We are delighted to announce the grand opening of our new store, Vape Warehouse, in Stevenage! Formerly known as Vapour Pod Stevenage, we are back with the same fantastic deals and familiar faces that you know and love.
Take a look inside
Come and visit us at our new location to explore our range of products and enjoy the great service you've come to expect from us. We can't wait to welcome you back to Vape Warehouse in Stevenage!
Where to find us:
2 Wedgwood Gate, Stevenage SG1 4QB ( next door to SC Models)
Parking:
Our carpark offers 60min free parking you can also park behind our unit.
See you soon,
The Vape Warehouse Team
]]>The long awaited wait for the RPM80 Pro is here...
Comparing the RPM40 to the latest Pod Mod, the RPM80, we can see it has been given a full upgrade with a sleek new look. From a bulky pod kit, to a refreshed slim pod kit, the new style is a popular look. The RPM80 Pro has been designed to be held in your hand comfortably with the new shape.
The RPM40 was the real pod mod from Smok that combined advantages of both a pod kit and a box mod into one. It's a compact device that has a huge 1500mAh built-in battery and a power output of up to 40W. The RPM40 utilised the brand new IQ-R chipset allowing a fast firing time of 0.001s.
The RPM80 Pro takes an external battery. The advantage of having an external battery is it means that you can have a few spare batteries which you can then change out for charged ones, this allows you to always have a charged vape. The RPM80 Pro also has a maximum wattage of 80W which is currently the most powerful pod kit.
The RPM80 Pro has been given a full upgrade, from the way it looks to the power inside. It has been upgraded to a new IQ-80 chipset with the new conical RGC Mesh Coils. Smok has also revamped the screen to a brand new user interface that provides concise vaping information. For an example: the battery life, the wattage, a puff count and more.
For more information on the Smok RPM40, Click here
For more information on the Smok RPM80 PRO, Click here
A key difference between the RPM40 and the RPM80 PRO pod kits are the pod shapes and the mouthpieces. The RPM40 pods feature a wider mouthpiece for increased airflow, where as the RPM80 PRO pod features a traditional 510 style drip tip, which is not removable.
However, when comparing the both pods we have discovered that both pods are compatible with all the Smok RPM coils. This means that you can find the best coils that are suited to your preferences and have the best possible vaping experience.
The overall vaping experience on the new RPM80 Pro pods is similar to using a traditional vape tank, this is due to the intense flavour and cloud production.
When it comes to refilling the Smok RPM80 pro pods it shouldn't be a problem, this is thanks to the top filling design.
The Smok RPM80 Pro now features a new and upgraded Chipset, the IQ-80 which offers a variety of intelligent features and functional protections. From telling you when your device is getting hot and even when your coil is about to get burnt.
FOR ANOTHER BLOG ON DEVICES, CLICK HERE
]]>First of all the new style and look of the Smoke Fetch Pro has been updated and improved. Not only has the style changed but the screen has been newly improved and has been moved to the front of the device. This makes the screen easier to read from but also to use. You can also look at the screen puff count without having to turn your device around.
The chip has also been upgraded which takes the performance levels to a new level. The Smok Fetch Mini is restricted to 40W where as the Smoke Fetch Pro now goes up to 80W. This allows more vapour production to take place allowing more flavour from your chosen e-liquid.
The Fetch Mini had a 1500mAh Lithium battery within the device, and for such a small and light device capable of that much battery power, is impressive. Although, if you mainly use the Smok Fetch Mini for DTL vaping, you would have seen your battery draining fairly quickly, which meant you would have to charge it more than you wanted to.
The Smok Fetch Pro improves on the battery, not only changing the USB port, from a Micro USB to an effective and faster charging USB Type-C, but also making the battery external! Having an external battery makes the battery power in the Smoke Fetch Pro up to 2500mAh. This means you can now use the Fetch Pro at its maximum power.
Now with the Fetch Pro, you get a RPM Pod and the newly improved RGC Pod, which takes sub-ohm vaping to a new level! The new pods are side filling as opposed to the bottom filling pods that come with the Fetch Mini.
For more information on the Smok Fetch Mini, click here
For more information on the Smok Fetch Pro, click here
FOR ANOTHER BLOG ON DEVICES, CLICK HERE
]]>A perfect blend of blueberry, blackcurrant, grape and huckleberry with a balanced mix of aniseed finished off with the slightest touch of menthol to create this masterpiece of a vape flavour.
Red A is one of the most famous e-liquid around with a fresh taste of red berries mixed black grape combined with overtones of sweet eucalyptus, aniseed and menthol.
Kick Back Buzzin Heisenbuddy is an amazing fruity flavour consisting of sweet juicy ripe blueberries with iced mint and a hint of aniseed.
Sorted Blackcurrant is a beautiful mix of fresh and juicy blackcurrants finished with cool mint to make the perfect balance of fruit and mint.
]]>The Vinci and Vinci X are a newly designed mod pod which feature in simpler operations and safer use.
The vinci is smaller than any other device which creates an easy and portable experience. It has a built in 1500mAh battery meaning it lasts all day so you do not need to worry about charging it multiple times a day.
For more information on the Vinci click here
The Vinci X mod pod is slightly bigger in height, this is due to the Vinci X taking one 18650 battery. The advantage of having a 18650 battery is if your battery stops working in your Vinci X, you can just replace the battery not the whole mod.
For more information on the Vinci X click here
The Vinci and the Vinci X have multiple functions, they also have the same built in technology. They are built in with a new-generation GENE AI chip that features intelligent coil protection, this intelligently adjusts the device's power output to match the coil in your device, this then is used to prevent any dry burn hits while vaping and also provides you with excellent flavour and intense clouds.
FOR ANOTHER BLOG ON DEVICES, CLICK HERE
]]>The Nord 2 has been manufactured to take over from the Nord and there has been some serious updates to it. There are a lot of improvements that Smok have made, this includes increasing the power from 15W to 40W. They have also introduced adjustable wattage, they have managed to do this on such a compact device. Its even small enough to fit in the palm of your hand!
Below is a comparison of the Nord and Nord 2:
PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO TPD REGULATIONS WE ONLY OFFER THE 2ML TPD COMPLIANT VERSION.
The original Smok Nord Kit had a 1100mAh built-in battery which at the time was very large for a pod kit device, making it a powerful pod kit. The Nord Kit included 2 different coils, one sub ohm 0.6 Ohm mesh coil and a regular 1.4 ohm MTL coils for an MTL style of vaping which allowed the consumer to choose either Sub Ohm vaping or mouth to lung (MTL) vaping.
However, the Nord 2 is the newly and improved upgraded version of the Nord. It has a single button-triggered and compact design! It's very comfortable to grip and very easy to use. Another fantastic feature of the Nord 2 is that they have embedded an advanced chipset which is brilliant if you’re looking for great flavour and superb vapour production.
