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Vaping: An Outsiders Viewpoint from the Inside

Vaping: An Outsiders Viewpoint from the Inside

I remember entering this industry in 2011.  I was just a guy looking for another job; handing out resumés to every retail shop I could until I was hired.  When I stopped at a small shop selling Gold Seal E-liquid, among many other interesting items, I was taken aback when a position to sell e-cigarettes was available to me.  All my life, I had been a non-smoker; unless you count second hand smoke, in which case I smoked two packs a day.  I was seriously out of my element; I had no idea if this product was better or worse...

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Why Are My Vape Coils Burning Out?

Why Are My Vape Coils Burning Out?

What’s the biggest problem facing vapers these days? If you ask us, it’s the fact that coils cost more than ever while having poorer longevity than ever. Many people find that it takes only about a day for their coils to burn out – and with each coil typically costing $3-4, poor coil life can make vaping very expensive. What’s going on? Why are your vape coils burning out so quickly? In this article, we’re going to shed some light on the subject and provide some tips that can help you improve coil life. Let’s begin by talking about the...

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Choose Compliance with ECTA

Choose Compliance with ECTA

 2018 was a big year for the Vaping industry in Canada; one which changed the course of e-liquid manufacturing forever. For the first time in Canadian history e-liquids and devices became regulated consumer products, meaning that all retailers, distributors, and manufacturers now had some strict rules to adhere to. For ECTA – The Electronic Cigarette Trade Association of Canada – Preparations for these regulations began back in 2011 with the foundation of their Self-Regulating Organization. ECTA was founded on the principal that consumers should never have to question the integrity or safety of the vape products they purchase. E-Cigarettes were...

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Why Is My Vape Tank Leaking?

Why Is My Vape Tank Leaking?

It’s never fun to get up in the morning and find your vaping device resting in a pool of e-liquid. E-liquid isn’t cheap. Getting it on your hands also isn’t a great feeling. So, why is your vape tank leaking? Sometimes, a small amount of leaking with a vape tank is unavoidable. If your tank is constantly dumping its contents, though, that’s a bigger problem. Let’s learn why your vape tank is leaking and find out how you can prevent it. Getting Started: How a Vape Tank Works In the reservoir of your vape tank, there is a partial vacuum...

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The Science Behind Switching

The Science Behind Switching

 For anyone who is or used to be a smoker, you have probably heard time and time again that vaping is the new path to a smoke free future. Maybe it’s the allure of having multiple flavour options or knowing one can vape without numerous complaints from bystanders, or quite possibly they have determined it’s a more affordable habit than smoking. But the number one reason for users switching from smoking to vaping is the reduced health effects. We know that vaping differs from smoking in a number of ways, but perhaps the most significant is the lack of burning...

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