It’s finally here, the ZAP! Instafill has landed. It’s a 3500 puff device that’s fully TPD compliant with 18 different flavours available. ZAP! claim that the Instafill is a ‘pioneering product combining environmental consciousness with budget-friendly pricing’ and also brand the device as ‘low maintenance’. On one hand, it’s convenient and innovative with great tasting flavours, but on the other hand, I’m slightly off put by the 10+ years in the construction industry you seemingly need to assemble it. But more on that later.
ZAP! Instafill Key Features & Specifications
The ZAP! device fits comfortably in your hand at roughly 9cm tall and 4cm wide, also allowing it to slide easily into your pocket. You do have to charge the kit on it’s side due to the charging port being at the bottom of the device, however this isn’t an issue as I haven’t yet experienced any leakage from the tank or refill botte – it’s a very well designed and solid kit. The bottle contains 10ml of 20mg nicotine e-liquid and the kit itself is draw activated. You’ll get a mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping style from this device, exactly like a disposable.
Specifications:
500mAh built-in battery
3500 Puffs Per Device
Rechargeable device
USB-C Fast-Charging
Mouth-to-lung (MTL) Vaping Style
20mg Nicotine
Each Device Comes With A Different Flavour
Removable Battery
18 Flavours Available
What’s in the Zap Instafill box?
Inside each box is the Instafill vape kit (thank god), one 10ml bottle to be used, and a user manual which explains the assembly, key product information, and relevant safety warnings. Unfortunately the device doesn’t come with a USB C cable included which is required to recharge the device. This feels a cheap move from Zap!, but most new charging cables use this type of charging so it’s likely you have one lying around anyway.
Zap! Instafill Flavours
Banana Ice: A cool and refreshing twist of banana sweetness with icy undertones. Blue Fusion: A captivating fusion of blueberry and other exquisite flavours. Blue Raspberry Cherry: A harmonious medley of blue raspberry and cherry. Blue Sour Razz: A tantalising tang of sourness and raspberry sweetness. Coffee Tobacco: A rich and robust blend of coffee and tobacco. Fizzy Cola: A nostalgic classic cola flavour with fizz and sweetness. Fresh Mint: A crisp and cool essence of mint for a revitalising experience. Gummy Bear: Playful and fruity flavours reminiscent of gummy bears. Passion Guava Kiwi: A burst of exotic flavours with passion fruit, guava, and kiwi. Lemon & Lime: A refreshing citrus delight with a vibrant combination of lemon and lime flavours. Mango Ice: A tropical paradise with sweet and juicy mango enhanced by a cool menthol breeze. Mixed Berries:A delightful symphony of ripe strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Peach Ice: Luscious peaches paired with a cooling menthol finish. Pineapple Ice: A tropical escape with succulent pineapple and a blast of icy freshness. Red Apple Watermelon: A juicy fusion of red apple and watermelon. Strawberry Kiwi: A harmonious pairing of ripe strawberries and kiwi. Strawberry Watermelon: A nostalgic flavour combining the sweetness of strawberries and watermelon. Bubblegum: Pure nostalgia with the sweet and playful essence of classic bubblegum. Waterlemon Burst: Explosive flavours of watermelon with the zesty kick of lemon.
Instafill Flavour Test
I really enjoyed the flavours i tried from the range, I had pink lemonade and strawberry watermelon bubblegum and can quite easily compare them to an SKE Crystal bar for flavour intensity. One thing that was also really impressive with the Zap! Instafill is the fact that the flavour does not diminish as the puffs go on, the flavour is perfectly consistent throughout, even when the battery is near death. It’s also not too harsh on the throat, all of which makes for a smooth and tasty vaping experience.
Design, Built Quality and Battery Life
Design
The ZAP! device fits comfortably in your hand at roughly 9cm tall and 4cm wide, also allowing it to slide easily into your pocket. The finish on the outside of the device is metallic with gradient colours giving it a sophisticated and eye catching look without being too showy.
