Essentials For New E-Cigarette Users
September 29, 2024
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To start using e-cigarettes, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the basics.
Our recommendation is to begin with our Beginners Guide to Vaping. This guide will introduce you to the different types of devices and their functionalities. Once you’ve gained some knowledge, you can explore device-specific information in this article. After deciding on the type of e-cigarette you want to try, use this guide to ensure you have all necessary items to start your vaping journey.
Equipment Needed
1. E-Cigarette Or Vape Starter Kit
The first requirement is a starter kit that contains all the essentials for beginning with your e-cigarette or vape.
The following are common device types:
Cigalike E-Cigarettes
This style resembles a cigarette and uses disposable ‘refills’. These refills screw onto the battery and are used until they stop producing vapor. Once empty, the refill is replaced with a new one. Refills come in tobacco or menthol flavors with varying nicotine strengths up to 20mg.
Pod Vape Kits
Similar to cigalikes, pod vape kits use disposable ‘pods’ containing the coil and up to 2ml of e-liquid. These pods are available in different flavors and nicotine strengths, meant to be disposed of after use. Pod devices have distinct designs, longer battery life, and higher vapor production, making them popular among users.
Many prefer pod vapes for their convenience, eliminating the hassle of changing coils or refilling the tank regularly.
Refillable Vape Kits
These devices include a battery and refillable tank. The tank is refillable multiple times but requires coil replacement every 1-3 weeks. Refillable vapes offer customization options like adjusting power output and using various coils for different vapor and flavor experiences.
2. Refills, Pods, Or E-Liquids
Based on your device choice, you’ll need to buy refills or e-liquids. Some kits provide initial refills like the OK Cigalike Classic kit, but you’ll need to purchase more once they run out.
Pod devices use disposable prefilled flavor pods, while refillable vapes use e-liquids, also known as ‘vape juice’.
Cigalike Refills
For use with cigalike batteries, cigalike refills are available in tobacco or menthol flavours and a range of nicotine strengths, supplied in packs of 5 for £7.00.
Pod Refills
OK Pod Refills come in packs of 3 with a wide range of flavors and nicotine strengths of 12mg & 18mg. Remember to monitor the liquid level in the pod and replace it when empty.
E-Liquid
Stock up on vape juice for your tank using E-Liquids with a variety of flavors from tobacco and menthol to fruits and more exotic combinations like Lemon Sherbet or Rainbow Candy.
OK 50/50 E-Liquid is suitable for most refillable devices and vape tanks and can be purchased online starting from just £2.17 for a 10ml bottle.
Learn more about types of e-liquid here.
3. Replacement Coils
Replacement coils are necessary for refillable vape devices. Replace the coil when you notice a burnt taste or flavor deterioration, typically lasting 1-3 weeks. We offer replacement coils for Uwell, Innokin, and Aspire vape kits on our website.
Refer to your kit instructions or contact us for guidance on choosing the right coils.
4. Chargers & Charging Accessories
Regularly charge e-cigarette and vape batteries to avoid running out of power. Ensure you have a spare charger for backup.
Cigalike devices come with dedicated USB chargers, and spare OK Cigalike USB chargers are available. Use the correct charging cable for other devices.
For safe charging, only use a charging device with a maximum output of 1A/5V.
Check our comprehensive e-cigarette battery safety guide.
5. Spare batteries
Having a spare e-cigarette battery is recommended, especially for Cigalike e-cigarettes with limited charge capacity.
Although spare batteries may not be available for all devices, consider purchasing an additional OK Pod starter kit for a backup. Brands like Uwell, Innokin, and Aspire typically do not include spare batteries, but some devices have long-lasting batteries or can be used while charging.
