CE8 Electronic Cigarette: Overview
The CE8 electronic cigarette typically refers to a type of clearomizer, a component of an e-cigarette that holds e-liquid and houses the heating coil (atomizer). It gained popularity as an evolution from earlier CE-series clearomizers, offering users a refillable and often rebuildable or replaceable coil system.
Key Features
CE8 clearomizers are generally characterized by several distinct features:
- E-liquid Capacity: They usually offer a moderate e-liquid capacity, typically ranging from 1.6ml to 2.4ml, allowing for extended vaping sessions before refilling.
- Replaceable Atomizer Head: A core feature is the replaceable coil unit. This allows users to change only the atomizer head when performance degrades, rather than the entire clearomizer, making it cost-effective.
- Wick System: Most CE8 models utilize a wick system, often with longer wicks, to draw e-liquid from the tank to the heating coil.
- Visibility: The “clear” aspect of a clearomizer means the tank section is transparent or translucent, enabling users to easily monitor e-liquid levels.
- Threading: Commonly features eGo threading, making it compatible with a wide range of eGo-style batteries and some mods with adapters.
Components and Design
A typical CE8 clearomizer consists of several main parts:
- Drip Tip (Mouthpiece): The part through which the vapor is inhaled. Often removable and can be made from various materials.
- Tank Tube: The main body that holds the e-liquid, usually made of plastic or glass.
- Atomizer Head (Coil Unit): Contains the heating coil and wicking material. This is the heart of the vapor production. The resistance of the coil (measured in ohms) dictates the power requirements and vapor characteristics.
- Base: The bottom part of the clearomizer that connects to the battery and holds the atomizer head in place.
Usage and Maintenance
Filling: CE8 clearomizers are typically filled by unscrewing either the mouthpiece (top-fill) or the base (bottom-fill), depending on the specific design. Care must be taken to avoid getting e-liquid into the central airflow tube.
Coil Replacement: When vapor production decreases or a burnt taste is detected, the atomizer head needs replacement. This usually involves unscrewing the base, removing the old coil, and screwing in a new one. Priming the new coil by adding a few drops of e-liquid directly onto the wicks before use is recommended to prevent dry hits.
Cleaning: Regular cleaning of the tank and mouthpiece can help maintain flavor purity and performance. The atomizer head itself is generally not designed for extensive cleaning and is better replaced.
The CE8 clearomizer represented a significant step in early vaping technology, offering users more convenience and control compared to older cartomizer systems. While newer tank systems have since emerged, the principles introduced by devices like the CE8 laid foundational work for modern vaping hardware.