The top of the kit has a transparent liquid chamber which allows you to clearly see how much liquid is left in the device, and to know exactly when a refill is needed. When you do need to refill the tank, simply flip the kit upside down, hold down the black refill button on top and allow the tank to fill. It’s very straightforward and convenient, and means you don’t have to get in contact with the liquid. Gone are the days of trying to refill your kit and getting more liquid on yourself than in the tank.
Zap! claim that this product is environmentally conscious due to the fact it’s a disposable that will last 5 (ish) times longer than a standard 600 puff disposable, but it would have been nice for them to make the liquid bottle easily removable so that refills are possible while the coil is still good. Maybe an idea for the Instafill 2?
One thing to mention though, specific coloured kits come with specific flavours, so you don’t have the freedom to purchase flavours with a different coloured kit. The pink lemonade kit is pink, the strawberry watermelon bubble-gum is red and blue etc.
Build Quality
This is where it gets interesting. The assembled kit and refill system are user friendly and convenient, the kit is solid and can withstand being dropped frequently, but I have a MAJOR issue with the assembly of the kit.
How To Set Up/Assemble The Zap! Instafill
Firstly, you need to remove the cap under the clear chamber, which sounds simple enough, but I just couldn’t do it! If you have someone in your household who’s the designated jar opener, just get them to do it and save yourself the struggle; it’s on tight!
Once you’ve got this off, and have screwed in the 10ml bottle (making sure to remove the black screw top and the internal black plug) don’t put the cap back on yet, instead, use this to lever the cap that’s covering the battery. This way you’ll be able to get it off much more easily. It’s still tough and did take me a couple of minutes, but using the liquid cap as a tool is a nifty trick that will save you some time.
Once you’ve got the battery out, remove the plastic wrap, and pop it back into the kit.
Then tip the kit upside down, hold down the black refill button next to the mouthpiece until the chamber is full with liquid.
Allow the coil to soak for around 10-15 minutes and away you go!
I really think the assembly is the only downside to the build quality of the device; but the instructions manual and perseverance will get you through. We also made this video below to help you in your assembling of the Zap! Instafill.
Battery Life
Powered by a 500mAh battery, the battery life is pretty standard, and lasts about the same as a 600 puff disposable. If you vape frequently and find you’re going through 1 disposable a day, you can expect the same from the Instafill battery. The device fully recharges within half an hour via USB-C cable.
How To Use The Zap! Instafill?
Use the step by step instructions provided for the initial assembly, and simply turn the device upside down and hold down the black button next to the mouthpiece simultaneously to refill. The kit is draw activated and doesn’t have any buttons to hold down.
Re-charge as required using a USB-C cable.
How Long Does The Liquid last In The Instafill?
As the device contains a 10ml bottle, you can expect approximately 3000 puffs depending on your vaping style (with intermittent charges).
The Zap! disposable retails at £12.99 with its 10ml refill tank, meaning if you were to purchase the equivalent amount of liquid in Elf Bars, you’d be spending £25 assuming the Elf Bar’s are £5 each on average. That’s a saving of just over £12 by using the Instafill!
1 x Zap! Instafill = 6 Elf Bars.
Why Is No Smoke Coming Out Of My Zap! Instafill?
Firstly, make sure the tank is full of liquid
Check if the tape is still on the battery, if it is, remove this re insert the battery.
Make sure that the battery is firmly pushed in and that you’re able to close the cap to the battery compartment.
If there is still no smoke coming out of the device, you might need to get in touch with your retailer so that they can go through further fixes with you. You can contact us by clicking the ‘we are here’ button and speaking to one of our team members on live chat.
How To Refill The Zap! Instafill?
Insert the bottle of liquid into the clear chamber and screw it in.
Hold the kit upside down.
Hold down the black button on the top of the kit, and the liquid should start to fill the chamber.
If you’re struggling to get the liquid to come out, try holding it at an angle rather than completely upside down.
Charging
How Can I Tell When My Zap! Instafill Is Charging?
The LED light next to the charging port will light up when the kit is connected to power and charging.
How Can I Tell When My Zap! Instafill Is Fully Charged?
The LED light next to the charging port will turn green.
How Long Does The Zap! Instafill Take To Fully Charge?
