What Are Shortfill E-Liquids
Shortfill e-liquid is vape juice sold at 0mg nicotine in a bottle that isn't completely full. A 100ml shortfill actually comes in a 120ml bottle with 100ml of liquid inside. That 20ml of empty space at the top is where your two nic shots go. You buy the bottle, drop in your nic shots, shake it up, and you're done.
The reason shortfills are sold this way comes down to TPD law. UK rules only allow nicotine containing e-liquid in 10ml bottles, so anything bigger ships at 0mg. Shortfills let you buy in bulk and add your own nicotine at home, which works out far cheaper than buying ten separate 10ml bottles.
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Bottle
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Liquid Inside
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Empty Space
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Nic Shots for 3mg
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Nic Shots for 6mg
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60ml bottle
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50ml
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10ml
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1 x 18mg shot
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1 x 36mg shot
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120ml bottle
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100ml
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20ml
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2 x 18mg shots
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2 x 36mg shots
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250ml bottle
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200ml
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50ml
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4 x 18mg shots
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4 x 36mg shots
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Drop the nic shots in, screw the cap back on, and shake the bottle for 30 seconds or so. Leave it to sit for a few minutes and you're good to fill your tank or pod. Our guide to choosing the right vape juice goes into more detail on strengths and ratios.
Which Shortfill Size Gives You the Best Value
50ml shortfills come in 60ml bottles and take one nic shot. These are good for trying a new flavour without spending much. Brands like Six Licks and Wick Liquor release their ranges in this size. Expect to pay between £5 and £10 for a 50ml bottle.
100ml shortfills are the most popular size and the one most shortfill brands build their ranges around. You get 100ml of liquid in a 120ml bottle with room for two nic shots. Prices start from £3.99 at Ecigone, and at that price a 100ml shortfill costs less than two 10ml nic salt bottles for ten times the liquid.
200ml shortfills give you the lowest cost per ml and take four nic shots. Fewer brands make this size, but the ones that do usually stock their best sellers in it. If you already know the flavour you like, 200ml is the way to go.
