Some E-Liquids Can Damage Your Tank

• As we approach the end of 2015, a New Year dawns and so do your New Year's resolutions. You start setting new goals, some are achievable while some are ambiguous. If you're a vaper, whether a newbie or experienced, you should set some vaping goals for 2016. The goals you set shouldn't be impractical. They should be made to improve your vaping experience come 2016. With that said, here are some achievable goals that you can set.
  New Year's Vaping Resolution #1: Try New Flavors
  In 2016, don’t be afraid to leave your vaping comfort zone. There are a lot of  different flavors that you need to try. You can similarly blend the different flavors as well. Through trying out new flavors, you'll realize that there are flavors that're even better than the one(s) you're accustomed to. You'll also avoid what's called 'flavor exhaustion' through a continuous change of flavor and taste.
  New Year's Vaping Resolution #2: Spread the Gospel of Vaping
    AE Smokes out there are still not familiar with vaping, especially the old-fashioned tobacco smokers. You've personally seen the benefits of vaping compared to smoking. Try to avoid being condescending to those you preach to, however, do your best to make them understand the benefits and shortcomings of vaping and why smoking is a method that should be forgotten.
  New Year's Vaping Resolution #3: Go to a Vaping Convention
  This is a new way of meeting new vapers and sharing your experiences with them. On the flip side of that coin, you'll get to learn their experiences in vaping and even pick up a few tricks. Talking to new vapers will be a fun and exciting experience.
  New Year's Resolution #4: Improve Your Vaping Experience
  If you want to gain more control over your vaping than your regular e-cigarettes, then you've to learn how to rebuild your wicks and coils. You can similarly buy a rebuildable atomizer. Don’t just sit around and wait for everything to be done for you.
  New Year's Vaping Resolution #5: Using Lower Level Nicotine
  Come 2016, you should attempt to vape using nicotine with low concentrations, if you've been vaping for a while now that is. Nicotine causes addiction. You don’t have to use the lowest level of nicotine concentration. You can take it slow by starting to use the next lower level nicotine. With time, you'll get to the lowest nicotine level. This way, it reduces your chances of being dependent on nicotine and still enjoying  vaping.
  From one vaper to another, don’t make goals that you can’t achieve. Furthermore, ensure that your goals don’t make you spend a lot of money either. You've to  be smart when making these goals, and by the end 2016, hopefully, you've checked all your goals off from your vaping list.
  

• Some E-Liquids Can Damage Your Tank

  
  Did you know that some e-liquids can damage your tank? Some e-liquid companies have discovered that certain e-liquid flavors will in fact react to some of the polycarbonate plastic tanks. This causes an enzyme reaction that has been known to crack or even melt parts of the tank. If at anytime you've ever had a tank crack, or know someone who has, then you know it can be a really messy ordeal, and not to mention it can be quite costly, depending on which tank you have to replace.
  Some companies are starting to recommend that you only use a pyrex tank or a glass clearomizer, when you use certain e-liquids. If you purchase your e-liquids online some companies have even started to send out warnings with the purchase of the e-liquids that have been known to crack or melt tanks. The warnings usually state that this particular flavor has been reported to damage plastic tanks. They often encourage you to use a tank made out of glass or pyrex. Not every flavor will do this. And not everyone's experience will be the same. For the most part it is just a disclaimer.
  Not all tanks are the same. Some interact and some don't. Some also say that it's not the e-liquids, it's just simply the heat. That may be a factor as well. But I really believe that it can be a mixture of thin plastic tanks, acidic e-liquids, and heat all combined together making the tank more vulnerable to melt or crack. Scientists have reported that it's just the natural acids reacting with the plastic polycarbonate material of the tank. Supposedly a full tank of fresh squeezed orange juice would have the same reaction. When the acidic e-liquid flavors bind with the plastic and weaken the integrity of the plastic and cause it to crack, fog, or even melt.
  Just be mindful about the e-liquids you choose and be diligent about choosing your e-liquids flavor. Please watch for any changes in your tank such as hazing, cracking, or suddenly unexpected leaking and anything else not normal about your tank. Should anything of that nature happen, you need to immediately properly dispose of your tank and replace it.
  

