Electronic Cigarette Battery Charging and Safety

Electronic cigarettes are becoming more popular every day. Many vapers use rechargeable batteries as opposed to disposable batteries because they are more cost efficient.

Correctly charging your e-cig battery is vital to the vapor performance and extension of battery life. Your vaping experience will be pleasant for a long time if you properly maintain your e-cig batteries.

Black Mesa Vapors offers three options to charge your e-cig battery – USB, wall, or car. Many eGo e-cig starter kits contain at least the USB charger. Be sure to check the contents of the starter kit for the charger(s) before buying.

USB charger
All eGo batteries need a USB charger. This is the device that connects to your battery and other charging adapters. The USB charger can be a standalone charger where it easily plugs into your USB port on your desktop PC, laptop, and other USB power sources. Always check the voltage requirements of any power source to ensure proper output. Some devices, such as, laptops generate more power than is required which will overheat the battery and may cause the battery to explode.

To begin charging, plug your USB charger into a standard USB port and simply screw in the battery to the threaded end of the USB charger. The indicator light will turn red while the battery is charging and will turn green when the battery is fully charged.

Wall charger
The wall charger is a 2-pronged device that is designed to work with your standard 110v electrical outlets. A USB charger connects to the wall charger. To begin charging, connect the USB charger and the wall charger. Next, plug the wall adapter into a standard 110v electrical outlet. Then, carefully screw your battery on the USB charger. Do not over tighten the battery.

Car charger
The car charger is designed to plug into your car’s A/C cigarette light outlet. To begin charging, insert the car charger into the A/C outlet. Next, connect the USB charger and the car charger. Then, carefully screw your battery to the USB charger. The indicator light should turn red to signify charging has started.

Charging frequency
Some vapers charge their battery twice a day while some only once per week. How often you will need to charge your e-cig battery depends upon the size of your battery and the frequency that you vape. When you charge your battery for the initial use, it is a good idea to leave them connected for 1-2 hours after the indicator light turns green. Always charge your battery to full capacity to ensure maximum lifespan.

Most vapers carry at least one spare battery so they can continue vaping while waiting on their other battery to fully charge. Nothing is worse when you need your e-cig and the battery is depleted! We advise vapers to get all three charging options so they can rest assure they will never be without battery power.

Battery Life
Most of today’s electronic cigarettes contain lithium-ion (LiMN) batteries. While lithium ion batteries last much longer than many other types of batteries, they still wear out and require replace replacement. Batteries can add up unwanted costs if you have to buy them often.

When there is a significant reduction in vapor even when your e-cig battery is fully charged and you are using a new atomizer, battery replacement is deemed necessary. A typical lithium-ion battery can give you approximately 200-400 charges. Exercising proper battery maintenance and care can extend the life of your battery and ensure maximum performance.

Lithium-ion batteries are designed for frequent use. The more they are used, the easier the power flows through the battery cells. Using your e-cig daily or every few days aids in the performance of the battery. Just like your mobile phones and iPods that run on lithium-ion batteries, e-cig batteries perform better when they are being used regularly.

Battery Handling
Have you ever dropped your regular cigarette? No big deal, right? With e-cigs you cannot afford to be careless. Dropping your electronic cigarette can damage the device. It is recommended that you use an eGo lanyard or G-case to reduce the risk of dropping your e-cig.

You should also never place your e-cig in your pocket as the tank can be damaged and you will end up with a pocket full of e-juice. And do not expose your e-cig battery to direct sunlight as heat and water as these can dramatically reduce its lifespan. Some e-cig batteries like the 18350 or 18650 style look very similar to your standard AA batteries. Carrying these types of batteries in your pocket can be hazardous. Loose coins or your car keys may come in contact with your battery causing the battery to overheat. We recommend users to purchase a plastic battery case to transport these types of batteries.

It is best to organize your electronic cigarette and accessories in an eGo carry case or G-case to protect your batteries from dust and impact when you are on the move. Even a slight drop can cause e-liquid to leak into your battery or trigger a short circuit.

Battery Drainage
You should not let your lithium-ions drain below 20 percent. Waiting for your battery to go empty before charging can most certainly reduce its lifespan. After multiple uses, you will be able to get a good idea on how long your battery charge will last. We recommend that you do not wait for the battery LED button to start blinking. Instead, we suggest you begin recharging when your battery is approximately halfway through its full charge.

