How to use an electric cigarette rolling machine

Very trendy since the increase in tobacco prices, the electric roller is booming. It is used by different types of smokers: from heavy to light consumers. Easy to use, it is also the object of a significant financial gain. Here is how an electric roller works and how to make your choice.

The use of an electric roller: very simple

The whole system is automated, except, for some, where you have to place the tobacco for each cigarette. They plug into the mains and are very simple to operate.

We distinguish two main types of machines: those that operate with an auger, which fills the tube by rotation, and those that work with a piston that pushes the tobacco inside the tube. Piston machines generally pack the tobacco inside the cigarette better and prevent having to relight the cigarette. However, they are a little more expensive than the machines with aendless screw.



Here are the key steps to fill your cigarettes using an electric tube filler:

• Plug in the machine.
• Insert the tobacco into the dedicated opening, without putting in too much to avoid having a cigarette that is too packed and difficult to smoke.
• Do not touch the spiral or piston during extraction.
• Slide the tube around the external tip of the tube filler.
• Turn the knob or the crank to lower the desired amount of tobacco.
• Pack the tobacco in the designated space, either by hand or using a spatula sold with the device.
• Press the button or lower the lever and the cigarette will fill. During this operation, it is advised to hold the tube with a finger to prevent it from slipping out.
• Remove the cigarette.
• Sometimes you need to tamp it down a bit by tapping it on the filter side on a table.
• The cigarette is finally ready.
• Repeat the operation as many times as you have tubes to fill. (Be careful, a rolling machine is not a cigarette factory ;-). It is advisable to take long breaks every 20 cigarettes to avoid overheating the machine!

In order not to be tempted to smoke more than usual, we advise you to fill only as many tubes as your usual consumption. Filling your own cigarettes using an electric cigarette tube filling machine requires some organization. Indeed, it takes more time than going to the tobacco shop and buying a pack. But it also costs much less.

Filling your own cigarettes costs less

And what if you were told that you could save a few euros on a pack of cigarettes if you filled them yourself? Wouldn't you be interested in learning more? This is not about rolling your own cigarettes, but indeed about filling them into already prepared tubes. All the necessary equipment can be found on your online store Smoking.fr. It only takes a small initial investment to achieve a big gain in the end.

Many choices for the electric cigarette tube filling machine

When talking about an electric tube filler, there are a large number of choices to make before you can start using your device. Indeed, you will need to choose the type of tobacco you want to fill, the type of tube (size, flavor, format), as well as the electric tube filler model that suits you best! Discover the products to choose from right now!

Choosing your electric tube filler

Electric tube fillers allow you to save time by filling your empty cigarette tubes. There are several models, some being more efficient than others.

There are entry-level electric tube fillers like the Champ tube filler at around €15 or slightly more advanced ones starting from about thirty euros, like those offered by Art & Volutes, and prices can then go up to over 200 euros for more advanced models like the Powermatic 3.

Occasional smokers don't really have any interest ininvest in an electric rolling machine at a high price. Entry-level models will be more than sufficient. The larger models are better suited for a family or a group of friends who consume cigarettes regularly and in quantity.

Choosing your tobacco

All types of roll-your-own tobacco that you find at your tobacconist can be used with electric cigarette rollers. So you just need to use the one you prefer or usually smoke. There are two types of electric rollers: those for which you fill the reservoir yourself and those that directly accept the tobacco jar in a dedicated receptacle. In all cases, the principle will remain the same for rolling your cigarettes.

Which roller to choose?

Here again, you have to think long term. Occasional smokers will favor small quantities (250–300 tubes), and heavy smokers will find it worthwhile to buy larger boxes to cover their costs. There are quantities ranging from 500 to 1,000 tubes. There are also several brands, so everyone has to know which one will suit them best.

Be careful, there are different sizes of cigarette tubes:

• Standard ones that look like a normal cigarette such as Marlboro, Camel, or others.
• 100's sizes, therefore longer.
• "Compact" ones are a little narrower, they contain less tobacco but are as long as the standard ones.
• Slim ones even thinner, which are comparable to slim cigarettes on the traditional market.

And of course, each tube fits each rolling machine, in other words: by choosing the size of the tubes you want to use, you will find your rolling machine.

Cleaning your electric rolling machine

As with most devices, maintenance is essential for optimal operation. That is why it is important to clean your electric cigarette roller very regularly. This will prevent the tobacco from drying out or becoming damp inside and thus impairing its functioning.