What are shortfill e liquids and Shake & Vape?
Shortfill E Liquids (or Shake & Vape) are large bottles of 0mg (nicotine free) vape juice with space in the bottle to add your own Nicotine Shots. Shortfills are named as such simply because the bottle isn’t filled to the top (they’re ‘filled short’), so a 60ml bottle will have 50ml of E Liquid and 10ml of space.
How do I know when my shortfill is ready to vape?
When you squeeze the bottle, it pushes the stale air out, and when you release it fresh air is pulled back into the bottle. After a few days of letting it breathe and storing it in a cool, dark place, your shortfill is ready to be vaped.
What is a shortfill e-liquid bottle?
As we know already, a Shortfill bottle is simply a bottle of nicotine free e-liquid (of varying flavour strengths!) with the bottle not filled to full capacity. It’s also worth noting that various PG/VG ratios of Shortfill bottles are available.
Should UK vapers use shortfill e-liquid?
Vapers outside of the United Kingdom may not have heard of shortfills before, but for UK vapers who want a higher concentration of nicotine in their e-liquid or want a larger bottle of nicotine e-liquid than what the government’s TPD regulations allow retailers to sell, shortfill e-liquid is perhaps the most obvious solution.
How many NIC shots 100ml Shortfill?
100ml shortfill: Add 4 x 18mg nicotine shots.
Why is it called a Shortfill?
Shortfills are named as such simply because the bottle isn't filled to the top (they're 'filled short'), so a 60ml bottle will have 50ml of E Liquid and 10ml of space. The term 'Shake and Vape' relates to the need to shake the bottle after adding the nicotine to ensure it mixes correctly.
What is Shortfill and Longfill?
The main difference between a shortfill and a longfill is how much flavour they contain within the bottle and what you need to add to them to make them a complete product: A shortfill is a 60ml bottle containing a 50ml flavour base. A longfill is a 60ml bottle containing a 20ml flavour base.
Can you just vape on Shortfill?
Can You Vape a Shortfill E-Liquid? Yes, shortfill eliquids are perfectly safe to vape; however, they are nicotine-free. If you want to turn them into a bottle of standard juice, you need to add one or two nic shots.
Can I vape Shortfill without nicotine?
Can You Vape Shortfill Juice Without Nicotine? Yes, short fill e-liquid can be vaped without nicotine.
Can you get Nic salt Shortfill?
What are Nic Salt Shots? Nic Shots are flavourless bottles of nicotine which you can add to a 0mg (zero nicotine) Shortfill bottle. This means you can get more of your favourite flavour for less, and you can refine and perfect your own nicotine strength.
How do you use a Shortfill vape?
How Do You Mix a Short Fill? It's simple enough. Pop the top open on your short fill eliquid bottle, squeeze in a nic shot, and give it a shake. Then you can vape.
What does Longfill mean vape?
A longfill is a 60ml bottle containing 20ml of flavour concentrate. They are the perfect choice for vapers that want to save money on their favourite flavour by mixing in their own nicotine and base mix to create their own e-liquid.
How do I know if my vape is sub Ohm?
When the coil has a resistance below 1.0 Ohms then the person using the vape is considered Sub Ohm Vaping.
What is a salt NIC shot?
The Salt Nic Shot nicotine booster is available in a 10ml bottle with 18mg nicotine strength, when added to a 50ml shortfill you will create 60ml of 3mg e-liquid. This nic shot features a salt nicotine blend, resulting a smooth throat hit and a fast absorption of nicotine.
What does salt Nic mean?
nicotine saltsAlright, but what is salt nic? Well, salt nic is some sort of form of reference to nicotine salts. In premise, nicotine salts allow you to experience a smooth inhale while acquiring a greater level of nicotine within your bloodstream.
Do Shortfills need steeping?
If you're buying shortfill e-liquid and adding your own nicotine, you may need to 'steep' your e-liquid for a while before vaping. This is just to let the flavoured liquid and the nicotine to mix properly.
What is shortfilling in vaping?
