What is vaping?

Vaping is the use of an electronic device that heats e-liquid into vapour. Most vape devices use a battery, a coil and a pod or tank to hold vape liquid. For beginners, the easiest way to start is often with simple starter kits or compact pod kits that are designed for straightforward everyday use.

If you are also choosing vape juice for the first time, browse our full range of e-liquids to compare nicotine strengths, bottle sizes and flavour options.

What are shortfills?

Shortfills are larger bottles of nicotine-free vape liquid that are intentionally not filled to the top. The extra space inside the bottle allows you to add a nicotine booster shot (also called a nic shot) to create your preferred nicotine strength.

For example, 100ml shortfill e-liquids typically contain 100ml of e-liquid with around 20ml of empty space in the bottle. This space allows you to add nicotine booster shots to increase the nicotine level.

Smaller bottles such as 50ml shortfill e-liquids usually contain 50ml of nicotine-free vape liquid with approximately 10ml of space available for a nic shot or nic booster.

To add nicotine, many vapers use nic booster shots, which are small bottles of unflavoured nicotine designed to be mixed into shortfill vape juice. This allows you to customise the final nicotine strength while still enjoying the original flavour of the e-liquid.

Shortfills are popular with vapers who want larger bottles of vape e-liquid and more flexibility when choosing their nicotine level.

How to choose your first vape setup

A first vape setup usually comes down to three simple choices: the device, the e-liquid type and the nicotine strength. Many beginners start with an easy pod kit or an all-in-one starter kit, then choose an e-liquid that matches their flavour preference and desired nicotine strength.

Keeping things simple often makes the switch easier. Start by choosing the right kit, then narrow down your ideal flavour and nicotine level.