The Nord 2 also has a built-in battery but it is larger than before, in capacity with 1500mAh and it gives the device a maximum adjustable output of up to 40W. The power range of the Nord can be adjusted between 1 to 40 Watts and can be simply adjusted by pressing the power button 3 times.
The Nord 2 also has been equipped with a maximum 1.2A quick charging system and will recharge your vape pod device in a short matter of time. The charging interface is displayed on the screen located at the side of the mod and this shows the percentage of battery power and estimated charge time. This allows you to see exactly how quickly the device will take to charge and is a really handy feature when you are on the go.
The screen that the Smok Nord 2 has is a 0.69 inch OLED display that has been specially designed to show you your concise vaping data. This is including the battery life, wattage and coil resistance.
Smoke has now included two new pods with the Nord 2. These pods are the RPM Pod and Nord Pod. They can be easily distinguished by the text " RPM " and " NORD " on the rubber plug that is used to seal the pod once filled up.
The fantastic thing about the RPM Pod is that they are compatible with all of the RPM Coils. The RPM pod comes with a pre-installed 0.4ohm Mesh Coil. This coil gives off the best flavour from a pod kit device.
The Pod is the Nord Pod and it is compatible with all Smok Nord Coil. The Nord pod also comes with a pre-installed 0.8ohm Nord Coil. This pod, with the 0.8 Ohm coil installed will bring you the best MTL experience.
For more information or to purchase the Nord 2, click here.
FOR ANOTHER BLOG ON DEVICES, CLICK HERE
]]>1. Improvements to pod system devices
Since pod systems first started to gain popularity in 2018, they’ve been newly improved and they have come a long way.
Pod devices have been made more flexible so the user can set it to their preferences. For an example, they now have adjustable power settings, longer battery life, more coil options and better compatibility with different types of e-liquids.
2. Nic Salts are in high demand
Nic salts have become more popular and high in demand. Many brands only brought out one strength of Nic salts, now they range from 5MG up to 20MG. This mean users who want the quicker hit but use lower nicotine levels can now use Nic salts.
3. Technology
The vaping technology has been increased in 2020, many brands and manufacturers have up'd the game when it comes to technology. Most vape devices now come with an advanced chip which expands the performance of the device and the technology behind the device. New trends have started with the indestructible devices. Some devices are now drop proof, waterproof and dust proof.
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I want to quit smoking but I don't want a vape thats going to create big clouds of vape, are they all like that?
The answer is no, Not all vapes create a big cloud of smoke. It all depends on which type of vape you decide to get.
Are there different types of vaping?
Yes, there are two different types of vaping. The first type is Mouth To Lung (MTL) and the second type is Direct Lung (DL). Mouth to Lung is similar to how you would smoke a cigarette whilst Direct Lung resembles smoking shisha.
Why is e-liquid going into my mouth when I vape?
If the coil is over saturated the excess e-liquid within the coil may end up flooding your tank. This can then result with you having droplets of liquid on your lips or in your mouth. If you get e-liquid in your mouth, it is advised to rinse your mouth out with plenty of water.
Is vaping cheaper than smoking?
Yes, Vaping can work out to be between 50 - 90% cheaper than cigarette smoking.
Will vaping help me to quit smoking?
Some people use vaping as a tool to cut down the amount of cigarettes they are smoking and others can completely stop smoking by using vaping to help them.
Please be aware that as with any product that replaces smoking requires willpower.
"There is growing evidence that e-vaping can help people stop smoking. Using a vape can help you manage your nicotine cravings. To get the best out of it, make sure you're using it as much as you need to and with the right strength of nicotine in your e-liquid, Otherwise you won't get the full benefit from vaping unless you stop smoking cigarettes completely. You can get advice from specialist vape shops or your local stop smoking service." - NHS, 2018.
Is it legal to vape indoors? Are vapes affected by the UK smoking ban?
Some places have starting banning use of vapes indoors, there may be No Smoking signs up in public places and a lot of these now include vapes.
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- The menthol ban comes into force from 20th May 2020
- The ban applies to all menthol cigarettes, including cigarettes which contain capsules with a mint flavour.
- The menthol ban does not apply to e-cigarettes
Why are menthol cigarettes being banned now?
The menthol ban comes from the European Union’s Tobacco Products Directive. They have banned all cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco products that contain a characterising flavour.
This became part of the English Law through the Tobacco and Related Product Regulations 2016. The new law deferred the ban of menthol cigarettes until May 20th 2020. From this date, menthol cigarettes can no longer be sold in the UK.
Where do menthol smokers go now?
Menthol cigarettes will be banned but menthol vape products will remain unaffected.
If you are currently a menthol smoker and you are considering an alternative to menthol cigarettes, we can help you. We have a wide variety of different menthol e-liquid.
What menthol flavours do we stock?
Below is a list of menthol flavours that we stock.
Menthol: If you're looking for a menthol e-liquid that's a bit more menthol and a bit less mint, our Menthol e-liquid is the right option for you. When we created our Menthol vape juice, our goal was to create an e-liquid that can really awaken your mind and palate.
Available in 3MG, 6MG, 12MG, 18MG
https://www.ilovevapour.com/products/menthol-e-juice?_pos=1&_sid=66b395314&_ss=r
Double Menthol: If you love a strong menthol hit then this is the e-liquid is perfect for you. What's better with menthol? You guessed it... more menthol. Double Menthol by Reem Vapes is a smooth fresh menthol with a cooling exhale.
Available in 3MG, 6MG, 12MG
Menthol Nicotine Salts: Menthol eLiquid by Solt is a classic an icy fresh vape of fresh Peppermint leaf Menthol with Icy and subtle sweet notes throughout the vape. Perfect for Pod devices and Starter kit devices. Nicotine Salts provide a smoother throat hit than traditional freebase nicotine e-Liquids. Nicotine Salts also provides a quicker nicotine fix.
Available in:
10MG - https://www.ilovevapour.com/products/nic-solt-menthol-10mg-1?_pos=1&_sid=948fb2d22&_ss=r
20MG - https://www.ilovevapour.com/products/nic-solt-menthol-10mg?_pos=2&_sid=948fb2d22&_ss=r
Ice Mint: If you like a hint of mint to go with your menthol e-liquid, look no further than our Ice Mint e-liquid for the vaping experience of your dreams. Smooth and slightly sweet peppermint combines with a chilly menthol finish for some serious all-day vaping refreshment
Available in 0MG, 3MG, 6MG, 12MG, 18MG
https://www.ilovevapour.com/products/ice-mint-e-juice?_pos=1&_sid=0554ae440&_ss=r
Ice Mint Nicotine Salts: It's Ice Mint, just in a Nicotine salt form. Nicotine salt e-liquids are the most efficient way to deliver nicotine to your body. This means you get your nicotine throat hit faster.
