You may commonly see the terms MTL and DTL which are the shortened versions of mouth too long and direct to lung.
Mouth to lung vaping devices come in a short moment of different shapes and sizes from many different brands like Aspire, Geekvape, Voopoo and many more.
So what is MTL Vaping and is it any good? Lets fund out..
What is MTL vaping?
Mtl vaping is a type of vaping that closely resembles the experience of smoking a cigarette. Because you generally smoke a cigarette by holding the smoke in your mouth for a brief second before inhaling it farther into your lungs, this approach is much simpler for beginners to utilise and quit smoking with.
What is the difference between MTL and DTL?
With vaping you have two main different styles of vaping being mouth to lung and direct to lung.
These two styles are used across the vaping industry for beginners who wish to quit smoking and use an easy-to-use typically small and compact device or some advanced users being direct to lung taking the vapour directly to the lungs similar to breathing.
Mouth to Lung typically has a lesser vapour production due to the lower power that is typically used and higher resistance coils however this has been specifically designed two use mg nicotine e-liquids such as 6 mg 12 mg 18 mg salt nicotine at a higher MG strength.
Direct to Lung will typically use higher power and a lower resistance coil to atomize more liquids creating a denser vapour production as well as typically using lower MG strength e-liquids. These liquids are generally from 6 mg and lower is not recommended to use any nicotine e-liquids over 6 mg in a director long device.
You will normally find direct to lung devices are often larger to accommodate larger batteries to deliver the power required either built-in batteries or removable batteries such as 18 650, 20700 and 21700.
Choosing which style you may want to use is a preference as some people may want a smaller device that can do mouth to lung for on the go use and a direct to lung for more casual use or vice versa.
What are the benefits of MTL vaping?
Some benefits of mouth to lung vaping is that the devices are typically smaller and you can use a higher MG strength nicotine to alleviate cravings from smoking cigarettes.
Many mouth to lung devices are typically very easy to use and you will find many that have a one-button style operation for firing the device and powering it off.
Pen style devices are more commonly designed for this style like the Uwell Caliburn device, Aspire pocket x, Innokin t18e and many more. With mouth to lung, it is very easy to make the transition from smoking traditional cigarettes and to then quit using a mouth too long style device.
What is safer MTL or DTL vaping?
Both styles of devices will have built-in safety measures in place such as short circuit protection overheat protection overcharge protection and with removable battery devices, they will have reverse battery protection as well.
With removable battery devices, it is best to note that with the removable batteries you store them correctly when not in use either in a protective container or in another device. Is the key that these batteries do not come into contact with any metal objects outside of the device and to follow no battery safety instructions provided by the manufacturers of the device.
Mtl method
Using a mouth to lung device it’s a very simple process from different types of devices there are two different types style of devices being a pushed activate meaning you push a button to fire the device and a draught activates meaning you simply just inhale and the device will automatically detect and fire the device for you.
With the push to activate style of devices you simply put the mouthpiece of the attached tank into your mouth and push the button and draw the vapour into your mouth before inhaling then simply exhale afterwards.
Drugs activate is very similar however you do not have to push a button you simply put the mouthpiece mouth and draw the vapour is your mouth on the inhale take it into your lungs and then exhale.
The difference to direct to long is that using you you put the mouthpiece into your mouth and breathe in taking the vapour directly to your lungs rosin briefly holding your mouth hence the term direct to lung.
Which is better for me dtl or mtl?
Many people will prefer one over the other is can depend on the way you want to have you experience.
If you wish to have a tighter draw and simulator more the way you would traditionally smart then mouth long is a better more suitable option however if you wish to have a less restricted more open way of vaping then direct along will be a better option.
Direct to long you will typically find a wider range of flavours and in the EU and UK, you may find that the larger bottles with 0 mg or 6 mg is A more suitable option and also more cost-effective.
What are the common issues with MTL And Sob Ohm (DTL) Vaping?
Some common issues that can happen with master long can be easily fixed and can happen as well with direct along with devices however these issues are very minor and will generally affect the device.
