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E-liquids
VG, PG, nic salts, shortfills and the maths behind them.
E-liquidsWhat is a shortfill? The big bottle explainedA shortfill is a big bottle of nicotine-free e-liquid that is deliberately under-filled, so…3 min readE-liquidsHow to add a nic shot to a shortfill (without the mess)Pop the nozzle off, pour the shot in, cap it and shake. That is genuinely it, but a few small…3 min readE-liquidsShortfill nicotine maths: every 50ml and 100ml combinationOne 18mg shot in 50ml gives 3mg. Two in 100ml also give 3mg. Everything else on this page is…3 min readE-liquidsNic salts explained: smoother hits, higher strengths, small kitsNic salts are nicotine bound to a mild acid, which makes 10mg and 20mg liquids feel far…3 min readE-liquids10mg vs 20mg nic salts: which strength is right for you?20mg suits people who want a strong, quick hit from fewer puffs. 10mg suits people who vape…4 min readE-liquids3mg, 6mg, 12mg or 18mg: which freebase strength suits you?Low strengths (3mg and 6mg) belong in big sub-ohm tanks; high strengths (12mg and 18mg) belong…3 min readE-liquidsWhat is a longfill? The DIY-lite bottle explainedA longfill is a big bottle with only a little concentrated flavour inside: you add base liquid…3 min readE-liquidsDoes steeping e-liquid actually make a difference?For most ready-made fruit and menthol liquids, steeping makes little difference. For custards…3 min readE-liquidsHow to store e-liquid so it tastes right to the last dropKeep it capped, cool, dark and well out of reach of children and pets. Do that and most…3 min readE-liquidsVaper's tongue: why your favourite flavour vanished and how to get it backIf your all-day flavour suddenly tastes of nothing, your nose has probably stopped paying…3 min readE-liquidsWhy has my e-liquid changed colour? Is it still OK?Darker e-liquid is usually just oxidation: nicotine and certain flavourings slowly react with…3 min readE-liquidsMenthol vs ice e-liquids: koolada, WS-23 and the science of coldMenthol gives you a minty taste and a cold feeling at the same time. Ice liquids usually use…3 min readE-liquidsSweeteners in e-liquid: why your sweetest flavours kill coilsSucralose, the sweetener in most candy, dessert and bar-style liquids, does not vaporise…3 min readE-liquidsThe best e-liquid for MTL pods: ratio, strength and flavourFor a mouth-to-lung pod, buy 50/50 liquid: nic salts at 10mg or 20mg, or freebase at 12mg to…3 min readE-liquidsThe best e-liquid for sub-ohm tanks: thick, low and full of flavourSub-ohm tanks want thick liquid and low nicotine: 70/30 or 80/20 VG at 0mg to 3mg, which is…3 min readE-liquids50/50 vs 70/30 e-liquid: which one belongs in your kit?50/50 is thinner, sharper and made for small mouth-to-lung pods. 70/30 is thicker, smoother…3 min readE-liquidsHow to choose e-liquid for your pod kit in five decisionsCheck your coil's resistance, pick a ratio that suits it, choose nic salt or freebase, set a…3 min readE-liquidsHow to read an e-liquid label: every symbol and number decodedEvery UK nicotine e-liquid label must show the strength, ingredients, a batch number and the…3 min readE-liquidsCan you mix e-liquids? Yes, and here is how to do it wellYes, you can mix e-liquids, and plenty of vapers do it to invent new flavours or fine-tune…3 min readE-liquidsBar salts explained: bar-style flavour in a 10ml bottleBar salts are 10ml nic salt e-liquids made to taste like the bar-style disposables that took…4 min readE-liquidsChoosing e-liquid as a heavy smoker: strength, kit and flavourIf you smoke a pack a day or more, a tight mouth-to-lung pod with 20mg nic salt or 18mg…3 min readE-liquidsWhat is a nic shot, and how many do you need?A nic shot is a 10ml bottle of unflavoured nicotine, usually 18mg or 20mg, made to be poured…3 min readE-liquidsWhy does my e-liquid taste weak? Eight causes and their fixesWeak flavour is usually the coil, the settings or your own nose, not the liquid. Work through…3 min readE-liquidsPG sensitivity and e-liquid allergies: what to look for and what to tryA small number of vapers say high PG liquids leave their throat dry or irritated, and…3 min readE-liquidsHow long does a 10ml bottle of e-liquid last? Days, puffs and poundsA light vaper might stretch a 10ml bottle to around ten days; a heavy pod user might finish it…3 min read
