FAQ
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What is propylene glycol?
Propylene glycol is a commonly used organic compound that is recognized as generally safe by the Food and Drug Administration. It is used in food coloring, and flavoring, as an additive to keep food, medicines and cosmetics moist, and in machines that simulate smoke. In Freedom e-cigarette, propylene glycol functions to provide the vapor mist that looks like smoke and to suspend flavor.
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How do you use e-cigarette?
e-cigarette is a very easy-to-use, convenient product. It is rigid, doesn't crush and can be stored in a purse, pocket, drawer and any other handy location. When you are ready to use your e-cigarette, simply unscrew the indicator light tip at one end of the device, insert a e-cigarette rechargeable battery, and screw the tip back on. Then, at the opposite end of the device, screw on your choice of cartridges. At this point, in just a few easy steps, you are ready to begin smoking your e-cigarette.
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How Does the e-cigarette Work?
The e-cigarette imitates traditional smoking. It looks feels, tastes like a regular cigarette, and delivers all the satisfaction of smoking, without all the problems and health issues related to tobacco. The non-flammable e-cigarette is driven by microelectronic technology, a small rechargeable battery and a safe replaceable cartridge containing water, propylene glycol, nicotine, and tobacco flavored scent. When smoking e-cigarette, inhaling produces the tactile and craving satisfactions traditional smokers seek, and generates a vaporizing process that releases a vapor mist that harmlessly evaporates into the air within a few seconds.
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How do the ingredients compare to other smoking products?
The number of ingredients in e-cigarette and the effect of those ingredients when used are considerably different and infinitely safer than those found in real cigarettes. e-cigarette contains only water, propylene glycol, nicotine and a scent that emulates a tobacco. None of these ingredients are considered cancer-causing agents. The Food and Drug Administration deems propylene glycol safe. Nicotine itself is not believed to have toxicological effects, offers some therapeutic uses and can be found in pepper, tomato, eggplant and potato. Cigarettes and cigars, meanwhile, commonly contain tobacco, hundreds of additives, nicotine, glue and paper, which when ignited, according to the Centers for Disease Control; harm nearly every organ of the body, and cause cancer, and cardiovascular and respiratory disease.
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What is nicotine and how does it affect the body?
Nicotine is an alkaloid found in certain plants, predominantly tobacco, and in lower quantities tomato, potato, eggplant and green pepper. When absorbed in small amounts, whether from cigarettes or e-cigarette, nicotine can cause stimulation, a feeling of relaxation, calmness, and alertness. The effects of nicotine can last from minutes to hours. The carcinogenic properties of nicotine in a standalone form (i.e., separated from smoking or chewing tobacco) have not been evaluated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, however current available literature indicates that nicotine in standalone form does not promote the development of cancer in healthy tissue and has no mutagenic properties.
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About the device
the e-cigarette comes in a cigarette type. It is aesthetically modeled after traditional cigarettes in terms of weight, length and appearance.
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How long does a e-cigarette cartridge last?
One Pen style e-cigarette cartridge will last the equivalent of about 20 cigarettes and the Mini will last the equivalent of one pack (15 cigarettes). One pack equals more or less 300 drags. It is anticipated that one e-cigarette cartridge will yield about 450 drags for the original and 300 for the Mini.
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How long does the battery last before needing a recharge?
Your e-cigarette starter kit comes with 2 batteries so you can always be recharging a battery while using another battery. The first time you charge your e-cigarette batteries, you should it for 8 hours. The average e-cigarette battery will hold its charge up to 8 hours of use for the Original and 6 hours of use for the Mini. The indicator light tip will dim gradually indicating the loss of battery charge. After its initial charge, a battery will recharge to its full charge in about 2-4 hours.
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What does e-cigarette taste and smell like?
Most users of e-cigarette will tell you the flavor emitted by the product replicates cigarettes, yet the odor from the e-cigarette is barely noticeable unlike traditional cigarettes that create lingering, difficult-to-neutralize smells in rooms, cars and clothing. Cartridges come in a variety of flavors ranging from simulations of popular smoking flavors such as regular, menthol and Coffee. E-cigarette also offers a way to smoke in places where smoking was legal but may have been discouraged by friends and family, such as in cars, at home or in bed.
