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82 devices · 17 brands · 110 fixes documented
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The devices with the most setup help and fixes on the hub.
No. 1Shop the XROS 5Vaporesso
XROS 5
Setup guide and 8 fixes documented
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No. 2Shop the Vinci SVooPoo
Vinci S
Setup guide and 6 fixes documented
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No. 3Shop the XROS 5 MiniVaporesso
XROS 5 Mini
Setup guide and 6 fixes documented
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Shop the Vibe SE 2Vaporesso
Vibe SE 2
Setup guide and 6 fixes documented
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Shop the NeXLIM 2OXVA
NeXLIM 2
Setup guide and 5 fixes documented
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Shop the Vinci E80VooPoo
Vinci E80
Setup guide and 5 fixes documented
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Shop the Argus G4 MiniVooPoo
Argus G4 Mini
Setup guide and 5 fixes documented
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Shop the NeXLIM 2 MiniOXVA
NeXLIM 2 Mini
Setup guide and 5 fixes documented
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The problems people search for most, each with the exact fix for that device.
- XROS 5 Not charging, stops charging, or charging animation explained
- XROS 5 Device not working or not firing
- XROS 5 Burnt taste or dry hits
- XROS 5 Screen shows "BATTERY LOW" and stops working
- XROS 5 Screen shows "CHECK ATOMIZER" and device stops working
- XROS 5 Screen shows "OVER TIME" and stops working
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Six plain-English guides that cover the ground, with the newest articles under each.
Nic salts vs freebase, strengths, PG/VG and shortfills, all explained.
Read the E-Liquid Guide- How To Match E-Liquid To Your Coil
- Understanding VG & PG in E-Liquid: The Complete Ratio Guide
- How To Mix Your Own E-Liquid: The Complete UK DIY Guide
Pod kits, coils, tanks and batteries — how to pick the right setup.
Read the Devices Guide- What Wattage Should I Vape At? A Guide to Getting It Right
- What Does Ohm Mean On A Vape? Resistance, Wattage & Coils Explained
- How To Make Your Vape Battery Last Longer
An honest guide to pouches: strengths, flavours, safety and UK law.
Read the Nicotine Pouches Guide- How Do Nicotine Pouches Work? Absorption, Ingredients & Timing Explained (UK)
- Snus vs Nicotine Pouches: The Complete UK Comparison
- How To Choose The Right Nicotine Pouch Strength
What the duty live since 1 October 2026 adds to e-liquid prices, and when yours will actually move.
Read the Vape Tax Guide All vape tax guidesWhere you can vape, staying within the law and using vapes safely in the UK.
Read the Law & Safety Guide All law & safety guidesVaping Products Duty
The vape tax is live.
Since 1 October 2026 the UK's Vaping Products Duty has added £2.20 per 10 ml, plus VAT, to every bottle of e-liquid. Shops can sell pre-duty stock until 31 March 2027, so your price moves when they restock. Work out what it adds to your monthly spend in seconds.
- duty per 10 ml of e-liquid, since 1 October 2026
- £2.20
- once 20% VAT is charged on the duty
- £2.64
- 2027, the last day shops can sell pre-duty stock
- 31 Mar
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Head-to-heads and hands-on reviews of the kits we stock, tested for weeks before we rate them.
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Vaporesso XROS 5 vs XROS Pro 2
Two full-size XROS kits, £5 apart, and closer than that gap suggests. Both run 5 to 30W, both hold 2ml in the UK, and both take every XROS pod from 0.4Ω to 1.2Ω, so any pods you al…
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OXVA NeXLIM 2 vs VooPoo Argus G4
About two quid separate these kits on price but nothing else about them is close. The OXVA NeXLIM 2 (£25.99) runs 5 to 40W off a 2000mAh battery and takes three separate dual mesh…
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What a refillable kit saves you over a year against prefilled pods or smoking, plus the plastic and lithium kept out of the bin.
Work out the saving82 device guides Official manuals as PDFs 110 fixes documented