and power outputs and are generally rechargeable lithium ion
devices.
Battery cutoff - Automatic batteries normally have a cutoff time
limit of around 6 to 12 seconds to prevent burnout of the device.
After this time the power will be automatically cut off even if the
user continues to draw air through the mouthpiece for longer.
There may also be cutoffs where the total operational time of
the battery can be limited in a given time period, say over three
minutes for example.
BCC – This abbreviation stands for bottom coil clearomizer
where the atomizer where the coil is found within the base of
a (usually) replaceable cartridge in which is contained the coil,
wick, and centre air channel.
BDC - Bottom dual coil clearomizer. As above but this time the
unit contains a dual coil.
Best Atomiser - You may often hear vapers say that “x” or “y”
is the best atomiser and they will then often be able to speak at
great length about why they are right. Actually this is a bit of a
fiction as there is no one best atomiser just as there is no one
best car or even football team. It is a totally subjective matter
and what is best for one person may not be at all suitable for
another. Whatever atomiser best meets your particular needs at
any given time will be the best atomiser for you.
Bricks and Mortar Establishment – A physical store where you
can buy electronic cigarettes and other vaping related products
as opposed to an online store selling the same products. Some
companies only operate online, some only through physical
stores and some have both online and offline presences.
Bridge - this is the small U-shaped wire mesh arch which is
found above the heater coil in a regular atomiser. The bridge in
modern atomisers is mainly there to hold liquid for nebulising,
and it contributes to creating a liquid-saturated atmosphere
around the coil.
C
Cartridge (Cart) – A plastic or covered metal mouthpiece that
forms part of a 3-piece set and which usually contains with some
sort of absorbent filler material that holds e-liquid.
Cartomizer (Carto) – A cartomizer or carto is a combination of
disposable cartridges and atomizers. They hold more e liquid
than a regular cartridge/atomizer combination. The cartomizer
tank is placed in the middle of the tube and is designed to hold
to e liquid. It is typically made of poly-fill surrounding a type of
gauze material that is wrapped around an atomizer coil and a
plastic centre tube for airflow.
Clearomizer – A clearomizer is a transparent version of a
cartomizer, designed to let users know how much e liquid
they have left. It is usually made of thin plastic to maintain
transparency. Clearomizers typically hold 2-3 ml of e-liquid,
depending on the size and design.
Clouds – The vapor that is exhaled when smoking electronic
FYI
cigarettes is referred to as clouds.
Coil – The wire that is used to vaporise the e-liquid by creating
an electrical circuit. The coil is usually made up of Nichrome or
Kanthal wire. The coil must be either immersed in liquid or a
saturated atmosphere otherwise it will overheat.
Cut-Off – A safety feature that automatically stops you from
taking a drag on your e-cig if you take a drag for too long. It
prevents the atomizer from overheating. There are flashing LED
lights that usually let you know the feature is being used.
D
Deck – The flat base area where the positive and negative posts
sit on an RBA/RDA, which is designed to keep e liquid off of the
battery connection.
Digital Cigarette – Another name for electronic cigarettes.
Disposable E-Cigs – Electronic cigarettes that are designed to
be used and then thrown away.
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) – Term used to people that make their own
e liquid or hardware.
Dragon Coil – Can be either macro or micro coils, they are
wrapped as normal but the wick is wrapped outside of the coil so
that air can flow through the inner diameter. Can increase vapor
production with enough air flow.
Draw – Vapers inhale from their mouth on the electronic
cigarette mouthpiece.
Drip – To drip drops of e-liquid into an atomizer.
Drip Kit – A battery, atomizer chamber, and drip tip, designed
specifically for dripping.
Drip On-Demand (DOD) – An add-on that is used to feed
e liquid into your atomizer by squeezing the bottle. It makes
dripping easier.
Dripping – Vaping by adding a few drops of e liquid directly into
the atomizer chamber instead of using a cartridge. This is the
method that gives the best vapor quantity and flavor quality.
Drip Shield – The drip shield is a round metal or plastic tube
that slips over your atomizer. If leaking occurs on your atomizer,
the liquid will leak into the drip shield instead of leaking onto your
PV. It then returns the excess e liquid to the atomizer to be used.
Dry Burn – Purposely firing an atomizer on a battery without e
liquid to saturate it, which results in the heating up, and glowing
of the coil. This allows the cleaning of the coil by burning off
impurities.
Dry Hit - The first draw taken after refill liquid runs low is called a
dry hit. it will consist of low vapour volume, with hot, thin vapour
and a noticeably dry quality to the vape.
Dual-Coil Cartomizers – A cartomizer that has two coils
instead of one.
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