people feel this is one of the superior models

of e-cigs that are available.

Electronic Cigarette (Abbreviated as E-Cig) – A device that heats up a liquid solution

consisting of nicotine, propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycol, and flavorings to a point where

it actually turns into a vapor which can be inhaled. For more detailed information, click here:

Understanding E-Cigs: A Beginner’s Guide

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F

FDA - Abbreviation for the (United States) Food and Drug Administration.

Filler Material (Abbreviated as Filler) - Material placed inside of a Cartridge that is absorbent.

It is used to help keep the juice inside of the cartridge and deliver it to the atomizer at an optimal

pace (so as to not flood the device). Most cartridges come with PolyFill being used as the Filler

Material, but there are many modifications available that may help enhance your e-cig

experience (such as the Pyramid Tea Bag mod or Blue Foam mod – check our Modifications

section for more information).

Flooding – Something that can occur when too much Juice is applied to the atomizer. Since

atomizers require some air to properly vaporize Liquid, adding too much Juice to an atomizer

will cause a decrease in Vapor Production and flavor.

Food and Drug Administration (Abbreviated as FDA) – An administrative branch of the

United States government that oversees rules and regulations pertaining to the safety of food and

drug products sold in the USA. There is currently a very controversial lawsuit involving the FDA

and the importation and distribution of electronic cigarettes.

G

H

Hot Cigarette – A slang term for a traditional cigarette.

I

J

Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, E-Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized

when using an electronic cigarette.

K

L

Leaking – This can happen when too much Juice is added to an atomizer or cartomizer. Juice

can leak out of the bottom of the heating element and onto the battery, which in some cases can

cause damage to the device (as is the case with Automatic Batteries).

LED - Abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.

Light Emitting Diode (Abbreviated as LED) – A diode that converts applied voltage to light.

These are commonly used in electronic cigarette devices to indicate that the device is actively

being used.

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Liquid – Also referred to as E-Liquid, E-Juice, Smoke Juice, or Juice. This is the liquid that is

vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.

Low Resistance (Abbreviated as LR) – An atomizer or cartomizer with a lower Ohm rating than

the standard equipment. This generally causes the heating element to get hotter faster and

produces vapor more quickly. In many cases it produces more vapor than an atty or carto that has

a standard resistance rating.

LR - Abbreviation for Low Resistance.

M

m401, m402, and m403 – Also referred to as 401, 402, and 403. One of many styles of

electronic cigarettes available. These are all essentially the same unit (same threading on

batteries and atomizers) but with different length batteries. The m401 model is the longest in

physical length and battery life of the three while the m403 is the shortest in length and battery

life.

Manual – A style of electronic cigarette battery that has a button (usually on the top or side of

the battery) that activates the heating element. When the user wishes to use the device, the button

must first be depressed in order to produce vapor from the atomizer. This style of e-cig is less

like a traditional cigarette than the Automatic, but is preferred by many due to the fact that it is

sealed and can not be adversely affected by Leaking.

mg – Abbreviation for Milligrams.

Milligrams (Abbreviated as mg) – The amount of nicotine found in a Juice. Typical levels

include 0mg, 6mg, 8mg, 12mg, 16mg, 18mg, 24mg, 30mg, 36mg and 48mg. Generally speaking,

a medium level of nicotine is around 18mg. Those who use Juice with a higher nicotine content

than that are generally people who were heavy smokers or have been vaping for quite some time.

Milliliters (Abbreviated as mL) – The amount of Juice in a given container.

Mini – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. These generally are about the same

size as a traditional cigarette and have the shortest battery life of any style.

mL - Abbreviation for Milliliters.

Mod – Dual usage – Can be used to describe modifications to a device or accessory (such as

getting more vapor production out of your cartridges) or a design variation of a commonly

manufactured electronic cigarette. In the latter context, mods typically use larger rechargeable

Lithium Ion batteries and allow the user longer battery life and increased vapor production but at

the cost of the device looking like a traditional cigarette. Many mods will also allow the user to

increase or decrease the voltage of their device to achieve optimal performance.

N

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O

Ohm - A measure of electrical resistance. A lower number indicates lower resistance and

therefore faster heating.

P

Passthrough – A device that plugs directly into the USB port of a computer or charger and

allows the user to vape without having to worry about battery life. Some users report better vapor

production and/or flavor while using a Passthrough compared to their regular batteries.

PCC - Abbreviation for Personal Charging Case.

Pen Style – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. Slightly resembles a ball point

pen in appearance.

Personal Charging Case – A portable charger that can be taken with a user on the go to charge

electronic cigarette batteries when away from a power outlet. Particularly useful when using an

e-cig that has less than a 2 hour battery life per charge. Take a look at this post for battery life

information for many common e-cig batteries.

Personal Vaporizor (Abbreviated as PV) – Another name for an Electronic Cigarette. Usually

used in reference to the more untraditional style e-cigs (also known as Mods).

PG – Abbreviation for Propylene Glycol.

Propylene Glycol (Abbreviated as PG) – An ingredient found in many brands of E-Juice. Some

users have reported an allergic reaction to it and must therefore use 100% VG Juice instead. This

is one of the ingredients used that when heated will produce vapor that can be inhaled. Typically,

PG produces less vapor than it’s VG counterpart but provides more flavor and Throat Hit. This

substance has been used as a primary ingredient in medical inhalers for years.

PV - Abbreviation for Personal Vaporizor.

Q

R

S

Smoke Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, Liquid, Juice, or E-Juice. This is the liquid that is

vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.

Smokeless Cigarette – A term used to refer to an electronic cigarette. This term is used

commonly due to the fact that no actual smoke is inhaled or exhaled while using an e-cig.

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Starter Kit – A kit that includes basic e-cigarette equipment. Typically includes everything

needed to begin vaping. Most starter kits come with 1 or more atomizers, 1 or more batteries, a

charger and 5 cartridges pre-filled with Juice.

T

TH - Abbreviation for Throat Hit.

Throat Hit (Abbreviated as TH) - The tingling feeling one feels in the back of the throat when

vaporizing juice that contains nicotine. Typically, since nicotine is a large contributing factor in

throat hit, when a juice that contains zero nicotine is vaporized, there is no throat hit.

U

V

Vape – The action of “smoking” an electronic cigarette. Since e-cigs actually produce vapor

(rather than smoke) people refer to this as “Vaping”.

Vapor Cigarette – A term used to refer to an electronic cigarette. This term is used commonly

due to the water vapor that is exhaled when using an e-cig.

Vapor Production – Typically associated with Juices. Indicates how much vapor is produced

using an average inhale of an e-cigarette.

Vegetable Glycerol or Vegetable Glycerin (Abbreviated as VG) – An ingredient found in many

brands of E-Juice. This is one of the ingredients used that when heated will produce vapor that

can be inhaled. Typically, VG produces more vapor than it’s PG counterpart but provides less

flavor and Throat Hit. Some users who are allergic to Propylene Glycol must use 100% VG

Juices.

VG - Abbreviation for Vegetable Glycerol or Vegetable Glycerin.

W

Wick – A narrow piece of poly string that is inside of many styles of atomizers that allows easier

delivery of Juice to the heating element.

X

Y

Z