So you're curious about vapes? Maybe you've seen them everywhere lately, or perhaps you're looking for an alternative to traditional smoking. Either way, you've landed in the right place.
Vaping's become huge over the past decade. Walk down any street in Dublin, Cork, or Galway and you'll spot someone puffing on a sleek device. But what's all the fuss about? And more importantly, what should you actually know before diving in?
I'm here to break it all down for you. No fluff, no fancy jargon. Just straight talk about what vapes are, how they work, and what you need to consider if you're thinking about picking one up in Ireland.
Let's get into it.
A Vape (or e-cigarette) is a battery-powered device that heats liquid into an aerosol you inhale. Simple as that.
The liquid, often called e-liquid or vape juice, typically contains propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, flavourings, and sometimes other substances. When you press the button or inhale (depending on your device), the battery powers a coil that heats up the liquid. This creates vapour, which you then breathe in.
Unlike traditional cigarettes, there's no combustion happening. No tobacco burning. No ash. That's the key difference that's got so many people interested.
Every vape has a few essential parts:
Some devices keep these parts separate. Others integrate everything into one disposable unit. We'll get into those differences shortly.
Not all vapes are created equal. Here's what you'll typically see in any vape shop Ireland offers.