Vaping

Vaping mistakes and how to avoid them

August 07, 2017

Vaping mistakes are common for new vapers. If you’re new to vaping or are thinking about switching from tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes. There are a few things you should know first. Take a look at some of the common mistakes you can make as a rookie vaper. So you can make the most of your journey into e-cigarettes.

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Vaping mistake 1. Getting the wrong kit

You might be dazzled by the array of vaping kits open to you. Where once you had a brand and strength of cigarette that you liked, now you’re faced with new terminology and a multitude of kits to choose from.

Don’t be put off by terminology – half an hour with a few YouTube videos and a couple of vaping guides will teach you what you need to know about vaping kit components to avoid any vaping mistakes.

The most important thing is to get the right kit for a beginner vaper. You should resist the temptation to go for something cheap. As it may give you such a bad vape that you’ll be put off e-cigarettes forever. Equally, you shouldn’t worry about going for something at the upper end of the scale, as you may not need or want all the functions yet and they’re not recommended for vaping for beginners.

Instead, look for mid-range vaping kits, Particularly those that say they are beginner friendly. You’ll often find this information on vaping shops online, and will also get suggestions in person.

Whatever you do, avoid mech mods and sub-ohm kits when starting out, as they are for more advanced vapers and not for vaping for beginners.

Vaping mistake 2. No spare batteries

Batteries are widely regarded as the lighters of the vaping world! Just as your lighter might run low, so will your battery. With e-cigarette batteries, there’s no way to ask someone else for another.

Check what batteries your e-cigarette of choice takes, and stock up on a couple of spares to avoid vaping mistakes.

Vaping mistake 3. Using the wrong nicotine level

Just like with vaping kits, you’ll find there are lots of e-liquids to choose from, and knowing what nicotine level to choose in your e-liquid is really important in vaping for beginners.

When you’re switching from tobacco cigarettes, you’ll need to make sure you start with an equivalent nicotine level for vaping, to stop any craving. Don’t start with a low-level nicotine e-liquid and assume that you’ll be able to immediately wean yourself off – you need to work down gradually to a 0% level if you’re coming from smoking.

As a rule, remember:

1.8%/18mg nicotine level for people on a packet of cigarettes a day
1.2%/12mg nicotine if you were smoking a pack of light cigarettes a day, or ten normal cigarettes
0.6%/6mg nicotine if you were a very light smoker, up to ten light cigarettes a day

3 x Pods Per Pack

Freemax Rexa Duomax Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml

MTL/RDL

Freemax Rexa Duomax Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml

Slide-fill Duomax pods for Rexa kits. Up to 100ml per pod with 3x flavour and 3x lifespan. 3-pack (0.4ohm /...

£7.99

3 x Pods Per Pack

Freemax Rexa Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml

MTL/RDL

Freemax Rexa Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml

Mesh coil refill pods for select Rexa kits. 2ml capacity. Available in five resistances. 3-pack.

£6.99

3 x Pods Per Pack

Oxva Xlim Top Fill Stainless Steel Replacement Pods

MTL/RDL

Oxva Xlim Top Fill Stainless Steel Replacement Pods

Stainless Steel mesh pods with top-fill design for use with the OXVA Xlim Pro 2 DNA. Available in 0.6ohm, 0.8ohm...

£8.99

Kit + 3 x E-Liquids

Oxva Xlim Pro 2 DNA Pod Vape Kit

MTL/RDL

Oxva Xlim Pro 2 DNA Pod Vape Kit

Advanced 30W pod vape kit with PC Connectivity, Evolv Replay Mode, DNA chip, 1300mAh battery and smart temperature control.

(+ 1)

£39.99

Mix & Match 4 for £10

Vampire Vape Tropical Pineapple Dream 10ml Nic Salt E-Liquid

RDL/MTL

Vampire Vape Tropical Pineapple Dream 10ml Nic Salt E-Liquid

A mellow tropical blend of Pineapple and creamy Pawpaw. Nic Salt 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.

