How to Clean a Vape: Pods, Tanks, Coils and Mouthpieces

Stoptober 2026: Switching From Smoking to Vaping This October

Stoptober 2026 starts 1 October. What the NHS says about switching to vaping, why the vape tax does not change the maths, and the simplest kit to start with.

Best Vape Mods UK 2026: The Top 10, Ranked

The 10 best vape mods in the UK for 2026, ranked by the shop that stocks them: single battery, SBS and dual battery picks from everyday workhorses to high-end DNA.

Elf Bar 600 Review: A Refillable Vaper's Verdict

I refill my own pods, so the Elf Bar 600 had to earn it. My honest review: the draw, the flavours, and why the vape tax could crown this kit again.

OXVA Xlim Pro 3 vs NeXlim 2: Which Should You Buy?

Xlim Pro 3 or NeXlim 2? Power, battery, pods and value compared, with a clear pick for MTL vapers, flavour chasers and upgraders.

OXVA NeXlim 2 Review: The Owner's Verdict

The OXVA NeXlim 2 reviewed by the Ecigone owner who uses one every day: the honest verdict on the flavour, the fast charging and who should actually upgrade.

Vape Not Charging? The Full Troubleshooter

Nine times in ten it is the cable, the port or a fully flat battery that needs a few minutes before it shows life. The checks in order, then the brand specifics.

Why Is My Vape Crackling? When It Is Normal and How to Fix It

A light crackle is your vape working. Loud constant crackling with gurgling or spitting is not, and the fixes take minutes.

How Long Does a Vape Last? Kits, Pods and Coils Answered

How long kits, refillable pods and prefilled pods really last, measured in millilitres and days, plus the habits that stretch every pod further.

How to Spot a Fake Vape in the UK

The checks that catch fake and illegal vapes: the legal limits, the single-use giveaway, the packaging, the price arithmetic and the brand codes.

The Cheapest Ways to Vape After the Vape Tax

Every format costed per millilitre with the duty included, the four main setups per week, and seven levers that cut the cost once the tax starts.

Vape Tax Countdown: What Changes on 1 October and What to Do Before It

The duty starts on 1 October 2026. What happens on the day, what creeps up through the autumn, and the five things worth doing while pre-tax prices last.

Vaporesso XROS 6 vs XROS 5: What Actually Changed

XROS 6 vs XROS 5 compared honestly: VENTURI airflow, the bigger battery, modes, colours and prices, plus which owners should upgrade and which should not.

Vaporesso XROS 6 Review: The Owner's Verdict

Ellie, one of Ecigone's owners and a long-time XROS user, reviews the Vaporesso XROS 6: the honest verdict on the draw, the battery and who should upgrade.

Lost Mary Nera Review: The 15K and 30K Rated

Shane from Ecigone is not a big prefilled vaper, but the Nera changed the maths. The full platform review, the 15K and 30K compared, and which box to buy.

Vape Error Codes Explained: E1, E2, H3 and Every Screen Message

E2 on a vape almost always means a pod or coil connection fault. Every common error code explained, the two-minute fix ladder, and when the kit itself is done.

Why Does My Vape Taste Burnt? Every Cause and Its Fix

A burnt taste means the wick inside the coil is dry or scorched. The seven causes, the two-minute fixes, and how to tell when the coil is simply finished.

My Honest Opinion: The Vape Tax, the Consultation, and the Industry I Have Been In Since 2014

In this industry since 2014. Why I think the vape tax gets it backwards, where the consultation is right, and the one law I would bring in tomorrow. Shane, Ecigone.

Will Vapes Need Removable Batteries? The New Battery Rules Explained

User-replaceable batteries are coming for phones, earbuds and possibly vapes. What is already law, what is only expected, and the honest UK timeline.