• 3 Quality Factors to Look For in an E-Liquid

  
  Many people are moving towards vaping as a better alternative to traditional tobacco. However, in order to fully enjoy the vaping experience, there are certain criteria that the vaper should look at. The quality of an e-liquid is one of them that affects your vaping experience. Avoid being overwhelmed by the wide variety of e-liquids available in the market and make quality (as well as make Lizard Juice) your #1 one criteria for purchasing an e-liquid.
  Three main quality factors we're going to look for this criteria include: throat hit, vapor production, and safety.
  Throat Hit
  Throat hit refers the sensation felt in your throat and your lungs when you inhale an e-liquid. High quality e-liquids always have a great throat-hit. Of course, the throat hit is different for different vapers. Beginners will always find e-liquids with a low throat hit to be very appealing, because at the start throat hit may be irritating. However, those accustomed to vaping will prefer and even crave a great throat hit. You can tell the throat hit of an e-liquid even without vaping it. All you need to do is check its nicotine avocation exotic smoke. The higher the nicotine level, the higher the throat hit will be. And, the less the nicotine level, the lesser it'll be. Also, a high Propylene Glycol (PG) ratio in an e-liquid allows it to have a great throat hit.
  Vapor Production
  Vapor production is also a quality factor to consider in e-liquids. The e-liquid ingredients, that is, the base, is the major factor affecting vapor production. Particularly, this quality is determined by the VG/PG composition of an e-liquid. Vegetable Glycerine (VG) is the main ingredient that contributes to excellent vapor production. Quality e-liquids will always produce the desired cloud vapors.
  Safety of E-liquids
  Using e-liquids should be saving you from all the safety hazards associated with traditional tobacco smoking and, not adding you other safety issues. It's therefore critical that you ensure that your e-liquid is safe for you, and kept away from children and pets. Always ensure that it doesn't have excess levels of nicotine. The safety levels of nicotine should not go beyond 36 ml. Also, make sure that you e-liquid has a child resistant drip tip. This is will help keep the children safe from your e-liquid.
  Definition of quality in e-liquid is different for different vapers. However, it all tones down to the three factors that were talked about today. Even though the vapor production and throat hit needs may vary for different individuals, the safety quality factor is constant. Therefore, when purchasing e-liquids, don't just do it blindly. Assess yourself for what you prefer in vaping and look for these qualities in your e-liquid.
  

• Is Having a Full Tank of E-Juice a Wise Idea?

  
  In vaping, there are many questions yet to be answered, and simply put, this is one of them. Is having a full tank of e-juice a good idea?
  The answer is yes!
  Obviously there are hundreds of choices for RTA's and clearomizers, but for most the answer will be yes. Some clearomizer tanks with top coils actually require it, as the liquid level drops, so does the performance. And before anyone asks, yes, even the larger varieties of top coil units begin to falter near the half tank mark.
  Even some of the smaller tanks like nanos and minis there is a slight notice in flavor and vapor production difference at the half tank mark, but still outperforms any of the cheaper clearomizer units. The reason these units perform better is because most have bottom coils. This means that you can run the e-juice to a lower level without affecting your vaping.
  The premise behind keeping the tank full is never getting a dry hit or burnt taste. If you run a clearomizer, it's a must or you wont get much out of it. If you run something like a Smok micro ADC 2, which is priced just above a basic clearomizer, you know the significant difference in how low you can run the tank and still get good flavor and vapor production.
  If you run a RTA, you're already slightly ahead of the game. Most RTAs have a larger tank, between 4 and 10 ml capacity, so keeping the tank full isn't hard if you're a light vaper. For heavier use these larger capacity tanks come in handy because nobody wants to run out of juice, and nobody likes a dry hit.
  It isn't every day that an emergency or unplanned stop makes it's way into your travels, but it could happen at any time. If you're using an e-liquid with a nicotine content, you might want to consider topping off the tank before you leave. More than once we have heard about the short trip to the corner store, ended up with a flat, which resulted in a long walk home to get the jack and some e-juice.
  You can avoid predictable situations like dry hits and burnt wicks by simply keeping the tank full. No matter whether you use a clearomizer or a RTA, make sure you're ready for whatever life throws your way.
  

  This entry was posted in vaping on December 2, 2015 by Lizard Juice.

• Quick Drip Tips Advice

  
  Drip tips are placed over the cartomizer to enable easy dripping of e-liquids without having to dismantle everything. It also acts as the base you place your mouth on in order to vape. The use of drip tips generally helps you achieve a better vaping experience, as it’s associated with more vapor hits and thicker vape.
  Now, you should always select the drip tips that’re heat resistant. The atomizer, which a drip tip is placed on, can get quite hot. It’s therefore important that you select a heat resistant one to protect your mouth from burns.
  It’s also important to always sanitize your drip tips. Even though propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin act as an antibacterial, build-up in your vaping device due to condensation may lead to a bacterial infestation. Bacteria on the drip tip may also be from your mouth’s saliva or even food residues. It’s imperative that you clean and sanitize your drip tip regularly. Also, ensure that you’ve a spare drip tip in case you wanna share your vaporizer with others.
  You should know that drip tips aren’t good for devices with automatic batteries. With these, you never know when you’re dripping too much. Excessive dripping may cause flooding in the atomizer and this may ruin your automatic battery, permanently. Particularly, if the automatic battery isn’t sealed.
  Finally, when using drip tips, always ensure that you drip more e-liquid before your atomizer runs dry. In doing so, you’ll avoid burning the wick of you device. Also, you’ll avoid the production of harsh vapes that may even cause a sore throat.
  Some of the benefits associated with drip tips mainly give you the ability to customize your vaping experience. They also enhance better airflow and even boost the flavor. Additionally, you’ll find that you can cut vaping costs through the use of them as well.
  

