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

How to clean a vape properly: pods, tanks, coils and mouthpieces, what must never get wet, and the five-minute weekly routine that makes a kit last.

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shane margereson

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The parts of a vape and the cleaning tools needed
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.by : shane margereson

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

How to clean a vape properly: pods, tanks, coils and mouthpieces, what must never get wet, and the five-minute weekly routine that makes a kit last.

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

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.

Guide to whether you can vape in the USA or not for UK travellers
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.by : Shane Margereson

Can You Vape in the USA? The UK Traveller's Guide, State by State

Yes, you can vape in the USA and take your own kit with you. The state rules, the Disney and Vegas detail, and the airport trap on the way home.

Vape Duty Stamps: The April 2027 Crackdown on Fake Vapes Explained
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.by : Shane Margereson

Vape Duty Stamps: The April 2027 Crackdown on Fake Vapes Explained

From 1 April 2027 every vape sold in the UK must carry a duty stamp. What the stamps are, how to check your vape is legal, and what changes for you.

600 puff vapes making a comeback compared to bigger kits after the October vape tax
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.by : Shane Margereson

The 600 Puff Comeback: Why Small Vapes Win Under the Vape Tax

The vape duty is charged per millilitre, so the smallest vapes rise least. Why we think 600 puff kits win back the UK market from 1 October.

Nic shot being added to a shortfill bottle beside How Many Nic Shots Do I Need header text
E-Liquids
.by : Shane Margereson

How Many Nic Shots Do I Need? Mixing Charts for Every Shortfill

Two 18mg nic shots in a 100ml shortfill gives 3mg. The full mixing charts for every bottle size and strength, plus what the October vape tax adds.

Al Fakher Hypermax Prime 50K and OXVA NeXlim 2 beside Best Vapes for Heavy Smokers header text
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.by : Shane Margereson

Best Vapes for Heavy Smokers: Prefilled and Refillable Kits That Actually Satisfy

The best vapes for heavy smokers, ranked by a shop that sells them daily: five prefilled kits for effortless switching and five refillable kits for the long run.

Maryliq Flavours Ranked: The New Lost Mary Nic Salts Guide
E-Liquid
.by : Shane Margereson

Maryliq Flavours Ranked: The New Lost Mary Nic Salts Guide

Maryliq has been rebranded as Lost Mary Nic Salts. Every flavour ranked from our real sales, what is new, what has gone, and which 10ml bottle to try first.

Comparison of the top 10 ELFIQ e-liquid flavours ranked by sales data
E-Liquid
.by : Shane Margereson

ELFLIQ Flavours Ranked: The Top Ten and the Full Range

Every ELFLIQ flavour ranked from our real sales: the top ten, the full in-stock range, strengths explained and which bottle to try first.

Hayati Pro Max Plus 6000 kit and refill pods beside Hayati Pro Max Flavours Ranked header text
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.by : Shane Margereson

Hayati Pro Max Flavours Ranked: The Top Ten and the Full Range

Every Hayati Pro Max flavour ranked on our real sales data: the top ten pods, the full in-stock range, what each one tastes like and which to try first.

Nicotine pouch tins from ZYN, Velo, Nordic Spirit, Killa and Pablo beside Best Nicotine Pouches UK header text
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.by : Shane Margereson

Best Nicotine Pouches UK 2026: Every Major Brand Ranked

The UK's best nicotine pouches for 2026, ranked by a shop that stocks every major brand and takes no affiliate money. Winners for every type of user.

Killa nicotine pouch tins beside Killa Flavours The Complete Range Guide header text
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.by : Shane Margereson

Killa Flavours Ranked: The Strong Shelf's Starting Point

Every Killa flavour ranked. All 13.2mg, a step up from mainstream and a step below Pablo: what each tin tastes like and who the brand fits.

Pablo Exclusive nicotine pouch tins beside Pablo Flavours Ranked guide header text
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.by : Shane Margereson

Pablo Flavours Ranked: The Extra Strong Range, Reviewed

Every Pablo Exclusive flavour ranked. All extra strong at 50mg/g, absolutely not for beginners: what each tin tastes like and who should buy in.

Four ZYN Black Cherry nicotine pouch tins showing different strength options with guide header text on blue background
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.by : Shane Margereson

ZYN Flavours and Strengths: The Full UK Range, Ranked

Every ZYN flavour ranked and the mini vs slim strength system explained, from 1.5mg starters to the strongest tin in the range, and where to start.

Assortment of Velo nicotine pouch tins including Orange Spark and Peppermint next to ranked guide header text
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.by : Shane Margereson

Velo Flavours Ranked 2026: Every Flavour, Tested and Ordered

Every Velo flavour ranked, with the strengths each one really comes in. The best all-rounder, the best strong mint, the best fruit, and how to pick.

Velo Orange Spark and ZYN Red Berry Fizz tins split by a red VS icon next to title text
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.by : Shane Margereson

Velo vs ZYN: Which Nicotine Pouch Brand Is Better?

ZYN wins for beginners, Velo wins for strength and flavour choice, and the price is a dead tie. The honest head-to-head from a shop that stocks both.

Three tins of Nordic Spirit Mint Dry nicotine pouches alongside Nordic Spirit Flavours The Full Guide text
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.by : Shane Margereson

Nordic Spirit Flavours and Strengths: The Full UK Range, Ranked

Every Nordic Spirit flavour ranked, the moist vs dry system explained, and the 6mg to 17mg strength ladder mapped, from the UK range.

Nicotine pouch tin beside How To Quit Nicotine Pouches header text
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.by : Shane Margereson

How to Quit Nicotine Pouches: Step Down, Then Step Off

A pouch shop that will help you leave: the step-down method by strength, what withdrawal actually feels like and how long it lasts, written straight.

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