How does a Bang vape system work?
Bang Vapes are handheld electronic devices for adults that produce inhalable fog-like vapor, often with nicotine and various flavors.
The first retail vape was an electronic cigarette designed to look like a tobacco cigarette. Created by Hon Lik, the e-cigarette was released by the China-based company, Ruyan, in the early 2000s. Then, it came to Europe and America around 2018. Now, different types of vapes range in design, power, and vapor-making ability. The basics of their functions and usage are the same as the first one made.
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How does a Bang vape work?
The same premise applies to all vapes: a battery source (vape mod) powers a heating element (coil) that vaporizes e-juice in a small chamber (atomizer). The user then inhales the vapor through a small mouthpiece.
A vape works as a complete system. No single component is the vape; it’s what you have when all the pieces come together. Many experienced users shop a la carte for mixing and matching vape parts, but beginners are advised to stick to pre-packaged kits that include everything to ensure proper compatibility.
The power source
The vape mod is a battery device, normally using lithium-ion batteries. These devices can come in many forms and sizes. They’re named accordingly, like box mods, vape pens, tube mods, to small designs called pod vapes and e-cigarettes. The term “mod” is a nod to the early days of vaping when users modified flashlights for more power.
Nowadays, vape mods have a broad range of electronic features and power limits. Some are more advanced and can be adjustable in watts (variable wattage mods) or even controlled in temperature (temperature control mods); others have no adjustability and require no technological understanding from the user.
The levels of power in a vape mod generally dictate the ease of use, as well as the experience required to operate them safely.
Low power: pod vapes, vape pens, e-cigarettes, AIOs (all-in-ones)
No experience required
Small rechargeable battery (unless it’s a disposable e-cig)
Normally without adjustable power
Concealable; ultra-portable
Medium power: AIOs (all-in-ones), tube mods, box mods
Some experience required
Battery safety knowledge recommended
Medium-size rechargeable battery, built-in or replaceable
Often with adjustable power (up to 100 watts)
Pocketable (though rarely concealable)
High power: dual-battery box mods, mechanical mods
Experience is a must
Replaceable batteries (rarely built-in)
Requires battery safety knowledge
Pocketable (but heavy and bulky)
Normally with adjustable power (up to 200+ watts)
The replaceable batteries in vapes most frequently used in vape mods are 18650, 20700, and 21700 sizes. These cells are much more powerful than your average remote controller batteries—a firm understanding of battery safety is required.
It is strongly recommended that new users purchase devices with built-in, non-removable batteries that can be charged directly from a USB port, or use dedicated chargers to charge replaceable batteries.
How to vape
The best chance at success is to keep it simple with the device you buy. Simple vapes are in no way inferior to advanced devices; they’re just easier to use.
Step 1: Get a beginner starter kit. No matter the look, they all make vapor in the same way. These devices range in price from about $20 to about $60. There are four major categories for these kinds of vape kits for you to choose from.
Pod vapes: prefilled or refillable; disposable cartridges
AIOs: refillable; replaceable coil
E-cigarettes: prefilled or refillable; disposable cartridges
Disposable e-cigarettes: prefilled; the entire device is disposable
All vape kits come with some sort of instructions. Since nearly all the devices are made in China, the wording may be a bit broken in the instruction manual. However, the instructions will explain how best to use your specific kit and will typically have useful diagrams for clarification.
Aside from prefilled kits, all vapes will need to be filled by the user with vape juice. If you find yourself needing more help, do a Google search for a review of the kit you have, in the off-chance your instruction manual doesn’t tell you how to fill your device.
Step 2: Get the best vape juice for the kit type. Choose a flavor that appeals to you, then choose a nicotine level. High-nicotine vape juice typically comes in smaller bottles (30 mL or less), and bottles of lower nicotine juice will typically come in larger bottles (30 mL or more). Nicotine preference depends on the user, but there are general recommendations for the best experience with different devices:
Higher nicotine: 12 mg to 60 mg; best with lower power
Medium nicotine: 6 mg to 12 mg; best with low to medium power
Lower nicotine: 0 mg to 6 mg; best with higher power
If you don’t know what specific nicotine level is right for you, determine for yourself which bracket you think you’ll appreciate more. Are you a heavy, light, or recreational smoker? Extra high levels of nicotine (often sold as nicotine salt vape juice) can be felt faster, and can be a more intense experience. Lower nicotine takes a bit longer to feel, and is normally a less intense experience
