Whether you consider it a healthier alternative to smoking, would like to use it to quit smoking or find it a fun way to pass some time, vaping has become very popular.
While the market has lots of options when it comes to vaping products, it is up to the user to create great experiences. Here are some useful tips to help improve your vaping experience, especially if you are new to it.
Learn How Vaping Devices Work
When you are new to vaping you might find the equipment, vape liquids and jargon confusing. It is always a good idea to take the time to understand how vaping devices work if you would like to have a great experience. Understanding how the device works will make it easier to maintain it, clean it and ensure you always have a great experience when you use it. It will also help you identify any potential issues with your device so it is easier to diagnose and troubleshoot so you can continue enjoying your vape.
Invest in High-quality Vape Liquids
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A lot of your experience will depend on the vape liquid you purchase. Even when you have a high-end vape, you are unlikely to enjoy the experience if the vape liquid does not match up.
Investing in high-quality vape liquids ensures you end up with products that have a great flavour. High-quality liquids retain their taste and sweet aroma even after they have been vaporised, compared to low-quality vape liquids that change their taste once they are vaporised.
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Investing in high-quality vape liquids also ensures you get the exact amount of nicotine you were promised. Low-quality liquids might have lower-than-advertised nicotine levels leading to a frustrating experience, or they may have too much nicotine leading to nausea and headaches.
Some cheaper and low-quality vape liquids contain additives that might be harmful and this is the exact thing you probably wanted to avoid when you switched to vaping.
Clean the Tank and Coil
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It is quite common to switch flavours when vaping. This may be because you are bored with the flavour you have been using or would like to try something new. Whatever the case, it is important to clean the coil and the tank when switching flavours. This is because mixing different flavours will lead to an unpleasant or strong mix of flavours that will ruin your experience. That said, you can also check whether the old and new flavours are compatible because some flavours can mix to produce wonderful, flavourful concoctions.
Apart from avoiding mixing of flavours, cleaning your tank and coil is a part of the regular maintenance of your e-cigarette.
Be Considerate of Others
While you might enjoy vaping, the people around you or in the same environment as you might not. It is therefore important to be considerate of others if you would like to have a good experience. Not doing so could result in being kicked out of an establishment, not being invited over ever again or at least getting some dirty looks from those around you.
If you can, try to move away from others when vaping or do it in a private space. This is especially true for sub ohm vaping that produces a lot of vapour that fills a room rather quickly. To help you have the best vaping experience, this guide will help you know when and where it is appropriate to vape, how to be considerate towards others as well as how to maintain vaping etiquette. The linked guide was put together by AquaVape, one of the UK’s largest vape liquid and vaping accessories retailers. AquaVape is dedicated to selling the best vape liquids and hardware to ensure you have a great vaping experience. They have a wide selection of e-liquids and vaping hardware to choose from, perfect for whether you are a beginner or a vaping veteran.
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Experiment with Flavours
The flavour in your vape liquid can change the experience you have. With hundreds of flavours now available in the market, there is no reason why you cannot take some liberty to experiment and try some new ones. Shake things up and improve your vaping experience at the same time with new flavours!
Manage Your Vape Liquid
Before you start vaping, it is always a good idea to shake the e-cigarette. This ensures that all ingredients are mixed up nicely and can make a huge difference in the vaping experience. Also, ensure that the vape bottle is never left open for extended periods. Doing so leaves it exposed to the oxygen in the air and that can lead to changes in both the taste and aroma profiles.
You should also ensure that your e-liquid is never stored anywhere near direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can break down the vape liquid, making it taste worse and reducing its efficacy. If you purchase vape liquid in a box or carton, ensure that you return it to the box and that any unopened bottles remain in the carton until they are ready to be used.
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Do Not Use Vapes with Plastic Tanks
When you are new to vaping, you might want to save some money by purchasing cheaper e-cigarettes. These e-cigarettes often come with plastic tanks and choosing these electronic cigarettes is a bad idea. This is because the plastic tank might not be able to resist damage done by vape liquids that contain any acids. This is especially true if you prefer vape liquids with a citrus or menthol flavour. The acid in these flavours can interact with the colouring used in the plastic, thereby degrading the taste of the e-cigarette.
To avoid any flavour changes as well as interactions between the tank and your vape liquids, go for e-cigarettes with a glass tank. These vapes might be more expensive but they are better suited if you love strong, pure flavours.
Learn How to Take Care of the Battery
There are few things more frustrating when trying to vape than finding out that your battery has died. Your vape’s battery can die due to normal discharging or it can die due to not being taken care of properly. The first step in taking care of your e-cig battery is to ensure that it is always charged before use, especially when the e-cig is new and you have just assembled it. After the initial charge, it is always a good idea to let the battery drain fully before the second charge.
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Also, try not to overcharge the battery. Just like any other battery, the battery in your e-cigarette will be damaged by overcharging which will reduce its life and force you to find a replacement way before the battery’s end-of-life date.
Change Coils Regularly
Coils are the elements that heat the vape liquid to turn it into the vapour that you inhale. A coil with a film on it can lead to less efficient operation. Because the coil cannot be washed and reused, since it will burn out if you do this, replace the coil when you notice a change in flavour instead.
Vaping can be a great experience but it can be ruined by a few things. These can include not taking care of your e-cigarette, choosing the wrong flavour as well as not having vaping etiquette. Improving on the areas discussed above should make your vaping experience a lot better.
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Manchester City reveals details around the first Andy’s Man Club sessions at the Etihad Stadium
Danny Jones
Manchester City have released the first details surrounding their inaugural Andy’s Man Club sessions at the Etihad Campus.
