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Common Vaping FAQ
What is vaping?
Vaping is the process of heating an eliquid into vapour and then inhaling. The e-liquids used can be with or without nicotine.
What is an Ohm (Ω)?
An ohm is the measure of electrical resistance of the coil inside an atomizer or tank. It is normally shown using this symbol – Ω.
Are there different types of vaping?
There are two types of vaping – Mouth to lung (MTL) and direct lung (DL). MTL is similar to how you would smoke a cigarette whilst DL resembles smoking shisha.
How do I know if what I am buying is genuine?
For hardware, most brands that we distribute have a scratch-off verification code (sometimes called “Scratch & Verify”) which you can use to verify that products from our website are genuine. It’s not a legal requirement, therefore not all products have the code. Most e-liquids do not come with a verification code, therefore the best way to know that they are genuine is to purchase through a registered, official retailer like our vape shop, olivevape. All our products are 100% authentic, we only purchase from official distributors and suppliers whose products comply with industry legal standards.
What are the health implications of vaping?
Studies from the British Medical Association have shown that vaping is 95% less harmful than smoking. The NHS are supporting the use of e-cigarettes in their quit smoking / Stoptober campaigns. There is no carbon monoxide or tar within the vapour, as confirmed by doctors and recent studies by the Royal College of Physicians.
Why is e-liquid coming out of the tank and going in my mouth?
If the coil is over saturated the excess e-liquid within the atomiser may flood the tank and you could end up with droplets of liquid on your lips / in your mouth. If you get e-liquid in your mouth, it is advised to rinse your mouth out with plenty of water.
Is vaping cheaper than smoking?
Vaping can work out to be between 50 – 90% cheaper than cigarette smoking.
How old do you have to be to buy a vape product in store and online?
To purchase any vape product or any e-liquid you have to be above 18 years old by law. You may need to verify your age with a driving licence or passport if you visit a store if you are lucky enough to look under 18! When ordering online you may need to pass an age verification check before purchasing products.
Will vaping help me to quit smoking?
Some people use these as a tool to cut down the amount of tobacco they use and others can completely come off of tobacco products using electronic cigarettes. Please be aware that as with any product that replaces smoking. completely coming off of tobacco requires willpower. “There is growing evidence that e-cigarettes can help people stop smoking. Using an e-cigarette can help you manage your nicotine cravings. To get the best out of it, make sure you’re using it as much as you need to and with the right strength of nicotine in your e-liquid. You won’t get the full benefit from vaping unless you stop smoking cigarettes completely. You can get advice from specialist vape shops or your local stop smoking service.” – NHS, 2018.
Is it legal to vape indoors? Are e-cigs affected by the UK smoking ban?
Some places have starting banning use of electronic cigarettes indoors, there may be No Smoking signs up in public places and a lot of these now include e-cigarette
Am I allowed to take my vaping products on a plane if I am going away?
It is ok to travel with an e-cigarette depending on your destination. It is advisable to check with the local customs office of the country you are visiting to find out if they permit the carriage of electronic cigarettes. If you do take a tank on a plane then it would be best if you remove as much e-liquid as possible as the air pressure can cause tanks to leak and e-liquids can be transported with your toiletries bag. You are not allowed to use your electronic cigarette on the plane.
Does vaping taste the same as smoking tobacco?
The flavours differ widely, so if you have a blueberry flavour, it will taste of blueberries but you may be able to taste the nicotine if the strength is quite high or higher than you use normally. There are also tobacco flavoured e-liquids available, which resemble the taste of cigarette smoke.
Do e-cigarettes and e-liquids produce a smell?
Yes, the vapour can leave a small amount of smell depending on the e-liquid and type of device. Some smells can be pleasant to you but not to others, so please take this into consideration if you are using the electronic cigarette in confined spaces.
How often can I vape? Can I use vaping products as often as I would if I was smoking?
