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.