Your guide to vaping in Australia

How can I compare vapes?

When you are comparing vapes you will notice the parts are essentially customisable. That is, once you have picked your battery out you can choose other parts individually that change your vaping experience. Here’s a quick guide to each of those parts:

• Atomiser. Be careful when choosing your atomiser as some produce better quality vapour. The two most common atomiser choices are a cartomizer and a clearomizer:

• Cartomizer. You’ll have the choice between a plastic or glass tank, but the glass ones will last longer (hence the price jump). The trick is to get one you can buy replacement coils for.

• Clearomizer. These are cheaper but very hard to clean. You also need to use another cartomizer if you’re switching between non-compatible flavours.

• Battery. You can get batteries in a range of sizes, from boxes that can charge your phone or play the game Flappy Bird, through to batteries that are no bigger than a normal cigarette. Using the comparison tool you can select your battery wattage.

• Mod box. This is what holds your battery, the circuitry and the fire button. It basically is what gives your vape a particular look, so this will come down to your personal preference.

• VW/VV Range. Variable wattage (or variable volts range) controls how much power is given to the atomiser. The more more you send through, the more vapour you will produce.

• Temp Control. How much control do you want over the coil? Having lower ohm means you will be able to save on e-liquid, save on battery and you won’t burn through as many coils.

Frequently asked questions

Is there nicotine in e-cigarettes?

In Australia, it’s illegal for retailers to sell e-liquid with nicotine. However, it is legal to import small amounts of nicotine for personal use from overseas that you can mix yourself.

What is e-liquid?

Also referred to as juice or e-juice, this is the flavoured liquid that produces the vapour in e-cigarettes. You can order a range of flavours from retailers to have your vapour tasting like particular foods.

What do I need to buy along with the vape?

You’ll need to purchase a battery, a mouthpiece, a charger, e-liquid and a clearomizer or a type of atomiser.