Gone are the days when you got yourself a simple vape kit and filled it up with the one vape liquid you liked the taste of. As of right now, there are about a dozen different types of e-juices, all with different chemical compositions and fit for different types of vape coils. Knowing which kind is the best fit for your kit to atomize is key to having a truly fulfilling experience.
What is E-Liquid?
E-liquid (also called e-juice or vape juice) is a solution used to fill vaping devices and electronic cigarettes.
What all of them share is that they consist of a mixture of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), and different flavorings. Once the kit heats them, a (flavored) vapor is produced for the user to inhale.
What makes them differ (aside from the range of flavors they come in) is the PG/VG balance and nicotine levels. Such a range makes vaping a highly customizable experience that users can tailor to their preferences.
As of right now, the Podsy catalog hosts the two most common types: nic salts and shortfills.
What Type of E-Liquid is Nicotine Salt?
Nicotine salt (sometimes called nic salt, for short) is a type of e-juice with typically higher propylene glycol (PG) to vegetable glycerin (VG) ratio. High PG content helps to reduce the harshness associated with traditional freebase nicotine e-liquids.
Nic salts are largely used for MTL (mouth-to-lung vaping style) and are aimed at people looking for a smoother vaping experience. They’re available in a range of strengths from 5mg to 20mg – ideal for smokers transitioning to vaping or those who sometimes miss the intense smoking experience.
What Type of E-Liquid is Shortfill?
Shortfill, on the flip side, is a high VG e-juice that aims for a stronger throat hit, with a thicker consistency going for high-vapor output. Most commonly shortfils come at a 70VG/30PG ratio, though it’s not uncommon to see a 50VG/50PG ratio, and some manufacturers even offer a pure 100VG option. On their own, shortfills don’t contain any nicotine, however, the bottle typically has an extra space to add a nic shot (the nic strength can range from 3mg to 6mg).
Shortfills should be used with sub-ohm kits that can handle the thick, high-VG, consistency, and are typically used for DTL (direct-to-lung style). That said, it’s not that uncommon for lower-VG (50VG/50PG) options to be used for MTL style.
It’s a great option for vapers looking to have a higher ability to customize their experience.
Why Buy Vaping Liquid at Podsy?
At Podsy, you can explore a range of vape juices from renowned brands. We keep a wide selection of both Nicotine Salts and Shortfils, so whether you prefer VG or PG liquids, you’ll be able to tailor your experience with Podsy’s help. We value quality, and source only from experienced, reliable suppliers, ensuring that customers receive only the best products.