If you hate waiting for your battery to fully charge, always keep a rotation of batteries in your kit. Black Mesa Vapors’ standard e-cig kits contain at least two batteries to make it easy for users to switch between them during charging times.

As long as the atomizer is connected to the battery, it continuously drains power even when you are not using your e-cig. If you are not going to use your e-cig for an extended period of time, you should remove the atomizer from the battery before putting them in storage. This will extend the interval between recharges and ultimately increase battery life.

Battery Storage
If you plan to store your electronic cigarette for an extended period, you should charge them to at least 75 percent beforehand. Storing batteries with low or empty power will cause them to drain a lot faster. When lithium-ions are drained, they have to work harder to replenish power. This is the reason why manufacturers ship their electronic cigarette batteries at least 75 percent charged.

Battery Charging
When charging your e-cig battery for the first time, you should leave it on the charger for an extra hour or two after a full charge. However, do not do this for succeeding charge cycles. The indicator light on your USB charger will turn green once your battery is fully charged. When you see this light turn green, please remove the battery right away from the charger. This will prevent overcharging your battery. Although it seems convenient to leave your e-cig charging overnight, we strongly advise against it.

Battery Maintenance
You should always keep your battery contact clean. When you open your starter kit for the first time, you will notice that the battery terminals are pristine gold and it is easy to draw on the mouthpiece. But after several uses, dust and moisture will begin to accumulate on the threads and holes. The buildup of gunk can cause damage to the battery over time and plugged air holes can make it difficult to take a normal drag. If you do not clean your batteries regularly, it could eventually cause them to malfunction.

To clean your battery, get a cotton swab or alcohol pad and wipe down the contact point. Use a toothpick to clear the air holes.

Battery Disposal and Recycling
In the United States, the federal government has classified lithium ion batteries as non-hazardous. They are safe for disposal. However, these batteries may still contain iron, cobalt, copper, and nickel. Although these metals are considerably safe to be discarded in landfills and incinerators, a better way to dispose of used batteries would be to recycle them.

Battery Safety
There have been a few cases of electronic cigarettes exploding and causing small fires, leading to the industry to issue a warning on the dangers of charging electronic cigarettes.

Here are some of the safety tips you should follow in order to prevent accidents:

• Only use the charger supplied with the e-cig kit 
• Do not mix and match components from different e-cig brands 
• Do not screw the battery to the charger too tightly (plug the charger into the power source first, then gently screw the battery in until the LED light glow red) 
• Do not leave your e-cig battery unattended when charging 
• Clean the battery pin and charger contact at least once a week with tissue or alcohol wipes 
• Remove the battery right away from the charger when fully charged

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Eliquid Explosion!!!

Black Mesa Vapors now has over 100 delicious and unique flavors of eliquid available for their customers! Black Mesa Vapors has several categories of ejuice including tobacco, fruit, beverage, sweet, and special. They also include a premium line of ejuice made by Lion Head, one of the top American premium ejuice suppliers. You can even purchase sample packs that consists of five 10ml bottles from a specific category. Order online today and receive your tasty eliquid with super fast shipping.

Here are a few examples from each category:

·         Tobacco:

o   USA Mix

o   Desert Ship

o   Fire & Ice

o   RY4

o   Clove

·         Fruit:

o   Alien Sauce

o   Juicy Peach

o   Frankenberry

o   Tropical Delight

o   Zebra Juice

·         Beverage:

o   Black Raspberry Champagne

o   Cherry Limeade

o   Energy Cow

o   Irish Mintz

o   Hawaiian Punch

·         Sweet

o   Gummi Bear

o   Rainbow Candy

o   Sweet & Tart

o   Zebra Stripe Gum

o   Candy Cane

·         Special

o   Bacon

o   Grandpa’s Mix

o   Sour Booster

o   Sweetener

o   Waffle

·         Lion Head Premium eliquid:

o   Blueberry

o   Jungle Juice

o   Red Rhino

o   Strawberry

o   Orange

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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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Vapeology

Vapeology

On this page you’ll find an extensive glossary of terms used in the e-cigarette world along with their meanings.

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18350 – Size of battery for a mod. Smaller size battery than a 18650 battery.

18650 – Size of battery for a mod. Larger size battery than a 18350 battery.

510 – Dual usage -- Arguably the most common and popular style of electronic cigarettes of the past. Resembles size of a traditional tobacco cigarette. Also the term is used to describe the smaller and most popular threading on a battery or tank system.

