Comments on: Electronic Cigarettes – Continued. The Technology Behind The Technology.

By: frankalicious

frankalicious — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:55:00 +0000

Rob I can’t thank you enough for all your help when I first got started on Electronic ciggs. You took a lot of time to answer so many questions for me a person you didn’t know. Without seeming too mushy about it I’ll never forget what you did for me man. Thank you.

By: Berklain

Berklain — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:55:00 +0000

Yup, I’m taking the leap. Thank you for all the feedback. Well done Rob. I truly understand the gravity of giving up a parasitic habit, especially one of this calibre. Genuinely, well done. I’m taking my inspiration from you. Cheers Sir.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000

You might be surprised by the sensation. It is similar to smoking and with the visible vapor and hand-to-mouth action added in it was enough of facsimile that I was able to quit cigarettes on day 1…That was 3 years ago and I’m still going strong.

By: Berklain

Berklain — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:05:00 +0000

Yes, I think you’re on the ball there. It’s not just about the nicotine. If something were to replace the age old cigarette, it would sure as hell have to be very similar in shape and form. The sensation, that’s a whole different conversation in itself.

By: Berklain

Berklain — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:01:00 +0000

Yes, that sounds a very feasible solution whilst actually regulating the nicotine intake. Be as it is, I easily run through 20 cigarettes a day. Anything at this point would be of great help. I’m going to take your advice on this. Also, it means I can smoke indoors. Thank you so very much.

By: The Smoker's Angel

The Smoker's Angel — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:57:00 +0000

I think what anti-smokers can’t get over is that smoking is not just about nicotine. That’s why nicotine patches and the like are not very effective. Nicotine patches can’t replace smoking. E-cigarettes can.

By: Steve K

Steve K — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:47:00 +0000

Thanks! I know where you’re coming from on the LED front. When somebody is coming off of cigarettes, you really want to avoid messing with the routine as much as possible. And yes the LED thing was personal for me. My first kit was red, but I really wanted one that was blue or something cool. Of course I am a little geeky. I also fought quite awhile against stepping up to a manual battery, and again moving from a Joye eGo over to my first mod. Clearly I’ve gotten over that :)

By: Steve K

Steve K — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:42:00 +0000

It’s a little hard to explain without using e-cigs. You are right in a sense, I wanted to quit originally, but now, well I’m in a little too deep :) I did however find, I have no desire whatsoever to have a regular cigarette again.

Another thing many people do is try and regulate the nicotine to taper off. So you start at a relatively high level to get you over the cravings. As you get used to it, you start using liquid that has less and less nicotine until you are down to zero. Some people do eventually quit this way, others just find a level they like and stick with it. Some even keep chugging along at 0mg nicotine strangely enough

By: Berklain

Berklain — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:58:00 +0000

Great post. I’ve been contemplating electronic fags for a while now. My only concern is the electronic fag replacing the former and not helping with your crave for it. I’m trying to quit just so this makes sense. If I was to continue smoking without a care in the world, I’d definitely consider the alternative.

By: The Smoker's Angel

The Smoker's Angel — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:35:00 +0000

Great post as usual, Steve. Rob, personally I like the red LED. It’s also a big concern of people when they first switch to electronic cigarettes (I’ve talked to a lot of people in the process of switching for the first time), although the importance of the resemblance to smoking seems to decrease with time. Also, all the best e-juices still use the tears of lost children!