The kit will fully re charge within 30 minutes to an hour.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Mess free refills in seconds
Sturdy kit
Tasty and consistent flavours (like a disposable)
TPD compliant large puff count device
Fast charging
Cons
The assembly
Not as environmentally conscious as it could be
Summary
In summary, I think I’ll be reaching for the Instafill more frequently than my regular 600 puff disposables! I’m impressed with it’s durability, cost effectiveness, and flavour range/quality. Despite the tough assembly, the pros outweigh the cons, and it’s great to finally see a cleverly designed device with 10ml’s of liquid that’s fully TPD compliant.
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ZAP! Instafill Disposable Vape Kit Review
It’s finally here, the ZAP! Instafill has landed. It’s a 3500 puff device that’s fully TPD compliant with 18 different flavours available. ZAP! claim that the Instafill is a ‘pioneering product combining environmental consciousness with budget-friendly pricing’ and also brand the device as ‘low maintenance’. On one hand, it’s convenient and innovative with great tasting flavours, but on the other hand, I’m slightly off put by the 10+ years in the construction industry you seemingly need to assemble it. But more on that later.
ZAP! Instafill Key Features & Specifications
The ZAP! device fits comfortably in your hand at roughly 9cm tall and 4cm wide, also allowing it to slide easily into your pocket. You do have to charge the kit on it’s side due to the charging port being at the bottom of the device, however this isn’t an issue as I haven’t yet experienced any leakage from the tank or refill botte – it’s a very well designed and solid kit. The bottle contains 10ml of 20mg nicotine e-liquid and the kit itself is draw activated. You’ll get a mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping style from this device, exactly like a disposable.
Specifications:
What’s in the Zap Instafill box?
Inside each box is the Instafill vape kit (thank god), one 10ml bottle to be used, and a user manual which explains the assembly, key product information, and relevant safety warnings. Unfortunately the device doesn’t come with a USB C cable included which is required to recharge the device. This feels a cheap move from Zap!, but most new charging cables use this type of charging so it’s likely you have one lying around anyway.
Zap! Instafill Flavours
Banana Ice: A cool and refreshing twist of banana sweetness with icy undertones.
Blue Fusion: A captivating fusion of blueberry and other exquisite flavours.
Blue Raspberry Cherry: A harmonious medley of blue raspberry and cherry.
Blue Sour Razz: A tantalising tang of sourness and raspberry sweetness.
Coffee Tobacco: A rich and robust blend of coffee and tobacco.
Fizzy Cola: A nostalgic classic cola flavour with fizz and sweetness.
Fresh Mint: A crisp and cool essence of mint for a revitalising experience.
Gummy Bear: Playful and fruity flavours reminiscent of gummy bears.
Passion Guava Kiwi: A burst of exotic flavours with passion fruit, guava, and kiwi.
Lemon & Lime: A refreshing citrus delight with a vibrant combination of lemon and lime flavours.
Mango Ice: A tropical paradise with sweet and juicy mango enhanced by a cool menthol breeze.
Mixed Berries: A delightful symphony of ripe strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Peach Ice: Luscious peaches paired with a cooling menthol finish.
Pineapple Ice: A tropical escape with succulent pineapple and a blast of icy freshness.
Red Apple Watermelon: A juicy fusion of red apple and watermelon.
Strawberry Kiwi: A harmonious pairing of ripe strawberries and kiwi.
Strawberry Watermelon: A nostalgic flavour combining the sweetness of strawberries and watermelon.
Bubblegum: Pure nostalgia with the sweet and playful essence of classic bubblegum.
Waterlemon Burst: Explosive flavours of watermelon with the zesty kick of lemon.
Instafill Flavour Test
I really enjoyed the flavours i tried from the range, I had pink lemonade and strawberry watermelon bubblegum and can quite easily compare them to an SKE Crystal bar for flavour intensity. One thing that was also really impressive with the Zap! Instafill is the fact that the flavour does not diminish as the puffs go on, the flavour is perfectly consistent throughout, even when the battery is near death. It’s also not too harsh on the throat, all of which makes for a smooth and tasty vaping experience.
