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Vaping School: Complete Guide
Learn about vaping step by step with a clear guide to electronic cigarettes, devices, e-liquids, nicotine, maintenance, common problems and practical advice for adult users.
This content is intended for adult smokers looking for technical, useful and responsible information about vaping. Vaping is not risk-free and is not intended for non-smokers.
Guide to the vaping tax in SpainQuick Start Guide
If you are starting out, this route covers the first steps: understanding what a vape is, learning how to maintain it properly and choosing a device that fits your way of vaping.
1. Understand the basics
Learn what an electronic cigarette is, how it produces vapour and which parts you should know before buying or using your first device.
Read introduction2. Learn basic maintenance
Check how to refill the tank, charge the battery, prime a new coil and avoid common issues such as leaks or burnt taste.
View first steps3. Choose your device
Compare vape types, MTL or DTL draw, coils, battery life and formats to choose a device that fits your daily use.
View buying guideImportant information about vaping and health
Vaping is intended exclusively for adult smokers. Nicotine is an addictive substance and vaping is not risk-free. If you do not smoke, do not vape. If you have medical concerns, are pregnant, take medication or have a previous condition, consult a healthcare professional.
Thematic Index
Follow the chapters in order if you are starting out, or go directly to the topic you need: devices, e-liquids, nicotine, maintenance or common vaping problems.
1. How does a vape work?
The technical basics: electronic cigarette parts, how vapour is produced, coils, battery and tank.
View chapter 12. Vaping, health and science
Responsible information about vaping, combustion, tobacco, available evidence and adult smoker use.
View chapter 23. What is e-liquid?
Common ingredients, PG/VG, flavourings, nicotine, formats and basic criteria for choosing a vape liquid.
View chapter 34. Nicotine in vaping
Differences between freebase nicotine and nicotine salts, common levels, device type and responsible choice.
View chapter 45. Buying guide
What you need to start: kits, pods, coils, chargers, spare parts and essential accessories.
View chapter 56. First steps and maintenance
How to refill, charge, clean, change coils and take care of your device to avoid common problems.
View chapter 67. Troubleshooting
Burnt taste, leaks, battery issues, flavour loss, worn coil and other common vaping problems.
View chapter 78. Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to common questions about vapes, liquids, nicotine, coils, maintenance and safety.
View chapter 8Annexes: health, tobacco and harm reduction
These annexes cover sensitive topics in a responsible and informative way. They are intended for adult smokers and do not replace advice from a healthcare professional.
A1. Vaping and quitting tobacco
Information for adult smokers who want to understand the role of vaping as a non-combustion alternative to tobacco.
Read annex 1A2. Common side effects
Coughing, dryness, irritation, device adaptation, nicotine excess and other symptoms that should be reviewed carefully.
Read annex 2A3. Vaping and lung capacity
Comparative information about smoke, vapour, combustion and respiratory response, always with a cautious, non-medical approach.
Read annex 3Quick frequently asked questions about vaping
What is the VapVip Vaping School?
It is a chapter-based guide to learning the basics of vaping: devices, e-liquids, nicotine, maintenance, common problems and responsible use.
Where should I start if I have never vaped before?
A good starting point is the chapter about how electronic cigarettes work, followed by first steps and maintenance, and then the guide to choosing your first device.
Is vaping intended for everyone?
No. Vaping is intended for adult smokers. It is not recommended for minors, non-smokers, pregnant women or people with medical concerns without first consulting a healthcare professional.
MTL or DTL: which draw should I choose?
MTL is a tighter mouth-to-lung draw, closer to a traditional cigarette. DTL is a more open direct-to-lung draw. Many adult beginners prefer MTL devices or simple pod systems.
Why does my vape taste burnt?
This is usually caused by low liquid level, a coil that was not primed correctly, power set too high or a worn coil. When installing a new coil, soak it properly and wait a few minutes before vaping.
Where can I solve specific vaping questions?
You can check the full vaping FAQ or the vape troubleshooting guide.
Start with the essentials and move forward step by step.
Go to chapter 1: what is a vape and how does it work?