A Comprehensive Guide to Using Rechargeable Cigalikes
Cigalikes are the inevitable starting point for many new vapers, and for good reason: cigalikes offer excellent value for money, are incredibly easy to use, and facilitate a simple transition from smoking to vaping.
Rechargeable cigalikes closely replicate the look and feel of a traditional cigarette. For this reason, they are one of the most effective tools in helping ex-smokers swap to stop.
Here's everything you need to know about using rechargeable cigalike vapes including how to vape with them, how to maintain them and how to dispose of them safely.
What is a Cigalike?
A cigalike vape is a small and compact e-cigarette that is designed in the likeness of a cigarette. Cigalikes are white, cylindrical vapes that look and feel like a traditional cigarette. They are lightweight, simplistic and comfortable to hold in the hand.
Cigalike vapes consist of two main components: a battery resembling the white body of a cigarette and a cartridge filled with e-liquid. Unlike more advanced vape kits, cigalikes are free from buttons and complex settings. They are incredibly user-friendly, making them perfect for beginners.
Vaping with a cigalike vape is easy: simply attach the cartridge to the battery before drawing on the device. When you inhale through the mouthpiece, the battery activates a heating element which vapourises the e-liquid.
Getting Started with Rechargeable Cigalikes
Start by charging your cigalike vape battery. Always use the charger supplied with your device or a dedicated vape charger to ensure the appropriate voltage.
Next attach a cartridge to the battery. Cigalike cartridges are pre-filled with e-liquid and are conveniently designed to screw onto the battery.
Take a gentle puff from the mouthpiece, inhaling slowly and steadily to allow the vapour to enter your mouth before inhaling it into your lungs.
Continue vaping as needed. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 as required.
How to Vape a Rechargeable Cigalike
Cigalikes are designed for mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping, an inhalation method which mimics the inhalation technique used when smoking traditional cigarettes. MTL vaping involves drawing the vapour into your mouth before inhaling it into your lungs. This method closely mimics the sensation of smoking a traditional cigarette, making it ideal for transitioning smokers.
When vaping a rechargeable cigalike, ensure that air intake holes are unobstructed; obstructing these holes restricts airflow and causes the battery to work harder than is necessary, thereby increasing the risk of the battery overheating or malfunctioning.
How to Maintain a Rechargeable Cigalike
A rechargeable cigalike is incredibly easy to maintain:
Changing Cartridges
Over time, the e-liquid in your cigalike cartridge will deplete, resulting in diminished flavour and vapour production. A decrease in flavour or vapour output is a sign that the cartridge needs replacing.
Cigalike cartridges are designed with a screw mechanism that connects it to the battery. Once depleted, the cartridge can be removed from the battery and replaced with a new one.
Recharging Safely
Practising proper battery safety practices is not only the key to avoiding any potential hazards but also to maximising the lifespan of your cigalike battery.
Always use the charger that comes with your cigalike device or a compatible alternative. Do not charge your cigalike vape with a charger over 5V/1A or a mobile phone charger - these typically have a higher output and therefore cause a serious fire hazard.
Avoid leaving your cigalike charging unattended and unplug the vape as soon as the battery is full. Although most cigalike batteries have built-in safety features to prevent overcharging, unplugging it when charging is complete can help maintain its lifespan. The light on the battery will go out once it is fully charged.
Keep your cigalike vape away from extreme heat or moisture. Instead, store batteries at room temperature and avoid particularly hot or cold locations.
Find out more about charging rechargeable cigalikes safely here.
Safe Cigalike Disposal
Cigalike cartridges should be rinsed thoroughly before disposal to remove any e-liquid residue. The best way to dispose of an empty refill cartridge is to take it apart, separate the components and recycle each part accordingly.
Don't dispose of your cigalike battery in your general waste bin. Once the battery is dead, remove it from your device and take it to the nearest battery recycling point - most supermarkets have these.
Cigalike vapes are electrical devices with lithium batteries. Like any battery powered devices, cigalikes should be handled with the necessary care and attention. This includes disposing of vape batteries at specialist battery recycling centres and adhering to battery safety guidelines.
OK Vape is a registered member of the UK government-approved WEEE Compliance Scheme and complies with the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations of 2009.
Find out more about safely and responsibly disposing of your cigalike here.
Cigalike Troubleshooting
Despite being designed to simplify the transition from smoking to vaping, vaping devices are inevitably different to cigarettes and that can take some getting used to. Here's how to navigate the most common cigalike troubleshooting questions:
Are Cigalike Vapes Safe?
While nicotine consumption is not complete without risks, studies show that vaping is significantly less harmful than smoking tobacco cigarettes.
Unlike traditional cigarettes, which contain thousands of harmful chemicals produced by combustion, cigalikes produce vapour by heating e-liquid. This significantly reduces exposure to harmful toxins.
Vaping also offers the added benefit of supporting ex-smokers in gradually reducing their nicotine intake to make it easier to quit smoking altogether. Many smokers therefore turn to rechargeable cigalikes as a means to transition away from traditional tobacco products. Likewise, the familiar shape and sensation of a cigalike vape makes it easy to switch without many of the side effects of stopping smoking suddenly.
Swapping to Stop
The NHS has recently launched a swap-to-stop scheme set to provide one million vape starter kits to adult smokers who want to quit.
With over 10 years in the vaping space, OK Vape helps smokers transition to less harmful alternatives through a combination of education, vape products and dedicated support. As a beginner-friendly vape, the OK Cigalike gives adult smokers the best possible chance of stopping smoking for good.
OK Cigalike
The OK Cigalike boasts a sleek design, reliable performance and two familiar flavour options: Tobacco and Menthol. A rechargeable cigalike, the OK Cigalike prioritises quality, reliability and performance to provide a satisfying vape with every puff.
Made using high-quality materials and undergoing rigorous testing procedures, the OK Cigalike meets the highest standards of safety and quality set by The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (TRPR).
Where to Buy Cigalikes
OK Cigalike Starter Kits are available to buy directly from OK Vape. Replacement cartridges can be purchased from OK Vape's official Vape Shop and supermarkets across the UK including Asda and Morrisons.
OK Vape's online store is also the home of several cigalike compatible accessories including replacement batteries, a USB charger, a charging adapter and a storage case.
Using Rechargeable Cigalikes
Rechargeable cigalikes are a convenient, affordable and user-friendly solution for those looking to transition to a less harmful alternative to cigarettes. By following the tips and advice outlined in this guide, you'll be well on your way to enjoying a satisfying vaping experience with your cigalike vape.