£3.99

Mix & Match 4 for £10

Vampire Vape Tropical Mango Paradise 10ml Nic Salt E-Liquid

RDL/MTL

Vampire Vape Tropical Mango Paradise 10ml Nic Salt E-Liquid

A sweet, sun-soaked fusion of Mango, Pineapple and Blood Orange. Nic Salt 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.

£3.99

Mix & Match 4 for £10

Vampire Vape Tropical Mango Paradise 10ml Freebase E-Liquid

MTL/RDL

Vampire Vape Tropical Mango Paradise 10ml Freebase E-Liquid

A sweet, sun-soaked fusion of Mango, Pineapple and Blood Orange. Freebase 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.

£3.99

Mix & Match 4 for £10

Vampire Vape Tropical Kiwi Cooler 10ml Freebase E-Liquid

MTL/RDL

Vampire Vape Tropical Kiwi Cooler 10ml Freebase E-Liquid

A bright, tangy blend of Golden Kiwi and Tangelo with a cool exhale. 50/50 Freebase 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.

£3.99

2 for £20 + Nic Shots

Vampire Vape Tropical Passionfruit Splash E-Liquid Short Fill 50ml

DTL

Vampire Vape Tropical Passionfruit Splash E-Liquid Short Fill 50ml

A creamy, exotic medley of Curuba, Passionfruit and Banana. 50ml High-VG shortfill for sub-ohm vaping.

£11.99

2 for £25 + Nic Shots

Vampire Vape Tropical Pineapple Dream 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid

DTL

Vampire Vape Tropical Pineapple Dream 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid

A mellow tropical blend of Pawpaw and Pineapple in a smooth Nic Salt 10ml E-Liquid.

£15.99

Kit + 1 x E-Liquid

Innokin Ne-Mo Pod Vape Kit

RDL

Innokin Ne-Mo Pod Vape Kit

Smart, stylish pod kit with a 1750mAh battery, adjustable power, and airflow control. Ideal for both MTL and RDL vaping.

(+ 1)

£17.99

3 x Pods Per Pack

Innokin N Replacement Pods 2ml

MTL/RDL

Innokin N Replacement Pods 2ml

3-pack of 2ml refillable pods with built-in mesh coils for the Innokin x Okino Ne-Mo Pod Kit. Available in 0.4ohm,...

£5.99

OFFER - 2 for £10

Nordic Spirit Tropical Mix Nic Pouches

A smooth tropical fruit blend in slim, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 6mg and 9mg strengths.

£6.50

OFFER - 2 for £10

Nordic Spirit Forest Berries Nic Pouches

A smooth mix of Blackberry, Raspberry and Blueberry in soft, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 6mg and 9mg.

£6.50

OFFER - 2 for £10

Nordic Spirit Frosty Berry Nic Pouches

A cool, fruity blend of Peppermint and Berry in slim, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 9mg and 11mg strengths.

£6.50

OFFER - 2 for £10

Nordic Spirit Frosty Mint Nic Pouches

A bright, cooling Mint flavour in slim nicotine pouches. Choose from 9mg or 11mg strengths.

£6.50

OFFER - 2 for £10

Nordic Spirit Mint Nic Pouches

A crisp, straightforward Mint flavour in slim nicotine pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.

£6.50

Bundle Deal

Lost Mary BM600 Prefilled Pod Vape Kit Bundle

MTL

Lost Mary BM600 Prefilled Pod Vape Kit Bundle

Lost Mary BM600 Kit plus three packs of replacement pods. Seven pods total. Rechargeable pod system with up to 4200...

£14.99

OFFER - 2 for £10

Nordic Spirit Raspberry Nic Pouches

A fresh, tangy Raspberry flavour in soft, tobacco-free pouches. Choose from 6mg or 9mg strengths.

£6.50

OFFER - 2 for £10

Nordic Spirit Spearmint Nic Pouches

A soft, sweet Spearmint flavour in discreet pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.

£6.50

OFFER - 2 for £10

Nordic Spirit Sweet Mint Nic Pouches

A smooth, sweet Mint flavour in slim, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.