Design, Built Quality and Battery Life
Design
The ZAP! device fits comfortably in your hand at roughly 9cm tall and 4cm wide, also allowing it to slide easily into your pocket. The finish on the outside of the device is metallic with gradient colours giving it a sophisticated and eye catching look without being too showy.
The top of the kit has a transparent liquid chamber which allows you to clearly see how much liquid is left in the device, and to know exactly when a refill is needed. When you do need to refill the tank, simply flip the kit upside down, hold down the black refill button on top and allow the tank to fill. It’s very straightforward and convenient, and means you don’t have to get in contact with the liquid. Gone are the days of trying to refill your kit and getting more liquid on yourself than in the tank.
Zap! claim that this product is environmentally conscious due to the fact it’s a disposable that will last 5 (ish) times longer than a standard 600 puff disposable, but it would have been nice for them to make the liquid bottle easily removable so that refills are possible while the coil is still good. Maybe an idea for the Instafill 2?
One thing to mention though, specific coloured kits come with specific flavours, so you don’t have the freedom to purchase flavours with a different coloured kit. The pink lemonade kit is pink, the strawberry watermelon bubble-gum is red and blue etc.
Build Quality
This is where it gets interesting. The assembled kit and refill system are user friendly and convenient, the kit is solid and can withstand being dropped frequently, but I have a MAJOR issue with the assembly of the kit.
How To Set Up/Assemble The Zap! Instafill
I really think the assembly is the only downside to the build quality of the device; but the instructions manual and perseverance will get you through. We also made this video below to help you in your assembling of the Zap! Instafill.
Battery Life
Powered by a 500mAh battery, the battery life is pretty standard, and lasts about the same as a 600 puff disposable. If you vape frequently and find you’re going through 1 disposable a day, you can expect the same from the Instafill battery. The device fully recharges within half an hour via USB-C cable.
How To Use The Zap! Instafill?
Use the step by step instructions provided for the initial assembly, and simply turn the device upside down and hold down the black button next to the mouthpiece simultaneously to refill. The kit is draw activated and doesn’t have any buttons to hold down.
Re-charge as required using a USB-C cable.
How Long Does The Liquid last In The Instafill?
As the device contains a 10ml bottle, you can expect approximately 3000 puffs depending on your vaping style (with intermittent charges).
The Zap! disposable retails at £12.99 with its 10ml refill tank, meaning if you were to purchase the equivalent amount of liquid in Elf Bars, you’d be spending £25 assuming the Elf Bar’s are £5 each on average. That’s a saving of just over £12 by using the Instafill!
1 x Zap! Instafill = 6 Elf Bars.
Why Is No Smoke Coming Out Of My Zap! Instafill?
If there is still no smoke coming out of the device, you might need to get in touch with your retailer so that they can go through further fixes with you. You can contact us by clicking the ‘we are here’ button and speaking to one of our team members on live chat.
How To Refill The Zap! Instafill?
If you’re struggling to get the liquid to come out, try holding it at an angle rather than completely upside down.
Charging
How Can I Tell When My Zap! Instafill Is Charging?
The LED light next to the charging port will light up when the kit is connected to power and charging.
How Can I Tell When My Zap! Instafill Is Fully Charged?
The LED light next to the charging port will turn green.
How Long Does The Zap! Instafill Take To Fully Charge?
The kit will fully re charge within 30 minutes to an hour.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
Summary
In summary, I think I’ll be reaching for the Instafill more frequently than my regular 600 puff disposables! I’m impressed with it’s durability, cost effectiveness, and flavour range/quality. Despite the tough assembly, the pros outweigh the cons, and it’s great to finally see a cleverly designed device with 10ml’s of liquid that’s fully TPD compliant.
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Disclaimer: Look, we know what you’re thinking. How can a retailer publish a review and expect us to take it as gospel? The truth is we don’t expect you to. We’re here to help you make better, more informed decisions to help you quit smoking. To accomplish this we pledge to offer you absolute honesty in all products we review and content we publish. Keep your eyes peeled for more reviews and blogs coming soon! Zap! Instafill have not sponsored this post and were not involved with any of the opinions formed.