One of the most important charities in the UK when it comes to male mental health and suicide prevention, Andy’s Man Club and even its logo alone have become a recognisable force for good over the past few years, and the significance of bringing it to such a big scale as City cannot be overstated.
The football club first announced the partnership back in February and has already been working closely with the non-profit organisation to promote better wellbeing amongst men, getting first-team stars such as defender John Stones to open up about his own experiences with mental health just last month.
With that in mind, the word is now out that Man City will be providing yet another location for groups to meet and crucially talk through Andy’s Man Club sessions, confirming details around their first meeting from next week onwards.
Set to kick off in the East Stand of the Etihad Stadium from 7-9pm on Monday, 13 May, Man City will not only help deliver a vital outlet for men in the East Manchester area but become just the latest in a long line of teams to back the regular support group.
Joining over 180 clubs nationwide – including the likes of Altrincham FC, Ashton United and Bolton Wanderers, just to name a few in the Greater Manchester area – Andy’s Mans Club is currently helping well over 4,000 men open up and combat their struggles through peer-to-peer sessions.
Founded by a group of nine blokes from Halifax back in 2016 to create positive change in men’s mental health, Andy’s Man Club now helps gather men aged 18 and over across the country every week throughout the year.
In alignment with other partnered clubs Andy’s Man Clubs across the country, attendees will be asked to arrive from 18:30 (UK) ahead of the 19:00 start time.
The sessions are free with registration or ID required and, more importantly, there’s no pressure to talk if you don’t want to. The first step is easy: just listen.
Just because it’s being held at City’s ground doesn’t mean you have to be a season ticket holder, have an official Cityzens membership to attend or anything like that, you can simply arrive via the East Stand reception (Door F) and join the session.
Attendees will be greeted on arrival by trained volunteers from Andy’s Man Club who will guide them through the stadium. With the club now on board, group sessions will be running at the same time every week (except bank holiday Mondays) with the first dates scheduled for the following nights this month:
Monday 13 May
Monday 20 May
Monday 3 June
Monday 10 June
Well done to all those involved in bringing Andy’s Man Club to Manchester City and the East Manchester community. We hope the sessions will help those going along as they have done for thousands of others.
Co-op Live boss issues statement as troubled Manchester venue takes ‘a short pause’
Daisy Jackson
The top dog at Co-op Live has issued a statement addressing the immediate future of the venue, which last night announced more high-profile event changes.
The enormous new arena out by the Etihad Stadium confirmed that Take That – who were lined up to play a whopping SEVEN shows at Co-op Live – would be moving their five May gigs across to established venue the AO Arena.
It follows the postponement of Olivia Rodrigo (Friday and Saturday), Keane (Sunday) and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie (called off on Wednesday with fans already queueing outside) – not to mention Peter Kay and The Black Keys.
The Co-op Live has now said it will be taking ‘a short pause’ from events while it works to make the state-of-the-art space safe and secure for fans and artists.
Details of all the rescheduled shows, new dates and venue changes are towards the end of this article.
An independent inspection of the arena ceiling will be taking place in the next fortnight.
The venue has apologised again, saying ‘we are aware our actions have frustrated and angered ticket holders’.
In a statement it also said that the ‘significant impact’ on fans would be addressed and recognised, at the request of naming rights partner The Co-op Group – details on what that will look like will follow.
Tim Leiweke, Chairman and CEO of Oak View Group (which owns and operates Co-op Live), has now also released a statement offering his ‘sincere apologies’.
He said: “As many of you will know, it’s not been the smooth start we had planned for, and I know that has caused a huge amount of disruption and frustration to thousands of people.
“On behalf of all of us at Oak View Group, I’d like to express my sincere apologies to all those that have been affected. We understand that there is work to be done to rebuild your trust in us.
“This starts now and at the request of the naming rights partner, The Co-op Group, we will be addressing impact on affected ticket holders, details of which will be shared soon.
“I’d like to reiterate my sincerest apologies to everyone that has been affected by the delays around the opening of Co-op Live.
“The team here is working incredibly hard to get the building up and running, and we look forward to welcoming you to the arena from 14 May 2024.”
Co-op Live’s full statement reads: “Ticket holders and fans. Following the events that led to the cancelled A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show on 1 May, we have decided to take a short pause to events at Co-op Live to fully ensure the safety and security of fans and artists visiting the venue.
“This time will allow for an independent inspection of all elements of the arena ceiling.
“We have worked with promoters to limit the impact on fans, keeping as many shows as possible in Manchester.”
As for the rest of Co-op Live’s opening gig programme (the next scheduled show is Elbow on 14 May), it continued: “At this time, we do not expect further impact on our opening season.
“We are aware our actions have frustrated and angered ticket holders.
“We know you’ve incurred significant disruption, and are finding a way to help make it right.
“We are taking the pause to think about the best ways to do that.
“Our naming rights partner, the Co-op Group, has also expressed the importance of ensuring that the significant impact on ticketholders is recognised and addressed, with more detail to follow soon.”
New dates and venue changes for Co-op Live’s rescheduled gigs
Peter Kay – original dates 23 and 24 April. Rescheduled dates 29 and 30 April. NEW DATES 23 and 24 May.
The Black Keys – original date 27 April. New date 15 May 2024.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – original date 1 May – new date 4 May and venue change to AO Arena.
Olivia Rodrigo – original dates 3 and 4 May – new dates to be announced.
Keane – original date 5 May – new dates to be announced.
Take That – original dates 7, 10, 11, 12 May – venue change to AO Arena.
Take That – original date 8 May – new date 9 May and venue change to AO Arena.
Take That’s June dates remain unaffected.
Ticket holders for each event will be contacted by their point of purchase, and refunds will be available if preferred.