Are you new to e-cigarettes? Or haven't you even started with them yet? Then you surely have some questions you would like answers to.
1. How do I fill my e-cigarette with e-juice?
It all depends on which e-cigarette you are using.
- A cigarette-like e-cigarette is not filled with e-juice. Here you use ”cartridges” or ”filters” that contain the liquid, and these are screwed onto the battery and inhaled. It doesn't get simpler than that.
- A liquid reservoir, regardless of the type you usually use, works like this:
- Fill the reservoir but do not let the liquid enter the small tube in the middle.
- Let the filled reservoir stand for 5 minutes so that the liquid has time to distribute in the wick.
2. How much does it cost to use an e-cigarette?
Startup costs
Costs to get started with e-cigarettes are quite small. See our full range of e-cigarette starter kits!
When you feel confident and have decided that e-cigarettes are something for you, I recommend upgrading to a tank with a BDC/BVC coil. It gives more flavor and more vapor, and in that way you can be sure you get the most out of your e-cigarette. My recommendation is to upgrade to an iSmoka Eleaf iStick set.
You will see that many users of e-cigarettes spend much more money than I mentioned, but when I talk to our customers I find that many are very satisfied with the standard equipment. Therefore: Be sure that the e-cigarette is something for you before investing in expensive equipment.
Consumables
Liquid reservoirs and coils
You can buy a new CE4 V2 clearomizer for only 29 kr at Elekcig.se. But it is actually cheaper in the long run if you buy a slightly more expensive liquid reservoir with a replaceable coil. Coils are not forever (they can work from a few days to a month or longer). If you choose a liquid reservoir with a replaceable coil such as t.e.g. Aspire CE5-S or Eleaf GS Air then you will have a monthly cost of about 30 kr.
E-juice
Costs for E-juice can vary a lot because they depend on your e-cigarette and which brand you want to buy the e-juice from. Most 20-a-day smokers will need about 10 ml of E-juice per week which results in costs of 35 kr per week, i.e., only 140 kr per month.
Batteries
Batteries are a bit harder to calculate because their lifespans vary quite a bit. We have heard from customers that their battery has worked for two years without any problems. Usually, however, you would replace the battery after 6-12 months. Some customers also experience that their battery stops working after only a few weeks. In such cases we will of course replace the battery at no cost.
Standard batteries such as eGo batteries are available from 89 kr at Elekcig.se and it should not cost you more than 350 kr per year to use them. If, however, you want to try a battery with variable voltage such as Vision Spinner 2 then you can expect an annual cost of 600-700 kr.
3. Will I save money?
Due to the high price of regular cigarettes you will definitely save (a lot) of money. You can actually save over 15,000 kr per year if you currently smoke a pack a day.
4. Is it healthier than regular cigarettes?
Researchers have told us that the reason e-cigarettes are healthier for health is the way they work in practice.
Cigarettes are worse for you because they produce smoke. When the smoke cools, carbon monoxide and tar are produced.
E-cigarettes vaporize nicotine instead of burning tobacco. It is not 100% healthy either but experts estimate that it is about 95% healthier than regular cigarettes.
In recent years there have been countless studies on e-cigarettes. One of the largest studies with several thousand e-cigarette users showed that those who switched from regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes experience enormous benefits.
5. Do e-cigarettes work? Will they help me quit smoking?
! A survey among our customers with as many as 2,000 respondents showed this:
- 85% of the respondents currently use only e-cigarettes.
- 14% of the respondents now smoke fewer regular cigarettes.
- 1% of the respondents have quit completely both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes.
In addition, as many as 92% of the respondents experienced physical improvements after switching to e-cigarettes.
6. How much nicotine should I choose?
One of the questions we get quite often is which nicotine content to choose. We recommend:
- Start with a strength that is a little higher. For example, if you are between 12 mg and 18 mg, you would choose 18 mg.
- Be open to trying different strengths (most e-cigarette users gradually reduce their nicotine strength).
Here is our nicotine guide:
- 0 mg – Contains no nicotine, just flavor
- 6 mg – For you who have smoked fewer than 10 cigarettes per day.
- 12 mg – For you who smoke about 10-15 light cigarettes per day.
- 18 mg – For you who smoke about 20 cigarettes per day.
7. What type of e-cigarette should I have?
If you want an e-cigarette with a tank where you can refill e-juice and if the vapor and flavor are important to you, I would recommend using a battery with variable voltage right from the start. The iSmoka Eleaf iStick set could be a good idea for you.
8. Can my e-cigarette ignite itself?
Using the wrong charger for the e-cigarette battery is the reason for almost all accidents with e-cigarettes. The worst thing you can do is to charge your battery with your iPhone charger.
Charging with a wrong charger can not only cause accidents, it will also void all warranties from the seller.
When you buy from us the battery and charger both have protection against overcharging. But nothing is 100% safe when used incorrectly. Always use a charger that is made for e-cigarettes.
We recommend:
- Never use a battery that is damaged or defective.
- Keep the battery away from extreme heat and cold.
- Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight.
9. Can I use my e-cigarette indoors?
There is not yet any law that says you cannot use your e-cigarette indoors. Some hospitals and other institutions have, however, introduced a smoking ban that covers both ordinary and electronic cigarettes.
If you are unsure, it is always best to ask before you use your e-cigarette.
10. How many puffs should I take?
When you smoke a cigarette you will experience that it ends whether you want it to or not. Ironically, the high price of cigarettes (which would make smokers quit) makes smokers not want to waste any of the cigarette.
Obviously this is not a definitive answer to how many puffs you should take to cover your need. This is because studies have shown that smokers are “self-titrating.” It means that the smoker takes in the nicotine he or she needs and not more. So you decide yourself but you will experience that you take fewer puffs from your e-cigarette but more often. The reason is that you can meet your needs over time instead of smoking a whole cigarette every half hour.
Do you have more questions or thoughts a beginner needs answers to? Let us know.
