Shortfill E-Liquids

Sub-ohm vapes are powerful vaping kits designed for direct-to-lung vaping. These devices have bigger batteries that allow for high-wattage vaping; the batteries can be integrated or replaceable.

Most sub-ohm vape kits are larger in size and work with tanks and replaceable batteries; however, you can find sub-ohm pod vape kits that have integrated batteries that are just as powerful and work with regular refillable pods.

The main difference between sub-ohm devices and normal devices is the power output; more power equals higher wattage, which requires sub-ohm coils and high VG liquids. These elements are what you need if you want to vape DTL.

Experienced vapers and those who are after massive clouds and unrivalled flavour production are the ideal users of sub-ohm devices.

Sub-ohm vape kits are best suited with high-VG e-liquids, usually with a 70/30 VG/PG mix and above. Vegetable glycerin makes the liquid thicker and smoother on the throat, so when you’re vaping at high wattage, the liquid doesn’t burn too quickly, and the throat hit is minimal.

High VG shortfills are best suited to high VG freebase nicotine shots to match the blend and create a well-balanced e-liquid that suits a sub-ohm vape kit for optimal output and satisfying direct-to-lung vaping.

Pod vape kits are the most versatile vaping devices, as there are options for all user levels and vaping styles. They come with integrated batteries and refillable and replaceable vape pods. The main difference that sets pod vape kits apart is their battery size and vape coil compatibility.

There are low-powered pod kits for mouth-to-lung vaping with evenly blended 50/50 vape liquids. 50/50 vape liquids come in all sorts of types; there are nicotine salt e-liquids, freebase nicotine e-liquids and 50/50 shortfills that you can use in low-powered pod kits.

High-powered pod kits are just like sub-ohm vape kits, as they come with bigger batteries and sub-ohm coils for DTL vaping with high VG shortfills.

Depending on your vaping experience and preferences, you may opt for low-powered pod kits with 50/50 liquids for MTL vaping, or you will opt for high-powered pod kits for DTL vaping with high VG shortfills.

For low-powered pod vape kits, nicotine salt e-liquids, freebase nicotine e-liquids and 50/50 shortifll e-liquids are recommended. 

When using MTL 50/50 shortfill e-liquids, it’s best to use nicotine salt nic shots or freebase nicotine nic shots in an even 50/50 blend to match that of the shortfill e-liquid.

For high-powered pod kits, high-VG shortfill e-liquids are recommended when using sub-ohm vape coils that are designed for DTL vaping.

When using high-VG shortfills for pod vape kits, it’s best to use high-VG nicotine shots to match the blend of the shortfill.

To get your shortfill e-liquids ready for your vape, just pour your nicotine shot liquids into the bottle and shake it well.

Once the liquids have blended and mixed well, let it settle for a bit; the longer, the better.

Give the bottle a good shake before every refill.

Depending on the device you use and your preferences, shortfills can be a better option than nicotine salt e-liquids.

Those who use sub-ohm devices are best off with shortfills with a VG mix of 70+. This is because high-powered devices are designed for DTL vaping, which is achieved with high VG shortfills and not nicotine salt liquids.

On the other hand, those with low-powered pod vape kits have the choice between nicotine salt e-liquids and evenly balanced 50/50 shortfills.

The difference here is your preference for nicotine strength and simplicity. Nicotine salts are ready to use and come in strengths up to 20mg/ml, but they are capped at 10ml bottles. 50/50 shortfills, on the other hand, come in bottles up to 100ml but require you to add nicotine shots if you want to increase their nicotine strength up to around 7mg/ml.

The size of the shortfill bottle is up to you, but here are some things to think about.

You can only reach nicotine strengths of 6-7mg in shortfills below 100ml bottles. This is because you only add two nic shots per shortfill bottle; therefore, the more nicotine-free liquid you’re using, the more diluted the nicotine becomes, only achieving half the strength, like 3-4mg.

High VG shortfills are usually found in bottles 100ml+, whereas 50/50 shortfills are found in 100ml bottles and smaller. So when you’re looking for your next pick, make sure you’re taking this into account.

Smaller bottles are generally easier to work with when mixing and refilling; however, larger bottles are more cost-effective.

There are several nicotine shot types available: high-VG freebase, high-VG nicotine salt, and 50/50 freebase and 50/50 nicotine salt.

For the best experience, use the same type of nic shots as your shortfill e-liquid. So if you have a high VG shortfill e-liquid, then use high VG nic shots. The same applies if you have a 50/50 shortfill; use 50/50 nic shots.

When it comes to the nicotine type of the nic shot, it’s recommended to use freebase nicotine for high VG shortfills and nicotine salt for 50/50 shortfills.