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<<<Chapter 3: Getting e-liquids right Chapter 5: Cleaning and Maintaining your device >>><\/a><\/p>\n Quick Links to sections in this Chapter:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n There are several ways to inhale the vapour from an e-cigarette.<\/span><\/p>\n Which style you choose depends on your own personal preference.\u00a0 You can get vaping devices designed for different styles, so it\u2019s best to get one designed for the style you choose.<\/span><\/p>\n Your e-cigarette will either be manual, in which case you have to press the fire button when you want to activate it and heat the e-liquid, or it will be automatic, in which case it will work whenever you draw on it.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s important to get your inhaling technique right as it can make or break the experience of vaping for you.\u00a0 If you get it wrong, you might end up coughing or getting a rush of nicotine.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This might seem like something you won\u2019t need help with but often new vapers take the wrong approach to inhaling their e-juice vapour.\u00a0 Ex-smokers (or current smokers) often complain that they cough when they vape and this is because they are trying to inhale the way they would a cigarette.<\/span><\/p>\n There are a couple of factors to consider when inhaling:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The amount of vapour you inhale will affect your experience.\u00a0 Some e-cigarettes produce a lot more vapour than a cigarette produces smoke, so it is a different experience.<\/span><\/p>\n Vapour production is affected by your PG\/VG ratio, your coil and wattage.<\/span><\/p>\n To find out which devices are designed to create less vapour and which ones are designed to create more vapour, go to Different devices and how they vary<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n To check your airflow, take a draw on your device without activating it.\u00a0 If it\u2019s difficult to draw air through, it\u2019s meant to be used as a mouth-to-lung device which is used much more like a cigarette.\u00a0 If it\u2019s easy to draw air through (like a straw) then it\u2019s a direct-to-lung device.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re using a technique and a device that creates a lot of cloud then you will get more nicotine with each draw.\u00a0 Therefore you will only need a low nicotine strength to satisfy your cravings. If you use a technique and a device that has less vapour production then you can use a higher nicotine strength.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s recommended that, if you\u2019re using a DTL device, you use a nicotine strength of 6mg or lower.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Breath-activated e-cigarettes tend to be the smaller pod systems and pen systems.\u00a0 This is because they want to be as simple and sleek as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n That means that breath-activated devices tend to be designed for mouth-to-lung vaping.<\/span><\/p>\n Read below to see how the mouth-to-lung technique works.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n MTL inhalation will normally work best in smaller e-cigarettes.<\/span><\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re using a powerful device, you should have the settings established so inhaling feels tight.<\/span><\/p>\n The low vapour production makes this ideal for those who want a similar experience to smoking a cigarette.\u00a0 This technique is one of the factors which contributes to the throat hit that smokers are used to.<\/span><\/p>\n To use the MTL method:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n DTL inhalation is usually used with powerful devices that produce a lot of vapour.\u00a0 The high vapour production compatible with DTL makes this ideal for cloud chasers.<\/span><\/p>\n This is a smooth sensation, partly because it\u2019s generally used with a low nicotine strength.\u00a0 It also produces a lot of flavour for you to enjoy as you vape.<\/span><\/p>\n To use the DTL method:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Some vapers use the cigar technique when vaping.<\/span><\/p>\n To do this:<\/span><\/p>\n Even though you\u2019re not inhaling into your lungs, your body will still absorb the nicotine and you\u2019ll get the full flavour of your e-juice.\u00a0 Some cigar technique vapers even argue that inhaling into the lungs is unnecessary.<\/span><\/p>\n This technique is versatile as can be used with high-powered or low-powered devices (unlike DTL and MTL techniques).<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Next steps<\/b><\/p>\n Inhaling using the wrong technique is one of the most common pitfalls for new vapers but you should have an idea of how best to do that now.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to check out our solutions to the other most common problems vapers have, then go to Troubleshooting<\/a><\/span> for some practical advice.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re new to vaping and want to know more about where and when you can do it, go to Vaping etiquette<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Knowing how to use your vaping device in public and around other people is important.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s largely a matter of courtesy on both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to follow the correct vaping etiquette for all situations, then read the brief guide below.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Because vaping is a new phenomenon, there hasn\u2019t been time for an accepted social etiquette to form.\u00a0 It means it\u2019s something of a social minefield. Unfortunately, because vaping is often confused with smoking, a lot of the social expectations are the same.