Available in 20MG
https://www.ilovevapour.com/products/ice-mint-e-juice-nic-salt-20mg?_pos=12&_sid=00a0c5444&_ss=r
Bubblegum Spearmint: If you love candy flavours that are light and never overbearing, our Bubblegum vape e-liquid is a must try. It's a light bubblegum with a undertone of spearmint. We didn't load this e-liquid with sweetness; we went for a mild spearmint bubblegum note that's lightly sweet.
Available in 0MG, 3MG, 6MG, 12MG, 18MG
https://www.ilovevapour.com/products/bubblegum-e-juice?_pos=2&_sid=d0de91222&_ss=r
Cherry Menthol: If you're the type who occasionally finds yourself snacking on cherry cough drops simply because you like the flavour, Cherry Menthol by Reem Vapes is about to become one of your new favourite e-liquids. You will never get tired of this e-liquid's bold dose of chilly cherries.
Available in 3MG, 6MG, 12MG
https://www.ilovevapour.com/products/cherry-menthol-by-reem-vapes?_pos=2&_sid=b25a6f46e&_ss=r
Strawberry Menthol: When you're in need of some real refreshment, there's nothing tastier than ripe, juicy strawberries served over crushed ice. That's the experience that we've captured with our Strawberry Menthol e-liquid.
Available in 3MG, 6MG, 12MG
https://www.ilovevapour.com/products/strawberry-menthol-e-juice?_pos=1&_sid=98cd93f8b&_ss=r
Black Menthol: Blackcurrant is one of the most popular e-liquid flavours in Britain, so we worked hard with Reem Vapes to develop a blackcurrant e-liquid that would really drive our customers crazy. We think you'll love the way that this vape juice's bold blackcurrant flavour fades into a pleasing menthol finish.
Available in 3MG, 6MG, 12MG
https://www.ilovevapour.com/products/black-menthol-by-reem?_pos=4&_sid=d1e986684&_ss=r
What nicotine strength should I vape?
Below is a simple guide to help you decide what nicotine strength you should vape. It all depends on how many cigarettes you smoke a day.
What vape should I get for my menthol e-liquid?
Below is our guided of our best selling starter kits. Read below to find the best starter kit for you.
Do you want to use 0MG - 3MG?
If so, the Aspire PockeX is perfect for you. It's a small vape with big power. The Aspire PockeX is so simple to use. To replace the coil or fill the tank, you'll simply unscrew the mouthpiece from the top of the device. If you're filling the tank, add e-liquid until the level reaches the top fill line on the side of the tank. If you're replacing the coil, unscrew the old coil and screw in a new one. That's it!
The Aspire PockeX includes two coils designed to deliver a great MTL vaping experience. The 0.6 Ohm coil is pre-installed and gives you warmer vapour and bigger clouds. If you prefer cool vapour and smooth flavours, remove that coil and install the included 1.2 Ohm coil before filling the tank.
Click the link below for the Aspire PockeX and for more information.
https://www.ilovevapour.com/collections/vaporizer-starter-kits/products/apsire-pocketx-kits
Do you want to use 6MG - 12MG?
If so, the UWell Caliburn Pod Kit is suited for you. It's a pod kit that has an ultra-thin body and is very lightweight, with air switch design so you can change to direct vaping from mouth to lung vaping. If the draw-activated mechanism fails, the Caliburn kit will automatically disable the draw-activated working mode so you can press the fire button to vape instead. The Caliburn is best suited for higher nicotine strengths as it provides you with the hit of nicotine you want.
Click the link below for the UWell Caliburn and for more information.
https://www.ilovevapour.com/collections/vaporizer-starter-kits/products/uwell-caliburn-pod-kit
Do you want to use 12MG, 18MG, 20MG?
If so, the VooPoo Vinci X is best suited for you. Apart from having merits of traditional mods like big clouds, adjustable power and multiple functions. The VINCI X Featuring smaller size, simpler operations and safer use, VINCI X is an outstanding pod kit and is most suited for the higher nicotine strengths. You are able to set the Vinci X to the best settings suited for you and your needs, making your vaping experience personal to you.
Click the link below for the VooPoo Vinci X and for more information.
https://www.ilovevapour.com/products/voopoo-vinci-x-mod-pod?_pos=1&_sid=0d10d69e2&_ss=r
If you have any questions or need help then please do not hesitate to contact us.
Simply call us on 01525 714001 or email us at info@ilovevapour.com
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Below is a simple guide to help you decide what nicotine strength you should vape. It all depends on how many cigarettes you smoke a day.
The NHS are supporting the use of vaping in their quit smoking and Stoptober campaigns.
There is no carbon monoxide or tar within the vapour, as confirmed by doctors and recent studies by the Royal College of Physician.
Overall vaping is safe and is safer than smoking.
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Slush it was created in 2019 and has SIX different flavours. The flavours that have been created, taste like your childhood slushie's!
1. Blue Slush
If you're looking for a blueberry e-liquid with a difference, you've found it right here with Blue Slush by Slush It. This e-liquid gives you the bold blueberry flavour you're craving and presents that flavour in the form of a delicious slushie from the local convenience store.
2. Green Slush
Green Slush by Slush It delivers the flavour of a classic lemon-and-lime slush that's brimming with sweet-and-sour refreshment.
3. Mango Slush
A mango slush with a hint of ice that is guarantied to satisfy your taste buds.
4. Blue Raspberry Slush
The ultimate '90s nostalgia flavour, blue raspberry has finally arrived in vapour form! Blue Raspberry by Slush It tastes just like a blue raspberry slushie.
5. Strawberry Slush
When you're in the mood for some quick summer refreshment, there can be only one solution. No, we're not talking about beer, we're talking about a great big strawberry slush!
6. Mixed Berry Slush
Delicious strawberry and raspberry notes intertwine with a sweet slush base flavour that rolls around the palate in a delightful way.
Slush It can be purchased from our five different stores or online at https://www.ilovevapour.com/collections/slush-it
SO-DUH!
SO-DUH! was also created in 2019 and has NINE different flavours! There is guaranteed to be a flavour that you will love! Nine different flavours that are based on your favourite soda's!
1. Raspberry SO-DUH!
The best and freshest raspberries of summer always have a healthy dose of natural tartness to go with their bold sweetness. They're the perfect companions for a bit of fizzy seltzer water, and that's the experience that So-duh!
2. Sicilian Lemonade SO-DUH!
If you've never been fortunate enough to try a freshly squeezed lemonade with soda water, Sicilian Lemonade by So-duh! is going to be a real treat for you. To create this e-liquid, So-duh! worked hard to find a lemon note with just the right amount of sweet-and-sour boldness.
3. Blackcurrant SO-DUH!
Blackcurrant soda is so popular in Britain that So-duh! couldn't stop at making just one version of the flavour.
