Pod Mod - The next generation vaporization system
The e-cigarette market is changing every day.
Vaping has been evolving in many directions for a long time. From disposable e-cigarettes, to vape pens and tube mods, to box mods. And the number of batteries and features packed into a box mod is constantly increasing.
The reason for this is very simple: with a larger device, the battery life is longer, the time you can use the device before charging the battery is longer, and the flavor and smoke ability is also much stronger. You can combine this type of device with any e-liquid with a high vg content and a low nicotine content and still achieve the desired throat hit and nicotine sensation.
But the new pod mod system has changed that in a flash. Small, simple, and satisfying enough. It's a more modern version of Cig and Like, but with huge potential.
What is under the mod?
A pod mod is a compact electronic cigarette system that uses pods instead of tanks or burners. Their capacity is relatively small, only about 1-2 ml. Users simply install the pod into the body of the device and remove it when they run out of essential oil or want to switch to a new flavor.
The basic structure of a pod mod is the same as other devices. Their batteries are smaller than regular mods, only about 300 mAh. The battery capacity tells you how long the device will last you before you need to recharge it. This means that the pod mod battery is somewhere in the middle compared to vape pens and similar cigarettes.
Pod mods also come in a variety of flavors. The JUUL by Pax Vapor is the original pod with an elongated USB-like shape, but there are also pod mod-like models like the Aspire Gusto Mini or the drip-shaped Suorin Drop. They have an automatic operating system. You just hold the mouthpiece in your mouth and inhale like a cigarette.
Pod mods fall into two main categories: closed pods and open pods.
Closed pods are similar to the cartomizers you see in cigarettes. They come pre-filled with e-liquid and cannot be refilled, they are disposable. Their advantage is ease of use, but the disadvantage is a limited choice of e-liquid and nicotine levels.
Open pods can be filled with e-liquid like regular tanks, you can use any type of e-liquid you like. This makes open pods very flexible, you cannot use e-liquid with too high a VG concentration in them, you should only choose a type with a balanced VG and PG and a high nicotine concentration.
For a better understanding of closed and open pod mod systems, you can take a look here.
Should I use essential oil with salt and nicotine with my pod mod?
JUUL is notable not only for its unique design, but also for the highly concentrated nicotine it uses. JUUL e-liquids contain nicotine salts instead of regular nicotine extract. JUUL's concentration is typically 59 mg/ml, which is very high compared to regular e-liquids.
So why is the nicotine concentration so high? Doesn't this make JUUL e-liquid too strong for the average person?
The answer lies in nicotine salt and what it is mixed with to create a usable e-liquid. The salt form of nicotine is naturally found in tobacco leaves, but the human body can only absorb extracted nicotine. However, extracted nicotine also lowers the pH of the e-liquid, creating a throat hit. This is why e-liquids with high nicotine content are often quite aggressive.
By adding acid to the solution, nicotine salt essential oil can control the pH level and ensure that you don't get a sore throat when vaping, even at high concentrations.
Because the pod mod produces very little smoke and plenty of throat hit, it is a perfect match for nicotine salts. You can still be satisfied with regular nicotine e-liquids.
For information about nicotine salt, see this article.
Benefits under the mod
So are you interested in trying out pod mods? What are the benefits of pod mods? Here are a few key points.
Compact: Pod mods are smaller than most modern vaporizers, making them a great choice if you're on the go.
Easy to use: The pod mod's operating mechanism is really simple, just install the pod with essential oil and charge the battery to use it immediately. With disposable pods, you can easily change flavors and with open pods, you can try many flavors.
Affordable: Prices for pod mods vary, but they are still very affordable.
Satisfaction: Despite its small size, the pod mod still satisfies users because it uses nicotine salt.
Discretion: There are times when you cannot smoke openly for many reasons, the amount of smoke from a pod mod is quite small, making it more suitable for office spaces or public places.
Disadvantages under the mod
However, not everyone likes pod mods. Depending on your vaping needs, pod mods also have some features that may not suit your needs.
Low battery capacity: Because the pod mod design is compact, the size and capacity of the battery are also “sacrificed”. Most pod mod batteries can only be used for one day. In return, the charging speed of the pod mod is very fast.
High nicotine content: Pod mods work better with a higher concentration of nicotine. This
This wouldn't be a disadvantage if it weren't for the TPD ban. So the only way to get high nicotine e-liquid is to import it from the EU.
Does not work with high nicotine e-liquid: VG e-liquid produces a lot of vapor, which is really not suitable for a pod mod.
Sealed pods have limited flavor: If you use a sealed pod, you can only use flavors from that brand of e-liquid.
Are pod mods suitable for you?
If you like compact and affordable products that are suitable for an office environment but still help reduce nicotine cravings, choose pod mods. If you choose the right type of device and accompanying e-liquid, the effectiveness of pod mods will not be inferior to that of large machines.