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Where does the smoke go?
E-cigarette imitates what appears to be smoke, but is actually a harmless vapor mist that evaporates into the air within seconds, not unlike the functioning of a humidifier. The e-cigarette leaves no visual residue in the air, whereas traditional smoking can leave an unsightly, acrid cloud known to irritate eyes and bother people's senses.
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Can I smoke the e-cigarette anywhere?
Technically yes. Since the e-cigarette is non-flammable and contains no tobacco, it is not smoking and its use is not prohibited by law. The e-cigarette customers have used the product in restaurants, on airplanes, at work and in other places where traditional smoking is banned. Still, do not be surprised when people ask about your smoking when using the e-cigarette. After all, to the casual observer, using the e-cigarette creates the appearance of traditional smoking. Customers report that simply explaining to others how e-cigarette works usually creates acceptance for using the product anywhere.
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Does e-cigarette right for anyone?
E-cigarette is intended for use only by adults. No one under the legal smoking age in your state should use the e-cigarette, and e-cigarette is not to be sold to persons under the legal smoking age of your state. Additionally, the e-cigarette should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or has health concerns without first consulting the advice of a physician.
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What are the leading reasons people use e-cigarette?
Most people, who smoke, smoke because of the tactile, emotional and physical sensations. The e-cigarette provides all those same pleasures, but without all the problems commonly associated with traditional smoking. The leading reasons people use e-cigarette includes: Reduced health risk There is no fire, no tar, no carbon monoxide, no ash, no stub. Smoke it were you like Social inclusion versus isolation No first or second hand smoke Virtually odorless Non-flammable, convenient Lower cost than traditional smoking
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Is the e-cigarette a smoking cessation product?
The e-cigarette has never been proven to be a cessation device and is not sold or marketed as such. The e-cigarette is an alternative to smoking that offers reduced health risk, no first or second hand smoke, virtually odor-free smoking, non-flammability, convenience, and lower cost than traditional smoking.
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Does the e-cigarette cost more or less than traditional smoking products?
The e-cigarette is more affordable than traditional smoking. If you average smoking one pack of cigarettes a day, at an average cost of $4 per pack, the e-cigarette will begin saving you money on about your 30th day of using the product as an alternative to traditional smoking. Over the course of a year's time, the savings would amount to more than $1,000. If you smoke two packs of cigarettes a day, the annual savings is doubled, and you begin saving in half as much time, or about 20 days.
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Are there any maintenance issues and if so what are they and how are they resolved?
The e-cigarette is very easy to use. In general, the only maintenance required is charging and replacing batteries, as well as inserting fresh cartridges. It is recommended to keep the e-cigarette device away from water.
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When do I need to use a new cartridge?
When the (water) evaporation and the smoke decreases, we recommend that you replace the cartridge and if necessary charge the battery.
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How do I refill the cartridges or the e-cigarette?
The easiest way to make sure you have the volume of cartridges you want is to order on our site www.smoke-light.com. Rather than reordering or shopping every time you run out you may order you monthly needs like that you will be prepared to have your refill cartridges handy.
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What Should I do when the battery blinks?
The battery is empty and must be charged.
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Can I charge the e-cigarette in my car?
We have a special "car charger" developed for our products so that you can charge your e-cigarette in your car. You may purchase this item on our site.
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Are there any aspects about the product I should be aware of when using it?
Yes, just like with many over the counter products, the manufacturer considers its product safe, and wishes to make customers aware of scenarios in which the product should not be used. E-cigarette is for use by smoking adults, not for non smokers or by children, pregnant women, women breast feeding, or persons with or at risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or taking medicine for depression or asthma. Consult a physician if you experience nicotine misuse symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat. If you smoke tobacco products, you are encouraged to stop and start you new way of smoking