Some people will use their electronic cigarette very regularly, taking a couple of puffs every hour, whilst others may use it in the same way as if they were smoking cigarettes. If you would normally smoke a cigarette then you can use your vape instead in the same pattern as smoking.
Is there a danger of secondhand smoke from electronic cigarettes?
As electronic cigarettes give out vapour there is no second hand smoke, but people may experience second hand vapour inhalation if you use your electronic cigarette in a space that is not ventilated or is confined. According to NHS, there is no evidence that exposure to e-cigarette vapour is harmful for bystanders.
How do I choose the vaping product that’s right for me?
The best way is to speak to one of our customer service advisors, they are trained to help you make a well informed decision and you can reach them via email, phone or live chat. All the details you need are in the Contact Us section of the website.
What am I actually inhaling when I vape on an electronic cigarette?
You are inhaling the vapour produced from heating a mixture of water, vegetable glycerin (VG), propylene glycol (PG), artificial and natural flavourings and nicotine if you choose to have this in your eliquid.
Do you sell clones?
At olivevape, we made the decision very early on to not sell fake or copied products – more commonly known as clones – for several reasons. Not only do these products sit in a very grey area in the legal zone, they also undermine the efforts of hard-working manufacturers and mod makers around the world.
For those unfamiliar with the buzz around ‘clones’, it’s similar to how high-cost designer handbags are copied, ever-so-slightly modified, mass-manufactured, and sold at a tiny fraction of the cost of the genuine product. The world of vaping has grown so rapidly that we’re seeing more and more premium manufacturers cropping up, creating unique devices from amazing materials and using engineering techniques so good that the end result is, what many vapers would call, a piece of artwork. This is often reflected by a premium price for the product. With such a device, you’d often find a serial number engraved on the device, a presentation box, and perhaps even a certificate of authenticity. It’s not always the expensive devices that get cloned, though. As with most consumer goods out there, almost anything with a recognisable brand name can be recreated in anonymous factories and sold cheaply enough to entice consumers to buy their clones instead of the real thing.
Now, whilst we recognize we could make good revenue on clones, it’s not the kind of business model we want to have. As vapers ourselves, we love the work that manufacturers put into their products, and we want to support them. There’s also the biggest issue of all: safety. No one knows what batteries are being used in these clones. No one knows the materials used in clones of atomizers, and many of them come to you still with machine oil on them. We’ve even seen mechanical mod clones without vent holes. There’s not a chance we’d ever risk selling something so potentially dangerous
Common Vaping FAQ
My coils are burning out far too quickly, why is this happening?
Coils can burn out for various reasons. This can be due to the coils not being fully saturated with e-liquid when originally primed, or by using the coil at too high a wattage. Most coils have a wattage range displayed on the side, and it is advised that you stay within this range to prolong the life of the coils. Chain vaping is also another factor that can contribute to this as you are not allowing the coil to re-saturate with e-liquid, therefore vaping on a dry coil.
What is a Squonker/squonking mod?
A squonker is a box mod with an inbuilt e-liquid bottle which feeds a small tube allowing eliquid to flow along towards the 510 pin when the bottle is squeezed. A bottom fed (BF) rebuildable dripping atomiser is required with these devices for them to work correctly.
What is a pass through charging, device
This is a type of device which can be charged and used for vaping at the same time. Handy if you use your device while on the go, either at work or in the car.
Do all coils fit all tanks?
No. All tanks will have dedicated coils manufactured by the company that produces the tank. E.g. The Aspire Nautilus Mini Tank will use Aspire Nautilus BVC coils. You can use our Coil Finder to see easily which coil you need.
What are the diameters of tanks?
Tank diameters differ and the most popular sizes currently will be either 18mm or 22mm and for rebuildables either 22mm or 24/25mm. You will however find the odd tank which is larger.
What makes a sub ohm tank?
Sub ohm tanks give out a lot of vapour. Normally the resistance of the coils would be 0.5Ω or below but any tank that has a resistance of 0.99Ω or below is classed as sub ohm.
What is the temperature control range on a device?
