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E Cig Tips and Tricks

As I’ve been using my Blu Cigs, I’ve picked up a couple of tricks that might be useful for you.

First, at one point I noticed that after loading up a new blu cig cartridge, I wasn’t getting the proper vapor and nicotine hit from the drag. I knew my battery was charged and obviously the cartridge was new. After tinkering a bit, I took the cartridge off and realized the problem. When you load an e-cig cartridge, the atomizer pierces the nicotine receptical. (See the construction of an e-cig here.)  It is covered with a layer of aluminum foil. When I’d pierced the aluminum, the foil stuck to my atomizer, blocking much of the vapor and nicotine from getting through the end of my e-cig. I simply removed the foil, replaced the blu cig cartridge, and all was good in e-cig land.

Another tip I picked up from a friend, is how to get more vapor from the blu cig. Personally, I’ve always smoked light cigarettes, so I don’t have any problem with the amount of nicotine and vapor I get from a light e-cig cartridge. My friend, however, was a heavy full-strenght cigarette smoker and wasn’t completely satisfied with the hit he was getting from his Blu Cig. He told me that by putting a small piece of Scotch tape where the batter and atomizer connect, he was able to draw more vapor from his Blu Cig and get satisfaction.

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From ABCNews.com
Judge: FDA Cannot Regulate Electronic Cigarettes
Federal judge says FDA overstepped bounds, sides with electronic cigarette makers
By MATTHEW PERRONE
The Associated Press

WASHINGTON

A federal judge says the Food and Drug Administration overstepped its authority in recent efforts to regulate electronic cigarettes.

A ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon handed down Thursday sides with two electronic cigarette suppliers, Smoking Everywhere and NJOY, in their lawsuit against the FDA.

The companies sued the government after regulators began halting shipments of electronic cigarettes last year. The FDA said it found cancer-causing ingredients in the products, despite manufacturers’ claims that the products are safer than tobacco cigarettes.

Electronic cigarettes use a battery-operated vaporizer to produce a nicotine mist that simulates inhalable smoke. Manufacturers have touted the products as a healthier alternative to smoking because there is no burning involved.

The FDA argued that electronic cigarettes are in fact a combination drug-device, and therefore subject to stricter safety standards than cigarettes.

But Judge Leon rejected that reasoning, agreeing with manufactures that electronic cigarettes are “the functional equivalent of traditional cigarettes.”

“This case appears to be yet another example of FDA’s aggressive efforts to regulate recreational tobacco products as drugs or devices,” states Leon’s ruling. “Unfortunately, its tenacious drive to maximize its regulatory power has resulted in its advocacy of an interpretation of the relevant law that I find, at first blush, to be unreasonable.”

Leon was appointed to the U.S. District Court by President Bush in 2002.

The FDA recently gained the power to regulate tobacco-based cigarettes, but since electronic cigarettes don’t contain tobacco they don’t fall under that regulation.

The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids said Leon’s ruling, if upheld, “opens a gaping hole in the protection FDA has provided against the sale and distribution of non-tobacco products.”

