Direct to lung (DTL)

What is Direct to Lung Vaping?

Direct to Lung (DTL) vaping involves drawing vapour straight into the lungs rather than into the mouth first like a traditional cigarette. DTL vaping requires more airflow and higher wattage devices, with coil resistances of sub-ohm coils, which are lower than 1.0 ohm.

While advanced vapers prefer direct to lung, beginners tend to favour mouth to lung as it better replicates the feeling of smoking a cigarette. Mouth to lung vaping requires higher levels of nicotine (usually 18mg or above) and is best achieved with a starter kit or pod device.

What Are DTL Vaping Devices?

There are many DTL vaping devices on the market, but they all share a few important characteristics. A DTL vaping device usually has a sub-ohm power output and produces large, dense clouds with plenty of flavour. The most common type of DTL vape device is a sub-ohm tank starter kit — an e-cigarette that comes with a sub-ohm tank and an e-liquid bottle when purchased for the first time.

Which E-Liquids Are Appropriate for DTL Vaping?

There are many reasons why you might want to use DTL as opposed to MTL vaping. The most common reason is that you can get more vapour at once. In addition, because the airflow is higher, it allows you to take in even more nicotine than you would otherwise be able to.

However, if you're just starting out with DTL vaping, certain e-liquids will not be good for your device.

The ideal e-liquid for this type of vaping is one with a high VG content. We’d recommend one with at least 70% VG since the higher the VG content, the more vapour you’ll be able to produce.

You can find some of the best-selling e-liquids for DTL vaping on our site. These ranges feature a high VG content and are available in five different nicotine strengths, from 0mg to 18mg. If you are new to DTL vaping, we recommend starting at 6mg of nicotine and gradually reducing this over time as you adjust to the stronger throat hit that comes with this style of vaping.

Benefits of DTL vaping?

DTL vaping produces bigger clouds than MTL because more liquid is vaporised with each hit. This is ideal if you like cloud chasing and are looking for an alternative to smoking.

More Flavour: It is great for those who have a sweet tooth. If you like sweet e-juices that contain high sugar levels, DTL vaping is the best choice for you.
It is cheaper than MTL vaping. All you have to do is invest in a good quality tank and buy e-juice in bulk for reduced costs.
Easily Satisfies a Nicotine Craving – DTL vaping is your best bet if you crave nicotine feel and haven’t yet worked out how to get the most out of your device.

How do you direct to lung inhale vape?

Most people find that the best way to direct lung inhale is to take a smooth, deep drag on the vape. This will feel similar to how you draw on a cigarette, cigar or pipe. The first thing to do is slow down!

Your mouth should be taking in as much vapour as possible. You don't want vapour escaping from your mouth. The vapour should fill your mouth. At this point, begin inhaling through your nose. As you inhale through your nose, the vapour will flow from your mouth into your lungs.

Direct lung inhaling will produce more vapour than mouth to lung inhaling. It will also cause you to use more nicotine per puff because it's coming into your body quicker and deeper.

Direct to Lung Vape FAQs

How do I know if I'm a DTL vaper?

If you use a tank with a coil rated at more than 1 ohm and have an airflow that can be fully opened, then you're probably a DTL vaper. It's also likely that your e-liquid has a high PG ratio and contains more nicotine than if you were doing MTL vaping.

Is DTL vaping bad?

No, it's not bad. It can be potentially harmful if you vape too much since you are inhaling more nicotine into your body than with an MTL device. But that is true for any type of vaping.

How do I know if my e-juice is right for DTL vaping?

If you have the right type of tank, look at the bottle of e-liquid to see if it states "max VG" or "high VG." The more VG there is, the better for DTL!