An atomizer for use with vaporizers and electronic cigarettes, the atomizer comprising an inhaler having a first end and a second end through both of which air flow passage partially extends a chamber coupled to said second end of said inhaler a heating element positioned within the chamber to be in contact with a liquid a liquid absorber coupled to the heating element and a receiver to receive the heating element, wherein the receiver has at least one conductive contact, and the receiver comprises a power connection connectable to a power supply.