Some mods have temperature control modes – the range shows the temperature that the coils will heat up to when the product is in use. This is normally between 200°C- 250°C / 392°F – 480°F
I am a beginner, what is the best kit for me?
The One Kit is our most popular and best performing starter kit, developed to ensure that all starter vapers have a smooth transition between smoking and vaping.
How often do I need to replace my coil?
A coil is recommended to be changed roughly every 1 – 4 weeks depending on usage, but if the eliquid discolours or when the tank used tastes burnt then it is probably time to change the coil within your tank.
How long does my battery last before I need to recharge it?
Depending on the size of your battery and how often you use the device, this can differ from 2 – 3 hours to a full day. The higher the mAh (Milliamphour – measurement of ampage of a battery) the longer your battery will last you – this is also dependant on the power you set your device to fire at.
Why does my coil taste burnt?
The cotton within the coil may not be saturated correctly and therefore has been burnt when used, you should replace the coil as soon as possible. This should return the flavour back to its original state.
Do I need a spare battery for my electronic cigarette and when should I replace them?
Some batteries can last between 6 – 12 months if looked after correctly. If the device has an internal battery you may need to buy a new device after its time. If your device has an external battery then you can always buy spares and use these on a rotation system to prolong the lives of the batteries. It is always handy to have a spare just in case you need it, so next time you’re at a our vape shop don’t forget to collect your free battery case with every battery purchase.
How do I stop my tank from leaking?
Leaking can be caused by flooding the cotton and coil with too much e-liquid. A way to solve this is to clear away any excess liquid then turn the wattage up by 5 – 10 watts for a few puffs to heat the excess into vapour, then turn it back down again. If this still doesn’t work then you may need to change the coil as through usage the cotton within the coil can deteriorate and soak less e-liquid.
Regarding batteries, what does mAh mean?
mAh stands for milliamps per hour. This is a measurement of amperage of a battery. E.g. 3000mAh battery will stay charged for longer time compared to a 2500mAh battery
How do I get more vapour out of my device?
There are two ways of increasing vapour, either you can turn up the power of your device or use a tank with a lower resistance coil. For more information on how to get more vapour from your e-cig, check out our blog on cloud chasing!
What does SSOCC stand for in the phrase, Kanger SSOCC coils?
SSOCC stands for Stainless Steel Organic Cotton Coil, these are manufactured by Kangertech and can be used in a variety of their tanks such as the CL tank 2.0 or the Protank 4 2.0.
What’s the difference between voltage and wattage?
Voltage is the direct current given out by the battery and the wattage is the measure of power distributed to the coil from the battery. Wattage can be changed easily using a variable wattage device.
Why are the batteries wrapped with coloured plastic?
This is a protective casing for your battery, if the plastic is damaged in any way it is advised to replace the battery immediately in the interests of safety. Please refer to our battery safety guidelines.
What is the best temperature to vape at on Temperature control mode?
A good starting point would be at either 240°C or 540°F. From here you will then be able to adjust the temperature of the mod yourself to suit what you need.
Is it safe to charge your device overnight?
It is best to charge the batteries while you are awake and they are in sight. If you have a power surge in your house you want to be able to act quickly to avoid the battery causing damage to your property or person.
Vaping Glossary
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- 510 / eGo adapter
A screw in adapter that changes the threading from 510 to the eGo thread.
- 510 Thread
The threading at the top of the mod or battery which the tank screws into.
- 510 – Drip Tip
A mouthpiece for use with any 510 sized tank.
- 810 Drip Tip
A mouthpiece for use with any 810 sized tank.
- 18350 Battery
A small battery normally with up to 800 mAh for use with 18350 mods.
- 18490/18500 Battery
A medium sized battery normally with up to 1300mAh for use with mods that require an 18500 battery.
- 18650 Battery
The most commonly used vaping battery in the vaping market.
- 20700 Battery
A slightly larger sized battery than the 18650. Can hold up to double the amount of mAh and for use in mods that accommodate 20700 batteries.
