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It’s now a year on from the date (May 20^th 2017) by which all vaping and e-cig device manufacturers and vendors had to comply with the changes set out in the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive 2014 (TBD). So now the dust’s settled and the new legislation’s in force, let’s take a look at what the whole thing is and what it means the present and future looks like for the vaping industry…

What is the TPD?

First things first; the Tobacco Products Directive 2014 is a slice of European Union (EU) legislation designed to make lawful changes to a number of aspects of smoking regulation. It covers then manufacturing, sale and presentation, which includes produ ...read more

If you’re new to vaping and the idea of generating the biggest clouds possible and becoming a cloud chaser sounds like heaven, you’re in luck; the Internet is full of guides and videos dedicated to showing you how. But what if you’re a flavour freak? What if your big aim as a vaper’s to savour the very best taste on offer from e-liquids? Here the ’Net’s somewhat less forthcoming. All the more reason then to check out following guide on the subject…

Keep your device clean

No question, to successfully garner the best possible flavour from an e-liquid, making sure your wicks, coils and tanks are clean is a big must. Now sure, should you almost always be switchin ...read more

It’s official! One of the bastions of all that’s good and respected about the UK capital is backing vaping as a means to kick the tobacco-smoking habit – yes, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has officially recognised e-cig use can help people get off the ciggies and so potentially save lives – in more ways than one.

Obviously, one of the LFB’s biggest concerns is fire prevention in its city and this is its motivation for backing vaping; to its mind, if people were vaping instead of smoking, the number of fire hazards across London would fall. It’s as si ...read more

Depending on where you hail from and where you call home in the world, there’ll be specific laws in place when it comes to vaping and driving. In a good deal of cases, of course, you simply won’t be allowed to do both activities simultaneously, whether you like it or not. After all, drawing on your e-cig or mod while actually driving – rather than when you’re merely sitting in a vehicle not going anywhere – probably isn’t the wisest thing anyway, as it may serve as a distraction to following everything that’s happening on the road around you.

All the same, here follow some sensible general pointers to bear in mind when it comes to vaping and driving – they’ll keep you safe, you ...read more

Since its emergence in 2010, variable wattage has become a big issue for vapers.

Although Ohm’s law is a scientific law and formula used regularly in vaping, you don’t need to be a mathematician to get to grips with it. First off, the fact that you can now regulate your temperature controls is a simple case of pressing the power on button for your vape device and rejigging the display on your mod. This means there’s no reason to get bogged down in the science of it all.

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Many people attempt to travel with their vape gear, whether that be by plane, train or any other transport. The problem is in keeping your vape device protected.

Vaping overseas is difficult to navigate. Every country has its own laws and systems of use for Vape devices. The reason for this is that the use of e liquid is still a hotly debated topic in many cultures. This means that you’re going to have to check the law per country when it comes to vaping and buying related products there. That is just one of the factors you’ll have to think about when travelling. The other is how to keep your device safe.

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With variable wattage and variable voltage, come more control over the power of your device, but what can you get out of temperature control?

Vaping over the years has led to a distinct increase in the amount of freedom you can get from your device. With many vape shops in London now selling variable wattage and voltage devices, it’s easy to see why those who have been vaping for a few years now would want to change it up and find more flexibility in their vaping game.

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Burnt coils may feel like a faraway threat. But it’s easier to experience than you may think. Here’s how to see the warning signs and what you can do to stop it.

 Burnt coils, yuck. That burnt taste when you’re expecting the sweet inhale of your favourite e juice. Just when you’re least expecting it, your vape juice begins to taste burnt, a bitter sting to your tongue and if you’re really unlucky, the dreaded spitback comes lashing out from the cooking coil. This especially is a sensation you’d rather avoid, and making sure you know the warning signs of a burnt coil and how to replace them is key for any vaper who is moving into the wide world of rebuildable mods.

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Mech mods are all the rage these days. Here are some tips on keeping safe whilst using them.

 If you’re new to vaping you may not have heard of a mechanical mod before. These new and improved vape devices are reserved for those vaping veterans out there and require a certain amount of technical know how to get to grips with. These devices are known for their flexibility and the fact that you can add your own circuits to them. That being said, you need to make sure you’re up to date with the safety procedures and needs that come with them.

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