Electric cigarettes, a new, tobacco-free device designed to provide smokers with a nicotine fix without the hassle of second-hand smoke or carcinogens, are drawing attention in this country as a way to skirt current smoking laws. With the help of Chuck Williams, proprietor of the Pipe Den in the Harrisburg Mall, we provide this quick intro on the device and what it does. Williams has had an electric cigarette kiosk in the mall since April and says business has been steadily growing.
Q: What are electric cigarettes?
A: Also known as e-smokes, e-cigarettes and e-cigs, electric cigarettes are a new, tobacco-free alternative to traditional cigarettes, pipes and cigars. There are many types and brands but they all operate more or less the same way.
Q: How do they work?
A: Electric cigarettes are shaped like traditional cigarettes, but inside hold a small, rechargeable battery, an atomization chamber and replaceable cartridges that contain a mixture of water, propylene glycol (a compound commonly found in cosmetics, food and medicines) and nicotine. As the battery powers up the chamber, moisture goes through and creates a steam effect, much like a smoke machine. When you “puff” on the device, a red LED light on the tip will light up, in simulation of a real cigarette, but all you exhale is water vapor.
Q: Do I have to recharge it?
A: Yes. The product uses a lithium ion battery, similar to that found in a cell phone. Williams said it takes about two hours to charge in a normal outlet and can last all day if completely charged.
Q: What’s the advantage over normal cigarettes?
A: Proponents say they give a smoker a nicotine fix, but without tar, carcinogins and tobacco. The smoker exhales water vapor, so there’s no second-hand smoke — and only a little smell. Among those proponents are William T. Godschall, executive director of SmokeFree Pennsylvania, who’s spent more than 20 years battling second-hand smoke.
Q: Are these things safe?
A: Few scientific studies have been carried out to determine the safety of electric cigarettes. A number of regulatory agencies have issued warnings regarding the health effects of these products. The Food and Drug Administration hasn’t done any studies yet but has discouraged their use and expressed concerns that they lack the appropriate health warnings.
The American Cancer Society has criticized the lack of clinical trials to determine the product’s safety and joined with the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to ask the FDA to remove them from the market.
“I think they’re a bad idea,” said Dr. Rebecca Bascom, a professor of medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. “I think they’re appealing in that a lot of people would like to quit smoking. The problem is there are no studies that have shown its effectiveness as a cessation aid. There are no safety studies either.”
“You’re taking something into the lungs. It’s well known that things act differently when they go into the body through different routes,” she said. “It’s naive to think they can deliver nicotine alone. We shouldn’t be asked to trust that this thing is going to be good.”
Health New Zealand, a private public policy group, conducted a study in May and deemed the product a “safe alternative to smoking.”
Q: Will it help me quit smoking?
A: Its adherents say yes. The fact that you can buy cartridges with smaller amounts of nicotine make it “a good way to wean yourself off the drug or quit smoking,” Williams said.

Q: How much nicotine is in them?
A: Most cartridges, like the kind Williams sells, come in packs of 16 mg, 11 mg, 6 mg, and 0 mg. Companies claim on average e-cigs contain less nicotine than actual cigarettes. Some people, however, Willams said, have been making their own filters, regulating the nicotine amounts by dropper.
Q: What do they cost?
A: Prices range from about $40 for a low-end model to $130 or $200 for the more high-end versions. The cartridges themselves cost $10 for a pack of five. (Each cartridge contains about 100-200 puffs or the equivalent of 20 cigarettes.) You can also buy disposable models for about $30. These only last a day or two.
Q: Where can you “smoke” these?
A:  Ostensibly just about anywhere. In bars, restaurants, the office. Williams said he’s been able to use them on airplane trips. Some businesses and restaurants do not allow people to smoke them on principle. It’s probably a good idea if you’re in a bar or public place to ask before “lighting up.”
Q: How popular are they?
A: Williams said he has sold about 300 since January. He divides users into four groups: People on a fixed income who don’t want to constantly shell out for smokes; those who want to smoke anywhere without being hassled; people who are trying to quit smoking; and people who want to smoke but can’t stand the smell.

 

I found the above article at PennLive.com

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No more smoking for Scott Riddle.

Now he vapes.

“Vaping” means he inhales the vapor from an electronic cigarette, a battery-powered device that typically looks like a cigarette, but delivers nicotine without the tobacco and smoke.

Electronic cigarettes, Riddle say, lets him enjoy the pleasures of smoking without its downsides.

But the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations says not so fast. The FDA warns that e-cigs are not safe, has seized some shipments, and is fighting in court to keep the e-cigarettes away from the public.

Following a nationwide crackdown on smoking in public, the dispute over e-cigarettes raises new questions about personal freedom, public health, addictive drugs and government regulation. It also begs the question: could this be the future of smoking?

The fix?

An electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, is a small cylindrical device that looks like a cigarette or a pen. When users inhale from it, a heating element vaporizes the liquid in the mouthpiece cartridge, which contains nicotine and propylene glycol – a common chemical approved for use in foods, cosmetics, and smoke machines.

Users exhale a vapor that looks like smoke but without the cancer-causing tar and carbon monoxide.

E-cigarettes can have varying levels of nicotine, to match regular, light and ultralight cigarettes.