- 26650 Battery
A larger battery for use in mods that can accomodate 26650 batteries.
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- Airflow Control (AFC)
The ability to change the amount of airflow to the coil within a tank, usually by rotating a band around the outside of the tank.
- Airflow Control (AFC)
The ability to change the amount of airflow to the coil within a tank, usually by rotating a band around the outside of the tank.
- Atomizer
The heating element of an e-cigarette. Also known as your coil. This will have a piece of wicking material threaded through it, usually organic Japanese cotton. These are perishable and we recommended they are replaced every few weeks.
- Atomizer Head
The metal casing that holds the coil and wick situated inside.
- All Day Vape (ADV)
An e-liquid which you can comfortably vape at any time of day and is normally one of the favourite flavours of the user.
- Amperage (Amps)
Unit of electrical current.
- Atty
Short for the word atomiser
- Automatic
An electronic cigarette that does not have a button to start the heating process of the atomiser coil/heating element.
B
- Atomizer
The heating element of an e-cigarette. Also known as your coil. This will have a piece of wicking material threaded through it, usually organic Japanese cotton. These are perishable and we recommended they are replaced every few weeks.
- Battery
The source of power from which the current is discharged.
- Bottom coil clearomizer (BCC)
A clearomizer with a single coil situated in the base.
- Bottom Vertical Coil clearomizer (BVC)
A clearomizer where the coils are situated vertically rather than horizontal.
- Boxies
People who prefer to use box mods over any other type of electronic cigarette.
- Box Mod
A device which is shaped like a box, they normally take up to 4 batteries depending on the design and capabilities. Box mods can be either mechanical (for use with an RDA) or variable wattage giving you the ability to control the power output of the device to your tank or rebuildable atomizer.
- Building
The art of making coils and wicking them in a rebuildable tank or dripping atomiser.
- Build Deck
This is the deck where you build your coils. Found underneath the cap in a rebuildable tank or RDA.
C
- Carto
Short for cartomiser. A disposable atomiser which can last up to 2 weeks and then will need to be replaced.
- Clearomiser
A pen style tank which normally has a capacity of between 0.5ml – 1.8ml of liquid. This is usually made from polycarbonate plastic.
- Clone
A copy of the original, authentic product made with substandard materials which have not undergone the same tests for safety and performance as premium, regulated brands.
- Cloud Chaser
A vaper who is looking to produce massive amounts of vapour from their e-cigarette.
- Clouds
The vapour that is produced when a person uses an electronic cigarette.
- Coil
The heating element within a tank, clearomiser or rebuildable atomiser.
- Competition Cap
A cover made for an RDA to enhance performance by allowing more airflow to the coils.
- Connection Pin
A safety feature included on a wide variety of mods that automatically cuts the power after 10 seconds of constant firing.
D
- Direct Lung Inhale
This kind of inhale is similar to a shisha style of inhale where the vapour is taken directly into the lungs, rather than pausing in the mouth first like a MTL inhale.
- Dripper
Another word for an rebuildable dripping atomiser (RDA).
- Drip Tip
The mouthpiece of your vape device. These can come in various shapes, sizes, materials and colours.
- Dry Burn
Heating your coil to remove excess e-liquid from the cotton. If you use this method please ensure the cotton does not burn.
- Dry Hit
When the cotton is burnt out and needs to be changed the change of getting a harsh burnt hit increase. At the first sign of this we recommend that you change the coil.
E
- E-Cig
Shortened name for electronic cigarette.
- E-Juice
The liquid that goes into an electronic cigarette: containing vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, flavourings and nicotine if required.
- eGo Battery
A small pen style battery which is normally 4.2V in power.
- Electronic Cigarette
An electronic cigarette is a personal vaping device used to heat e-liquid, which is then inhaled. The electronic cigarettes can come in all different shapes, sizes, colours and some have the option of fixed or variable wattage.
- External Battery
A battery that can be removed from the device for recharging or replacement.