The most common issue is leaking from the airflow this is typically caused by oversaturation of the coil which can be a result of the coil being worn and the fix is to replace the coils with a new one. If it is a fresh coil a fix for this is to sharply blow into the mouthpiece 3-4 times while firing the device to expel any excess liquid out the airflow.
Another issue is that some coils may not work straight away and needs to be seated correctly for the device to read the resistance and recognise the coil is there this is fixable by my making sure that the coils are hand tight or seated in the correct orientation.
It is worth knowing that some coils may be dead on arrival this is typically caused by cotton being wound too tightly around the coil and prevents liquid from reaching the coil causing it to burn out quicker and not perform as well. This is a rare occurrence but may still happen.
Is worth noting that when installing a new coil you want to prime it by putting 2 to 3 drops of your chosen e-liquids onto the coil before installing it into the tank or pod this will help reduce the time needed for liquid to be absorbed into the coil and can prevent initial dry hits.
What type of device can MTL?
Many different types of what is can mouth to lung however typically you will find mouth along devices being a smaller form factor these typically can come pen-style devices pod style or all-in-one device.
You can in some cases use larger devices that have been designed for sub-ohm or direct to lung use as a mount along with device as the sub oh / DTL tank can be removed from the device and a mouth to lung tank can be installed the only adjustment you will need is to adjust the power delivered from a device.
What type of liquid can you MTL?
You can use most e-liquids for mouth to lung however this may depend on the device and the coils as most mouth to lung coils perform better with 50/50 VG PG e-liquids.
The nicotine strength of the e-liquids does not affect the coil, however, will affect your experience if you wish to use a lesser nicotine strength liquid.
You may often find that some rebuildable mouth to lung tanks such as Rta ( rebuildable tank atomizer) can use 50/50 VG PG liquids and also higher ratios like 70/30 VG PG ratios increased VG ratio gives a smoother denser vapour production however you can use a slightly higher MG strength in most cases.
What are the best MTL kits?
There are many different types of mouth to lung tanks produced from different brands some that have been reviewed and regarded as better than others such as the following
Innokinn Adapt Zlide
These kits are some of the most popular and are highly regarded by reviewers for quality, design and performance.
Best liquid for MTL
Best e-liquid is subjective but however, there are a few that stand out and are worth trying.
Brands like the following offer 50/50 VG PGliquids and a range of nicotine strengths from 0mg to 75mg depending on the regulation in some countries.
Most people that start with an MTLwill prefer a sweeter type of flavour but the most common flavour that users start with is a simple strawberry and cream flavour or some type of fruit flavour.
Mtl nic salt
Salt nicotine is another type of nicotine designed to be smoother and more effective as it is easier to be absorbed when vaped and can is often a stronger nicotine strength mening it can suppress the nicoiten craving quicker. However this can differ from person to person as there are many factors that play a part like body tolerance, length of inhale, power out put from device, absorption rates and many others.
Mtl free base nic
Free base nicotine is one of the most common found on shelfs however the stronger the nicotine strength the harsher it can feel. Many will agree that a 6mg free base will feel the same as a 20mg salt nicotine e-liquid.
Most users that use free base typically will use it at a lower strength for the slight throught hit but still having a miniamle amount of nicotine.
Disposables
Disposable vape devices have quickly become popular over the 2021 period this can bue largely due to convenience, ease if availability as many convenience store, gas station and supermarket stock them as well as with some specialist vape shops being closed over the 2021 lockdown period.
Disposable are small disposable mtl device that have a closed pre determined amount of liquid and is not refillable nor is the device rechargeable, this has made these style of device very popular for the simplicity of use as they have no buttons and work of a draw to activate feature.
They also come in a affordable price however are know to not be the most reliable products with some reports of disposable not lasting close to the approximate amount of puff listed or the disposables built in coil burning out before the amount of puff are close the the approximate amount of puff as well. You like to read our article on how good disposables are here.
Final Thoughts
While many are still making the switch from smoking traditional cigarettes to vaping products MTL ( mouth to lung) devices are the first step with vaping as they are very similar is the way you would normality smoke. With some advice from a local vape shop even an online specialist in vaping you can easily find a MTL device that best works for you.