Riddle, a public safety dispatcher who lives in Schaumburg, was a pack-a-day smoker for 12 years before he tried an e-cigarette this June.

Riddle had tried a nicotine patch, and nicotine gum, which he called “disgusting,” but nothing simulated the habit of smoking like an e-cigarette.

The day he started using e-cigarettes was the last day he smoked an “analog” cigarette, as old-fashioned smokes are called.

“It replaces my need for a cigarette,” he said.

Now he can use it around friends, in their homes, and in bars or restaurants, because there’s not that smoky smell.

People in public, including bar and restaurant workers, ask him what it is, and when he explains it, he says they have no problem with it and often want to try it or see if it could help someone they know quit smoking.

Riddle says he feels much healthier.

“My lung capacity has increased tremendously,” he said. “I’m able to taste foods better now, and can smell better now.”

Some restaurant owners support the idea as well.

Hossein Jamali, owner of Meson Sabika tapas restaurant in Naperville, said he hasn’t seen the e-cigarettes, but would allow them as a way to help people quit smoking.

Since they don’t burn tobacco, don’t have the resulting smell and don’t need an ashtray, he said he didn’t anticipate a problem differentiating them from regular cigarettes.

Since last year, Illinois has banned smoking in public places, but it’s not obvious whether the language in the law applies to e-cigarettes:

“Smoking” is defined as “the carrying, smoking, burning, inhaling, or exhaling of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, hookah, weed, herbs, or any other lighted smoking equipment.”

The Illinois Department of Public Health regulates the ban, but spokeswoman Kelly Jakubek said the agency has not taken a position on whether it applies to e-cigarettes because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved them, so they are not a legal product to begin with.

FDA seizures

Nevertheless, numerous companies sell e-cigarettes on the Internet and at mall kiosks and truck stops.

A starter package runs about $50 for a charger with two electronic cigarettes and five cartridges. Each replaceable cartridge is comparable to three to five cigarettes.

Ray, whose day job is as an information technology analyst, has had two shipments from his manufacturer in China seized by the FDA. He says he’ll keep selling while awaiting a ruling in a court case challenging the FDA’s seizures.

A May 2009 evaluation of e-cigarettes by the FDA found that the two brands of e-cigarettes tested, Njoy and Smoking Everywhere , both released tobacco-generated cancer-causing chemicals and other impurities, including in one case very low levels of diethylene glycol, a toxic component of antifreeze.

E-cigs claiming to contain no nicotine were also found to contain very small amounts of nicotine.

E-cigarettes do not fall under the FDA’s new jurisdiction over smoking, because they don’t contain tobacco. But FDA spokeswoman Siobhan DeLAncey said the agency believes it should regulate e-cigarettes as a drug in a new product, just as it regulates other nicotine products like patches and nicotine inhalers, available only by prescription.

But approval of those other products required clinical studies showing they helped smokers quit, which e-cigarette makers say they are working on.

The agency also raised concerns that because the e-cigarettes are available in flavors like chocolate and mint – which it recently banned in regular cigarettes – they may increase nicotine addiction and tobacco use in young people.

Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. The National Cancer Institute says tobacco smoke contains more than 60 carcinogens, and quitting smoking has major health benefits. It also notes that nicotine causes addiction comparable to that of heroin or cocaine.

Because of the threat smoking poses, some medical professionals believe that eliminating tobacco would be a giant step forward.

Dr. Kevin Sherrin, president of the American Association of Public Health Physicians – who is not compensated by e-cigarette makers – says conventional cigarettes are “much more hazardous” than e-cigarettes.

To get more smokers to use them instead of cigarettes, he proposes that e-cigarettes be immediately regulated as tobacco products.

The use of e-cigarettes, he argues, could help save 400,000 Americans who die each year from tobacco-related illness, as well as 48,000 people who die from secondhand smoke, and 700 people who die in fires caused by smoking.

The FDA’s DeLAncey says while levels of carcinogens may be far lower than from regular cigarettes, the long-term effect of using e-cigarettes is not known.

“Until they’re safe and effective for their intended purpose,” she said, “we can’t say they’re better for you than a cigarette.”

