If you live in the UK, you would’ve seen a huge rise in the popularity of disposable vape kits. Disposables have helped smokers who were looking for an easy option to quitting, as well as existing vapers who have taken to the concept of them due to their ease of on-the-go use. The straight forward design of a disposable kit is what makes it so convenient for both types of vapers.
A disposable vape kit works in the same way a regular vape, the only difference being that they come pre-filled with nic salt E-liquid and therefore cannot be refilled.
How does a disposable vape work?
A disposable vape kit works in a pretty similar way to standard vape kits. Inside they have battery (normally around 500mAh in size), a tank where the e-liquid nic salt is stored (usually 2ml capacity) and then the coil.
A disposable vape works by the battery send a current to the heating element (coil), which allows the e-liquid to vaporise and therefore ready to be inhaled. There is no button activated draw with disposables, they have auto draw technology which means they will only produce vapour when the user takes a puff. This key difference is one of the main reasons disposables are so popular. No set up, no maintenance required and virtually no hassle.
The battery inside the kit comes pre charged and the e-liquid comes pre filled, which means when the e-liquid is finished you simply throw away the kit. All disposable vapes are sold in a “ready to vape” condition, so they’re perfect for anyone who need a quick on the go vaping option.
What’s the difference between a disposable vape kit and a refillable vape kit?
Skeptics across the web and various social medias have been shown to criticise disposable vapes for not containing the same parts inside of the vape as a standard, refillable kit. However, every element or part you will find in a disposable vape can also be found in a regular, refillable vape. The only difference is that a disposable vape comes pre filled with nic salt e-liquid, which is the same liquid you can buy to refill a standard vape kit.
When it comes to bringing a new disposable to market, every single one has to be approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory agency (or MHRA for short) to be legally sold in the UK.
How long should my disposable vape kit last?
The lifespan of disposables is most commonly compared on the puff count. Across the disposables category, puff counts vary and they can be found from 300 puffs all the way up to 800 puffs. Any more than this, and there is a good chance you are buying an unregulated disposable (if you’re in the UK). The maximum pre filled e-liquid capacity allowed in the United Kingdom is 2ml, and this will maybe get 800 puffs out of some disposable vape kits.
As an example, here’s what you can expect from an Elf Bar:
Pre-Filled: 2ml Nic Salt
Nicotine strength: 2% Nicotine
Battery: 550mAh
Puffs: 600 Puffs
Equivalent to 28-30 cigarrettes
How long a disposable vape lasts for unfortunately isn’t just as simple as the amount of puffs on the box. It depends on personal use, and how frequent or how heavy user you are. Variables such as length of puff will either length or shorten the estimated puffs.
Is a disposable vape kit for me?
Disposables have been designed to provide those who want to use vaping to quit smoking, with the easiest form of vaping possible.
In terms of accessibility, most bricks and mortar vape shops or garages (anywhere you’d find disposable vape kits for sale) generally only have 20mg disposables for sale. This table shows a guide to which nicotine strength is most appropriate for smokers depending on how many cigarettes they smoke a day. With this being said, if you are a smoker looking to quit a disposable vape kit is a perfect entry into the vaping world and to start your cigarette smoke free journey. It’s important to remember that 20mg of Nicotine or 2% Nic is the maximum nicotine allowance within e-liquids or nic salts in the United Kingdom. E.g; if you only smoke 8 cigarettes a day, its worth going for a disposable that is 10mg (1% Nic) of nicotine as 20mg (2% Nic) will likely be more nicotine than you actually need.
Disposable vape kits have also provided existing vapers with an ‘on the go’ fix. If you’ve lost your kit, an Elf Bar or another disposable alike can help keep a former smoker off the cigarettes until they have found or purchased a new vape kit.
I’m a social smoker, should I vape disposables?
As a social smoker, a disposable vape kit provides a perfect way to kick a smoking habit when you’re on a night out. However an element of caution should be undertaken when choosing your disposable of choice, and your attitudes towards it. For most social smokers, they love the idea of a cheeky cig on a night out. But when they wake up with a hangover from hell, the idea of a Benson & Hedges or a Silk Cut in the morning is the last thing they need. However, a tasty little fruity concoction doesn’t sound too unappealing the morning after a big night. The mentality you have with smoking on a night out should be carried through with vaping. If you don’t smoke the next day after you’ve been out, don’t vape. Easy right?
When choosing a disposable for a night out, don’t go for a 20mg kit. Choose something that has a lower nicotine content. Something like these:
I want to move on from Disposables, what vape kit should I choose?
The biggest appeal and reason people carry on purchasing the likes of Geek Bars, Elux Legends and Elf bars is the level of flavour is normally so much stronger than in refillable kits, until now. The smaller, starter kit category is seeing a boost in popularity as vapers (and understandably so) favour good flavour, discreet vaping and a good hit. We’ve created a list of kits we have tried, tested and reviewed that are perfect for those who want to try and save a bit of money and move away from disposable vape kits.
The short answer is no. In the United Kingdom disposable vapes are only allowed to be pre filled a maximum of 2ml of e-liquid which equates to around 500-800 puffs. Any more than this and the kit will undoubtedly have more than 2ml of e-liquid in, which therefore means its illegal to sell in the UK due to TPD regulation.
Pro’s and Cons of Disposable Vape Kits
Advantages of disposable vapes
Compact, portable and light
Simple and easy to use
No maintenance
Wide selection of brands and flavours
Arguably the ultimate vaping experience
Affordable (in comparison to smoking)
Disadvantages
Wasteful – harmful to the environment, very rarely are they disposed of in the correct way. All disposable vape kits are designed for single use only, so the rate of consumption is currently pretty unviable from an environmental perspective. This is why it’s important (for your wallet too!) to move away from disposable vape kits as soon as you are used to the concept of vaping.