- External Charging
Charging a battery outside of the device in a charger.
F
- Flavour Chasing
A vaper who is looking for the best flavour possible, rather than larger vapour production.
- Flooding
This happens when there is too much liquid in the atomiser coil and can result in gurgling or leaking.
G
- Genesis Atomizer
A rebuildable tank that needs oxidised stainless steel mesh as a wicking material. Tends to be older in style
- Grub Screws
Small screws that are used in the posts of a rebuildable atomiser to hold the coil in place.
- Gurgling
This gurgling sound occurs when the coil is flooded with too much e-liquid.
H
- Heatsink
This dissipates heat between a tank and a mod a little like cooling fins.
- Hot Spot
If the coil is not adjusted correctly when rebuilding, it can heat up incorrectly causing one of the wraps to heat up faster than the others. This can cause the cotton to burn, or in some circumstances the coil can snap/melt.
- Hybrid
When an RDA screws into a mod and touches the positive end of the battery directly without a 510 pin.
I
- Inhale
A device which can be charged without the need to remove batteries using a micro USB charging cable.
- Internal Battery
A device with an inbuilt battery which cannot be removed. Requires charging through a micro USB port.
K
- Kanthal
A material used to create wire for rebuilding coils.
L
- LDN LIQ
A UK based company with a range of flavours inspired by the capital. LDN LIQ have released their own mods and continue to develop exciting products and flavours.
- Leaking
When e-liquid escapes from the tank
- Liquid
The juice or e-liquid used with an e-cigarette.
- Low Resistance
Normally any resistance under 0.20Ω.
M
- mAh
Milliamps per hour: this is the energy charge that a battery will hold and how long a device will run before the battery needs recharging.
- Mechanical Mod
Normally tube shaped, a mechanical mod is a device with no circuitry inside and simply runs off the power of the battery.
- Menthol
Another name for mint, normally in e-liquids.
- Mg
Short for Milligrams. This is the unit that nicotine is measured in.
- Micro USB
The most common charging port on the majority of mods. If your mod requires a different charger you will normally receive it with the device.
- Mint
Another word for menthol which often refers to an e-liquid flavour profile. Some companies also call it “Ice” and this leaves a cold sensation when vaped, as an aftertaste.
- Mod
The mod is the heart of your vaping device and houses your rechargeable batteries. This is where you can control the power and resistance of your vape.
- Modders
People who manufacture their own mods or customise the performance of the mod themselves.
- Mouthpiece
Another word for drip tip.
- MTL
A mouth to lung style of inhale, similar to the inhale of someone smoking a cigarette.
- Muj
iA Japanese brand of organic cotton, perfect for wicking your rebuildable atomisers.
N
- Ni80 Coil
A heating element which is manufactured using nickel wire.
- Ni200 Wire
Another type of coil made from nickel used for temperature sensing coils.
- Nic Shot
Another name for Nicotine Booster.
- Nicotine Booster
A 10ml bottle of nicotine solution which contains 18mg of nicotine. This is added to e-liquids to increase the content of nicotine.
O
- O-Ring
Rubber seals normally found within tanks to keep them leak proof.
- Ohm (Ω) –
The measurement of the electrical resistance in your coil.
- Organic Cotton
This is used within most coils as a wicking material due to being very absorbent.
P
- Parallel Box Mod
A device with more than one battery, although this only increases battery life, not power.
- Pass Through
A device which can be used whilst being charged.
- Pen Style
These devices tend to be longer and slimmer than other mods, roughly resembling the size and shape of a pen.
- Personal Vaping Device (PVD)
Any device that is used by a person would be classed as their personal vaping device.
- PG
Propylene Glycol. A mixing agent used in e-liquids. Associated with more flavour and throat hits.
- Positive and negative posts
These are situated in a rebuildable atomizer and are where the legs of the coil are inserted.
- Priming
Ensuring the cotton is fully saturated before the coil is used for the first time. Please see the following blog post on priming coils.
