Vaping Glossary of Terms

[Pamster]

This is a great Glossary! Thank you for taking time to make it, perfect for newer folks to get a heads up on the lingo.

[bubbajoe72]

Other terms to add:

LR - Low Resistance Atty. Attys configured to run on a lower voltage device (3.7 V) to simulate higher voltage (5V) vaping.

HV/HR - High Voltage/Resistance Atty. Attys configured to run on higher (6 V) devices to simulate 5 V vaping.

Cisco - (not the network company) eCig guru who designed the LR 306 atty and also various other mods such as the laser pointer mod

VV - Variable Voltage. Mods that can change the voltage output to the atty.

Bridge - the metal mesh on top of the atty

Wick - the fibers under the mesh that draw juice into the coil

Coil - the metal springlike looking thing that actually heats up and vaporizes the juice

[Bellamour]

I also have one of my own I use from time to time, though I'm not sure it's appropriate to add to the list.

Vapegasm - The sensation of taste bud explosion after finding that perfect flavor

Bubblegum for me, in case you were wondering.

[Dark Poet]

Now all we need to do, is print this out and include it in Volcano kits and it will make all our lives easier

[Bellamour]

Including mine?

[~Mary23]

Including mine?

Why not? It is a very valid term!
I have multiples vaping JB Chocolate Cheesecake!

Must try that Bubblegum you mentioned.

[TheUnknownVapor]

Hey guys! I took a bit to write up a list of common terms for people who may not be familiar with the e-cig lingo. Feel free to contribute, and I will update the first post continually.

Analog- The vaping community’s term that refers to traditional cigarettes.

Atty/Atomizer- The industry term for a personal vaporizer’s heating element.

Auto- A type of batter that activates by detecting air pressure.

Batt- Short for battery, the power source for a personal vaporizer.

BF/BFM - Blue Foam Modification- A specific blue aquarium foam (Marineland Rite Size U) cut to use as a filler for cartridges, in place of the stock poly filler.

Cart/Cartridge- the mouthpieces of electronic cigarettes which suspends e-liquid. While able to be reused, these are usually designed to be disposable (recycling reccomended when possible).

Cartomizer/Cartos- A type of disposable mouthpiece that combines the atomizer with a flavor cartridge. They are offered both blank and pre-filled. The average lifespan is about 10 refills.

CPH- Crest Pro Health (Mouthwash), a widely recommended cleaning solution for atomizers. (Note: Only this kind of mouthwash works, though house brands comparing to the name brand work as well. Other types of mouthwash are not effective and will usually result in dead atomizer.)

Dipping- bypassing an e-cigarette cartridge by dipping an atomizer into a small pool of e-liquid.

Dripping- bypassing an e-cigarette cartridge by dripping e-liquid directly onto an atomizer.

Drip-Tip- specially designed tips used for dripping.

DIY - Do It Yourself - Making your own e-Liquid with flavors/solutions purchased from vendors on the web. Recipes are available at plenty of places around the internet.

Filler - The fiber found inside your cartridge that suspends e-liquid.

Juice, e-Juice, e-Liquid, - referring to the solution used in prefilled e-cigarette cartridges and sold in units of bottled liquid. These juices are available at different levels of nicotine strength, including non-nicotine juices).

L88B- The model name of the Volcano Electronic Cigarette.

PCC- Personal Charging Case, a portable storage unit that also serves as a charger for electronic cigarette batteries. This includes references to “M-Pack” and “V-Pack”.

PEG- Polyethylene Glycol, the original solvent used in e-liquids. This has been mostly abandoned due to trace amounts of diethylene glycol, a toxic component found in antifreeze.

PG- Propylene Glycol, a common food additive and solvent used in food products and a main ingredient in most e-liquids. While thinner than VG (see below), minor allergy symptoms and oral dryness occurs for some users.

PGA- Pure Grain Alcohol, a cleaning solution used for atomizers. (Note: 100+ Proof recommended for best results)

PT/Passthru/Passthrough- An alternative power source to an electronic cigarette that utilizes a common 5 volt USB port.

PTB - Pyramid Tea Bag - Material from a Pyramid Tea Bag (Lipton) modified to use as a filler for cartridges in place of the stock poly filler.

PV- Abbreviation for personal vaporizer, preferred terminology referring to an electronic cigarette.

Manual- A type of battery that is activated by pressing a small button on the side of the unit.

Mod- Homemade and company-made alterations to the electronics and appearances of personal vaporizers and gear.

TH/Throat Hit- the sensation felt in the throat when vaping. There is a common link between throat hit and nicotine strength.

Vaper - One who vapes, as opposed to a smoker.

Vaping- The act of using a personal vaporizer.

VG- Vegetable Glycerin, a thicker, richer substitute to propylene glycol (PG). While used in unison with PG in most liquids, 100% VG juices are available in most online stores for those who have adverse reactions to PG. (Note: VG is more prone to clog atomizers by leaving behind a gunky residue.)

Volcano: Possibly the single greatest PV company ever created, ever.

510- The model name of the Magma Electronic Cigarette.



I know I've missed some, so feel free to help me out.

thanks for the info. i always wondered what some of these things meant. but now i know. thank you

[bobkat]

As a noobe (new person) to the art of vaping I love this thread. I've bookmarked it so I can get to it right away

I've also bookmarked the "Beginner Info" thread
My friend Mags who told me about this art and site said there is a lot to learn when you first start out so I think it will be helpfull.

[Big Punihser24]

i shlda looked at this like 3 months ago, woulda saved me a good 10 hrs lol