A Beginner's Guide for the Best E-Liquid for your Device

A Beginner's Guide for the Best E-Liquid for your Device

Depending on your type of device certain E-Liquids will work best

09 September 2023 | Hannah Rubery

A Beginner's Guide for the Best E-Liquid for your Device<

If you're new to vaping and feel like finding the right vape juice for your needs is an intimidating task, don't worry - we've got you covered! Our guide takes a deep dive into all aspects of choosing E-Liquid so that making your selection will be a breeze. Arm yourself with knowledge today; it's time to make confident choices in vaporizing!



Type of vape device you are using

With the right device, your experience with vape juices can be taken to a whole new level! Different types of devices need different ratios and concentrations of E-Liquid for optimal flavour. Sub-ohm tanks would benefit from higher VG levels while rebuildable atomizers should look out for heightened PG contents - this way you'll get thick clouds or intense throat hits depending on what's best suited to your taste buds. Don't limit yourself any longer; customize vaping sessions according to your preferences!


Generally your choices include beginner friendly kits such as pod kits and tank kits, to more customisable kits such as pod mods and mod kits, to advanced kits such as those for sub-ohm vaping



What works best for different types of devices

Now that you have the perfect vaping device, it's time to start exploring all of the delicious vape juice flavours out there! Keep in mind four key factors: flavour to delight your taste buds; PG/VG ratio which affects thickness and cloud production; nicotine content so you can match the strength needed for you; amount needed depending on how often you plan on puffing away. Finally, don't forget about wattage of your device as this can affect how much vape juice you use and will therefore need. So, get ready and explore what these amazing juices are capable of bringing into each unique experience!


1. Flavour: Vaping is all about getting the right flavour experience - and luckily, there's something for everyone! From classic tobacco to more adventurous flavours like bubblegum, energy drinks and jam tarts. You can even enhance your vaping journey with adjustable airflow devices that allow you to taste more variance in the flavours. Some brands also tailor their vape juice to be more subdued or subtle, while others offer flavour that doesn’t pull its punches.


What’s a great way to try flavours for the first time? Disposable vapes are designed specifically so their wicking material has time to soak in an extra burst of E-Liquid which really takes it up another level when it comes to taste. Since you don’t need to buy a kit to use a disposable vape, you can pick one up and try at any time. Plus they’re simple to use, perfect for newcomers to vaping.


2. PG/VG Ratio: When selecting your vape juice, you must take the PG/VG ratio into consideration. If you want those thick and voluminous clouds, search for juices with higher VG levels. On the other hand, if intense flavour is more important to you than vapor production then look out for E-Liquids that contain a bit more propylene glycol (PG).


In general, 50/50 ratios are favoured by most as they offer an optimal balance between throat hit and vapour output. Just remember - thicker e-juices tend to burn up coils faster when used in tanks that have high resistance settings!


3. Nicotine Content: Finding the perfect nicotine strength for your vaping experience isn't rocket science! Vape juice is available in a range of options, from 0mg/ml all the way up to 20mg/ml or more.


For heavy smokers making the switch, we recommend the max strength 20mg as this is more akin to the nicotine level you’d expect from smoking a pack of cigarettes.


For light/casual smokers who only smoke a few a day, are more likely to benefit from a lower strength such as 3mg or 5mg.


It’s important to remember that the effects of nicotine may take a little longer to hit than with cigarettes, so be wary of using a strength higher than necessary. But if after some time of feeling no benefit from your vape juice, try increasing your nicotine strength to see if that helps.


Be sure to select one that's right for you and your device setup - if you're using something low wattage with mouth-to-lung tanking then higher levels are probably best, while high wattage devices should stick nearer the lower end. And Nicotine Salts fans will be happy they can get their hit without irritating the throat on lower powered settings too!


Be sure to select one that's right for you and your device setup - if you're using something low wattage with mouth-to-lung tanking then higher levels are probably best, while high wattage devices should stick nearer the lower end. And Nicotine Salts fans will be happy they can get their hit without irritating the throat on lower powered settings too!


4. Amount You Vape: Are you a light smoker or more of heavy smoker? This can greatly affect the amount of vape juice you use and the throat hit your vape juice choice provides. To ensure that you get exactly what you want, consider how much nicotine strength is right for your vaping habits.


A light smoker is more likely to benefit from a lower nicotine strength and enjoy shortfills. Although normally these are nicotine-free you can add nicotine shots to these to create a large volume E-Liquid with low strength. This is great for enjoying more flavours and helping lower your nicotine intake as you can decrease the amount of nicotine in your E-Liquid


A heavy smoker is likely to benefit from 30ml Nic Salts. Nic Salts often a strong but smooth vaping experience. Although this offers less vape juice (30ml rather than 60-100ml like shortfills), the strength of nicotine is much more appropriate for heavy smokers. Similarly, depending on your type of device, you may vape more or less than you think.


Wattage plays its part in determining the amount liquid used too so if your device is a high-powered device (like that for sub-ohm vaping), you’ll likely burn through vape juice quicker. If you are using a low-powered pod kit then you’re E-Liquid is likely to last a little longer.



Just to wrap up

If you're on the hunt for that perfect E-Liquid but are feeling overwhelmed, don't fret! The world of vaping has something to suit everyone's preferences and needs. In general for beginners; pod kits with a lower wattage, nicotine salts in 50/50 PG/VG ratio are your best bet; tank kits work well with any type of nicotine mix; high VG ratios (70/30) combined wtih 0mg or low strength nicotines will do wonders for sub-ohm vapours.


Time to get creative - find yourself an awesome vape juice today!