• The Real Perks of Vaping and Exercising

  
  Vapers come in all shapes and sizes, but the common theme that ties us all together is the wish to reduce our smoking of traditional cigarettes and live a better lifestyle. Switching to vaping is usually part of the overall path to a better lifestyle, which we can all see is a good idea when we begin to improve  after switching to an electronic cigarette. Living a more active and healthier lifestyle will usually include seeking a more balanced diet and beginning an exercise regime that'll only add to us feeling better in the future.
  Vaping and exercising may seem like a contradiction, but the switch from a traditional cigarette to an electronic cigarette will often make it easier to complete more exercises. E-cigs use nicotine liquid instead of the various ingredients that're included in a traditional cigarette alongside the nicotine. Many medical professionals explain how the tar that we take in when smoking traditional cigarettes makes it difficult to breathe and infects the blood cells. Vapers don't take in any tar, which means the amount of exercise that can be completed is increased and the overall conditioning of the individual vaper is improved.
  Premium online e liquid juice is now more popular than it was even ten years ago, as strange as that might sound, which means more smokers are looking to stay healthy by living an active lifestyle. A traditional smoker sees 1 in 20 of their blood cells used to carry carbon monoxide around the body, but the switch to vaping can reduce this level to a more manageable amount. By vaping before and after exercising, the blood cells carry more oxygen around the body.  Exercise requires oxygen to pass through the body to allow the individual to train harder and for a longer amount of time, which means the vaper can improve their fitness when compared to those who smoke traditional tobacco cigarettes.
  Cleaner lungs, because they're free of tar and the many toxins that are included with traditional cigarettes, make exercising simpler and easier to perform. The ingredients in  e-liquids are limited to the major ingredients of nicotine itself and stage smoke, which has been shown to have few side effects for those who inhale this commonly used material. Feeling fitter and stronger is a major aspect of vaping, and that's one of the most important reasons for making the switch and avoiding traditional cigarettes as well as one of the many reasons behind the popularity of vaping.
  

  
  

• Moving Up The Vaping Ranks: Ditching Disposable E-Cigarettes for MODS

  
  While most vapers start out using a disposable electronic cigarette, most will want to move on to something better within a year, if not sooner. While disposable e-cigs have their merit, one of which being that you can find them at gas stations and convenience stores, a MOD is a massive jump in vape quality over any disposable. As any disposable vaper will tell you, it becomes a very expensive habit, with disposable vapes running between $6-$12 each. Depending on individual use, some disposable e-cig users can use more than one unit a day, meaning they are spending nearly $50 per week or more.
  Switching to a MOD, especially one where you can build your own coils, will instantly start saving you money compared to disposables. While there is a high upfront cost to switching, the long term savings is worth it. You'll notice that the selection of e-juices is much larger if you are refilling your own tank rather than buying premade ecigs which usually only have a couple favors and nicotine strengths. Also, you'll notice that the vapor produced by a MOD is more flavorful and thicker. No disposable vape is going to produce the same voluminous clouds that a box MOD will.
  One thing to keep in mind if switching from a disposable or pen style vaporizer to a MOD, is to go with a lower nicotine strength than you're used to. This is because a MOD will produce much more vapor in every puff, so you will end up consuming more than you're used to. Generally, if you used a 13mg strength or higher ejuice, start with a 6mg ejuice. If you used 12mg or under, use a 3mg strength. These numbers are approximations, just start off lower so you don't over-do it on the nicotine.
  Disposable e-cigs are good for single use situations, but do not come close to providing the same enjoyment of a decent MOD. Being able to fill an entire room with thick, aromatic vapor from just one puff off of a good MOD is so much fun. Once anyone switches from disposables or pen styles to MODS, they never go back.
  

  This entry was posted in vaping and tagged disposable e-cigarettes, MODs, vaping on October 31, 2015 by Lizard Juice.

