A 2019 Beginner’s Guide to Squonking
Squonking isn’t a new method of vaping, but with new innovations and devices, the vape industry is seeing a surge of customers looking for a squonking experience. As many vapers know, traditional rebuildable drip atomizer systems can deliver impressive and intense flavor, but they can be difficult to maintain, so many people have begun turning to squonk mods.
Whether you’re a vaping novice or an expert enthusiast, here is a guide to help you learn more about squonking.
What is squonking?
A squonker is a type of vape mod that comes with a built-in bottle for e-liquid. The device easily allows you to pump the liquid onto the wicks and coils on demand. Squonkers are also known as bottom-feed devices because the liquid is housed in the bottom of the device and is fed upwards through the atomizer.
These mods typically store more e-juice than larger capacity vape tanks but provide the same flavor intensity as a dripper.
Squonking versus Dripping
Squonk mods are essentially automated dripping. Dripping offers the same flavor but is much more time-consuming than squonking. On a dripper, organic cotton is pulled through a heating element and a few drops of e-juice are dripped onto the cotton until the wick is fully saturated. Unfortunately, while this method does deliver quality flavor, after a few puffs, the wick becomes dry and you need to do the whole process over again.
Squonking uses these same mechanics, but instead of dripping, there is an internal e-liquid container that helps feed the juice through the mod and directly into the coils of the atomizer.
How does a squonker work?
Squonk mods originally started out with a squeezable bottle that helped lead the e-liquid through the device. There are many products out there that still use these proven mechanics. However, now there are some squonk mods that have buttons that automate the entire process and pump the liquid for you. You can also adjust the pump speed and temperature on some devices.
All squonkers work in a similar fashion:
- An e-liquid storage bottle is located at the bottom of the mod
- A pipe leads the liquid from the bottle to the bottom feed atomizer
- When you squeeze the bottle or hit the button, depending on your model, the e-liquid will be sent to your atomizer.
Who should get a squonk mod?
All vapers will enjoy a squonk mod, especially because they’re easy to use and to refill. Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of these vape mods is that they are convenient. With these devices, you don’t have to carry a bottle of e-liquid, because the tank’s capacity is so large. There’s no more frequent filling up.
The Benefits of Squonking
- No constant dripping of e-juice required: You can save yourself a lot of time and energy. Because the tank holds the e-liquid, you won’t have to carry a bunch of vape juice with you when you’re on the go.
- Tanks can be easily refilled: You just have to pop out the e-liquid bottle to refill it with your favorite flavor.
- Tank capacity: The tank capacity on these devices is up to three to four times the amount of other devices.
- Minimal leaking: While other devices tend to leak, any excess liquid in a squonk mod will go right back into the tank.
- Flavor: The flavor expressed by these mods is just as intense as traditional rebuildable drip atomizer devices, but without the hassle.
Beware of Unregulated Squonk Mods
There are a large number of these devices that are unregulated. An unregulated vaping device means that there aren’t as many safety measures in place, so it’s up to the vapers to take their own safety into account. Incorrectly built and unregulated mods can explode and cause serious injury, so it’s important to learn about the different brands and their devices.
How to Choose Your Squonk Mod
If you want to pick the best squonk mod for your vaping preferences, you need to know where to look. There are tons of devices out there and they all have key differences. Here are some tips to help you find the best squonk mod:
- Determine safety
You always want to make sure you’re purchasing a squonk mod that is effective and safe to use. Unfortunately, there are dishonest manufacturers out there and their devices could be unsafe. Always buy from reputable manufacturers and read reviews to make sure your peers are happy with their purchases.
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- Your Preferences
Once you’ve found a few safe-to-use devices, you should start to look for the one that can deliver the best experience for you. If you’re looking for a smaller mod, you should be able to find those that can fit easily in a small bag or pocket. Determine what features, such as temperature control, matter to you so that when you’re on the hunt for a squonk device, you can easily spot those that won’t work for you.
- Do your Research
Whether you’re shopping online or in a store, it’s important to do your research. Look at a few different brands and their options and compare their price, features, and whether they are a well-known brand. Once you’ve narrowed down your search, you can start looking for reviews and asking others about their experience with a certain device.
