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5 Tips for Vaping Indoors

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As we are entering a hopefully very temporary reality of spending most of our time indoors, we are all looking for some comfort and reassurance — and a lot of us find these in sticking to our daily routine. While vaping outdoors and with a view is definitely fun, vaping indoors has its charm as well. Today, we are looking into some helpful tips for enjoying an indoor vaping session. Before we do though, let's address the elephant in the room: second-hand vaping is not the same as second-hand smoking. Smoke is a product of burning. When you burn any substance, volatile gases, carbon monoxide and other potentially toxic substances are released into the air. Burning tobacco sets free over 7,000 chemicals, hundreds of which are considered toxic and over fifty are carcinogenic. This makes smoking a very unhealthy habit and second-hand smoking quite a dangerous side-effect. In fact, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have even added an online pamphlet to their websi

Nic Salts or Free Base?

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A lot of our devices are designed for a satisfying nic salt vape. This is because our kits are engineered for ex-smokers and are meant to closely replicate the sensations one gets from a cigarette — but with a lower health risk. Nic salts have a lot going for them: They can deliver more nicotine (nic salt strengths go up to 50mg/ml — but this depends on the maximum nicotine concentrations allowed for sale in your country). Despite the higher nicotine level, nic salts deliver a smoother throat hit than freebase vape juices. Nic salt e-juices tend to deliver a rich flavor. This means you are more likely to enjoy your vaping experience and are less likely to go back to smoking. Nic salts are a great fit for low wattage devices. And compact low wattage devices are (in most cases) the best fit for new vapers as they come with almost no learning curve and minimal maintenance letting you get started with vaping right away. Low wattage devices tend to be compact, simple and really port

The Basics of Cloud Chasing

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Cloud chasing is a natural and indispensable part of vaping culture. Blowing aromatic clouds and setting up your kit for maximum vapor has grown into an art — and cloud chasing competitions do gather quite a crowd. If you are new to the idea of cloud chasing (as most new vapers are), we hope this mini-guide will shed some light on what cloud chasing is and how to set up your kit for maximum vapor (should you want to). How Did Cloud Chasing Start? We don't know exactly how and when Cloud chasing started. Some people say that it originated on the West Coast but there is no way to either confirm or disprove that for now. Wherever and whenever it may have started it has now taken over vaping communities all over the world. Some adore it, some find it arrogant. But despite the different opinions, cloud chasing is most probably here to stay. More than that, it has even become a sport. While coming blow vapor clouds for fun, some look at it as a career opportunity. National and intern

Is your vape TPD compliant?

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If you live in a European country and vape, you've probably heard of TBD and, quite recently, TBD compliance. In this post, we look into the Tobacco Products Directive initiative, what it does and what it means for vapers and vape shops. What is TPD? TPD is short for Tobacco Products Directive, a bill designed to regulate the tobacco and e-cigarette industries in the EU. Regulations pertaining to the e-cigarette industry can be found in Article 20 of the document, which has become the foundation for vaping regulations in the UK and most other EU countries. Some of the key points mentioned in the Directive are: 10ml e-liquid limit per bottle (e-liquid bottles can only be legally sold if they don't contain over 10ml of vape juice) 2ml e-liquid limit for tanks (tanks in vaping devices can not go over the capacity of 2ml) 20mg/ml limit on nicotine levels (the concentration of nicotine in e-liquid can not go over 2% or 20mg/ml. Generally, nic salt e-liquids can go up to as high

Are e-liquids vegan?

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We are often asked if our e-liquids are vegan or if there is a way to tell whether vape juice is vegan or not — if it's not marked as vegan on the label. Because there are so many different e-liquids on the market, it would be difficult to say with absolute certainty that ALL e-liquids are vegan. However, most e-liquids probably are — simply based on the ingredients they contain, which, in most cases do not contain any animal by-products. E-liquids have a base of vegetable glycerine (VG), propylene glycol (PG) or a combination of both. Vegetable Glycerin (or VG), just as the name suggests, is plant-based and Propylene Glycerol (or PG) is a synthetic chemical made from petroleum products. Both PG and VG are generally considered vegan. However, some PG manufacturers have confirmed that there may be animal by-products involved in the process of creating propylene glycol — and if this specific type of PG is used in your vape juice, then it would not be vegan. If there is no way for

iQ Vaping: How to choose the right PG/VG ratio

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Here at iQ Vaping, we focus on helping new vapers efficiently transition from smoking to vaping. If you are a seasoned vaper, you probably know all about PG/VG ratios and what works best for you. If you are relatively new to the habit, however, choosing the right mix may be a challenge. This is why we have prepared a quick and to-the-point guide with tips on choosing the right PG/VG ratio. So, how do you choose the right PG/VG ratio? There are two key things to consider here: what kind of kit you have and what you want to get out of the experience. Let's start with experience. The throat hit : if you are looking for a sharp throat hit when vaping then you'll prefer a high PG vape— and the stronger "kick" is something a lot of ex-smokers crave as it's closer to what they used to experience when smoking cigarettes. Smoothness: High VG vape juices, on the other hand, offer a smoother feeling on the throat. Cloud chasing: if you like exhaling dense clouds of vapor,

Your Mini Guide To Spit-Back And How To Avoid It?

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Spit-back can be quite an unpleasant experience. And whether you have experienced it or haven't had the pleasure just yet — we are sure you want to avoid it. In this mini-guide, we will try to give you all the information you need about what spit-back is and what you can do to avoid it. What Is Spit-Back? In vaping, spit-back is when your coil  "spits" a small amount of heated e-liquid back as you are trying to inhale. As you can see from the description, it's rarely a pleasant occurrence. How And Why Does Spit-Back Happen? Spit-back happens when your e-liquid vaporizes too quickly and turns into a hot bubble, which then bursts with hot vape juice. This is similar to when you accidentally pour some water on a heated pan — it will spit back violently. However, if you pour lots of water on the heated pan, the reaction will be subdued and you won't get a spit-back. In the same way, a coil that is well-saturated should not give you spit-back. Spit-back ca