A

Adapter – Used to allow a specific style of atomizer or cartomizer to fit onto a different style of battery. Many users prefer the vapor production of one style of atty but prefer the battery life of another style battery. This allows them to have access to both simultaneously.

Amps – Amps = Voltage divided Resistance

Analog or Analogue – Slang term for a traditional cigarette.

APV – An Acronym for Advanced Personal Vaporizer. An APV is basically an E Cig with extra features within the device such as Variable Voltage or LED screens, etc. Generally all Mods are APVs.

Atomizer (Abbreviated as Atty) - The part of an e-cigarette that actually heats the juice to the point of vaporization.

Atty – Abbreviation for Atomizer.

Auto – Short for Automatic.

Automatic – A style of electronic cigarette battery that does not have a button to activate the heating element. Rather, when the user draws on the device a switch is activated and the atomizer is activated. This style of e-cig is most like smoking a traditional cigarette.

B



Base Liquid – This is the E Liquid’s active mix to create Vapor and activate Throat Hit with flavor. Primarily, an E Liquid is not an E liquid until the flavor and Nic is added to the Base Liquid. Base Liquids consist of mainly Propylene Glycol, Alcohol and Vegetable Glycerine; usually mixed in a ratio

Batt – Abbreviation for Battery.

Battery (Abbreviated as Batt) – The battery piece of an electronic cigarette is the part that provides power to the heating element. This allows the heating element to heat the Juice and produce vapor.

Bridge – A small U-shaped covering inside of the atomizer. This is used to absorb liquid and help wick it towards the heating element.

C

Cartridge (Abbreviated as Cart) – A plastic tube-like piece that is usually stuffed with some sort of absorbent filler material that holds the juice.

Cart – Abbreviation for Cartridge.

Carto – Abbreviation for Cartomizer.

Cartomizer (Abbreviated as Carto) – A cartridge and atomizer in a single unit. These generally are disposable, inexpensive and hold more juice than a regular cartridge/atomizer combination.

CASAA – Acronym for “Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives.” They are a non-profit group of campaigners and lobbyists fighting to preserve the legal status of E Liquid, E Cigs and Vaping.

CE – A type of Clearomizer with Wicks designed to bring E Liquid to the top of the Coil when Vaping.

Charger – A battery charger. This is used to recharge your e-cig battery once it has been depleted.

Coil – The heating element for atomizing E Liquid. Generally made of Nichrome or Kanthal, the coil is either wrapped around a filler (the cotton-like material) or attached to wicks soaked in E Liquid

D

DCC – An Acronym for Dual Coil Cartomizer

DCT - An acronym for Dual Coil Tank.

Disposable E Cig – A one-time-use E Cig. E Cig comes with no charger; must “dispose” of E Cig.

DIY – Acronym for Do It Yourself

Drip Tip – An accessory that can be used in conjunction with an atomizer or cartomizer. These have a larger opening than the original equipment and allows a user to drip Juice directly onto the atomizer. Some people use a drip tip on their Cartomizers simply for looks and/or comfort.

Dripping – A method of adding juice to the atomizer. A user will drip a few drop directly onto the bridge before vaping. Many users feel this method produces the best vapor production and taste, since there is no filler material involved with the process.

Dry Burn – When using an Atty or Carto while attached to the E Cig, only with no E Liquid; Damages the Atty or Carto.

Dual Coil Tank– An E Cig tank that uses a cartomizer consisting of two coils for better vapor production.

Dual Coils – Many atomizers/cartomizers use two coils for better vapor production often referred to as dual coils.

E

E-Cig – Abbreviation for Electronic Cigarette.

E Cig Stand – A stand that holds or stores your E Cig.

E Cigar – An E Cig resembling a real cigar

E-Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.

E-Liquid – Also referred to as E-Juice, Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.

eCigology – The science of e-cigs.

eGo - A style of electronic cigarette that utilizes the 510 threads (smaller) and its own eGo threads (larger) and allows one to use 510 components but with a much larger battery. Many people feel this is one of the superior models of e-cigs that are available.

Electronic Cigarette (Abbreviated as E-Cig) – A device that heats up a liquid solution consisting of nicotine, propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycol, and flavorings to a point where it actually turns into a vapor which can be inhaled.

E Pipe – A pipe-looking style E Cig.

F

FDA - Abbreviation for the (United States) Food and Drug Administration.