Shortfills were an answer to the new regulations launched in May of 2017 in the countries belonging to the European Union . The new rules regarding the use of vape kits and e-liquids were a step taken to regulate the rapidly growing vaping industry. The body responsible for new regulations was Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
How many ml of nicotine is in a shortfill?
And as Nicotine Shots are only available in 10 ml bottles, the space left in Shortfills can perfectly fit them and create e-juice that satisfies the cravings of any vaper who enjoys nicotine.
How much nicotine is in a nic shot?
On the other hand, the most common strengths of Nic Shots are 3 mg, 6 mg, 12 mg, and 18 mg.
Can you vape with nic shots?
For one, Nic Shots don’t have any flavor, and they’re just a vehicle that carries nicotine. That is why they shouldn’t be used on their own. On the other hand, Nic Salts are full of both nicotine and flavor, and you can vape with them right away. The second difference is the strength of both products.
Can You Vape a Shortfill E-Liquid Without Nicotine?
V2 Cigs wants to make it clear from the start that nobody should try to vape if they do not already smoke cigarettes.
How to Open, Fill and Add Your Nicotine
The process is a simple one with Shortfills. All you have to do is remove the lid, followed by the safety cap from your Shortfill e-liquid bottle and place it on a flat surface so it doesn’t spill when adding nicotine to a 0mg vape juice.
Best Shortfill E-Liquids
Following the introduction of Shortfills in 2016, we have already seen some of the biggest manufacturers of e-liquids throw their hats into the ring. The likes of Dinner Lady, Vampire Vape and Nasty Juice demonstrated their knack for creating flavoursome Shortfills which appeal to all kinds of vapers.
But why?
Shortfill e-liquids were first introduced to the market in 2017 following the implementation of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). Before the new laws, you were able to buy larger bottles of e-liquid which contained nicotine. However, the TPD restricts any nicotine containing e-liquids to a maximum size of 10ml.
Can I use shortfills in my vape kit?
Yes, you can! Which ever type of kit you're using, we have a shortfill e-liquid for you. The vast majority of e-liquid is available in higher VG blend, which is ideal for sub-ohm tanks and drippers. You can see all of our sub-ohm e-liquid here.
Why should I use them?
There are many benefits of using shortfill e-liquids. Firstly, they tend to work out much cheaper than buying the equivalent amount of 10ml bottles.
How do they work?
Once you received your shortfill, mixing it up is simple. To fill up a 50ml shortfill, take off the nib of the bottle, pour the full 18mg nicotine shot into the bottle and replace the nib. Now shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. You're now ready to fill up your tank!
What do I need to buy?
Once you've decided which shortfill e-liquid you'd like to purchase, you need to select which "strength" you need. If you'd like to mix a 3mg, you'll need an Easy 3 or a 50ml shortfill. If you'd like a 6mg, you need an Easy 6 or a 40ml shortfill.
What is a shortfill?
WHAT IS SHORTFILL E-LIQUID? Shortfills are a large bottle of underfilled e-liquid designed for nicotine shots to be added to, in order to create a large batch of e-liquid.
Can you shortfill a vape with 0mg nicotine?
For those of you who vape 0mg of nicotine and want to use shortfills, one word of warning; shortfill e-liquids often include extra flavour concentrate to accommodate for when the nicotine has been added (a bit like fruit squash before you add water).
Is shortfill a good vape?
Overall, shortfill e-liquid is a popular choice for many vapers for good reason. It’s far easier and convenient to carry one large bottle around if you’re vaping consistently throughout the day, more so if you’re dripping or using a high wattage sub ohm vape kit.
Is a 50ml bottle cheaper than a 10ml bottle?
In a lot of cases, one 50ml shortfill bottle is cheaper than six 10ml e-liquid bottles, therefore you’re saving on money as well as reducing plastic consumption, a big win-win for both your piggy bank and the environment.
The History of Shortfill E Liquids
In 2017, the TPD (Tobacco Products Directive) introduced new regulations for any Vape Kit or E Liquid that contains nicotine in the UK/EU. This included restrictions on bottles that contain nicotine, limiting their size to a maximum of 10ml.
What Sizes Do Shortfills Come In?