• The Ways of The Coil Master

  
  Becoming a coil master isn't a skill that comes easily. It's described as an art by many. Some of the most beautiful builds can be simple, while others continue to become more and more complex. Becoming proficient in building coils takes time, and practice, just like every other skill.
  When you sit down to wrap your first coil, you've probably watched a YouTube video or two, and you think to yourself "I got this, no problem", only to find yourself with an elaborate mess of wire twirled around a screwdriver. Not to discredit YouTube tutorials, but a hands-on experience is  different than watching somebody else perform the task.
  Becoming a coil master requires a steady hand, firm grip, and focus.
  Over time, your coils will become tighter, and more beautiful. One day you'll have a "Eureka!" moment and watch your fresh coils glow a gorgeous orange color from the center outward. It's a great feeling. You'll feel like a master electrician, and you'll no doubt want to expand on your new found abilities.
  It's important to understand safety. Beginners should start with a regulated MOD and grasp an understanding of Ohm's Law. Battery venting is absolutely a possibility, and it's no joke. When you're ready, there's a whole other world in the unregulated mods realm.
  Personally, I prefer a tube style mod, but to each their own. Still, I cannot stress battery safety enough, even to veteran coil builders.
  After building hundreds of normal micro coils, you'll be hungry for something more complicated. Enter the clapton coils, zipper coils, and the staple coil. These coils require multiple strands of different gauge wire, and different tools. The Coil Master V2 Kit from Lizard Juice comes complete with most of the tools you'll need, only lacking a power drill. The coiling kit inside the coil master makes for an incredibly clean nano, micro, or macro coil, with no need to worry about your coil spacing. From new coilers to veterans, I'd strongly recommend this kit.
  

  
  

• What Can Happen When You Vape at a Higher Altitude?

  
  Learning about the effects of high altitudes on vaping could save you, the vaper, a lot of disappointments and money.
  When you move to higher altitudes, you're likely to notice a leak in your e-juice from your vaping device. This happens as a result of increased air pressure. An increase in the air pressure will force the e-liquid out of your device, thus the leaking. This however varies across many devices. Some are made to withstand the different altitude changes. For others, you may notice a small leak while others even drain half the liquid out.
  To correct this, you may choose to leave your  device empty or half-filled when traveling, especially, by plane. Also, make sure that you push as much air as you can out of your device to leave space for expansion of air in higher altitudes. Also, carry your e-liquids in plastic bags so that when they spill they don't spread over the rest of your luggage.
  If your device has a very efficient wick, no leaking may be observed. The wick in the device acts as a blockade for the e-liquid. This way, no e-liquid gets out, even with the change in air pressure.
  Also, at higher altitudes, you'll notice that vaping is very difficult. It becomes increasingly difficult for your device to produce good clouds. This may be as a result of device flooding. In this case, you may find it helpful to vape your device while upside down for a bit. This will help get rid of the excess air.
  You don't want to risk losing all your e-liquid when traveling. Therefore, make sure that the storage area or compartment where you put your  device is at the same pressure as that of the place you are leaving. Also, try traveling with your devices empty and fill them once you arrive to your destination.
  

  
  

• Treat Yourself This Halloween With These Top 3 E-Juices

  
  You may be too cool for a costume this year, but that shouldn't stop you from  having fun this Halloween by vaping. Yes vaping. But what flavors would go great for Halloween you might be wondering? Well, we've come up with 3 flavors that should get you into the spirit.
  Chocolate E-Liquid
  This e-liquid provides a rich chocolate flavor and aroma that will compliment your sweet tooth. Chocolate e-liquid will become a flavor that you crave just life your favorite chocolate bar. Providing a strong volume of vapor that will lure in your family and friends. In fact, it may become a popular flavor that you introduce to a friend for the first time.
  Voodoo E-Liquid
  This e-liquid has a mild base with an assortment of flavors including, cinnamon, plum, black currant, and grape. These rich aromas provide flavor and vapors that will enhance your vaping experience. You can amaze your friends and fill the room with some of the top aromas. Voodoo E-Liquid provides the novelty taste that you're looking for on Halloween.
  Dark Lizard E-Liquid
  A great e-juice that doesn't have an overwhelming taste of chocolate, but provides a hint of dark chocolate. If you want a hint of chocolate flavor on Halloween,  Dark Lizard E-Liquid is the best choice. The flavor and the vapor last a long time while creating a soothing and calm atmosphere. You can build up a rich vapor that will enhance your Halloween.
  Enjoy one of these popular e-juices for Halloween. In fact, build up a high volume of vapor behind your dragon costume and scare the kids, while you're passing out candy this year.  And don't forget to try some cool vaping tricks with your friends or family to see what you guys can up with for Halloween.
  
  Reference: http://www.lizardjuice.com/blog/e-liquids-can-damage-tank/