Filler Material (Abbreviated as Filler) - Material placed inside of a Cartridge that is absorbent. It is used to help keep the juice inside of the cartridge and deliver it to the atomizer at an optimal pace (so as to not flood the device). Most cartridges come with PolyFill being used as the Filler Material, but there are many modifications available that may help enhance your e-cig experience

Flooding – Something that can occur when too much Juice is applied to the atomizer. Since atomizers require some air to properly vaporize Liquid, adding too much Juice to an atomizer will cause a decrease in Vapor Production and flavor.

Food and Drug Administration (Abbreviated as FDA) – An administrative branch of the United States government that oversees rules and regulations pertaining to the safety of food and drug products sold in the USA.

G

H

Head – A term for Wick-Style Coils. The Head holds the Wicks, which absorbs E Liquid.
Hot Cigarette – A slang term for a traditional cigarette.
HR – Acronym for High Resistance. HR Cartos and Attys are mainly known as High Voltage Cartos and attys. E Cigs vaping at higher voltage should use an HV carto.
I

IMR – Acronym for Lithium Ion Manganese Rechargeable. Elements in rechargeable Batteries for E Cig Mods.
J

Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, E-Juice, or Smoke Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.

K

Kanthal – One of two kinds of Resistance Wire. The other is Nichrome.

Kick – Dual usage -- Another term for Throat Hit. Or A device for an E Cig that regulates the heat of the E Liquid Vapor.

L

Lanyard – A rope or fabric typically worn around one’s neck to transport an E Cig.

Leaking – This can happen when too much Juice is added to an atomizer or cartomizer. Juice can leak out of the bottom of the heating element and onto the battery, which in some cases can cause damage to the device (as is the case with Automatic Batteries).

LED - Abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.

Light Emitting Diode (Abbreviated as LED) – A diode that converts applied voltage to light. These are commonly used in electronic cigarette devices to indicate that the device is actively being used.

Liquid – Also referred to as E-Liquid, E-Juice, Smoke Juice, or Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.

Low Resistance (Abbreviated as LR) – An atomizer or cartomizer with a lower Ohm rating than the standard equipment. This generally causes the heating element to get hotter faster and produces vapor more quickly. In many cases it produces more vapor than an atty or carto that has a standard resistance rating.

LR - Abbreviation for Low Resistance.

M

mAh – Acronym for Milliamp Hour. Ego E Cig Batteries eg: 1100 mAh

Manual – A style of electronic cigarette battery that has a button (usually on the top or side of the battery) that activates the heating element. When the user wishes to use the device, the button must first be depressed in order to produce vapor from the atomizer. This style of e-cig is less like a traditional cigarette than the Automatic, but is preferred by many due to the fact that it is sealed and cannot be adversely affected by Leaking.

Mechanical Mod – A Mod without circuitry or wires, allowing any input of current to flow through the Non-Electronic device.

Mesh – a metal covering of the Atomizer Bridge. Usually stainless steel.
mg – Abbreviation for Milligrams.

Milligrams (Abbreviated as mg) – The amount of nicotine found in a Juice. Typical levels include 0mg, 6mg, 8mg, 12mg, 16mg, 18mg, and 24mg. Generally speaking, a medium level of nicotine is around 18mg. Those who use Juice with a higher nicotine content than that are generally people who were heavy smokers or have been vaping for quite some time.

Milliliters (Abbreviated as mL) – The amount of Juice in a given container.

Mini – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. These generally are about the same size as a traditional cigarette and have the shortest battery life of any style.

mL - Abbreviation for Milliliters.

Mod – Dual usage – Can be used to describe modifications to a device or accessory (such as getting more vapor production out of your cartridges) or a design variation of a commonly manufactured electronic cigarette. In the latter context, mods typically use larger rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries and allow the user longer battery life and increased vapor production but at the cost of the device looking like a traditional cigarette. Many mods will also allow the user to increase or decrease the voltage or wattage of their device to achieve optimal performance.

Modder -- A modder is a person that modifies electronic cigarette devices to their preference. Most modders usally mod devices to be more powerful than your typical e-cig.

Mouthpiece – A term to describe a Drip Tip.

N

Nic – Abbreviation for Nicotine. Nicotine is generally in most E Liquids in a percentage or mg / 100ml ratio. No Nicotine E Liquid is also sold.

