10 Questions Every E-Cigarette Beginner Needs Answered

Are you new to E-cigarettes? Or haven't you even started using them yet? Then you probably have some questions you would like answers to.

1. How do I fill my E-cigarette with E-juice?

It always depends on which E-cigarette you use.

1. You do not fill a cigarette-like E-cigarette with E-juice. Here, you use “capsules” or “filters” that contain the liquid, screw them onto the battery and inhale. It doesn’t get any easier than that.
2. A liquid tank, regardless of which type you usually use, works like this:
   • Fill the tank, but do not let the liquid enter the small tube in the middle.
   • Let the filled tank stand for 5 minutes so that the liquid has time to distribute itself in the wick.

2. How much does it cost to use an E-cigarette?

Start-up costs

The costs of getting started with E-cigarettes are quite low. See our complete range of starter kits for e-cigs!

When you feel confident and have decided that E-cigarettes are something for you, I recommend that you upgrade to a tank with a BDC/BVC coil. It provides more flavour and more vapour, and in this way you can be sure that you get the most out of your E-cigarette. My recommendation is that you 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: Make sure that the E-cigarette is something for you before you invest in expensive equipment.

Consumable costs

Tanks and coils

You can buy a new CE4 V2 clearomizer for only SEK 29 at Elekcig.se. But it is actually cheaper in the long run if you buy a slightly more expensive tank with a replaceable coil. Coils do not last forever (they can work for anywhere from a few days to a month or longer). If you choose a tank with a replaceable coil such as Aspire CE5-S or Eleaf GS Air you will have a monthly cost of around SEK 30.

E-juice

Costs for E-juice can vary greatly 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 around 10 ml of E-juice per week, resulting in costs of SEK 35 per week, or just SEK 140 per month.

Batteries

Batteries are a little more difficult to calculate because their lifespan varies quite a lot. 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 just 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 SEK 89 at Elekcig.se, and it should not cost you more than SEK 350 per year to use them. If, on the other hand, you would like to try a battery with variable voltage such as Vision Spinner 2 you can expect an annual cost of SEK 600–700.

3. Will I save money?

Due to the high price of regular cigarettes, you are guaranteed to save (a lot of) money. You can actually save more than SEK 15,000 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 is the way in which 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 vaporise nicotine instead of burning tobacco. It is not 100% healthy either, but experts estimate that it is 95% healthier than regular cigarettes.

Over the past few years, there have been countless studies on E-cigarettes. One of the largest studies, involving several thousand E-cigarette users, showed that those who switched from regular cigarettes to E-cigarettes experienced 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 the following:

• 85% of respondents now use only E-cigarettes.
• 14% of respondents now smoke fewer regular cigarettes.
• 1% of respondents have quit both E-cigarettes and regular cigarettes completely.

In addition, as many as 92% of respondents experienced physical improvements after switching to E-cigarettes.

6. How much nicotine should I choose?

One of the questions we receive quite often is which nicotine content you should choose. We recommend:

1. Start with a slightly higher strength. If you are, for example, choosing between 12 mg and 18 mg, choose 18 mg.
2. Be open to trying different strengths (most E-cigarette users eventually reduce their nicotine strength).

Here is our nicotine guide:

• 0 mg – Contains no nicotine, only flavour
• 6 mg – For those who have smoked fewer than 10 cigarettes a day.
• 12 mg – For those who smoke approximately 10–15 light cigarettes a day.
• 18 mg – For those who smoke approximately 20 cigarettes a day.

7. What type of E-cigarette should I get?

If you want an E-cigarette with a tank that you can refill with E-juice, and if vapour and flavour are important to you, I would recommend using a battery with variable voltage from the start. iSmoka Eleaf’s iStick set could be a good idea for you.

8. Can my E-cigarette catch fire by itself?

Using the wrong charger for an E-cigarette battery is the reason for almost all accidents involving E-cigarettes. The worst thing you can do is charge your battery with your iPhone charger.

Charging with the wrong charger can not only cause accidents, it will also void all warranties from the seller.

When you buy from us, both the battery and the charger will have protection against overcharging. But nothing is 100% safe when used incorrectly. Therefore, always use a charger made for E-cigarettes.

We recommend:

1. Never use a battery that is damaged or defective.
2. Keep the battery away from extreme heat and cold.
3. Do not let the battery receive direct sunlight.

9. Can I use my E-cigarette indoors?

There is currently no law stating that you cannot use your E-cigarette indoors. However, some hospitals and other institutions have introduced a smoking ban that includes both regular and electronic cigarettes.

If you are unsure, it is always best to ask before using your E-cigarette. 

10. How many puffs should I take?

When you smoke a cigarette, you will find that it runs out whether you want it to or not. Ironically, the high price of cigarettes (which should make smokers quit) means that smokers do not want to waste any of the cigarette.

Of course, this does not answer how many puffs you should take to satisfy your needs. This is because studies have shown that smokers are “self-regulating”. This means that the smoker takes in the nicotine he or she needs and no more. So you decide for yourself, but you will find that you take fewer puffs from your E-cigarette, but more often. The reason is that you can satisfy your needs over time instead of smoking a whole cigarette every half hour.

Do you have more questions or thoughts that a beginner needs answers to? Let us know.