4. Apple SO-DUH!
If you're a real soda aficionado, you've probably tried just about every soda flavour known to man. Apple soda, though, isn't something that you'll find on the shelves at just any supermarket. Apple by So-duh! captures the flavour of a fizzy apple soda that leaves the most pleasant tingle on your tongue.
5. Bena SO-DUH!
Imagine, if you will, the ultimate blackcurrant beverage. Here's how we'd make it: We'd start by pouring the most delicious sweetened blackcurrant nectar over crushed ice. Then, we'd top it with fizzy soda water.
6. Lemon & Lime SO-DUH!
After cola, citrus must be the most popular soda flavour. There's no shortage of citrus soda options at every supermarket, and more products come out every year. Lemon & Lime by So-duh! captures the best aspects of the most popular citrus sodas and comes away with a unique interpretation all its own. You'll love the pleasant tingle on the exhale.
7. Melon, Guava & Lime SO-DUH!
Here's an e-liquid delivering the flavour of a perfect soda infused with the tastiest tropical fruits. Sweet guava and melon blend with a tart lime exhale to create a perfectly thirst-quenching experience.
8. Orange SO-DUH!
Everyone loves a tasty orange soda from time to time, and Orange by So-duh! is an e-liquid with a nearly flawless recreation of that experience.
9. Watermelon SO-DUH!
Imagine taking the best watermelon of summer and straining the juice into a saucepan. Next, imagine cooking the juice down to condense it and adding just a pinch of sugar. Pour the result into a glass of crushed ice and top it with seltzer water. Does that sound like a lot of effort? It's a good thing that Watermelon by So-duh! exists.
SO-DUH! can be purchased from our five different stores or online at https://www.ilovevapour.com/collections/so-duh
]]>Come to the Vape Expo UK
- 25th, 26th, 27th October 2019
- Location: The NEC Birmingham, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
- Come and see us, our stand is B310
- Come and see us to try our new flavours! There will be giveaways, competitions and more!!
You do not want to miss out on this!!
]]>Studies show that the number of smokers has dropped by 1.6 million over the past 6 years due to the help of vaping.
Treatment to smokers costs the NHS £2 BILLION A YEAR... This can be reduced due to you stopping smoking and start vaping. There has been no proof or cases to show that vaping affects your health unlike smoking, this is also due to the UK making sure that vapes are tightly regulated for safety and quality.
The costs of smoking (an estimation)
Let's say you smoke 10 a day...
A week it will cost you £34.75
A month it will cost you £150
A year it will cost you £1,807
This can be dramatically reduced by you stopping smoking and starting to vape.
Your body after quitting
After 20 minutes
- Blood pressure goes down
- Heart rate goes down
- Hands and feet get warmer
After 8 hours
- Blood carbon monoxide levels start to return to normal
- Blood oxygen levels start to rise
After 24 hours
- Heart attack risk drops
After 48 hours
- Your nerve endings adjust to you missing nicotine
- Sense of taste and smell start to approve
After 72 hours
- Bronchial tubes start to approve
- Becomes easier to approve
After 2-13 weeks
- Blood circulation becomes better
- Exercise becomes easier
After 1 year
- Heart disease is cut in half
After 5 years
- Cancer risk is cut in half
After 10 years
- Lung cancer is cut in half
Being able to improve your health and save money is worth giving up smoking... we can help you stop smoking and start vaping at Ilovevapour!
Come on down and speak to an expert and we can get you started with a starter kit that is suited to your needs.
]]>The aegis solo takes one 18650 battery and has power up to 100w. The aegis solo is smaller, lighter and more durable! The aegis solo has been created to be strong, making it shockproof, waterproof and dustproof!
It's latest AS-100 chip provides outstanding accuracy and a stable power output. It has specifications that creates a perfect and easy vaping experience.
- Precise temperature control
- 10s cut off
- Short circuit protection
- Overcharging protection
- Overheat protection
Available at Ilovevapour for only £54.99!! (batteries not included)
The aegis legend takes two 18650 batteries and has power up to 200w. The aegis legend is bigger and more powerful compared to the aegis solo. It has an advanced AS chipset that created power to 200w but also created the aegis legend to be fast, accurate and powerful!
The aegis legend has different coloured display settings and uses high grade silicon and leather for extreme durability. It is also made out of six different materials;
1- Stainless steel
2- LSR steel
3- Leather
4- Die-cast aluminium
5- Die-cast zinc alloy
6- 40 HRC carbon steel
The aegis legend is also waterproof, shockproof and dustproof!
Available at Ilovevapour for only £69.99!! (batteries not included)
]]>What does a coil do?
Coils are responsible for heating up the eliquid in your vape and turning it into vapour. This then makes contact with the battery on one side and then the eliquid on the other side. It then turns your eliquid into a vapour that then can then be inhaled.
What is the difference between a coil and mesh coil?
A mesh coil has a metal mesh that surrounds the cotton and a regular coil has a wire wrapping around the cotton.
As a result, the mesh coil has more metal surface around the cotton which then produces more heat along the cotton in the coil. This then creates more flavour and vapour.
Below is an image showing what a mesh coil looks like vs a regular coil that is made with wire.
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I decided to purchase a Voopoo drag nano kit as I love my Voopoo drag! To start with I was a bit apprehensive about buying it because of how small it was but I am honestly so glad I did! The flavour is absolutely astonishing! Due to it being small I thought that I wouldn't get as good as of a pull but I was wrong! You still get a rich flavour when you take a pull!
The voopoo drag nano kit sizing is perfect due to it being small! You are able to put it in your pocket or in a small bag, even in your wallet! A bonus of it being so small means that it doesn't have a button! Meaning that you don't have to worry about it firing in your pocket!
Do you want a small vape? Do you want to quit smoking? Well this is perfect for you if you thought to yourself yes! The drag nano kit is mainly for nic salts but you can put 50/50 ejuice in it if nic salts isn't for you!
The battery on the drag nano can last a full day is you are using it continually. Otherwise it can last for a couple of days! When the pod device needs charging it only takes an hour to charge, this will then gain it a full battery! One of the aspects that I love about this kit is it flashes when you fill it up or flashes when the battery is starting to go! Green flash means it's fully charged, blue means it’s half charged and red means it's going to die. If your nano kit flashes red 10 times in a row when you are vaping it means it will instantly turn off due to it being dead.
Let's talk coils!
The nano kit does not contain a big coil meaning you will not need to change it! If you hate changing coils and getting juice on your hands, then this is perfect for you! This device has a pod system meaning once you've used it enough and you feel that your flavour is starting to not taste as nice or as strong anymore then all you need to do is buy another pod! This just pulls out of the kit and goes back in! Once you have done this all you need to do is fill it back up, leave it for 5 minutes and then you are ready to vape again!
