What is a Smokeless Electronic Cigarette?

My first instinct about the smokeless electronic cigarette was that it was just another poor attempt at simulating the sensation of smoking tobacco cigarettes. After actually trying an electronic cigarette, my opinion changed instantly. I realized that these things were truly ingenious and had to potential to revolutionize the way people smoke.

But what exactly is a smokeless electronic cigarette, or electronic cigarette as they are more commonly known. Well here’s a quick rundown of what they are, how they work and how they can potentially benefit you or a loved one.

The ecigarette is a device that is operated by a battery and in everyway acts just like a real cigarette. It has the taste, look and feel of a real cigarette but non of the toxins. In addition, each smokeless electronic cigarette also delivers just the right amount of nicotine to satisfy your craving. The nicotine is ingested through a clean odorless vapor.

Most smokeless electronic cigarettes consist of three components:

  1. The battery, which makes up most of the body of the ecig
  2. The Atomizer
  3. The Nicotine Cartridge.

The trend seems to be moving more to a 2-piece device where the Atomizer and Nicotine Cartridge are combined into a single disposable unit. These models have the advantage of replacing the atomizer after each cartridge use. This means that the atomizer, which is mainly responsible for producing the vapor, does not become clogged over time. Replacing the atomizer frequently ensures maximum vapor and maximum smoking enjoyment.

Let’s breakdown each of these components in a little more detail:

1. The Battery: Not really too much to say here. The battery is typically a lithium Iron rechargeable type and makes up the “body” of the smokeless electronic cigarette. How long the battery will actually last, really depends on the particular manufacturer model. Each time you draw on the ecig, the battery is used, of course. A single charge can last anywhere from 150 – 400 puffs.

2. The Atomizer: This is the part of the electronic cigarette that heats up the liquid nicotine and produces the “vapor”. The sensation of inhaling the vapor is what gives smokeless electronic cigarettes their true smoking simulation. This difference being it’s not actually smoke but a vapor that quickly dissipates after being exhaled.

3. The Nicotine Cartridge: The final piece of the puzzle is the nicotine cartridge which is actually a water/nicotine solution, commonly referred to as “e-liquid”. A cartridge will last for the equivalent of 1 to 1 1/2 packs of tobacco cigarettes. This come in a number of different flavors and 3 nicotine strength levels: High, Medium and Zero.

The smokeless electronic cigarette is as close as you can get to smoking without actually smoking. They possess all of the pleasures of smoking but without any of the risks. Another advantage of electronic cigarettes is they have no odor. They are also anywhere from 50% to 75% cheaper than real cigarettes.

If you’re a smoker or some of your loved ones are smokers, then smokeless electronic cigarettes are a viable option that deserves being looked into.