Vapouround magazine Issue 05 | Page 198

A-Z FYI OF VAPING Part Four Like every niche group, the vaping community has its own set of terms and slang which may be confusing to those new to vaping and totally unintelligible to those outside the community. Here we continue our look at some of the more popular, and not so popular, terms related to vaping and e-cigarettes. O O-ring - These are circular seals which are usually made from silicone, nitrile or other synthetic rubber-like materials. When used in e-cigarettes their function is to provide a good liquid and gas seal, especially in larger or custom models. Almost all drip tips use at least one or two o-rings. Ohm - This is the standard unit of electrical resistance. A standard atomiser coil in a regular head usually varies from 1.5 to 2 ohms. The higher the resistance for a given voltage, the cooler the vape and the less vapour produced. It follows that lowering the resistance for a given voltage will result in a warmer the vape with more vapour. Organic Cotton Coils - A coil setup made by Kangertech which features a larger heating section, with the addition of the Japanese organic cotton that lasts longer than many other cheaper cotton coils. P Passthrough – This refers to where an e-cigarette plugs directly into the USB port of a computer or charger and allows the user to vape while the battery is being charged. PCC - This is a Personal Charging Case which is also known as a Portable Charging Case and it allows an e-cigarette battery to be stored in and charged from the PCC battery while away from other power sources. PEG – Polyethylene Glycol is a less common ingredient which is sometimes found in e-liquid. It is an alternative to the main ingredients in used in making e liquid (PG and VG). Pen Style (Pictured, left) – A style of electronic cigarettes which resembles a ball point pen. Propylene Glycol - This is often abbreviated to just PG and is one of the two main ingredients most commonly used in the making of e-cigarette liquids, the other being vegetable glycerin. PGA – Pure Grain Alcohol which is used in thinning of VG in 100% VG e liquid. It can also be used as a base in a tincture in order to create home-made flavourings for DIY applications. Pipe Style – An e-cigarette which is shaped to resemble a traditional pipe and which is also known as an e-pipe.