Want to switch to vaping? These handy tips will maximise your chances of success during the transition from smoking.These suggestions are based not just on our own 16 years of experience but on the experience of dozens of long-time vapers who kindly shared their tips with us on social media.If you're looking for a more in-depth guide on switching to.....
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Published: 19th June 2024Vapers are increasingly concerned about a UK vape ban, but there’s also confusion and uncertainty about what will be banned.There are three key points to understand:Disposable vapes will likely be banned from April 2025. There is no plan to ban reusable vapes - yet.You can still use alternatives to disposable vapes which are more economical and create.....
If you’re looking to reduce the cost of vaping while still having access to great flavours AND using your current favourite device, you might want to consider 50/50 shortfills.These larger bottles of nicotine-free e-liquid cost less per ml than regular, premixed e-liquid, and can be used with different types of nicotine so you can customise your vape to your.....
It seems like only yesterday we were working on a blog post called ‘Vape Pods, A New Way to Vape!’In reality, that was over six years ago, and they are certainly no longer a new way to vape.What has changed over that time has been the development of different types of pod vapes.From a simple, easily defined system that consisted.....
If you’ve been vaping, you’ve been using a coil. But if you’re using a disposable device or a prefilled pod, you may never have thought about them before.However, when you move to a refillable vape device, it’s worth learning a little bit about them.With some very basic knowledge, you can ensure you can vape for longer, know when.....
When we first put together a guide on using vape batteries, it was considered a complicated topic.Many vapers still used unregulated mods and had a better understanding of battery science than many A-Level physics students.Since then, vape devices have become simpler and easier to use. However, even if you are using a simple pod device, knowing a few basics can.....
I remember the situation vividly.I hadn’t long been vaping, and I had my tank filled with my favourite menthol e-liquid. But I fancied a change. I vaped as much of the remaining menthol as I could and added a tobacco liquid to my tank.The taste was terrible – I’m not a fan of menthol tobacco juices!I was reminded of this.....
If you’re reading this post, I’m guessing you’re a disposable vaper looking to change to a rechargeable, reusable vape!In this post, we’ll cover why you should switch from disposable vapes, the best reusable vapes for replicating the disposable experience (and how to use them) as well as tips for making the switch.There’s a lot here, so please use the contents.....
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If you’re new to vaping, or even if you’ve been vaping a while but still sometimes get a less-than-perfect vape experience, you might be making some vape tank mistakes. It is true that vaping has come a long way since we first wrote about this more than ten years ago.Devices are much more user friendly, and you don’t need to have.....
When I first started in the vaping industry 15 years ago, issues with vape battery safety were far more common than they are today.Vape devices weren’t as good as they are now, so many vapers built their own.These homemade devices, as well as some commercial ones, came without the safety protections that are so common now.Fortunately, modern devices are a.....
Experiencing problems with your disposable vape?This can be very frustrating - the whole point of a single-use vape is that they are supposed to be easy. You should just take them out of the packet and inhale.Fortunately, issues don’t happen that often. However, when they do you will want to know what to do.In contrast to a refillable device, there’s.....
Did you know that, according to the BBC and Trading Standards, 1 in 3 disposable vapes sold are illegal?As we’ll see in this article, unregulated disposables are often sold by the same people who sell vapes to children, are potentially dangerous and are doing huge damage to harm reduction and vaping’s reputation.Fortunately, it's not hard to identify an.....
We are excited to announce the launch of the new E-Cigarette Direct website!Hey, good lookin’More than just a pretty face, we’ve re-designed the site from the ground up to supercharge your shopping experience.Fast & friendlyEasy to find products through advanced search and.....
Updated: February 2024Disposable vapes have been around almost since vaping began, but since 2021 they have skyrocketed in popularity - becoming one of the most popular ways to start vaping in the process.They are an easy way to start vaping and provide a convenient and hassle-free way to get your daily dose of nicotine without having to commit to a.....
Do you ever find that your vape is too harsh? Prefer a satisfying nicotine hit to vast clouds of vapour?Nicotine salts (also commonly known as nic salts) might be your answer! Thanks to a smooth throat hit, and the popularity they have found in disposable devices, nic salts are becoming one of the most popular forms of e-liquid.In this post.....