Filling up your device
When filling up your device I thought it would be quite difficult! Honestly, it is easy! Due to the nibs on the bottle of ejuices being so small it fits in the little hole in the pod perfectly making it easy to fill up! The pod system is a 1ml tank, this sounds small but it's the perfect size if you are using nic salts or 50/50 ejuice!
There are many benefits of having a nic salt device although the main benefits of having one is that the nic salts enter your bloodstream faster than normal nicotine! This means it gives you the hit of nicotine that you wang quicker! Nic salts also give off a smoother taste allowing you to vape it more often if this is needed!
Here is images of my set up that I am using at the minute! Pukka lime lemonade nic salt is rich in flavour and gives you a hit of fresh tangy lime and lemon!
Here is an image of my devices, I have includes this picture to show you the size different of the Voopoo Drag platinum 2 against the Voopoo Drag Nano Kit!
]]>I started vaping 2 years ago and honestly... it's the best decision I have made! I started vaping because when I used to smoke I used to get paranoid that smoking cigarettes was harming my body. Deep down I knew it was and I didn't want to affect my body just because I wanted the nicotine hit.
When I first started vaping I didn't have a clue what I was doing or what even a coil was! I decided to take action and go and get myself a vape so I could finally quit smoking! I decided to go and see ILOVEVAPOUR because I had been recommenced to go to them due to how friendly they are but also at how helpful and professional they are... was the recommendation right? Of course it was!! I went in knowing absolutely nothing about vapes and how they work and I left feeling so confident about how to use my vape but also now I knew what a coil was!!
I didn't want anything too complicated, I just wanted it to do the job and for me to get the nicotine hit! When I was in their store they recommended me the ARC 5 40W E-Cigarette Kit (picture below) as this fit my needs. There were so many different choices but for me personally I thought this one would be best fit for me!
They showed me how to set it up and what a coil was and how to change it when it came to the time of needing to do this! When I was in the shop they also asked me how many cigarettes I was smoking a day, this was so they could set me up on the right strength of nicotine. Due to me smoking for 2 years I was used to the taste of smoking so I decided to stick to a tobacco flavour so it was similar to the taste of a cigarette and would help me to give up smoking straight away.
After a year of getting used to vaping I decided I didn't need the nicotine hit as much so, I decided to move onto a bigger vape that creates a bigger cloud of smoke. The vape I moved onto is a VOOPOO DRAG 2 KIT (picture below), first of all I loved the look of the device but also how it felt in my hands when holding it.
A year later I am still using my voopoo drag 2 and I love it!! I decided to move away from the tobacco flavours and go onto big bottles of fruit flavours! I always said I wouldn't move off tobacco flavours but I did! I'm glad I did because I have found so many different types of flavours that I wouldn't have found if I stuck to the same flavour! ILOVEVAPOUR have so many different e-liquid flavours you can choose from and they are the only vape company I would recommend or go to!
I highly recommend visiting them or contacting them if you have any queries about vaping or if you just generally want to stop smoking and start vaping!
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The device, we think is aimed to defend against the closed pod systems. It is far more economical because you can refill rather than buy expensive pod replacements.
The only small warning about the device that you must always turn it of before putting in your pocket because the fire button is delicate and can fire whilst in your pocket, this burns the coils out.
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This month I love vapour we are pleased to announce. That our I Love Vapour e-juice deals are changing
]]>This month I love vapour we are pleased to announce. That our I Love Vapour e-juice deals are changing from today you will be able to buy three bottles of E-liquid for £10 or if you need more than that 5 bottles for £15 and 10 bottles for £20. This offer is available in all I Love Vapour stores.
Luton, Ampthill, Bedford, Leighton Buzzard
Terms And Conditions
Offer can be redeemed at the I Love Vapour Stores.
Offer is dependent on stock availability.
Offer is not available to trade customers or bulk purchases.
I Love Vapour Ltd retains the right to change, alter and withdraw or discontinue this or any other special offer at any time.
I Love Vapour Ltd retains the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
Our opening hours are 10 am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, we are also open on Sundays 10am till 4pm. With our knowledgeable staff and extensive range of kit and gourmet e liquids we can help the novice vapour to the experienced.
We pride ourselves on customer service and knowledge. We are all vape people and are happy to help with all your vaping needs.
I Love Vapour Store Leighton Buzzard is located right between Santander and Ali Ba Barbers on Hockliffe Street on the one way system at the top of town. The door is set back so keep your eyes open for our little gem of a Vape store.
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Because I Love Vapour work in close partnership with the world's leading vapour liquid manufacturers, we have developed an unrivalled range of unique and critically acclaimed e-cigarette liquids to suit all tastes.
]]>Because I Love Vapour work in close partnership with the world's leading vapour liquid manufacturers, we have developed an unrivalled range of unique and critically acclaimed e-cigarette liquids to suit all tastes.
With customers across the UK, and in 20 countries globally, regularly purchasing our bespoke vape mixes, we take what we call the ILV Taste Evolution very seriously.
The reason I Love Vapour's custom e-cigarette liquids and vapour essences are the best in the market is because we conduct regular taste and product development sessions. We bring together seasoned vapers, our own I Love Vapour team, as well as representatives from our various vaping liquid manufacturers on a regular basis. These group taste sessions are the perfect place to develop, tweak, and innovate new and existing liquids.
"Our customer-centric bespoke vaping products are what set I Love Vapour apart," says Iain Quinn, Managing Director of I Love Vapour. "Many of the flavoured vapour liquids that we sell are formulated and set by my team and I, so no other company can offer our particular recipes. All of the flavours we sell have been specially customised to suit our loyal and growing client base. Some are naturally more popular than others, but, over time, by adding more of this or less of that, we have produced flavoured vapours that people from all over the world regard as some of the finest products of their kind."
I Love Vapour's Vanilla vapour liquid is hailed by many as the best in the world market, however other best selling ILV vapour liquids include: including Skittle; Honey; Bubblegum and Strawberry and Cream.
Twice a year, I Love Vapour invite new and seasoned vapers to sit with our team, and representatives of the e-cigarette liquid manufacturers, to make suggestions for improvements to existing products and discuss the development of new ones. This taste evolution is what makes I Love Vapour a very special vape company.
I Love Vapour's next ILV Taste Evolution session will be held at XXXXXXX on the 30th of October this year. We welcome you to come along and take the I Love Vapour taste test for yourself.
THE RISE OF THE MODS
As the e-cigarette industry develops, and people's vape habits become more and more sophisticated, I Love Vapour has had to adapt to make sure that what we offer our customers is a fully bespoke and superior-quality virtual smoking experience.
Heavily influenced by customer demand, I Love Vapour has seen a sharp rise in the popularity of more personalised and adaptable vaping devices, many of which now offer the ability to customize, thereby producing variable strengths, tastes and nicotine delivery levels.
