Many people have been wondering what exactly is this electronic cigarette and what are the benefits of using these electronic cigarettes. Recently there has been a lot of talk about difficulties that the FDA is having trying to get the electronic cigarette into approval status. If you take a look at how popular these electronic cigarettes are in the United Kingdom you would see that these things are on fire and are starting to heat up in the United states as well.

Before I tell you why these electronic cigarettes are becoming so popular let me answer some questions people are asking about the electronic cigarette. The most popular questions that people ask is what is the electronic cigarette?

There are many different types of electronic cigarettes on the market but to keep it simple I am going to talk about the differences between the 2 main types of electronic cigarettes which are as follows:

1. 3 Piece Electronic Cigarette
2. 2 Piece Electronic Cigarette

Let's give a little overview about both types of electronic cigarettes so you can understand the differences between them. Although there are not that much differences between them, they are very different and here is why.

The 3 piece electronic cigarette consists of three parts (hence the name 3 piece electronic cigarette). The 3 piece electronic cigarette comes with the following:

1. Electronic Cigarette Battery - Looks like the white stem of a tobacco cigarette that screws into the filter cartridge.
   
2. A electronic cigarette filter cartridge that has a tiny plastic piece inside it that holds a sponge like material with the liquid nicotine solution inside it.
3. A steel tube like atomizer unit which the electronic cigarette filter cartridge slides onto.

The 2 piece electronic cigarette consists of two parts (hence the name 2 piece electronic cigarette). The 2 piece electronic cigarette comes with the following:

1. Electronic Cigarette Battery - Looks like the white stem of a tobacco cigarette that screws into the filter cartridge.
2. Electronic Cigarette Refill cartridge which holds the liquid nicotine and replaceable atomizer inside
   

What is the difference between the 3 piece and 2 piece electronic cigarettes?

Everyone has their own opinions of what is the better type of electronic cigarette for them. For instance, many people like the 3 piece electronic cigarette because they can buy a bottle of liquid nicotine and keep applying drops into the filter cartridge whenever they need to refill it. Although this may cost less there are downsides to using the 3 piece electronic cigarette.

One of the downsides is that the 3 piece electronic cigarette uses the same atomizer for the life of the cigarette. The more you smoke it the more bacteria you are placing inside the atomizer. Not only that, but most of the times the atomizer will get clog to the point of no water vapor will come out and then you will have to buy a new atomizer in the long run. Another downside is that you have the chance to spill the liquid nicotine while trying to refill the cartridge as well.

A lot of people like the 2 piece electronic cigarette because it is more convenient and also easier to use. One of the huge benefits of the 2 piece electronic cigarette compared to the 3 piece electronic cigarette is that the electronic cigarette refill cartridge for the 2 piece comes with the atomizer and liquid nicotine inside of it. All you have to do is screw it on when the electronic cigarette refill cartridge runs out and you can get back to smoking.

Like I said before, everyone has their different opinion about which is the better electronic cigarette of choice for them. There is no right or wrong answer as long as you are happy with the one your purchase. Either way you will see the benefits of the electronic cigarette.

Electronic Cigarette Health Benefits

One of the main reasons why people are switching from tobacco cigarettes to electronic cigarettes is because of the obvious health reasons. Did you know that tobacco was used by farmers as a pesticide to keep bugs from ruining their crops? Did you also know that each tobacco cigarette contains over 4,000 different types of chemicals and carcinogens? Those are true facts.

Here Is How The Electronic Cigarette Works

When people use the electronic cigarette this is what happens. When they inhale on the tip of the electronic cigarette, the electronic cigarette battery sends a charge to the electronic cigarette refill cartridge which holds the liquid nicotine and atomizer. The atomizer then heats up the liquid nicotine and then gives off nicotine water vapor and not smoke. Yes, this is not a typo, I said "water vapor." So the risks of inhaling deadly carcinogens is slim to none.

I know this is a lot of information to take about the electronic cigarette but I do hope it helps give you some information about the electronic cigarette, how it works, and the true benefits of using the electronic cigarette as a smoking alternative. Post some comments about what you think about the electronic cigarette or if you have any more questions regarding this topic and I will respond as quickly as possible.