Nichrome – one of two types of metal for Resistance Wire, Kanthal being the other.

Nic Level - The Amount of Nicotine in an E Liquid.

Nic Juice – A term for E Liquid.

NiMH – Acronym for Nickel Metal Hydride; a Type of Mod E Cig Battery.



O

Ohm - A measure of electrical resistance. A lower number indicates lower resistance and therefore faster heating.

O-Ring – Rubber sealant used in many sizes for E Cig Tanks.

P

Passthrough – A device that plugs directly into the USB port of a computer or charger and allows the user to vape without having to worry about battery life. Some users report better vapor production and/or flavor while using a Passthrough compared to their regular batteries.

PCC - Abbreviation for Personal Charging Case.

Pen Style – One of many styles of electronic cigarettes available. Slightly resembles a ball point pen in appearance.

Personal Charging Case – A portable charger that can be taken with a user on the go to charge electronic cigarette batteries when away from a power outlet. Particularly useful when using an e-cig that has less than a 2 hour battery life per charge..

Personal Vaporizor (Abbreviated as PV) – Another name for an Electronic Cigarette. Usually used in reference to the more untraditional style e-cigs (also known as Mods).

PG – Abbreviation for Propylene Glycol.

Propylene Glycol (Abbreviated as PG) – An ingredient found in many brands of E-Juice. Some users have reported an allergic reaction to it and must therefore use 100% VG Juice instead. This is one of the ingredients used that when heated will produce vapor that can be inhaled. Typically, PG produces less vapor than it’s VG counterpart but provides more flavor and Throat Hit. This substance has been used as a primary ingredient in medical inhalers for years.

PV - Abbreviation for Personal Vaporizor.

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R

RBA – Acronym for Rebuild-able Atomizer.
RDA – Acronym for Rebuild-able Dripping Atomizer

S

Sanitary Drip Tip – A drip tip cover that can be used to sanitarily share an E Cig as seen with many sample flavor bars in a brick and mortar E Cig location.

Smoke Juice – Also referred to as E-Liquid, Liquid, Juice, or E-Juice. This is the liquid that is vaporized when using an electronic cigarette.

Smokeless Cigarette – A term used to refer to an electronic cigarette. This term is used commonly due to the fact that no actual smoke is inhaled or exhaled while using an e-cig.

Starter Kit – A kit that includes basic e-cigarette equipment. Typically includes everything needed to begin vaping.

Steeping – The Process of aging E Liquid in a cool dark place. The cap of the E Liquid bottle is removed along with the spout, and E Liquid is re-capped every day and shaken. Some E Liquid may require steeping for up to 3 weeks to reach full fruition of flavor.

T

Tank – The sealed tube that attaches atop an E Cig for holding E Liquid.

TH - Abbreviation for Throat Hit.

Thread Cover --The functions of the thread cover are to make the electronic cigarette look uniform and to protect the threads.

Throat Hit (Abbreviated as TH) - The tingling feeling one feels in the back of the throat when vaporizing juice that contains nicotine. Typically, since nicotine is a large contributing factor in throat hit, when a juice that contains zero nicotine is vaporized, there is no throat hit.

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V

Vape – The action of “smoking” an electronic cigarette. Since e-cigs actually produce vapor (rather than smoke) people refer to this as “Vaping”.

Vaper -- A person who vapes. A smoker, smokes. A Vaper, vapes.

Vapeology – The Terms for E Cig, Vape and E Liquid lingo.

Vapor Cigarette – A term used to refer to an electronic cigarette. This term is used commonly due to the water vapor that is exhaled when using an e-cig.

Vapor Production – Typically associated with Juices. Indicates how much vapor is produced using an average inhale of an e-cigarette.

Variable Voltage (VV) -- Variable Voltage lets you control how many volts your device will produce. Usually with a variable voltage e-cig, you’ll be able to dial in the voltage by a click of a button or sequence.
Variable Wattage (VW) -- Variable Wattage lets you control how many watts your device will produce. This will allow you to set it and forget it, no matter what atomizer or cartomizer you use with the device.

Vegetable Glycerol or Vegetable Glycerin (Abbreviated as VG) – An ingredient found in many brands of E-Juice. This is one of the ingredients used that when heated will produce vapor that can be inhaled. Typically, VG produces more vapor than its PG counterpart but provides less flavor and Throat Hit. Some users who are allergic to Propylene Glycol must use 100% VG Juices.

