What is MTL and DL?
These two words are often mentioned by vapers, but newbies often do not understand this term. These are two common words in vaping and these two ways of vaping will bring different experiences.
MTL – mouth to lung is a very popular way of smoking in daily smoking habits when using cigarettes, while DL (direct to lung) is similar to the way we smoke shisha.
At the same time, different devices, atomizers, and output wattages also determine whether a device is suitable for MTL or DL. Whether you want to experience flavor or play with vapor, different vaping methods will also give you different results.
MTL - Mouth to Lung
MTL is a way of smoking similar to the traditional smoking method. First, the user will inhale the smoke and hold it in the mouth then squeeze it into the lungs. In the past, due to technical limitations, most vapers used MTL vape.
Compared to DL, the smoke will stay in the mouth longer when inhaled. So when using MTL vape, the smoker will experience the flavor of the essential oil in a more subtle and gentle way. Because both cigars and cigarettes are smoked by mouth, most vapers will also choose this way of smoking.
When starting to use regular e-cigarettes, players should start by smoking with their mouth, then use their lungs after getting used to it.
Advantage:
Due to slow inhalation, the evaporation rate of essential oils is relatively slow, the same amount of essential oils can be used for a longer period of time. The device does not need too much output power to help the device not overheat during use.
And because it is used like a traditional cigarette, MTL smoking is more popular among people who want to quit smoking. This type of puff will make the smoke stay in the mouth for a longer time, allowing the user to experience the more subtle flavor of the e-liquid.
Disadvantages:
Because the smoking process has low output power and small amount of smoke, the burning sensation in the throat caused by exhaled smoke is also weaker than the DL smoking method.
DL - Direct Lung
As the name suggests, “direct lung smoking”, this method of smoking involves the smoker inhaling the smoke directly from the device into the lungs, just like taking a deep breath every day. The dense smoke fills the lungs instantly, similar to the experience of shisha.
DTL will give the smoker a stronger experience and a large amount of smoke will help the smoker get a richer and fuller flavor. At the same time, due to the instantaneous evaporation of a large amount of essential oil, the cooling design of the atomizer is very important, because it will require a high output power, which will cause the exhaled smoke to be hot, which will not bring a good experience, and the flavor of the essential oil will also be affected. Due to the larger amount of smoke, when inhaled into the lungs, there will be a clear burning sensation in the throat. Most people who use DTL will choose e-liquid products with lower nicotine content to use.
Therefore, this method is suitable for atomizers such as RDA and RTA with large air holes and sizes of 24mm or more. The resistance (ohm number) for these types of atomizers is usually low, so it will produce a large amount of smoke; if using MTL, it is difficult to get all the smoke. Through the respiratory tract through the lungs, more smoke can be taken in at a time, so the amount of smoke exhaled by DL is much larger than MTL.
Advantage:
The smoke is taken directly into the lungs, which can give the user a stronger impact experience, and the user will also get a fuller and richer smoke experience.
DL is a good choice for Cloud Chaser. The amount of smoke can give you more fun if you are a Tricker.
Disadvantages:
Be more careful when choosing essential oils, too much PG and nicotine will give you an uncomfortable feeling in your throat. At the same time, burning cotton due to poor oil conduction will also become your nightmare.
Therefore, you should choose essential oils with low nicotine content or even essential oils that do not contain nicotine to avoid cases of impact on the body such as nicotine intoxication, dehydration, body discomfort, etc. If it is your first time using, you can choose fruity scents, this type of essential oil will be gentler.
