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Vape advice
Straight answers on vape kits, e-liquids and nicotine strengths from the Vapeology team.
Vape goals 2026: how to upgrade your setup for the new year
Ready for a better setup in 2026? Practical upgrades, from moving on from a basic pod kit to better coils, tidy charging habits, spares and budgeting.
· 5 min read
Brand spotlight: why everyone is talking about Lost Mary vapes
What the Lost Mary range looks like in November 2026: pre-filled pod kits, replacement pods and 10ml nic salts, and which part of it suits you.
· 5 min read
Which devices work best with nic salts?
Nic salts suit low-power, mouth-to-lung pod kits with higher resistance coils. Here is what to look for, and why sub-ohm kits are the wrong match.
· 6 min read
Top 5 vape brands in the UK right now
Elux, Lost Mary, OXVA, Vaporesso and Geekvape: five brands Vapeology stocks in depth, what each does well, who it suits and what to know first.
· 5 min read
Why you are getting a weak hit from your vape, and how to fix it
A weak vape hit usually comes down to the coil, airflow, power, e-liquid, pod fit, battery or flooding. Here is how to find the cause and fix it.
· 6 min read
Best vapes for long days out: battery, pods and what to pack
Heading out for the day? How to pick a kit that lasts, what spares to pack, how to carry e-liquid without leaks and how to charge safely on the go.
· 5 min read
How to know when your vape battery needs replacing
Vape batteries wear out with use. How to spot a tired battery, the danger signs that mean stop, how to make it last and how to recycle it safely.
· 5 min read
The best vape setups for nic salts, matched to how you vape
Four complete nic salt setups, for a first kit, all-day vaping, discreet use and flavour, each pairing a kit type with a pod or coil and a liquid style.
· 5 min read
What your vape flavour says about you
Fruit fan, menthol devotee or dessert lover? A light-hearted look at the main vape flavour families, what they suit and which ranges to try next.
· 4 min read
How to pick the right nic salt strength without overdoing it
Choosing between 5, 10 and 20mg/ml nic salts? Match the strength to how you smoked or vaped before, and learn the signs you have gone too high.
· 6 min read
Vape not charging? Here is what to check first
Check the cable, the port, the plug and the battery, in that order, before you assume your vape has died. Plus the signs that mean stop using it.
· 6 min read
Too much nicotine: the side effects and what to do
Feeling sick, dizzy or shaky after vaping? The signs of too much nicotine, what to do straight away, when to get help and how to choose a strength.
· 4 min read
Can you use any e-liquid in any vape pen?
Not quite. Match your e-liquid to your device by VG/PG ratio, nicotine type and coil resistance. How to pair nic salts, freebase and shortfills.
· 5 min read
What is the safest vape? How to keep the risks as low as possible
No vape is safe, but you can keep the risks low: buy compliant kit from UK retailers, avoid fakes, look after batteries and choose a sensible strength.
· 6 min read
Lost Mary vs Bloody Mary: genuine vapes, lookalikes and what to check
Bloody Mary was a lookalike with a name close to Lost Mary. Here is how to spot a non-compliant or counterfeit vape and buy a genuine one in the UK.
· 5 min read
How to make your own vape setup: mods, tanks, coils and batteries
Want to make your own vape? Build a setup from a regulated mod, a tank, coils and e-liquid rather than a homemade device. Here is how the parts fit.
· 6 min read
Geek Bar after the ban: what to vape instead
Single-use vapes can no longer be sold in the UK. Here is how to find a rechargeable kit and nic salt that feels and tastes like the bar you used to buy.
· 6 min read
Who has the best RY4 e-liquid? What it is and similar flavours
RY4 is a tobacco blend with caramel and vanilla notes. Vapeology has no RY4-named liquid, but here are the closest caramel and vanilla tobacco styles.
· 4 min read
What is the best cotton for vaping? A guide to wicking your coils
Good vape cotton is pure, unbleached and made for vaping. What to look for, how much to use and how to wick a coil without dry hits or leaks.
· 6 min read