- Protected battery
A battery with a small chip. These batteries tend to have a raised top. These do not work in variable wattage devices.
- Pull
When a person inhales vapour through an electronic cigarette.
R
- Rayon
A type of cotton used for wicking coils.
- RBA
Rebuildable atomiser base for tanks with standard coils.
- RDA
Rebuildable Dripping Atomiser.
- RDTA
Rebuildable Dripping Tank Atomiser.
- Rebuildable tank
A tank that requires handmade coils and assembly of the coils and cotton within the tank before use.
- RTA
Rebuildable Tank Atomiser.
S
- Series Box Mod
A mod which holds more than one battery. This keeps the same battery life as a single battery mod but increases the power.
- Squonking
Using a device with a bottom fed RDA. The mod has a tube which allows liquid to travel up it when the bottle is pressed. These mods tend to be easier to use and save you time of having to drip liquid when you want to use it
- Stacking batteries
A risky technique of using more than 1 battery to increase power – not safe to do at all.
- Starter kit
A kit that is designed for a person who is new to using electronic cigarettes.
- Stealth vaping
Small devices which can be concealed in the hand and the devices tend to be MTL styled and do not produce a lot of vapour.
- Steel mesh
An alternative wicking material used in specific RDAs and Genesis style tanks.
- Steeping
The process of allowing ingredients to blend together. Normally refers to e-liquid and the ageing of e-liquid and its constituent flavours.
- SS316L
Stainless steel wire used when building coils.
- Sub-Ohm
A coil with a resistance of 0.99Ω or lower.
- Sweet Spot
The optimum resistance and power for any given vaper.
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- Tank
The reservoir on top of a mod that contains the e-liquid.
- Temp Control (TC)
A mod that has temperature control can be used with different coils such as nickel, titanium, NiChrome or stainless steel.
- Throat Hit
The feeling or kick associated with smoking a traditional cigarette. High PG e-liquids replicate this.
- Ti Coil
A coil where the wire is made from titanium.
- Tricks
Using an electronic cigarette to perform tricks such as hoops or a jellyfish. So many tricks to learn, so little time….
U
- Unicorn Bottle
A bottle with a needle cap that is used to store and transport e-liquids conveniently.
- Unprotected Battery
Most batteries are now unprotected and have a flat top. This is due to the fact that most devices now carry power protection internally.
- Unregulated Mod
A mod which has no wattage control and uses the maximum power possible from the batteries. For use with a rebuildable tank or dripping atomiser.
V
- Vape Band
A small rubber ring which goes around the glass tube on your tank to protect it from accidental damage.
- Vape Juice
Another name for e-liquid.
- Vaper
A person who vapes.
- Vaper’s Tongue
When a person cannot taste a flavour anymore after excessive use. It is advised to change the flavour and go back to the original flavour after a week or so.
- Vaping
This is the act of inhaling and exhaling the vapour from an e-liquid through the use of an electronic cigarette.
- Vaping Outlaws
A London based company who specialise in high VG liquids, hardware and accessories. It is time to #JoinTheMovement.
- Vapour
The steam or water vapour which is released when an e-cigarette is used.
- Vent Holes
These are found on most mods and in the event of a battery venting it allows the gases to leave the mod through these holes.
- Venting Battery
When the battery is not used correctly it can cause damage to your mod and possibly to yourself. Please see our blog on battery safety.
- VG
Vegetable glycerine. A mixing agent used in e-liquids. Associated with a smooth hit and more vapour.
- Voltage Drop
The loss of power due to variables such as loose post screws or materials and the accuracy of the chip within the device.
- Volts
The measurement of power emitted by the battery within the mod.
- VW
Variable Wattage is normally related to a mod (variable wattage box mod).
W
- Wire
Used for rebuilding coils to create the heating element.
- Wicking
Material used to adsorb e-liquid and deliver it to the coil for vaporising, generally cotton.
- Wrap
The protective cover around a battery or mod.
Z
- Zero Nic
An e-liquid that is nicotine free.