One of the great things about the electric cigarette is that it is wide open to customization. In the early years, this often meant modification. Modification still remains a popular practice in the vaping community, but is it necessary?

E-Cigarette Modding—The Pros and Cons

Many Vapers are not satisfied with the bottom-line base models. Until relatively recently, the only way to get specialized flavors, nicotine levels, increased amounts of vapor and many other custom effects was to do it yourself. In some cases, it is as easy as adding food grade flavorings to the nicotine juice, in others, it could involve a drill and a soldering gun.

The problems with serious modifications that involve physically altering the device is that there are several potential health risks to MacGuyvering a vapor device. It could cause nicotine or other kinds of poisoning, ruin the device and void the warranty. If a person wanted a specialized experience, they needed to have a clear idea of what they were doing, and the skill to pull it off.

Modern E-Cig Customization—Modding May Be Obsolete

Nowadays, the market is full of customizable starter kits, flavors and nicotine strengths. Unless you are a hobbyist, there is really not much need to alter a digital cigarette. The current environment is much like the computer environment that way—a consumer could buy a new, state of the art computer custom-fit to their needs, or they could upgrade an old Commodore 64 to surf the Internet, use modern software, and so on.

Detailed instructions on how to mod an electric cigarette for various purposes are all over the Internet, especially in the forums. If creating your own “Frankenvape” is your style, the information you would need is readily available. However, if you do not fancy yourself a mad scientist, you can simply order a customized e-cig. You can have your favorite flavor mixed with your preferred nicotine strength, customized skins, and so many other features without having to learn electronic engineering.