E Cigs Growing in Popularity

If you frequent your local shopping malls, you’ve probably seen a small kiosk in the center aisles peddling some new gadget that looks like a plastic cigarette. E-cigs are generally the same shape and size of a traditional cigarette. These e-cig kiosks are popping up more and more every day as the popularity of electric cigarettes catchs on across the nation.

Electric cigarettes were originally created in China in 2004. While they are still mostly under the radar in the United States, the popularity is increasing and more and more retailers are setting up shop in shopping malls and on the Internet.

E-Cig Basics

An e-cigarette is powered by an e-cig cartridge connected to an atomozier, connected to a batter. The battery is generally charged with a USB cord plugged into your computer, a battery pack, or a wall charger.  The e-cig cartridges contain a liquid solution of nicotine and propylene glycol (the substance often used in fog machines.) E-cig cartridges also come without nicotine and often include some kind of flavoring as well. Depending on the brand of e-cigs you’re smoking, you can either refill your used cartridge with e-liquid in the flavor of your choice, or replace the disposable cartridge with another one.

Probably the best-selling factor that separates e-cigs from  traditional tobacco cigarettes is health concerns. While the FDA has yet to test the safety of e-cigs, Tthe ingredients have been ruled as safe for general use. They include propylene glycol, sometimes alcohol, natural and artificial flavorings, vinegar, and a couple of other items that make up no more than 1% of the total solution.

Because e cigs don’t contain tar, carcinogens, cancer-causing agents, and smoke, they are being heralded as the safer alternative to smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes. When a user inhales the liquid solution, which is being called “vaping”, the vapor that is released by the inhaler is not smoke, contains no odor, and does not cause second-hand smoke. In fact, recent laboratory findings show that the nicotine cannot be found in the vapor that is exhaled.

As more and more retailers of e-cigs emerge, and more and more former traditional smokers are seen vaping in places that normally have a smoking ban, e-cigs will continue to catch on. Don’t be surprised to see electric cigarettes popping up in your workplace, your neighborhood bar and even on airplanes in the near future.
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I’ve just ordered the Gamucci E Cigs starter kit, and thought I’d share some information about the product.

Gamucci Electric Cigarettes

Gamucci e-cigs look, feel and taste like  traditional cigarettes. Gamucci delivers all the pleasures of smoking, without all the problems. Electronic cigarettes are driven by modern microelectronic technology. The actual cigarette body is an integrated structure made up of a cartridge, an atomization chamber, a smart chip controller and built in lithium battery. In the front of the device is an operating mode indicator that lights up when you use it, a bit like a real cigarette. The most interesting part of the Gamucci electronic cigarette is the atomization chamber. This is where the magic happens and this part of the device is responsible for creating the vapor like smoke, very much like a real cigarette. This vapor is a result of the nicotine dilution, that is found in the e-cig cartridge, heating up or atomizing. This is what produces the vapor that when inhaled gives the user the nicotine hit that smokers crave, but without the negative side effects of smoking tobacco.

Is the Gamucci Safe?
Gamucci contains only water, propylene glycol, nicotine, a scent that emulates a tobacco flavour and a membrane to suspend the ingredients. Gamucci has been extensively tested and the cartridges have been toxicologically tested. None of the ingredients are considered cancer-causing agents. The product also holds CE and RoHS certifications. Compared to traditional cigarettes and cigars, Gamucci is infinitely safer.

How Long will an E-cig Cartridge Last?
One Gamucci cartridge is equivalent to 20 traditional cigarettes.

How Long will the Battery Last Before Needing Recharging?
The battery will last for approximately one day with normal use.

Is there a Guarantee with the Purchase?
The battery and charger come with a 12 month guarantee.

What does the Gamucci Really Taste Like?
The taste of the Gamucci resembles that of tobacco, but feels much smoother and cleaner as there are none of the impurities associated with real tobacco.

Can I use Gamucci Anywhere?
Gamucci does not release smoke but a harmless vapour so it can be used in public areas, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and offices where smoking is prohibited; however do not be surprised when people ask about you smoking Gamucci. To the casual observer, using Gamucci creates the appearance of traditional smoking. Users report that simply explaining to others how Gamucci works, usually creates acceptance for using the product anywhere.

