5 Things to Consider When Buying a Vaporizer

By Melrose Aguilar
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5 Things to Consider When Buying a Vaporizer

Vaping has become a favored alternative to smoking and a considerable part of social interactions. Are you thinking of getting into vaping? Then you’re not the only one. Millions of people around the world use e-cigs or vapes.

If you’ve looked into getting a vaporizer, you’ve quickly realized how overwhelming and intimidating the process of choosing one can be. There are several accessories and components you can purchase, and it can be hard to understand what’s essential and what’s not.

There are several basic elements and factors that you need to consider when you’re diving into the vast world of vaping. Before you pull the trigger, the following are just a few things for you to consider when buying your first vaporizer.

1. Know What Type You Want

The vaporizer you choose is entirely dependent on what you’re looking to vape. Are you looking to use it for oils, wax, concentrates, or dry herbs? The different substances you want to vape will dictate what model you choose.

You may have an idea of what you want to try, but you may not realize just how much of a variety there is to choose from. Choosing exactly what you want to vape is the best starting point. When you decide what you will be vaping, you’ll cut the choices before you in half.

There are a few vapes that can accommodate a variety of substances. However, you’ll likely realize that you favor a specific type quickly.

E-juice is a good starting point for you to move onto and experiment with mods, pens, e-cigarettes, and more.

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2. Consider the Maintenance

Your vaporizer is an accessory that you’re going to be using potentially a considerable amount. Like anything else you’d use with a lot of frequency, you’ll need to maintain and replace its different parts.

One major part that you’ll have to maintain is the coil. The coil serves as the heating element in your vaporizer, and it will wear down over time. A telltale sign that your coil needs replacing is when the flavor starts to turn.

As a newcomer to vaping, you’ll want to grab an easy-to-use tank. To follow up, you’ll want to nail down how and where you purchase your replacement coils.

3. Portable or Desktop?

A significant factor that plays into the type of vaporizer you get is where you want to use it. A desktop vape is perfect if you’re looking to stay home and wind down when you want to partake.

If you’re looking to socially vape or want to a device that you can easily slip into your pocket and go, then you need a portable vape. Portable vaporizers are a more practical solution for the majority of people as they can be used anywhere.

Desktop Vaporizers ( NO2, Extreme Q and Volcano)

4. Are You a Social Smoker?

Another categorization of vapes breaks down into on-demand and session devices.

If you’re looking to vape exclusively in social situations, then you might want to opt for a session vape. Session vapes are for use in a single time frame without any stoppage. These are an excellent choice for those hangout sessions with friends.

On-demand devices can be used as a session vape but are more for those who want to take a hit whenever they want. They’re great for those who wish to take micro hits or smoke on their own.

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5. Vape Where It’s Legal

The regulations on vaping have been tightening in recent years. When you’re investing in a vape, keep in mind where and when you can use it in your daily life. Keep an eye out for policies and laws regarding vapes before you put your money into it.

Wrap-Up

When it comes to buying vaporizers and their accessories, you want to choose what you’ll enjoy in the long-term. Narrow down your choices using the above tips and then do further research before making your purchase.

If you have other tips or things to consider when buying a vaporizer feel free to let us know in the comments below!
Melrose Aguilar

Melrose Aguilar

Mel is a passionate vape enthusiast with interest in dry herb vaporizing as well as e-liquid vaping. Mel has been part of the VapeFuse Publishing Team since 2016 as an editor. More recently she has been writing on various vaping related topics and reviews as well.

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