Vent Holes – Tiny perforations at the bottom of an E Cig, for releasing gasses.

VG - Abbreviation for Vegetable Glycerol or Vegetable Glycerin.

Voltage – The Volts are the flow of current from the E Cig Battery to the Atty / Carto / Coil.

VV – Acronym for Variable Voltage. A VV E Cig will have at least one button or dial to tune the voltage setting of the E Cig.

VW – Acronym for Variable Wattage. Newer Mod E Cigs are VW. Once setting the Watts, the E Cig device will automatically read the Atty or Carto Coil Resistance and set the Voltage accordingly. Remember: Watts = Voltage squared divided by Resistance.



W

Watts – Watts = Voltage squared divided by Resistance; Total Power.
Wick – A narrow piece of poly string that is inside of many styles of atomizers that allows easier delivery of Juice to the heating element.
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DCT Cartomizer Troubleshooting

Although DCT tanks are my personal favorite tank system, there is sometimes a small learning curve for new vapers associated with its use. Below I discuss a few troubleshooting tips to help you become more familiar with your DCT tank system. Upon purchasing your new DCT Starter Kit, you should have received instructions labeled DCT Tank Filling Instructions. You should follow these instructions precisely when filling your new DCT cartomizer tank.

Issue: Burnt taste.

Cause(s): The cartomizer was not filled/primed correctly or the DCT tank was vaped on empty resulting in the filler material in the cartomizer around the heating element  to become burnt.

Fix: Sometimes, depending on how burnt the cartomizer has become, you can prime more Eliquid into the cartomizer to resolve this issue.  Other times, the cartomizer is too burnt and should simply be replaced. Note: Remove white rubber cartomizer cap before using the new cartomizer. This cap is only used when storing the cartomizer.
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Issue: Gurgling sound when I draw on my DCT tank in which sometimes Eliquid comes though the mouth piece or Eliquid leaks onto my battery. The cartomizer is flooded which simply means the cartomizer has too much Eliquid in the filler material.

Cause(s): A flooded cartomizer can be the result of over priming your cartomizer, drawing too hard on the DCT tank, dripping Eliquid down the center hole around the heating element of the cartomizer, or the Eliquid has become too thin due to prolonged exposure to sunlight or overheating of the Eliquid (usually occurs in variable voltage MODS when used at higher voltages).

Fix: To fix a flooded cartomizer, you should remove the DCT tank from the battery. Place the threaded end of the DCT tank (bottom of the cartomizer) into a paper towel. Blow through the drip tip a few times to remove the excess Eliquid from the cartomizer. Then wipe the threads clean and dry. Now screw the DCT tank to the battery. Press the LED activation button a couple times for about two seconds. This will burn off excess Eliquid in the cartomizer. At this point, you should be able to refill your DCT tank with Eliquid and begin vaping. Note: You should not repeat the priming step in your original DCT Tank Filling Instructions. Cartomizers typically only need primed upon initial use.

If your Eliquid has become too thin due to overheating, you should set the e-cig in a cool place for a few minutes. If using a MOD, you should decrease the voltage to prevent overheating of the Eliquid.
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Issue: I hear a popping sound when I press the LED activation button on my battery.

Cause(s): After your e-cig has been sitting awhile, the Eliquid is cool and has totally saturated the filler material around the heating element . When the LED activation button is pressed, the heating element heats up very quickly and vaporizes the cool Eliquid causing popping sounds. As you continue to vape, the Eliquid around the coils is warm and does not pop as often.

Fix: This is normal. No fix is necessary.
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Issue: When using a MOD, like the ZMax, SID, or Lavatube, my Eliquid tastes burnt.

Cause(s): Incorrect cartomizer used or the voltage/wattage setting on your MOD may be set too high.

Fix: First, be sure you are using the correct cartomizer. Black Mesa Vapors offers a few different resistances in cartomizers: 1.5 ohm (standard), 2.0 ohm, 2.5 ohm, and 3.0 ohm.

*Recommended Resistance (DCT):
Standard eGo battery (3.7v)----1.5 ohms
Variable Voltage Mods (5.0v)----2.0 ohms
Variable Voltage Mods (6.0v)----2.5 ohms
Variable Voltage Mods (7.0v)----3.0 ohms

Second, make sure the current voltage/wattage setting is set up properly. You may need to decrease the voltage (v) or wattage (w) on your MOD.
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Black Mesa Vapors electronic cigarettes and accessories are not intended for purchase or use by minors under the age of 18, nor are they intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. E-Cigs have not been evaluated or approved as a smoking cessation device by the Food and Drug Administration. Black Mesa Vapors products are considered a smoking alternative and should be used as such.