<\/span><\/p>\n However, vaping is becoming more mainstream and the public are starting to be educated about what it really is.\u00a0 This means that it is becoming more acceptable for people to vape in public even where they wouldn\u2019t smoke.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A lot of people still don\u2019t understand the science behind vaping and, because it\u2019s associated with smoking, they assume that it works in the same way.\u00a0 They can get annoyed or upset if someone does it near them because they assume the vapour is as harmful as second-hand smoke.<\/span><\/p>\n You also need to bear in mind that, whilst you may love the flavour you are vaping, others might not.\u00a0 It\u2019s a matter of personal taste, like what perfume to wear. Even fellow vapers may not be keen on your latest e-juice.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n It might be that, when you took up vaping, you assumed you\u2019d be done with standing outside to get your nicotine fix.\u00a0 However, when you\u2019re in somebody else\u2019s home, you need to ask them whether you can vape inside or whether they\u2019d like you to go outside.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Inside \u2013 and particularly in confined spaces \u2013 it\u2019s not generally considered polite to vape unless you\u2019re certain that the people you\u2019re with don\u2019t mind.\u00a0 The most common complaints about people vaping are in lifts, restaurants, on public transport or in somebody else\u2019s car, so avoid doing it in those places if possible.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re outside in an open space, the chances are you\u2019re allowed to vape.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find that vapour doesn\u2019t travel far and disperses quickly, so there won\u2019t be a lingering cloud that smells and so you won\u2019t annoy others.<\/span><\/p>\n If the space is crowded, however, it\u2019s best to use your judgement.\u00a0 If people are close enough that they\u2019re going to come into contact with your cloud of vapour, you might want to refrain from vaping there.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n You\u2019re allowed to use your e-cigarette in a lot of public places.\u00a0 However, there are exceptions. To find out exactly where you can and can\u2019t enjoy your e-cigarette, go to Where to vape in public<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re allowed to, you might not feel comfortable doing it.\u00a0 That\u2019s where discretion comes in. For some tips on how to vape discreetly, go to Stealth vaping<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Don\u2019t assume that, just because someone is also a vaper, they\u2019ll be ok with you blowing clouds in their direction.\u00a0 Show them the same courtesy you would anybody else.<\/span><\/p>\n The vaping community is generally very friendly and willing to share their experience.\u00a0 Most people are more than happy to tell you what device they\u2019re using or what flavour they\u2019re vaping.\u00a0 If you\u2019re lucky, some will even share their e-liquid so you can try it (some won\u2019t want to share their mouthpiece, though, which is understandable).<\/span><\/p>\n The other thing that can happen when you\u2019re with other vapers is that there\u2019s vape snobbery.\u00a0 Bear in mind that different people want different things from vaping and, just because they\u2019re using a device you wouldn\u2019t be seen dead with, doesn\u2019t mean you have to mention that.\u00a0 It could be their preference, their level of expertise or the cost which has them using that e-cigarette.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s great when vapers share their knowledge \u2013 as you\u2019ll have discovered, the vaping world has a lot of terminology (and it\u2019s not always consistent, either, which doesn\u2019t help).\u00a0 Helping new vapers is always appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n Helping experienced vapers is also appreciated, even just sharing your latest find, your favourite e-juice or showing them how your e-cigarette is different from theirs.<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t take it too far, though.\u00a0 Even though you might think vaping is great (and why wouldn\u2019t you?), we recommend you avoid lecturing people.\u00a0 It\u2019s easy to do when non-vapers criticise you for vaping or when you want to help a smoker change their habit, but try to refrain.\u00a0 Listen to them, talk to them but don\u2019t get carried away.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Next steps<\/b><\/p>\n If you want to know more about where exactly you can use your e-cigarette, go to \u2018Where to vape in public\u2019<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve started vaping, the next thing you\u2019ll need to know is how to take care of your e-cigarette, so go to \u2018Cleaning and maintaining your device\u2019<\/span> for some practical steps.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The government differentiates between vaping and smoking, so the smokefree legislation does not apply to e-cigarettes.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s mostly down to individual businesses to decide their own policy.<\/span><\/p>\n In places where there are no policies prohibiting the use of a vaporiser, it\u2019s just a matter of common sense and courtesy.\u00a0 If you want some extra advice, go to Vaping etiquette<\/a><\/span> which you can use as a general rule of thumb.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n You\u2019re generally allowed to vape in open spaces such as parks.\u00a0 If it\u2019s crowded and you\u2019re amongst a lot of people, and particularly children, it\u2019s best not to.\u00a0 Try to move away a little so your vapour doesn\u2019t bother anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n
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