The bottle sizes of Shortfill E Liquids can be confusing since they come with space in the bottle to add your own Nic Shots. For example, a 50ml Shortfill bottle will actually have 60ml of E Liquid if a Nic Shot is added.
What Are Nic Shots?
Nic Shots are flavourless 10ml bottles of E Liquid that contain high concentrations of nicotine. While these E Liquids can be vaped on their own, they’re designed to be added to 0mg (nicotine free) Shortfills only. Vaping Nic Shots on their own however would be totally fine since they’re just flavourless E Liquids.
How Much Nicotine do I add?
This depends entirely on how much nicotine you need, and how big your Shortfill bottle is. The maximum strength you can have with a Shortfill bottle is 6mg, this is because Shortfills are concentrated (they taste stronger than usual) so adding the Nic Shots dilutes the flavour to the perfect strength.
How do I add Nic Shots to a Shortfill?
Adding Nic Shots to a Shortfill bottle is extremely straightforward. Simply follow our visual guide below:
Are Shortfills Right For Me?
Shortfills are ideal for vapers who use 6mg nicotine strength or below. While you can add more nicotine to a Shortfill to increase the dosage past 6mg, each Nic Shot added after the first one will dilute the taste of the E Liquid.
The Cons of Shortfills?
There aren’t many cons to buying Shortfills, but it depends on the type of vaper you are. As stated above, the maximum dosage of nicotine you can have with a Shortfill E Liquid is around 6mg. If you’re used to vaping higher concentrations of nicotine, our 10ml E Liquid Range is full of delicious flavours in 10mg or 20mg strengths.
How Do Shortfill Work?
Shortfills basically work the same as any other e-liquid since all you have to do is put it into your vape and take a hit!
How Do You Mix Shortfill E-Liquid?
Above, we’ve briefly explained how to use shortfills. But you need to know exactly how to mix shortfills so your vaping experience is perfect.
How Long Does a Bottle of E-Liquid Last?
There’s no single answer to this question because it depends entirely upon the vaper. For example, how long a bottle of olive oil lasts for 1 household compared to another can vary greatly since it depends on factors like how often they cook and how much oil they use in each dish.
The Nicotine Dilemma
This may come as a surprise, but not all e-liquid nicotine is the same! There are actually 2 types: freebase nicotine and nicotine salts.
What Strength Nicotine Should I Buy?
The strength of nicotine you purchase depends on your personal preference. In general, their strengths range from 3mg to 20mg. As you can see, there’s quite a range when it comes to nicotine for e-liquids.
Which Is the Best Liquid for Me?
There are several options for e-liquids. The best for you will depend on your personal preferences. Here’s a quick guide to them all:
Top Tips When Choosing Your Shortfill E-Liquids
Before you start vaping, keep these tips in mind when choosing and using your shortfill e-liquids:
Calculating the Exact Amount of Nicotine Required Using a Nic Shot
Sadly the vast majority of short fills out there – certainly some of the more well-known brands – don’t cater for those of you who enjoy higher nicotine levels.
So What About Higher Nicotine Levels and Nic Shots?
Some sites such as JAC Vapour do offer higher nicotine level nic shots – but many don’t so it can be a little tricky for those who need more of a nic hit.
Jac Vapour PicNic Short Fill Range
OK now before we get into this one strictly speaking I guess this isn’t a short fill!
Tropix Short Fills
This is more like the typical short fill e-liquids you’ll find out there.
DarkStar Bottle Shots
I think DarkStar were one of the first companies to embrace the short fill e-liquid system and they seem to be one of the most popular out there.
Short Fills – Are They Worth It?
When Jonny and myself were discussing this article he was telling me the trouble he had when he tried a short fill e-liquid for the first time.
Short Fill Vape Juice – the Long and Short of It
Hands up how many of you really dislike those bloody 10ml bottles – I know I do!
What is a short fill bottle?
A shortfill is a bottle of e-liquid that’s not completely filled. There’s a little room left at the top of the bottle, which is where they get their name. Because they’re are filled short, users can easily add nicotine to them, give them a quick shake to mix the ingredients, and with little effort, they have a bottle of e-liquid with the exact nicotine concentration they desire.
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