Essentials For New E-Cigarette Users

For those considering the switch to e-cigarettes, some initial knowledge is essential to kickstart the journey.

Start with our Beginners Guide to Vaping to explore different device types and their functionalities. Then, delve into this article for more insights on each specific device type. Once you’ve determined the e cigarette type you want to try, this guide will assist in ensuring you have all necessary components to begin.

Primary Requirements:

1. Acquisition of an E-Cigarette Or Vape Starter Kit

The first essential item is a starter kit, which contains all the basics for commencing with your e-cigarette or vape kit.

The following device types are commonly available:

Cigalike E-Cigarettes

These e-cigs resemble cigarettes and utilize disposable ‘refills’ that screw onto the battery until they cease producing vapor. Once exhausted, the refill is replaced with a new one. Refills come in tobacco or menthol flavors, with nicotine-free options or strengths up to 20mg.

Pod Vape Kits

Pod vape kits also employ disposable refills known as ‘pods’, containing a coil and up to 2ml of e-liquid. Pod varieties differ from traditional cigarettes in appearance but are popular due to their user-friendly nature, sleek designs, longer battery life, increased vapor production, and ease of disposal once empty.

Many users prefer pod vapes for their hassle-free use without the need to handle coil changes or carry e-liquid bottles for refills.

Refillable Vape Kits

These kits consist of a rechargeable battery and refillable tank designed for multiple refills. However, refillable vapes include coils that require replacement every 1-3 weeks.

Vapers who desire flavor variety and device customization favor refillable vape kits, offering options to adjust battery power output and use coils with differing resistances, influencing vapor production and flavor quality.

2. Procurement of Refills, Pods Or E-Liquids

Based on your device selection, you will require refills or e-liquids for operation. Some starter kits, like the OK Cigalike Classic kit, include initial refills, but subsequent purchases of preferred flavors and strengths are needed.

Pod devices, akin to cigalikes, utilize prefilled, disposable pods for flavor delivery.

Refillable vape devices necessitate e-liquids, commonly referred to as ‘vape juice’.

Refill Cigalike Products

Designed for use with cigalike batteries, these easy-to-use cigalike refills are offered in tobacco or menthol flavors with various nicotine strengths. Packs of 5 OK Cigalike Refills are available for £7.00.

Refillable Pods

OK Pod Refills come in packs of 3 and a wide selection of flavors and nicotine strengths, including 12mg & 18mg. It’s important to monitor the liquid level in your pod and replace it once empty.

E-Liquid Options

For refillable devices, ensure you have enough vape juice for your tank. Explore a vast range of E-Liquid flavors, from traditional tobacco and menthol to fruity and exotic blends like Lemon Sherbet or Rainbow Candy.

OK 50/50 E-Liquid is suitable for most refillable devices and vape tanks, with prices starting at just £2.17 for a 10ml bottle.

Learn more about e-liquid varieties here.

Replacing Coils

With refillable vape devices, replacement coils are necessary. Replace the coil when you notice a burnt taste or flavor decline in the vapor. We have replacement coils for Uwell, Innokin, and Aspire vape kits featured on our site.

If unsure about compatible coils, consult your kit’s manual or reach out to us for product advice.

Chargers & Accessories

Regularly charge e-cigarette and vape batteries to avoid running out of power. Ensure you have a spare charger, particularly for cigalike devices that come with dedicated USB chargers.

Most devices use micro USB or USB-C cables for charging. Follow the device’s instructions for the correct cable usage. Safety tip: Use charging devices with a max output of 1A/5V for safe charging.

Explore our e-cigarette battery safety guide here.

Additional Batteries

Having a spare e-cigarette battery is handy, particularly for cigalike models with limited battery capacity to mimic real cigarettes. OK Pod starter kits are cost-effective, making it easy to have a spare battery while the other charges.

The vape kits we offer from Uwell, Innokin, and Aspire usually do not include spare batteries. However, some devices have long-lasting batteries or can be used while charging, minimizing the need for an extra battery.