£6.50

OFFER - 2 for £10

Nordic Spirit Watermelon Nic Pouches

A soft, sweet Spearmint flavour in discreet pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.

£6.50

1 x Pod Included

SKE BAR Prefilled Pod Vape Kits

600 Puffs

SKE BAR Prefilled Pod Vape Kits

The SKE Bar Prefilled Pod Kit provides a super-satisfying and convenient way to vape, combining a compact reusable device with...

£5.99

Kit + 2 x E-Liquids

Eleaf iVeni Pod Vape Kit

MTL

Eleaf iVeni Pod Vape Kit

Compact, refillable pod vape kit with 1100mAh battery, up to 40W output, Smart Detection and adjustable airflow for MTL and...

(+ 1)

£22.99

2 x Pods Per Pack

Eleaf iVeni Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml

MTL/RDL

Eleaf iVeni Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml

Refillable 2ml pods for the Eleaf iVeni kit, with built-in mesh coils and a simple side-fill system. Available in 0.4ohm,...

£5.99

Eleaf iStick i75 Box Mod

DTL/RDL/MTL

Eleaf iStick i75 Box Mod

Compact and powerful vape mod with 75W output, 3000mAh battery and Smart Mode. Designed for sub-ohm tanks and direct-to-lung vaping.

£34.99

Kit + 1 x E-Liquid

Vozol Ace Go Pod Vape Kit

MTL/RDL

Vozol Ace Go Pod Vape Kit

A compact and reliable MTL pod kit with 1300mAh Built-in Battery, 0.75” Display Screen, airflow control, and real-time usage stats....

(+ 1)

£11.99

1 x Pod Included

Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pod Vape Kits

600 Puffs

Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pod Vape Kits

Simple-to-use Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pod Kit. Rechargeable battery, easy-swap pods, and no buttons - just inhale to vape.

£4.99

Mix & Match 3 for £12

Elf Bar 600 Cherry Cola Prefilled Vape Pods 20mg - 2PK

2 x 2ml

Elf Bar 600 Cherry Cola Prefilled Vape Pods 20mg - 2PK

Cherry Cola Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pods (2-pack), compatible with the Elf Bar 600 Pod Kit.

£4.95

Vaping mistake 4. Only using one e-liquid

When you start vaping, you’re entering a beautiful world of flavour! There are hundreds of high-quality e-liquids out there to try, and there’s no reason to settle for one.

A lot of new vapers will go straight to a tobacco or menthol flavoured e-liquid, and stay with it. Problem is, you might get quickly used to the flavour, and start to find it unsatisfying – leading you to ditch vaping and go back to tobacco cigarettes.

Instead, mix things up. Why not try cookies and cream, chocolate milkshake, watermelon or apple flavour? Read guides on the hottest flavours of the season, and experiment!

Vaping mistake 5. Not taking care of their kit

An e-cigarette kit is an investment, and it needs to be looked after. Dust and e-liquids can build up in e-cigarette tanks, drip tips, and around the battery, so the kit will need regular cleaning. Coils need to be changed every couple of weeks, too, to prevent your vape tasting bad or burning.

Thankfully it’s really easy to clean a kit and change a coil, and there are lots of vaping for beginners guides out there to specifically take you through these simple tasks.

Vaping mistake 6. Not vaping the right way

One of the biggest differences you’ll notice when you come from tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes is that you need to inhale differently. Instead of inhaling in hard, quick puffs, vape by drawing long, soft breaths.

You should also make a habit of drinking plenty of water, to ward off so-called ‘vapers tongue’.

Vaping mistake 7. Ignoring vaping etiquette

Last but definitely not least, you should make a point to learn where you can and can’t vape. You’re fine to vape in most public places outside, but lots of bars and restaurants will ask vapers to stand in the smoking section outside when they vape, and you should respect it. Never vape on a plane or on public transport, it is banned and you could face the same fine as if you smoked.

Just like smoking, it’s good practice to ask people if you can vape in their house, and you should never blow vapour in someone’s face!

Check out our other vaping guides here.