How to prepare for your first vape

When using a vape for the first time, you must follow the correct procedures to prepare the vape or you may end up with a malfunctioning device. To prevent such a situation, let's learn how to prepare your first vape.

Charging Method

There are two types of vape bodies: built-in battery type and lithium-ion battery type. The built-in battery type can be charged simply by connecting the vape to a USB port, or if there is no USB port available, a conversion adapter can be used to charge the vape from a power outlet. However, care should be taken when charging with non-standard voltages, as this may lead to malfunctions or accidents. External lithium-ion batteries can also be charged with the battery in the main unit, but it is safer to prepare a separate charger for charging. The estimated charging time for each type of battery depends on the capacity of the battery, whether or not it is compatible with quick charging, and the charging method.

How to fill the atomizer with liquid

There are two types of atomizers: top-fill atomizers, which have a liquid fill port at the top, and bottom-fill atomizers, which have a liquid fill port at the bottom. Top-fill atomizers can be filled with liquid while still connected to the battery, but at first they should be disconnected from the battery and filled with liquid. At this time, care must be taken to prevent the liquid from getting into other parts of the atomizer. There is a hole in the center of the atomizer to allow the vapor to pass through. This is not an inlet, so if you put liquid in this hole, liquid may get into your mouth during use, or the internal current-carrying parts may get covered with liquid and malfunction.

In particular, when using nicotine-salt liquid, be careful not to get the liquid directly on your skin. Nicotine is highly toxic, and there is a risk of acute nicotine poisoning if it comes into contact with the skin. In addition, heating the wick wrapped around the coil before the liquid is fully absorbed may cause emptying. If this happens, the wick will burn and the coil will be unusable. After adding liquid, leave the coil for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the liquid to soak into the coil.

Basic vape usage

The way to use a vape varies slightly from model to model, but the basic operation is the same for any type of vape that is used while filling it with liquid. First, turn on the power by pressing the battery button several times. With the power on, press the button called the fire button or puff button to energize and generate vapor. The liquid is heated and then converted to vapor, so be sure to inhale slowly when it is fully vaporized. Note that holding down the puff button when not inhaling may cause a malfunction. When you have finished smoking, you can turn off the power by pressing and holding the battery button or pressing it multiple times. Refer to the supplied instruction manual for detailed instructions, including how many times to press the button.

Useful vape functions to remember While mechanical mods only have the ability to energize, some technical mods for beginners have useful functions. In this paragraph, we will introduce two useful functions of vape that you should remember: variable output function and temperature control function.

Variable output function

The variable output function has two modes: VV (variable volts) and VW (variable watts). in VV mode, you can adjust the voltage as you like within a predetermined range. In VW mode, it is not the voltage but the power, or wattage, that can be set. When you set the output wattage and connect an atomizer, it automatically calculates its resistance and adjusts the output to apply the correct amount of power.

Since it is the amount of power that determines the amount of vapor, this means that the VW mode allows for more fine-tuning than the VV mode. When adjusting the power output, it is safe to start with a small number, such as 3 to 3.5V or 10W, and gradually increase it. If the liquid is fruit-based, a lower output is recommended, and if it is milk-based, a higher output is recommended, but everyone has their own preferences, so it is best to find the output that suits your palate for each liquid you use.

Temperature control function

The temperature control function, which is of great interest to vape users, is a function that prevents the coil temperature from rising above a set value. Temperature control has several advantages, one of which is that it prevents dry hits. A dry hit is a phenomenon in which the wick around the coil burns and spicy smoke irritates the user's throat. Dry hit is caused by insufficient supply of liquid, but the lack of liquid raises the temperature of the coil, so the temperature control function stops the electricity supply before the wick is burnt. Another benefit of the temperature control function is that the coil lasts longer because the wick does not burn.

Furthermore, since the coils do not get hotter than necessary, power consumption is saved and the battery lasts longer than before. And since the flavor of liquid depends on the temperature at which it is heated, maintaining a constant coil temperature ensures that the flavor is always stable. When deciding on a temperature setting, it is best to start with a low temperature of about 150 degrees and gradually increase the temperature to find the temperature that produces the desired flavor. As a precaution, the temperature control function can only be used with atomizers that support low-resistance coils made of nickel wire. The resistance of the coil for temperature control is extremely low, around 0.16 to 0.2 ohm, and can be dangerous if used incorrectly, so be very careful when handling it.

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