How Electronic Cigarettes Work

Although there are many different brands and types of electronic cigarette models in the market today, most are basically built on the same concept as shown below. The main process of inhalation is slightly different from a regular tobacco cigarette. Instead of a quick draw like you would take from a regular tobacco cigarette, you should take a long, slow draw from an electronic cigarette.  A long, slow draw gives time for the vapor to be produced once the activation button is pressed. Below we list the various components of an electronic cigarette in hopes to educate consumers.

EGO DCT (pictured)

BATTERY:
The battery is what powers the electronic cigarette. Most eGo batteries are rechargeable lithium-ions that make use a small circuit board inside, which have fail safes for overheating and overcharging. A majority of eGo batteries possess an LED activation button that lights up when the electronic cigarette is activated. The threading at the top of the battery is usually eGo (big outer thread) and 510 (small inner thread) to allow numerous atomizers/cartomizers and tank systems to be compatible. You can turn the eGo battery off/on by pressing the LED activation button 5 times within 1-1/2 seconds. As with most lithium-ion batteries, you should never let the charge get below 10% power capacity.


ATOMIZER/CARTOMIZER:
The atomizer / cartomizer is where most of the action happens.  The Black Mesa Juice e-liquid is simply heated up by the atomizer / cartomizer, thus producing vapor. Some tanks require atomizers, while others use cartomizers. Both are basically the heating element of the electronic cigarette. Atomizers usually contain wick material along with a metal coil. Cartomizers are typically small metal cylindrical tubes filled with wick material. Inside the cartomizer is a wire with heating coils that run through the wick material. Most atomizers / cartomizers need to be replaced between 1 to 4 weeks depending upon usage.

TANK:
The tank serves as a reservoir for E-liquid. Tanks come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. You fill your tank with E-liquid and are able to vape for hours. Earlier versions of electronic cigarettes only possessed small cartridges that would not last very long. Examples of tanks: DCT (Dual Coil Tank), Vivi Nova, and Clearomizer.

DRIP TIP:
The drip tip acts as a mouthpiece and sits atop the tank. They come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes.

THREAD COVER:
The functions of the thread cover are to make the electronic cigarette look uniform and to protect the threads. Some vapers do not use the thread cover, since it tends to get in the way when removing the tank.

Eliquid:
Most e-cigarette users prefer the taste of eliquid compared to traditional tobacco cigarettes. Eliquid comes in many different flavors and nicotine strengths. E-liquid, usually comes in a 10ml bottle. Some users start with a high nicotine strength, such as 24mg/ml (usually abbreviated 24mg), then decrease their nicotine intake over time. Eliquid is comprised of water, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, flavoring, and liquid nicotine. Some eliquid (0mg) do not contain any nicotine. Propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (PG) are added to eliquid for sweetness and vapor production. Both are common food additives that have been approved by the FDA.

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HB2097 Threatens Oklahoma Vapor Products

HB2097 Threatens Oklahoma Vapor Products
Please Act Now!!!


Even though the House Public Health committee rejected
the language of SB 802, it was reintroduced as amendment
to HB 2097, and passed by the Senate less than 24 hours
later, giving Oklahoma electronic cigarette users very little
time to contact their legislators.

We support the ban on the sale of vapor products to minors,
but this bill does much more and would hurt an industry that
is helping thousands of Oklahomans quit smoking.

* Contrary to assertions by the amendments sponsor, the
bill, as amended, would increase taxes on Oklahoma ecigarette
users who don't use disposable models

* Required licensing would increase the cost of e-cigarette
products and lead to the unavailabity of hundreds or
thousands of products

* The bill would make it a criminal act for an e-cigarette user
to buy online without having a license, which would severely
limit access for Oklahomans living in rural areas

*The poor wording and unclear definitions would make
compliance extremely difficult

This bill is being heavily supported by RJ Reynolds and
Lorillard, two of the largest tobacco companies. By forcing
vapor product vendors to be licensed as tobacco retailers
and operate through tobacco channels this bill would give a
definite advantage to tobacco companies that carry
disposable e-cigarettes.

