Any electronic cigarette device starts as a very simple set of components. The more basic the e-cig, the more basic the components. Then, as people move into customized mods the components become more advanced as well, enhancing the vaping experience.
Understanding the basic components of an electronic cigarette device is not just an exercise in science and technology; it can assist you in choosing the right e-cig for your particular vaping preferences. Most vapers will start with a basic mini e-cig, or the disposable or rechargeable devices that mimic or look like an actual cigarette.
Every basic electronic cigarette device has a tank, an atomizer and the battery. Of course, once you advance into different options you can utilize different options within these components, or even use a drip tip instead of a tank.
The Tank
The tank on an electronic cigarette device can be single-use cartridge, as with those mini cig models, or it can be refillable. They hold different amounts of e-liquid, the flavor and nicotine mixture.
While it may initially seem like a larger tank, within the scope of the device, is the best option, this is not always the case. One of the benefits of vaping is to have the ability to try different flavors of e-liquids, so a smaller tank allows you to more easily switch between flavors.
Additionally, you may want to have a couple of different tanks to use with an electronic cigarette device. They will need to be cleaned between e-liquid flavors to prevent the mixing of the e-juices, which can produce some very undesirable combinations.
The Atomizer
The atomizer is the component of the electronic cigarette device that heats the e-liquid to turn it into the vapor that is inhaled. This is done instantaneously as a small amount of the e-liquid from the tank is in contact with the coils.
The atomizer is controlled by a voltage control system that connects the battery. With a basic e-cig this is all pre-set from the manufacturer, and it cannot be altered or changed.
With a mech mod or box mod, the user will have the option to make changes to different aspects of the e-cig, including the voltage and power, to give a more personalized vape.
The final component is the battery. This will be a standard battery on those simple electronic cigarette device models, but you will have different types of batteries to choose from as you move up in the features and options on a more advanced mod.
