Last updated on November 14th, 2021

JUUL May Be One of the Most Popular Vape Pens in America, But How Did it Get to Be Number 1?

Wired Magazine once said the JUUL “Might just be the first great e-cig”. That’s a pretty impressive statement. It came at a time when JUUL was still owned by PAX Labs and was considered to be a game changer in the world of beginner-style vape pens. That is quickly changing as alternatives from other vaping companies are now available.

When I first tested the JUUL starter kit, I discovered it was a lightweight portable pod vape pen and very easy to use.

WHAT DO ADULT VAPERS LIKE ABOUT JUUL?

First – JUUL satisfies nicotine cravings. Many adult vapers switching from tobacco cigs appreciate that. 

Just recently, (Aug. 2018) JUUL started offering 3% nicotine levels for their pods. This was a much anticipated move spurred on by the FDA’s concerns about teen vaping. 

The Type of Nicotine Used

The nicotine used in the JUUL is also different from most e-cigarettes. Most e-liquids (and tobacco cigarettes) use “free-base nicotine”.

JUUL is different in that it uses Nicotine Salts. No, it’s not salty, it just means that their patented formula uses the same type of nicotine found in tobacco leaves, delivering a cigarette-like nicotine delivery without any harshness.

Find out more about Nicotine Salts

Second – The JUUL is Small and Lightweight.  That makes it easy for travel. The battery isn’t very powerful, so it’s very unlikely that it will blow up.

Learn why have other vaporizers exploded

JUUL’S FLAVOR PODS

JUUL ELiquid Pod

The e-liquid is contained in little color-coded pods that attach magnetically to the battery. Just This design was innovated years ago, but it’s now the standard for most vape pod pens. It won’t overheat the e-liquid or the coil.

WHAT ABOUT the VAPING EXPERIENCE?

The draw is easy and vapor production is good. comfortable and smooth. If you’re concerned about propylene glycol (PG), JUUL e-liquid is 30/60 PG/VG ratio. 

Read: Where to Buy Eliquids That Have Low or No PG

Charging The JUUL

On a full charge the battery will last about a day depending on how you vape, but it’s easy and quick to charge.  If you tap the battery, a small LED tells you if your battery is running down.

Regarding the Magnetic USB Charger 

The battery snaps onto the usb wall charger. There’s no cord. You have to use your laptop’s USB port or any other horizontal USB port. If you have neither, use a USB wall adapter which does not come with the kit, but is readily available.

The first charge may take about an hour, but it will charge in less than half an hour afterwards. After a few months (or even weeks) you may have difficulty charging, or it will charge but the device won’t work. Wiping the contacts with alcohol or water will correct this issue. 

How Long Do JUUL E-Liquid PODs Last?

JUUL pods are petite so don’t expect them to hold out for more than a few days, depending on your usage. 

Here’s my wrap up the JUUL

All-in-all I will say this vape pod pen is a great choice if you don’t prefer a refillable vape pod pen (one that lets you add your preferred e-liquid and nicotine level). 

 Pros:

• Compact Design 
• Very Portable and Practically
• Satisfying vape
• Several flavors available

 Cons:

• Most Flavors are no longer available directly from JUUL.

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