We urge lawmakers to look carefully at the implications of
this bill. We urge voters to contact their representatives and
ask them not to let the tobacco lobbyists convince them to
pass legislation that is bad for Oklahoma small business and
bad for Oklahoma public health.

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Black Mesa Vapors recently opened a location in Claremore, Oklahoma to service smokers making the switch from tobacco cigarettes to electronic cigarettes. We are thrilled to offer consumers the latest technology of electronic cigarettes at an affordable price. With many starter kits available and numerous flavors of Black Mesa Juice, you can't go wrong. We strive to help anyone trying to make the switch by offering great customer service. We will take the time needed to show you anything about the product so you can feel at ease with your purchase.

Many customers have made the switch to e-cigs due to recent tobacco bans and the high cost of tobacco cigarettes. Several of our customers are CNAs, dental assistants, and medical technicians that desired to stop smelling of smoke. Electronic cigarettes help them accomplish this by giving off a vapor instead of lingering smoke. So if you are tired of smoking and are ready to make the switch, give Black Mesa Vapors a try!

Order online at BlackMesaVapors.com or stop by our new location at

121 W Blue Starr Dr

Claremore, OK 74017

918-824-5801

Clearomizer Tank Filling Instructions

Clearomizer Tank Assembly includes:
1 - Tube Assembly
1 - Plastic Mouthpiece
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1. Obtain Clearomizer tank assembly and a bottle of eliquid.
2. Screw the clearomizer onto your battery device.
3. Unscrew the mouthpiece from the clearomizer.
4. Fill the clearomizer tank by dripping eliquid around the edges of the tank until you reach the fill line as shown above. Be careful not to get eliquid into the center hole (venting hole).
5. Screw the mouthpiece back on the clearomizer.
6. Take 2 to 3 quick drags on the mouthpiece without pushing the button on the battery. This will help the eliquid fill the coils.
7. Place the e-cigarette on its side for about 2 minutes to let the eliquid fill the coils completely.
8. Hold down battery button for about 2 to 3 seconds while inhaling the vapor. If you get a burnt taste then repeat steps 6 and 7. If you get a smooth taste, then you can now enjoy your electronic cigarette!

Note: Although the picture does not show it, I recommend leaving the battery attached to the clearomizer as described in the instructions when filling the clearomizer tank. Tilting the clearomizer at a 45 degree angle will
also aid the filling process.

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DCT Tank Filling Instructions

DCT Tank Assembly includes:
1 - Tube Assembly
1 - Dual Coil Cartomizer
1 - Plastic Drip Tip
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1. Obtain DCT tank assembly and a bottle of eliquid.
2. Remove the drip tip from the cartomizer.
3. Fill the cartomizer by dripping 15-20 drops of eliquid around the edges into the fabric filler. Be careful not to get eliquid into the center hole.
4. Slide the cartomizer partially out of the DCT tank.
5. Drip eliquid into the DCT tank around the cartomizer. As it fills, slide the cartomizer up to prevent liquid from going into the cartomizer. You can fill as close to the top as you would like without allowing the liquid to leak into the cartomizer.
6. Slide the cartomizer back into the top hole of the tank and align the bottom (threaded end) with the slot on the end of the DCT tank so it is fully inserted into bottom of the DCT tank.
7. Replace the drip tip. You will need to apply pressure to the bottom of the cartomizer while pushing the drip tip on to prevent the internal cartomizer from sliding out of the tube tank.
8. Screw onto your battery device and you are ready to use the DCT tank assembly.

Note: Although the pictures do not show it, I recommend leaving the battery attached to the cartomizer when filling the DCT cartomizer and tank.

Next, you should “prime” the tank. This is only used on the initial use of a new cartomizer.
1. Unscrew your battery from the DCT tank assembly.
2. Apply pressure to bottom of the cartomizer with your thumb to cut off all air flow.
3. Take two to three quick drags on the drip tip while still applying pressure with your thumb.
4. You should notice the eliquid in the DCT tank drop by about 1/4” to 3/8” which means it is now inside the cartomizer via the small laser hole in the cartomizer.
5. Now you should screw your battery onto the DCT tank assembly.
6. Hold down battery button for about 2 to 3 seconds while inhaling the vapor. Remember most eGo batteries have a 5-click on/off function. The button should light up when activated.
7. If you get a burnt taste, then repeat priming steps. If you get a smooth taste, then you can now enjoy your electronic cigarette!

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