And so, we formally introduce The Mod.
A Mod basically means that your vaping devise has been modified, so rather than just emitting 3.3v you can adjust the voltage and, on some devices, the wattage output also. By doing this you can set the device to deliver your preferred amount of vapour, which alters and improves the taste and overall vaping experience.
Our most popular Mod is called a Spinner. This device has a dial at the bottom that you can turn to adjust the voltage. These products usually range from 3.3 volts to 4.8 volts. There are also more complex units where you have the option to adjust the voltage and wattage, with a readable OHMs coil as the atomiser. Contact us today on 0845 017 0800 and we can talk you through the modification options.
“I Love Vapour has stocked Mods from the beginning, but demand was negligible in 2010 as many people were inexperienced and afraid of getting the liquid / vapour balance wrong on slightly more complex devices,” said Iain Quinn, Managing Director of I Love Vapour. “However, as people have become vaping connoisseurs, demand for modified vaping products that allow customized experiences is definitely on the increase.”
For early adopters and second-generation vapers, the traditional pen e-cigarette devices have become a rather crude and outdated way to enjoy vapours, thereby boosting Mod sales. However, most people do remain happy with cigarette-a-like products as they have a greatly improved look-and-feel appeal. Gone are the days of the social stigma that was associated with e-cigs, many of which looked like dubious Illegal smoking devices!
“More and more people come to us looking to improve their vaping device to suit their style and usage habits, and this is proven globally. Mods do use more liquid and power, but this is a small price to pay for far more advanced vapour.” Iain continues. “A certain niche of experienced vapers are definitely converting from the traditional pen-style vaping devices to Mods. We see this trend in the US market in particular, the most advanced vaping marketplace in the world. Innoken is the market leader in traditional and Mod units, and these remain our best sellers. We are happy to advise any would-be or experienced vaper as to the best way forward. We have a device to suit all.”]]>
10 million smokers exist in the UK today and 70% of them would like to quit at any given time. If you are a smoker, let us help you make a positive change. Why not try and see if you can kick traditional cigarettes forever the I Love Vapour way?
]]>Can vaping help me give up smoking? Yes, it can.
10 million smokers exist in the UK today and 70% of them would like to quit at any given time. If you are a smoker, let us help you make a positive change. Why not try and see if you can kick traditional cigarettes forever the I Love Vapour way?
"E-cigarettes either do not contain or have lower levels of several tobacco-derived harmful and potentially harmful constituents compared with cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. In comparison with NRTs, e-cigarette use has increased at an unprecedented rate, which presents an opportunity for harm reduction if smokers use them as substitutes for cigarettes"- The American Heart Association
According to the world’s leading medical and health governing bodies, it has been proven that, if the correct e-liquid nicotine dosage is established, vaping is a very effective cigarette replacement.
Would-be quitters find that e-cigs triumph where other methods like nicotine patches, gum and delivery inhalers fail. Vaping greatly helps to break the smoking cycle of chemical desire and reward, and also the physical habit of combustible tobacco smoking for a number of reasons.
• Technologically advanced, electronic nicotine delivery is extremely pure and efficient, i.e. you get a nice clean and satisfying kick.
• The vapour produced is reminiscent of a smoking experience without any passive smoking downside.
• The “draw” on the vaping device provides the comfort factor without the chemical damage that traditional cigarettes delivers.
100,000 people die in the UK each year of smoking related diseases. Unofficial reports are that not one person died of vapour-based nicotine inhalation in 2013, even though the e-cig industry generated £193 million in the sales of devices and liquids during that period.
“A key factor in the successful switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping is the provision of professional advice and instruction on vape device usage by a qualified and experienced vape practitioner. This is the correct way to find the right vape solution for you,” said Iain Quinn, Managing Director of I Love Vapour. “If you have been a traditional smoker, corner shop or local petrol station-bought e-cigarettes can prove to be a rather clumsy and unsatisfying experience. Many smokers have specific taste and nicotine intensity levels that they prefer, and by using a random commercial vape product you are unlikely to hit the mark as regards vape satisfaction, thereby reducing your chances of success.”
Learn the "Art Of Vaping" by visiting I Love Vapour’s dedicated vape stores at 119 Luton Halls, The Mall, Luton, LU1 2TP, or 3, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EZ. Come and experience a world of flavours at our ILV Taste Stations, and try out intensities of taste and a variety of nicotine levels, something that you will find both reassuring and enjoyable in equal measure.
I Love Vapour has an impressive number of vapour devices and liquids to suit all traditional smokers' needs. Call us on 0845 017 0800 or email info@ilovevapour.com and we can make some sensible suggestions as to how you can try e-cigarettes and met your specific nicotine and taste requirement.
]]>If you have been a traditional smoker then shop bought e-cigarettes can prove to be a rather unsatisfying experience.
Many smokers have specific taste and nicotine intensity levels that they prefer, and by using a random commercial vape product you are unlikely to hit the mark as regards vape satisfaction.
]]>If you have been a traditional smoker then shop bought e-cigarettes can prove to be a rather unsatisfying experience.
Many smokers have specific taste and nicotine intensity levels that they prefer, and by using a random commercial vape product you are unlikely to hit the mark as regards vape satisfaction.
By visiting I Love Vapour’s dedicated vape stores, and partner concessions in the UK, you can experience a world of flavours, intensities of taste and a variety of nicotine effects, something that you will find reassuring and enjoyable in equal measure.
We pride ourselves on our service, product knowledge and ability to fix or exchange broken or failed vape device parts. We also offer free demonstrations for new and existing clients, and customers can enjoy our ILV Taste Stations where you can try our different customised flavours and nicotine levels.
The ILV range now includes 35 different flavours in five levels of Nicotine 0ml, 6ml, 12ml, 18ml and 24ml.
"When I formed I Love Vapour in 2013, I knew that if vaping was to become a positive mainstream pastime that the superior quality of our products and associated services was a key element for success," said Iain Quinn, Managing Director of I Love Vapour. "The biggest barrier to vape usage remains, to this day, the fear factor. We decided that the only way to allay any doubts people might have about vaping devices or liquid quality was to educate and supervise our clients in a positive vaping retail environment. We also oversee the production process of everything we sell, making us product-confident and proud of the devices and liquids we keep in stock."
“I regularly visit and scrutinise our manufacturers. I am not there to personally oversee every device or liquid produced, but I do take the time to sit with the various product development teams to review vaping device structures and e-liquid formulations. I have personal relationships with our production partners, and have, over time, grown great confidence (based on product integrity) in what I Love Vapour sells. Quality and safety are vitally important to us.”
Hug Fests
I Love Vapour has what we call "Hug Fests" in our stores. These personal consultancies, bespoke vape exploration sessions are specifically designed for customers who have been trying to convert from dirty old analogue cigarettes, that smell disgusting and are proven to harm, to the healthier vaping option. Hugging is (of course) optional, but a positive support environment is guaranteed on your journey to the bright side.
