Vape & E-Liquid Team
The team behind Vape And Eliquid is made up of experienced vapers who test everything we sell. With decades of combined vaping knowledge, there isn't a question we don't know the answer to.
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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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How Do Nicotine Pouches Work? Absorption, Ingredients & Timing Explained (UK)
How do nicotine pouches work? Learn how nicotine is absorbed through the gum, what's inside, the 20 to 30 minute timeline and how they compare with snus.
How To Clean & Maintain Your First Vape Kit
Learn how to clean and maintain your first vape kit with daily, weekly and coil-change routines for pod, sub-ohm and prefilled kits.
Why Has My Vape Lost Flavour? Vaper's Tongue & 8 Real Fixes
Lost your vape flavour? Learn what vaper's tongue is, how long it lasts, plus 8 tested fixes for coils, wattage, airflow and e-liquid. UK guide.
How to Charge Your First Vape Kit
Learn how to charge your first vape kit safely, including USB-C setup, charge times by mAh, battery light meanings and quick fixes for UK beginners.
What Does Ohm Mean On A Vape? Resistance, Wattage & Coils Explained
What does ohm mean on a vape? Learn coil resistance, ideal wattage per ohm, sub-ohm vaping and MTL vs DTL, so you pick the right coil and e-liquid.
Snus vs Nicotine Pouches: The Complete UK Comparison
Snus vs nicotine pouches compared: ingredients, strength, cost, health risks, UK legality, travel and quitting. Find out which suits you.
How To Mix Your Own E-Liquid: The Complete UK DIY Guide
Learn how to mix your own e-liquid with exact PG/VG ratios, flavour percentages, steeping times, cost maths and safety tips for UK vapers.
How To Make Your Vape Battery Last Longer
Make your vape battery, coils and juice last longer. Charging habits, the airflow answer, coil-saving tips and device-by-device advice for UK vapers.
Does Vaping Set Off Smoke Alarms?
Does vaping set off smoke alarms in UK homes and hotels? Learn which alarm types react to vapour, tenant rules, and how to vape without triggering one.
What Wattage Should I Vape At? A Guide to Getting It Right
Wattage by coil resistance: what 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0 ohm coils want, pod vs tank coils, and why the printed range on your coil wins. Fix burnt or gurgling hits.
Vape Pod vs Coil: What's the Difference (And Which Do You Need)?
Vape pod vs coil - what's the difference? Learn built-in vs replaceable coils, Geekvape XM vs Z codes, cost, flavour and troubleshooting to find your fit.
E-Liquid Steeping: The Complete Guide
How long to steep by flavour, every method ranked for speed vs safety, over-steeping warning signs and UK storage tips. The complete steeping guide.
Why Does My Vape Taste Burnt? Causes, Fixes & How to Prevent It
Why does my vape taste burnt? Learn the causes behind burnt hits on coils, pods and disposables, plus fast fixes and prevention tips.
Why Won't My Vape Fire? The Complete Troubleshooting Guide
Learn why won't my vape fire, from the fire lock and flat battery to dirty contacts, error codes and false alarms, plus when to recycle it.
Why Is My Vape Leaking? Causes & Fixes
Vape leaking juice into your mouth or air holes? Find out why is my vape leaking by symptom, then fix it fast, from flooded coils to loose seals.
Why Is My Vape Spitting? Causes & Fixes
Vape spitting juice into your mouth? Diagnose user error vs a faulty coil, get device-specific fixes and learn when to replace your coil. UK guide.
How To Recycle Vapes in the UK: Where, How & For Money
Discover how to recycle vapes in the UK via retailer takeback, battery bins, recycling centres, mail-in schemes, or ways to recycle for money.
What Are Nic Salts? Nicotine Salts vs Freebase E-Liquid
What are nic salts? Learn how they differ from freebase, which strength and coil suit you, and how to get a smooth, satisfying hit.
How Long Do Vape Coils Last?
How long do vape coils last? Get puff benchmarks, Vaporesso/SMOK/Voopoo lifespans, cost-per-week ROI and proven tips to make coils last longer.
Understanding VG & PG in E-Liquid: The Complete Ratio Guide
Understanding VG and PG in e-liquid: what each does, which ratio suits your device, plus fixes for dry hits, leaking and burnt coils.
Vaping vs Smoking: Cost & Health Comparison (2026)
What the NHS says about vaping vs smoking, the real yearly cost of each in the UK now the vape tax is live, and how vapes compare with patches, gum and quit meds.
Vaping Styles Explained: MTL vs DTL vs RDTL
Compare MTL, DTL and RDTL vaping styles: coil resistance, nicotine, e-liquid, cost and the best UK kits for each. Find your ideal style first time.
Vape Tax: UK vs Other Countries
How the UK's £2.20/10ml vape tax compares to the EU, USA and Australia, and what it means for longfills, shortfills and nic salts.
Vaping vs Heated Tobacco
Vaping vs heated tobacco compared on cost, nicotine hit, battery life in cold weather, maintenance and UK law. Find the right switch from smoking.
How To Choose The Right E-Liquid Strength
Learn how to choose the right e-liquid strength based on smoking habit, device type and nic salt vs freebase, plus tips to fix the wrong mg.
How To Use A Nicotine Pouch
Learn how to use a nicotine pouch correctly, covering placement, duration, daily limits, troubleshooting, disposal and UK travel rules.
How To Switch From Disposables To Reusable Vapes
Reusable kits now cost far less to run than a big puff bar ever did, and switching from disposable big puff prefilled to reusable takes minutes once y
How To Match E-Liquid To Your Coil
Read the ohm number on your coil and we'll tell you exactly which e-liquid to buy. No more burnt hits, leaks or flat flavour. UK coil matching guide.
How To Choose The Right Nicotine Pouch Strength
This UK guide matches nic pouch mg to your smoking or vaping habit, covering Zyn, Velo, Nordic Spirit & more.
How to Prime a Vape Coil / Pod
Priming a vape coil or pod stops a burnt first hit. Our step-by-step guide covers coils, sealed pods, wait times and specifics for popular beginner kits.
Nicotine Pouches Explained: The Complete UK Guide
What are nicotine pouches? A vaper's honest UK guide: how to use them, strengths and flavours, snus vs pouches, safety, and the UK law.
UK Vaping Laws, Safety & Compliance: The Complete 2026 Guide
The complete guide to UK vaping laws, where you can vape, staying compliant and safe, and which countries ban vaping.
Vape Devices Explained: Coils, Tanks, Batteries & Pod Kits
A daily vaper's guide to vape devices: how they work, pod kits vs sub-ohm, coils, tanks and batteries explained, plus how to pick the right kit.
E-Liquid Explained: The Complete UK Guide
A daily vaper's guide to e-liquid: nicotine strength explained, VG vs PG ratios, nic salts vs freebase, shortfills, and what the vape tax now adds to the price.
How To Choose Your First Vape Kit
Switching from cigarettes or disposables? We test vapes daily. Here's exactly which first vape kit to buy in 2026, and the features that actually matter.
The Vaper's Guide to UK Vape Tax (2026)
The UK vape tax started on 1 October 2026: £2.64 per 10ml inc VAT. See what it adds by bottle, why your price may not move until 2027, and how to spot early hikes.
Beginners’ Guide to Vaping
Everything a UK beginner needs to start vaping in 2026: how vapes work, which kit to buy, nicotine strength, MTL vs DTL & info about the October vape tax.