Vaping Tips

So you’re thinking about making the switch from smoking to vaping! The world of vaping is vast and can be intimidating for those just starting out. We want to help you make your transition as smooth as possible. Listed below are some useful vaping tips for new vapers:

Don’t expect vaping to be like smoking. Vaping is a GREAT alternative to smoking, but it is different. Cigarette smoke is light, whereas, e-cig vapor is heavier. Instead of a quick draw that you may be used to from a regular tobacco cigarette, you should take a long, slow draw from an electronic cigarette. Take the time to enjoy the flavor of the inhale and exhale. 

Buy only from reputable vape shops. Excellent vape shops will take the time to show you all aspects of your new e-cig. They should explain how to turn it off and on, how to replace your atomizer coils, and how to maintenance your e-cig. If you have questions about vaping or your new device, do not be afraid to ask.

Buy an extra set of batteries. If your batteries run out of charge, you don’t want to be tempted to pick up a cigarette. 

Store batteries properly. You should always keep your e-cig batteries in a case. NEVER put exposed batteries in your pocket. They will connect with your change and other metal objects and will heat up in a hurry!

Always be respectful of others nearby. Do not blow vapor in the direction of others. Comply with your local laws and regulations regarding e-cigarette use.

Soak your atomizer coils. When changing your atomizer coils, avoid horrible tasting, harsh dry hits by soaking your coils properly. For best practice, we recommend you cut a 10ml bottle in half, pour eliquid into the bottle, drop in your coil and let it soak for a few hours. Pick up the atomizer coil and gently blow out the excess eliquid into a paper towel. Your atomizer coil is now ready!

Clean your e-cigarette thoroughly. Use a dry cloth or paper towel to wipe your e-cig clean. Use q-tips to gently clean your spring-loaded pins (this is where your screw your tank into your e-cig).

Purchase the correct VG/PG ratio eliquid for your tank. Standard tanks (not sub ohm) work well with a higher ratio of PG (Propylene Glycol) while sub ohm tanks work best with a higher ratio of VG (Vegetable Glycerin). High PG eliquid provides a more intense throat hit and slightly less flavor. It should be used with atomizer coils above 1 ohm. High VG eliquid provides a more subtle throat hit, great flavor, and more clouds. It is noticeably thicker than PG eliquid. Those that might have an allergy or be sensitive to PG liquid, should use VG liquid. The market trend currently is going more towards sub ohm tanks and high VG eliquid.

Purchase the correct nicotine level for your eliquid. High nicotine levels (18 to 24 mg) are generally for smaller e-cig devices that use standard tanks (not sub ohm). Whereas, low nicotine levels (0 to 6 mg) are generally for sub ohm tanks. Sub ohm tanks use more eliquid because they vaporize the eliquid quicker and the user gets more vapor. The most popular nicotine level for sub ohm tanks is currently 3 mg.

New vapers may cough for a few days. It’s nothing to worry about. Your body is recovering from being a smoker. Simply put, the cilia (hairs) are falling off with the tar that your body is rejecting. They will grow back, but until they do your throat and lungs will be sensitive. Drink water to help.

If you have any questions about vaping, please contact us at info@blackmesavapors.com.

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Aspire -- Cloud Chasing Without The Hassle!

Many experienced vapers have been building their own coils that produce huge vapor clouds, often deemed "cloud chasing". They are using several variable voltage mods, like an iTaste MVP 20W mod or God180 mod, that are capable of producing 20 watts up to 180 watts! Cloud chasers often take their time engineering several different types of coils with kanthal wire and organic Japanese cotton. Many non-experienced vapers have been screaming that they want to get the same vapor production as cloud chasers, but do not want to spend the time or money building their own coils.

Now they can! Aspire has produced a new CF Sub Ohm battery that is capable of producing huge vapor production. This 2000mAh battery is designed as a midpoint between a mechanical mod and an eGo styled battery. The beautiful Aspire CF Sub Ω is an excellent option for those looking to experiment with sub-ohm coils, without being required to learn all the math behind the concept.  This device operates similarly to an eGo battery with some key differences and features.

The atomizer connection on the battery is both 510 and eGo threaded, but unlike most eGo batteries it features a spring-loaded positive pin to ensure connectivity with any tank or atomizer attached to it.

It also features a large metal button at the top of the battery that sits flush with the device like an eGo battery, and exhibits a sleek carbon fiber finish around the body. Unlike an eGo battery, it only fires resistances of 0.3 - 1.0Ω and contains a 2000mAh unregulated internal battery capable of a maximum current draw of up to 40A. The device is charged via a standard USB charger. For safety there are 6 small vent holes.