Luton Halls
I Love Vapour started in Luton Halls on the 5 January 2013. The business now enjoys regular customers, most of which have been referred by other satisfied customers. Our store in Luton Halls was created to teach people about vaping, and, by doing so, calm concerns as vaping was very new at that point. We know our stuff, and have the right device for every individual. (click for map)
Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard is a small and compact shop with a lot to offer. Serving the community, it has been open since June 2014, and has already gained a great reputation among the vapers of Leighton and the surrounding area, most of whom knew us from our Luton store. Again, teaching people how to vape effectively is what this store is all about. (click for map)
The Market Place, Brighton
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Who would have thought it, Facebook, once a place to stalk an ex or ‘Poke’ (without the mess or health implications) in now an oracle of information and current affairs After scrolling through hard hitting articles such as ‘How to get an ex and ‘The quickest way to get abs’ I was pleasantly surprised to come across this entertaining blog. A smoker myself for 15 years, I found myself reminiscing and asking the question; what comfort have I substituted for smoking?!
]]>Who would have thought it, Facebook, once a place to stalk an ex or ‘Poke’ (without the mess or health implications) in now an oracle of information and current affairs After scrolling through hard hitting articles such as ‘How to get an ex and ‘The quickest way to get abs’ I was pleasantly surprised to come across this entertaining blog. A smoker myself for 15 years, I found myself reminiscing and asking the question; what comfort have I substituted for smoking?!
From an early age we develop rituals, whether it be conventional routines like brushing our teeth, family traditions or unusual habits that that are part of our individuality, they all eventually define who we are. As we grow older we learn to adapt and change to fit in with society’s expectations but some things are just too hard to shake off. From the age of two my best friend was yellow with brown spots…..my beloved ‘Spot the Dog’!! Poor spot was buried, bathed, battered and often had to endure a hot wash. I depended on him to sleep at night and he was a source of unconditional comfort for me. Over time is became clear that it was no longer socially expectable for someone my age to sleep with a soft toy and before I ventured into adult relationships……spot had to go!
Now such a life changing event had to be approached with caution and planning! Spot spent the first couple of night on the bedside table, close enough to see but demoted from the comfort of the bed. Gradually this progressed to a bookshelf and now at I can proudly say at the age of 30 Spot is living a happy yet independent life…..in the loft! J Now I know you must be thinking ‘what the hell is this crazy blogger lady taking about!!’ and what is the relevance between a soft toy and a vapour article, but my point is that letting go of life’s little comforts isn’t easy and just like saying goodbye to my favourite toy; smoking had subconsciously become my adult comforter.
On one hand I could think of nothing more satisfying than relaxing after a stressful week at work with a cigarette and glass of wine but on the other hand I was faced with the rising cigarette prices in the UK and the knowledge that the 2007 UK smoking ban was slowing making smoking more socially unacceptable so I knew I had to quit. Over the years I have tried every method going, patches, Hypnotherapy, cold turkey and so on. My constant battle with quitting was knocking my confidence and motivation until I was introduced to ‘vaping’.
A friend of mine had been an extremely heavy smoker for years and with the help of these electronic devises she had managed to go over 4 months without smoking. I knew if she could do it then as a mild smoker it was worth try. I visited the ‘I love vapour’ website and was shocked by the variety available. I picked my vaporising devise and a selection of flavours and strengths to try.
I decided to start off with a high dose of nicotine and then gradually reduce this. This so far has worked extremely well for me and my end goal is to work towards a 0% juice. I do sometimes wonder if it’s healthy to substituted one comfort for another, but you know what, saying goodbye to life’s little comforts takes little steps and if I can gradually ease myself off with a healthier , more cost effective way………then vaporing is one comfort I’m happy not to grow out of! November 5, 2013
]]>This Stoptober stock up on your favourite tasting e liquid with our promotional Vape Deals on selected E Liquid, in our Luton Store only. Don’t miss out on this LIMITED OFFER. Only available while stocks last! This months offer is A FRUIT BLAST!!!!!! The Fruity Three, BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!!!
]]>This Stoptober stock up on your favourite tasting e liquid with our promotional Vape Deals on selected E Liquid, in our Luton Store only. Don’t miss out on this LIMITED OFFER. Only available while stocks last! This months offer is A FRUIT BLAST!!!!!! The Fruity Three, BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!!!
Are you bracing yourself for the winter? Hold on to the sunshine with these e liquids: Punchy Pineapple, Fresh Water Melon and mix it up with our Fruit Mix. Visit us in store and BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!! On these three flavours only.
Come and see us today at the Luton Store in 119 Market Hall, right by the entrance . Never miss a BARGAIN, sign up to our newsletter and join our Facebook and Twitter vaping revolution. Click here now to sign up our newsletter.
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Offer can be redeemed at the I Love Vapour Store in Luton ONLY.
Offer applies until the end of October 2013 ONLY.
Offer is not available on online purchases or orders.
Offer is dependent on stock availability.
Offer is not available to trade customers or bulk purchases.
I Love Vapour Ltd retains the right to change, alter and withdraw or discontinue this or any other special offer at any time.
I Love Vapour Ltd retains the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
Major tobacco cigarette companies that spent decades denying they lied to the U.S. public about the dangers of cigarettes must spend their own money on a public advertising campaign saying they did lie, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
]]>Major tobacco cigarette companies that spent decades denying they lied to the U.S. public about the dangers of cigarettes must spend their own money on a public advertising campaign saying they did lie, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
The ruling sets out what might be the harshest sanction to come out of a historic case that the Justice Department brought in 1999 accusing the tobacco companies of racketeering.
U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler wrote that the new advertising campaign would be an appropriate counterweight to the companies’ “past deception” dating to at least 1964.
The advertisements are to be published in various media for as long as two years.
Details of the campaign – like how much it will cost and which media will be involved – are still to be determined and could lead to another prolonged fight.
Kessler’s ruling on Tuesday, which the companies could try to appeal, aims to finalize the wording of five different statements the companies will be required to use.
One of them begins: “A federal court has ruled that the defendant tobacco companies deliberately deceived the American public by falsely selling and advertising low tar and light cigarettes as less harmful than regular cigarettes.”
Another statement includes the wording: “Smoking kills, on average, 1,200 Americans. Every day.”
The wording was applauded by health advocates who have waited years for tangible results from the case.
“Requiring the tobacco companies to finally tell the truth is a small price to pay for the devastating consequences of their wrongdoing,” said Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, an anti-tobacco group in Washington.
“These statements do exactly what they should do. They’re clear, to the point, easy to understand, no legalese, no scientific jargon, just the facts,” said Ellen Vargyas, general counsel for the American Legacy Foundation, which is known for its “Truth” advertising campaign that began in 2000 and was credited with curbing smoking by the young.