Non rechargeable
Non refillable
Fewer options than traditional refillable vape kits
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Everything you need to know about Disposable Vape kits
What is a disposable vape?
If you live in the UK, you would’ve seen a huge rise in the popularity of disposable vape kits. Disposables have helped smokers who were looking for an easy option to quitting, as well as existing vapers who have taken to the concept of them due to their ease of on-the-go use. The straight forward design of a disposable kit is what makes it so convenient for both types of vapers.
A disposable vape kit works in the same way a regular vape, the only difference being that they come pre-filled with nic salt E-liquid and therefore cannot be refilled.
How does a disposable vape work?
A disposable vape kit works in a pretty similar way to standard vape kits. Inside they have battery (normally around 500mAh in size), a tank where the e-liquid nic salt is stored (usually 2ml capacity) and then the coil.
A disposable vape works by the battery send a current to the heating element (coil), which allows the e-liquid to vaporise and therefore ready to be inhaled. There is no button activated draw with disposables, they have auto draw technology which means they will only produce vapour when the user takes a puff. This key difference is one of the main reasons disposables are so popular. No set up, no maintenance required and virtually no hassle.
The battery inside the kit comes pre charged and the e-liquid comes pre filled, which means when the e-liquid is finished you simply throw away the kit. All disposable vapes are sold in a “ready to vape” condition, so they’re perfect for anyone who need a quick on the go vaping option.
What’s the difference between a disposable vape kit and a refillable vape kit?
Skeptics across the web and various social medias have been shown to criticise disposable vapes for not containing the same parts inside of the vape as a standard, refillable kit. However, every element or part you will find in a disposable vape can also be found in a regular, refillable vape. The only difference is that a disposable vape comes pre filled with nic salt e-liquid, which is the same liquid you can buy to refill a standard vape kit.
When it comes to bringing a new disposable to market, every single one has to be approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory agency (or MHRA for short) to be legally sold in the UK.
How long should my disposable vape kit last?
The lifespan of disposables is most commonly compared on the puff count. Across the disposables category, puff counts vary and they can be found from 300 puffs all the way up to 800 puffs. Any more than this, and there is a good chance you are buying an unregulated disposable (if you’re in the UK). The maximum pre filled e-liquid capacity allowed in the United Kingdom is 2ml, and this will maybe get 800 puffs out of some disposable vape kits.
As an example, here’s what you can expect from an Elf Bar:
How long a disposable vape lasts for unfortunately isn’t just as simple as the amount of puffs on the box. It depends on personal use, and how frequent or how heavy user you are. Variables such as length of puff will either length or shorten the estimated puffs.
Disposables have been designed to provide those who want to use vaping to quit smoking, with the easiest form of vaping possible.
In terms of accessibility, most bricks and mortar vape shops or garages (anywhere you’d find disposable vape kits for sale) generally only have 20mg disposables for sale. This table shows a guide to which nicotine strength is most appropriate for smokers depending on how many cigarettes they smoke a day. With this being said, if you are a smoker looking to quit a disposable vape kit is a perfect entry into the vaping world and to start your cigarette smoke free journey. It’s important to remember that 20mg of Nicotine or 2% Nic is the maximum nicotine allowance within e-liquids or nic salts in the United Kingdom. E.g; if you only smoke 8 cigarettes a day, its worth going for a disposable that is 10mg (1% Nic) of nicotine as 20mg (2% Nic) will likely be more nicotine than you actually need.
Disposable vape kits have also provided existing vapers with an ‘on the go’ fix. If you’ve lost your kit, an Elf Bar or another disposable alike can help keep a former smoker off the cigarettes until they have found or purchased a new vape kit.
I’m a social smoker, should I vape disposables?
As a social smoker, a disposable vape kit provides a perfect way to kick a smoking habit when you’re on a night out. However an element of caution should be undertaken when choosing your disposable of choice, and your attitudes towards it. For most social smokers, they love the idea of a cheeky cig on a night out. But when they wake up with a hangover from hell, the idea of a Benson & Hedges or a Silk Cut in the morning is the last thing they need. However, a tasty little fruity concoction doesn’t sound too unappealing the morning after a big night. The mentality you have with smoking on a night out should be carried through with vaping. If you don’t smoke the next day after you’ve been out, don’t vape. Easy right?
When choosing a disposable for a night out, don’t go for a 20mg kit. Choose something that has a lower nicotine content. Something like these:
I want to move on from Disposables, what vape kit should I choose?
The biggest appeal and reason people carry on purchasing the likes of Geek Bars, Elux Legends and Elf bars is the level of flavour is normally so much stronger than in refillable kits, until now. The smaller, starter kit category is seeing a boost in popularity as vapers (and understandably so) favour good flavour, discreet vaping and a good hit. We’ve created a list of kits we have tried, tested and reviewed that are perfect for those who want to try and save a bit of money and move away from disposable vape kits.
Are 3500 puff disposables allowed in the UK?
The short answer is no. In the United Kingdom disposable vapes are only allowed to be pre filled a maximum of 2ml of e-liquid which equates to around 500-800 puffs. Any more than this and the kit will undoubtedly have more than 2ml of e-liquid in, which therefore means its illegal to sell in the UK due to TPD regulation.
Pro’s and Cons of Disposable Vape Kits
Advantages of disposable vapes
Disadvantages
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