The Aspire CF Sub Ω has a total length of 114.5mm and a diameter of 22mm, just like a standard 18650 mechanical mod, so most rebuildables and tanks designed for 18650 mods will sit flush on top of this battery.

The Aspire CF Sub Ohm battery coupled with the Aspire Atlantis Tank Kit is one of the best electronic cigarettes on the market today!  The Aspire Atlantis is an excellent option for both beginning and advanced vapers alike. The tank uses a standard 510 threaded connection, and is constructed from superior-quality stainless steel and glass.  

The Aspire Atlantis features adjustable airflow options offering the medium mouth-to-lung style hit to a much larger, RDA-style lung hit option. The tank has a capacity of approximately 2mL, so those looking for clouds without having to drip can go quite some time between refills. It also uses a proprietary anti-leak design.

The Atlantis BVC coils use a patented technology, and are available only in a sub-ohm format, between 0.5Ω, using American-made Kanthal wire. These are recommended to be operated between 20-30W on a variable wattage device or on a mechanical device.  

With large intake holes on the coil, the BVC is designed for use for high-VG e-liquids, and wicks using a specially designed ceramic paper between organic cotton.  There is also a stainless steel screen on top of the wicking material which prevents liquid from spitting into the airflow tube.

So if you are looking for a top shelf e-cig at an affordable price without the hassle of building your own coils, look no further than the Aspire products at BlackMesaVapors.com. You won't be disappointed!

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Rebuildables: The Latest Evolution of E-Cigs

Electronic cigarettes have taken the world by storm and are predicted to take over traditional tobacco cigarettes (analogs) within the next decade. Vapers are growing by the thousands and the electronic cigarette market is currently mass producing a variety of new designs daily. E-cigs have quickly evolved and are leaving many consumers puzzled over which design is best suited for them. The latest style of e-cigs to catch the eyes of many vapers are rebuildables. However, let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. Instead, let’s start at the beginning.

Many new vapers have chosen an eGo style e-cig, which is typically the cheapest and smallest among e-cigs, but is very capable of getting the user to put down analogs. For the majority of e-cig consumers, the eGo style remains their device of choice and is currently still the king of the market. Examples of eGo style e-Cigs include eGo-T, eGo-C, and eGo passthrough batteries.

Some users tend to want more from their e-cig so they have turned to mods or APVs (Advanced Personal Vaporizers). Mods are bigger and better e-cigs that can crank out more volts or watts, thus producing more vapor. Many mods have bright LCD screens which allow the user to adjust their voltage or wattage along with a variety of other options. Some of the best mods include the SID and Zmax.

There are also mechanical mods which do not have LCD screens. They are as their name implies, simply mechanical. Some vapers either use one 18650 battery or stack two smaller 18350 batteries for even better vapor production. Examples of mechanical mods are the Maraxus and the QQ mod.

And finally the latest evolution in e-cigs are the rebuildables. Rebuildables consist of Rebuildable Dripping Atomizers (RDAs), Rebuildable Atomizers (RBAs), and a hybrid. All rebuildables are for advanced vapers who have taken their vaping to the next level. They are hobbyists of the vaping world who stop at nothing to achieve the biggest clouds of vapor. They have even coined this massive vapor production as "chasing clouds”.

The RDA consists of dripping Eliquid directly on an exposed wick where it is then vaporized into massive vapor clouds. Vapers rebuild the wicks out of silica, ekowool, and cotton to name a few materials. Of the rebuildables, the wicks of an RDA are usually the easiest to rebuild, but are typically the most difficult to maintain because the user must frequently apply or drip more Eliquid. Some of the more common RDAs include the Nimbus and Trident.

RBAs are similar to the RDA, but contain a tank and conductive coils in addition to wicks. The longevity of these rebuilt wicks make the RBA the easiest to maintain. Their wicks are made from steel mesh, porcelain, and surgical cable. A huge advantage of the RBA is the increased flavor gained over a standard cartomizer or clearomizer tank that is typically found on the eGo style e-cig.

The last type of rebuildable consists of a dripping atomizer and a hybrid tank. They usually consists of several parts including a tank and a drip-style wick that constantly remains soaked in Eliquid as opposed to that of an RDA which dries out every few inhales. Some of the most popular hybrid rebuidable atomizers include the Kayfun and Ithaka.

We recommend our readers do more research on the advanced world of rebuildables. You should watch many instructional YouTube videos to fully understand how ohms, volts, and watts work before attempting to rebuild any atomizer. Exercise extreme caution when rebuilding atomizers or you may face the risk of overloading batteries which can cause them to explode. You should also purchase a good quality voltmeter before you jump into this hobby of rebuilding atomizers. Until next time, happy vaping!


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