What is an atomizer?
The atomizer is the backbone of your vaporizer. Yes, you read it right because, without the atomizer, your device is just a useless box with a battery inside. In technical term “atomizer” is used for any device that transforms the liquid into a mist.
How does a heating coil work?
The heating coil (or coils) or heaters will start to heat up as they receive power. Wicks, made of cotton or any other material is located above the coil and are soaked in your e-liquid. The liquid begins to heat up as the wicks come in contact with the heat from the coils.
What Is an Atomizer?
The heating element in a vape pen atomizer transforms the oil or concentrate into an inhalable vapor. The term "atomizer" is most often used as a catch-all phrase. It refers to the component that contains the e-coils heating elements and the wick.
The Battery
You need a power supply on the go, and that's the battery. The battery heats the coils which then generate vapor.
The Cartridge
This is the tiny compartment where the vape juice or e-liquid is stored. It's separated from the heater coils by a membrane and only comes into touch with the wick. Cartridges come in either disposable or reusable varieties.
The Wick
The wick is typically made of cotton and contacts both the cartridge and electronic coils. Inside the cartridge, it becomes saturated with oil. The oil then travels through the fibers to the e-coils, where it is heated.
The E-Coils
The heating element is the coils. They operate on a direct power supply from the battery and can reach temperatures between 180°F and 500°F.
Atomizer Thread Sizes
There are many distinct thread sizes and types offered by various companies. This is done to prevent customers from purchasing or interchanging their goods with those of another company.
The Cartomizer
The cartomizer is a type of atomizer. It is the cheapest type, and it comes in packs of three or five for between $10 and $30. Most cartomizers connect to a typical 510 battery (remember thread sizes?) and are universal for entry-level vape devices.
How does a wax atomizer work?
This device mechanism is ultimately the portion of your vaporizer that creates the heat required for turning your wax concentrate into vapor. Unlike other concentrates, wax concentrates are placed directly on the coil. These coils are typically made out of ceramic or quartz. To work correctly, you will want to place a thin layer of wax onto the coil (s). After your concentrate is loaded, you will turn it on and heat it up until it turns the wax into vapor. Inhale the vapor, continuing to vaporize the wax until you reach your desired hit size.
How does a dry herb vape work?
Essentially both options will heat up your dry herbs, but the exact “how” can vary. For dry herbs, the atomizer typically works with combustion-style vapes. This style has the heating element of the vaporizer work in a similar manner as a wax concentrate atomizer, and the dry herbs will have direct contact with the coil (or another type of heating element). For even more vapor, users can also place a glass screen over the coil.
Where is the wick on a vape?
The wick (typically made of cotton or another similar type of material) is generally located somewhere above the coils within the device to allow the e-liquid to increase in temperature from the heated coils. Once it reaches the right temperature, the material will vaporize into a fine mist for the user to inhale. As the user continues to vape, the wick will proceed to gather more and more material to replace the previously evaporated material.
Is a disposable atomizer good for short term use?
They are simple in nature and are often found in starter kits. Disposable atomizers are one of the most commonly suggested options for new users because they are easy to find, easy to use, and fairly cheap for short-term purposes.
What Is a Vape Atomizer?
An atomizer is also often referred to as an atomizer coil or vape coil. This coil is made from a small piece of resistance wire, which (when powered by the vaporizer battery) heats up the wick that is coated in e-liquid, creating delicious, flavored vapor.
What Factors Determine How Long an Atomizer Coil Lasts?
An atomizer coil’s lifespan depends on a few different factors, with one of the most important simply being how often you vape. The more often you use the coil on a daily basis, the shorter you can expect its lifespan to be – makes sense, right? Other affecting factors include:
How Do I Clean My Vape Atomizer?
Regular cleaning is a good way to keep your atomizer in good condition, and is easy as giving it a 10-15-minute soak in hot soapy water. Allow it to dry overnight (shake out excess water), and you are good to go.
How Do You Know an Atomizer Coil Is Burning Out?
The first sign that your coil is headed towards burnout is a decrease in your vapor production. It is normal for vapor to slowly reduce over the life of the coil, so expect this with any atomizer. The next sign will probably be a poor flavor or a burned taste, as well as leaking or odd gurgling noises.
How Frequently Should I Replace My Vape Atomizer Coils?
Based on the varying factors involved in coil life, there is no perfect answer to this question. For heavy vapers, you can expect to replace your coil after 5 to 7 days; moderate vapers can estimate close to 2 weeks, and very light vapers (think a few hits per day) could have coils that last as long as three weeks.
Upgrade Your Atomizer and Other Vape Accessories Today
Now that you know all the basics of atomizers, you may be realizing that it’s time to replace some part of yours. Before you start shopping, keep in mind that starting with high-quality products is the first step you can take in getting the best life length of your products, earning you excellent return on your investment.