The largest cigarette companies in the United States spent $8.05 billion (5 billion pounds) in 2010 to advertise and promote their products, down from $12.5 billion in 2006, according to a report issued in September by the Federal Trade Commission.
The major tobacco companies, which fought having to use words like “deceived” in the statements, citing concern for their rights of free speech, had a muted response.
“We are reviewing the judge’s ruling and considering next steps,” said Bryan Hatchell, a spokesman for Reynolds American Inc.
Philip Morris USA, a unit of Altria Group Inc, is studying the decision, a spokesman said.
A spokesman for a third major defendant, Lorillard Inc, had no immediate comment.
The Justice Department, which urged the strong language, was pleased with the ruling, a spokesman said.
Kessler’s ruling considered whether the advertising campaign – known as “corrective statements” – would violate the companies’ rights, given that the companies never agreed with her 2006 decision that they violated racketeering law.
But she concluded the statements were allowed because the final wording is “purely factual” and not controversial.
She likened the advertising campaign to other statements that U.S. officials have forced wayward companies to make.
The Federal Trade Commission, she wrote, once ordered a seller of supposed “cancer remedies” to send a letter on its own letterhead to customers telling them the commission had found its advertising to be deceptive.
“The government regularly requires wrongdoers to make similar disclosures in a number of different contexts,” Kessler wrote.
Early in the long-running case, the Justice Department hoped to extract $280 billion from the companies to pay for a smoking cessation program and other remedies.
It later dropped the demand to $14 billion, and then Kessler ruled she could not force them to pay for such a program at all.
When Kessler first ordered the advertising campaign in 2006 – setting off six years of debate on the wording – the statements were to run on major television networks, on cigarette packaging, as full-page newspaper ads and on corporate websites.
The idea was to “structure a remedy which uses the same vehicles which defendants have themselves historically used to promulgate false smoking and health messages,” she wrote then.
But in the years since, “the types of media in which defendants convey commercial messages of this nature have changed dramatically,” Kessler wrote on Tuesday.
Perhaps, she added, the ads should also be in the online versions of newspapers.
Analysts who follow tobacco companies declined to comment on Tuesday’s ruling, saying it would be hard to estimate the impact of the court-ordered advertising campaign until all of the details are known.
Vargyas, of American Legacy, is expecting a drawn-out fight.
“The tobacco companies will appeal absolutely everything,” she said.
The case is USA v. Philip Morris USA, et al, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, No. 99-cv-02496.
Separately, tobacco companies are battling in court with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the warning labels on tobacco products. The FDA has proposed new graphic warning labels – one of which includes a photo of a man with a hole in his throat – that companies consider a free speech violation.
(Additional reporting by Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles; Editing by Howard Goller, Gary Hill, Peter Galloway, Jim Marshall and Phil Berlowitz)
Copyright © 2012 Reuters
In July this year, health experts advised the UK government that the nicotine contained in some new, smoke-free cigarettes is no more harmful than caffeine in coffee.
]]>In an attempt to reduce the numbers killed in the UK by smoking related diseases each year, some key officials at the UK Cabinet are encouraging the use of e-cigarette products in a bid to reduce smoking-related deaths, thereby encouraging smokers to use smokeless nicotine products as an alternative to the existing toxic alternative.
The Cabinet Office’s behavioural insight team – better known as the nudge unit – wants to adopt this new technology because policy officials believe the rigid “quit or die” approach to smoking advice no longer works. Ten million people in the UK currently smoke, and smoking claims 80,000 lives a year, costing taxpayers vast sums in health care and social support.
A sensible way forward is to target nicotine addiction by letting those that like to smoke, so do in a controlled and healthier way, thereby potentially preventing millions of smoking deaths over time.
The Cabinet Office annual report reads: “It will be important to get the regulatory framework for these products right, to encourage new products. A canon of behaviour change is that it is much easier to substitute a similar behaviour than to extinguish an entrenched habit (an example was the rapid switch from leaded to unleaded fuel). If alternative and safe nicotine products can be developed which are attractive enough to substitute people away from traditional cigarettes, they could have the potential to save 10,000s of lives a year.”
John Britton, professor of epidemiology at the University of Nottingham, told the Guardian that on top of the current smokeless range – which includes electronic or “e-cigarettes” that simulate smoking by producing an inhaled mist – there are three or four devices in different stages of development. But he said some companies have been reluctant to develop this technology because they had expected it to be as tightly controlled as pharmaceutical drugs.
Britton said: “If a manufacturer makes a health claim for anything then it becomes a drug, and drugs have to be regulated with tight controls. The current nicotine replacements are sold as drugs; however, e-cigarettes contain nicotine but get around this by making no health claim and so can be sold freely, but with little or no information on safety or standards. What we’re asking for is a regulation change to bring all nicotine products into a light-touch regime that will guarantee reasonable purity and safety standards but make them as available as cigarettes in a shop.”
The Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is looking into approving these devices for use. If it finds in their favour, the government is likely to push for them to be placed prominently in shops alongside tobacco cigarettes, where they would be sold at a cheaper rate.
]]>With e-cigarette fans on the rise, it is unsurprising that a bevvy of models, rock stars and silver screen icons are making the shift from socially unacceptable tobacco products to e-cigarettes and vapour devices.
]]>With e-cigarette fans on the rise, it is unsurprising that a bevvy of models, rock stars and silver screen icons are making the shift from socially unacceptable tobacco products to e-cigarettes and vapour devices.
An increasing number of cool and fast living UK stars, Robbie Williams and Lily Allen for example, are fans of the virtual smoking experience, and across the pond, in the world’s most anti-smoking country the US, high profile closet smokers are fast becoming confident and cool public Vapers!
As the demand for and acceptance of e-cig products rises dramatically, celebrities now feel happy to use these inoffensive enjoyable products and, in doing so, indirectly promote them, something our enlightened and forward industry is delighted to see.
Celebrities showing off their use of electronic cigarettes
Katherine Heigl recently flaunted her e-cigarette on the David Letterman show, and later was seen using it at an outdoor restaurant. She has remarked that she, ”used to smoke regular tobacco cigarettes but has now switched to electronic cigarettes. Loves the ability to smoke around her young daughter without worrying about the carcinogenic fumes regular tobacco products create, and that the water vapor from her e-cigarette is safe and does not harm anyone around her.”
Smokin’ hot smokers go vapour
Katherine Heigl is not the only celebrity supporting the e-cigarette movement. Leonardo Di Caprio has been photographed numerous times using e-cigarettes, and the most famous cinematic e-cigarette moment was with Johnny Depp smoking an e-cig in the movie “The Tourist”. This smokin’ hot smoker has also been seen using virtual smoking devices for personal purposes off screen.
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