Is Gamucci Cheaper than Traditional Smoking Products?
After the initial investment of purchasing the device, smoking the Gamucci is considerably cheaper than smoking traditional smoking products. Smokers can save up to 80% on average smoking costs as well as use the device to cut down, cut the habit and ultimately quit smoking altogether.

Here’s a Demo video on Gamucci E-Cigs

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Blu Cigs Not Taking Orders until July 21

I just heard from the makers of Blu Cigs, the brand of e-cigs that I smoke. Due to overwhelming interest in Blu Cigs, they company is not taking any new orders for two weeks (until July 21) so they can step up production on their electronic cigarettes and meet the growing demand. If you have placed an order and are worried about your Blu Cigs shipping, I’m assured that all orders will be shipping soon.

I will update everyone as soon as they open up the order process again. In the mean time, I’ll be reviewing some other brands of e-cigs in the next couple of days. For now, you can check out E Cigarettes Choice starter kits.

The include the brands:

• Gamucci
• Smoking Everywhere
• SS Choice
• NJoy

You can get starter kits, disposable e-cigs, refill cartridges, e-liquid, batteries and chargers, atomizers, e-cig cases and more. E Cigarettes Choice is having a killer sale right now plus free shipping so its a great time to check them out.

E-Cigarette Benefits

No More Tar!

While cigarettes emit about 4,000 identifiable chemicals as they are smoked and 69 are known to cause cancer, e-cigarettes contain less than 10 to 20 chemicals on average, depending on the brand or strength purchased.  No more tar blackening your lungs and no more carcinogens.

No More Ashes!

Since e-cigarettes do not burn anything, there are no ashes and no mess associated with them.  Have you ever dropped cigarette ashes on your carpet or on your clothing?  Have you ever fallen asleep with  one in your hand and burnt yourself or your favorite chair?  No more of this with e-cigarettes.  They do not burn and you can set them down anywhere you like.

No More Pressure!

Lighting a cigarette is almost like signing a contract: you have to finish the whole thing.  With e-cigarettes, there is no pressure to do anything!  A normal cigarette you cannot set down just anywhere, you need an ash tray or somewhere to put it out.  They do not have to be held constantly and you do not have to feel guilty about not finishing it. You won’t ever have to say “let me finish this cigarette” ever again.  Pick it up and put it down at will and without guilt.

No More Guilt!

With more and more people that quit smoking, more and more people hound those of us who do smoke to stop.  After purchasing the e-cigarette, you can finally tell your friends and family who have been badgering you for years that you have instantly become a non-smoker.  No more stinky clothes, hair, vehicles, or homes and you don’t have to worry about your family being exposed to the some 69 carcinogens that are in real cigarette smoke.  No more feeling guilty about exposing yourself and everyone you care about to a harmful habit.

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Smoke 51 E-Cigs Give Good Vapor

Smoke 51 electric cigarettes offers a departure from other electric cigarettes with its disposable combo atomizer and cartridge. As e-smokers often have problems with atomizers failing, the disposable option is a nice one. The cartridges are expected to equate two packs of traditional cigarettes each, which is a far cry from the 10-15 cigarettes other e-cig makers advertise.

The drawback on the disposable cartridges is that you’re limited in flavors to what they offer, rather than just purchasing whatever e-cig liquid you want. Smoke 51 has only 5 flavors, Tobacco, Menthol, Vanilla, Coffee, and Chocolate.

The best feature of the new Smoke Fifty One is the vapor. You draw an enormous amount of vapor from the E-cig, much more than I’ve seen in others. If it is more vapor you’re looking for in an electronic cig, Smoke 51 may be the one for you.

The starter kits start at $69.95. The basic kit includes:

1 x DUO™ Rechargeable Lithium Ion ‘Cigarette’ Battery

2 x All-in-One disposable Atomized Cartridge/Filters (Original / 6mg)

1 x USB Charger

1 x Club 51 Membership Card

1 x DUO™ Electronic Cigarette Instructional User Manual

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