A question we’ve received a thousand times. What is a nic shot? What is a nic salt? Since the prospect of a disposable ban has loomed in the UK, thousands of vapers are switching to refillable kits. This starts to throw up questions around e-liquids, coils, pods and the compatibility of all of this with the right devices. Another question rises amongst this, what’s the difference between nic shots and nic salts? Are they different and if they are, how so? We answer all of your questions below.
What is a nic shot?
In simple terms, a nic shot is exactly what it says – a 10ml bottle containing nicotine. It usually comes in the form of an 18mg nicotine strength, but nic shots range from 11mg of nicotine right up to 20mg (the legal limit). The purpose of a nicotine shot is almost always to add the shot to a bigger bottle of e-liquid so it is then nicotine containing. The reason you can’t buy big bottles of e-liquid that already contain nicotine is that the size limit for nicotine containing e-liquid is 10ml.
What is a nic salt?
“Nic Salt” is a term short for Nicotine Salt, which is the type of nicotine found in its natural state within leaf tobacco. Their main advantage over normal E-Liquids are that they are arguably the best form of combustible cigarette replication. In short, they’re the closest hit you can get to a real cigarette.
Many vapers have the same issue – low nicotine levels don’t give them the same hit as a normal cigarette, and too much nicotine results in a very harsh throat hit. Nic Salts are the solution to this very problem. They are particularly ideal for people that are switching for the first time from smoking. Nic salts are by far now the most popular form of e-liquid.
What is a nic salt shot?
A nic salt shot is a combination of both a nicotine shot, and a nicotine salt. The “shot” refers to the fact it is intended to be added to a larger bottle of e-liquid, whilst the “salt” refers to the type of e-liquid used. Nic salt shots are able to be added to larger bottles of e-liquid, to keep the salt element, meaning a smoother vape. However, Nic Salt Shots can also be vaped on their own as a flavourless alternative. There aren’t many Nic Salt shots available, but if you do want the benefit of the nic salt liquid, but in the form of a flavourless nicotine shot, we would recommend this one by Nic Nic.
What’s the difference between nic salts and nic shots?
The main difference is the type of e-liquid or ingredients used in these liquids. Nic shots are typically a freebase nicotine type, which is not very smooth on the throat and often comes with a 70VG/30PG ratio. The other major difference is what the two difference liquids are used for. Nic Salts are intended to be vaped on their own and pre-mixed and ready to go, whereas nic shots are typically supposed to be added to shortfill (big) bottled of e-liquid.
Does the VG/PG ratio matter?
Yes it does. If you use a VG/PG ratio that is not the same as the shortfill liquid you add the nic shot to, you will change the overall VG/PG ratio of the liquid, which may then lead to the liquid not being suitable or compatible with the device or coil you are using. If you use a 70VG/30PG shortfill, keep the nic shot the same.
Can you use nic shots the same as normal liquid?
In theory you can use it just the same as normal e-liquid. This is because the main ingredients are exactly the same. The major difference will be that the nic shot usually has no flavour.
Can you add nic salts to big shortfill bottles of e-liquid?
Yes you can and we would actually recommend this. Nic Salts being added to shortfills is becoming more popular as a way to have a larger liquid, with the same benefits of nic salt. Some examples that are now just coming out include ImpJar Max. Here you’ll see Nic Salts that can be added to a concentrated shortfill, which is going to give you a much larger nic salt overall.
The Vape.co.uk Nicotine Guide:
Attention: Nicotine is an addictive substance. You must be over 18 to purchase from Vape.co.uk.
What’s the difference between nic shots and nic salts?
A question we’ve received a thousand times. What is a nic shot? What is a nic salt? Since the prospect of a disposable ban has loomed in the UK, thousands of vapers are switching to refillable kits. This starts to throw up questions around e-liquids, coils, pods and the compatibility of all of this with the right devices. Another question rises amongst this, what’s the difference between nic shots and nic salts? Are they different and if they are, how so? We answer all of your questions below.
What is a nic shot?
In simple terms, a nic shot is exactly what it says – a 10ml bottle containing nicotine. It usually comes in the form of an 18mg nicotine strength, but nic shots range from 11mg of nicotine right up to 20mg (the legal limit). The purpose of a nicotine shot is almost always to add the shot to a bigger bottle of e-liquid so it is then nicotine containing. The reason you can’t buy big bottles of e-liquid that already contain nicotine is that the size limit for nicotine containing e-liquid is 10ml.
What is a nic salt?
“Nic Salt” is a term short for Nicotine Salt, which is the type of nicotine found in its natural state within leaf tobacco. Their main advantage over normal E-Liquids are that they are arguably the best form of combustible cigarette replication. In short, they’re the closest hit you can get to a real cigarette.
Many vapers have the same issue – low nicotine levels don’t give them the same hit as a normal cigarette, and too much nicotine results in a very harsh throat hit. Nic Salts are the solution to this very problem. They are particularly ideal for people that are switching for the first time from smoking. Nic salts are by far now the most popular form of e-liquid.
What is a nic salt shot?
A nic salt shot is a combination of both a nicotine shot, and a nicotine salt. The “shot” refers to the fact it is intended to be added to a larger bottle of e-liquid, whilst the “salt” refers to the type of e-liquid used. Nic salt shots are able to be added to larger bottles of e-liquid, to keep the salt element, meaning a smoother vape. However, Nic Salt Shots can also be vaped on their own as a flavourless alternative. There aren’t many Nic Salt shots available, but if you do want the benefit of the nic salt liquid, but in the form of a flavourless nicotine shot, we would recommend this one by Nic Nic.
What’s the difference between nic salts and nic shots?
The main difference is the type of e-liquid or ingredients used in these liquids. Nic shots are typically a freebase nicotine type, which is not very smooth on the throat and often comes with a 70VG/30PG ratio. The other major difference is what the two difference liquids are used for. Nic Salts are intended to be vaped on their own and pre-mixed and ready to go, whereas nic shots are typically supposed to be added to shortfill (big) bottled of e-liquid.
Does the VG/PG ratio matter?
Yes it does. If you use a VG/PG ratio that is not the same as the shortfill liquid you add the nic shot to, you will change the overall VG/PG ratio of the liquid, which may then lead to the liquid not being suitable or compatible with the device or coil you are using. If you use a 70VG/30PG shortfill, keep the nic shot the same.
Can you use nic shots the same as normal liquid?
In theory you can use it just the same as normal e-liquid. This is because the main ingredients are exactly the same. The major difference will be that the nic shot usually has no flavour.
Can you add nic salts to big shortfill bottles of e-liquid?
Yes you can and we would actually recommend this. Nic Salts being added to shortfills is becoming more popular as a way to have a larger liquid, with the same benefits of nic salt. Some examples that are now just coming out include ImpJar Max. Here you’ll see Nic Salts that can be added to a concentrated shortfill, which is going to give you a much larger nic salt overall.
The Vape.co.uk Nicotine Guide:
Attention: Nicotine is an addictive substance. You must be over 18 to purchase from Vape.co.uk.