Buying Guide - Vape Kits

Shopping for a new vape kit for the first time can feel overwhelming with the variety of choices on offer. Making sure that you find the kit fits your needs will save you a lot of hassle and money.

If you're trying to quit smoking, vape kits that support the MTL (Mouth to Lung) style of vaping will be ideal as they replicate the sensation of smoking. They are highly portable kits that are very easy to use and allow you to vape e-liquid at the highest nicotine strengths, perfect for heavy smoking habits.

If you'd like to explore the world of cloud chasing that powerful DTL (Direct to Lung) vape kits offer, be aware that these kits use very little to no nicotine and, while a lot of fun, may not be suitable if you are looking to switch from tobacco.

Our buying guide covers the main vaping styles as well as the various kits on offer and each of their benfits, so you can home in on the kit that is right for you.

Which vape kit is right for you?

Styles of Vaping

Your nicotine requirements will decide what style of kit and e-liquids you choose. Nicotine salts with high strengths of 10mg or 20mg are only achievable in an MTL vape kit, whereas the volume of vapour inhaled with a DTL or sub-ohm kit means that you shouldn’t go above 3mg strength.

Consider your lifestyle and the situations in which you think you’ll be vaping. Mouth-to-lung kits are discrete and ideal for everyday use, particularly in professional environments where exhaling the massive clouds of vapour that a direct-to-lung kit produces may not be appropriate.

We provide a more in-depth look at the various styles of vaping and the types of nicotine on offer, which can be found in our guides section.

Vaping Style

Disposable Vapes provide an MTL (Mouth to Lung) style vape that is almost identical to a cigarette draw. This style of vaping replicates smoking by drawing the vapour into your mouth before inhaling it. It delivers a very similar and throat hit that will be familiar and satisfying to smokers.

Size

Disposable vape kits are designed to be lightweight and pocket friendly making them great options for travelling as they are easy to use on the go.

Operation

No buttons or setup are required to use these single use vape kits, just unwrap the device and a pressure sensor will activate the kit as you inhale on the mouthpiece.

Battery

Disposable vapes use a precharged built-in battery ranging from 250mAh to 550mAh, which is non-rechargeable. The charge on a disposable battery should last up to 600 puffs.

E-Liquid Capacity

Prefilled with 2ml of e-liquid in a closed pod system, that cannot be refilled. With disposable vaping you can enjoy up to 600 puffs per unit, except for multi-pod disposable vapes like the IVG 2400, which are much larger but offer up to 2400 puffs per unit.

Nicotine Strength

Disposable vapes generally contain 20mg of nicotine salts to provide maximum craving satisfaction. Some brands offer 10mg options or zero nicotine disposable vaping.

Vaping Style

Sub-ohm vape kits use a direct-to-lung (DTL) style of vaping, where the vapour is inhaled in one deep breath, similiar to a shisha or waterpipe.

Size

Sub-ohm vape kits are available in a range of sizes, from compact pod units to large box mods.

Battery

Some kits incorporate a built in rechargeable battery that ranges from 1000mAh to 3500mAh. External battery kits utilise either single or dual 18650 or 21700 rechargeable batteries. The benefit of using a kit with external batteries is that you can have multiple batteries on charge using an external battery charger and eliminate any downtime. Your kit is also not tied to the lifespan of a built-in battery.

Operation

Sub-ohm vape kits use button firing and also feature displays that allow you to activate multiple customisation settings such as Variable Wattage which lets you select the power output, Temperature Control, which allows you to set a limit for how hot your coil gets, and SMART mode which tells the device to select the most optimal setting based on the coil you are using.

E-Liquid Capacity

Choose from 2ml refillable pods or glass tanks that feature top or side refilling.

Coils

DTL vape coils are larger than MTL coils and feature a much wider central chimney to accommodate the much larger volume of air for a direct to lung style inhale. Direct to lung coils are all sub-ohm, meaning they have less than 1.0ohm resistance and will typically range from 0.15 to 0.5ohm resistances, which can handle the high wattage output that these powerful kits can deliver.

Each coil resistance has its own unique characteristics and benefits and it is highly recommended that you explore the full range of coil resistances that your vape kit has to offer to find your perfect vape experience. Most DTL vape kits will include at lease two coil resistance options to get you started.

Filling tips

• Prime a new coil first by filling the pod and letting it soak for 5 minutes.

• Fill up to the max line

• Keep an eye on your e-liquid level and make sure you are topped up.

Recycling

Any waste must be recycled responsibly at your nearest electrical waste recycling centre.

This includes:

• Batteries
• Pods and tanks
• Coils

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