A brand new Charlotte company is doing very well for itself. Blu sells something known as electronic cigarettes. An e-cigarette looks like and can deliver nicotine like a traditional one without the harmful tobacco. But a growing public health debate over the safety of e-cigarettes means Blu’s hot start may not last. WFAE’s Scott Graf has more:

Adam Dellinger is a 27-year-old bartender at Boardwalk Billy’s in the University City area. Up until today, he’s never even heard of electronic cigarettes. But he’s up for trying one. He takes two drags and studies the taste.

“It’s got a nice flavor to it,” he says. “It does what I thought it was going to do I guess. Which was give me some kind of sensation in my lungs, which it does do. But it’s not as powerful as a regular cigarette.”

Dellinger is smoking a Blu brand cigarette. With help from 10 investors, Australian Jason Healy started Blu 3 months ago in Charlotte. Healy says within a matter of weeks, sales had quadrupled to 2,000 kits a day, at $60 a pop. Blu’s investors made their money back in the first month.

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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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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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