Shortfills are sold without nicotine, with space left in the bottle so you can add your own. Here is how to do it and what strength you will end up with.
What you need
- A shortfill, usually 50ml in a 60ml bottle or 100ml in a 120ml bottle. Browse Shortfills.
- One or two nic shots. These are 10ml bottles of unflavoured nicotine, usually 18mg.
Step by step
- Pull the nozzle off the shortfill. Most pop off with a firm pull, or by levering under the edge with a clean fingernail.
- Empty the nic shot into the shortfill.
- Push the nozzle back on, put the cap on, and shake well for a minute.
- Leave it for a few hours, or overnight, then shake again before use.
Strength chart (with 18mg nic shots)
| Shortfill | Nic shots | Total | Final strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50ml | 1 | 60ml | About 3mg |
| 100ml | 1 | 110ml | About 1.6mg |
| 100ml | 2 | 120ml | About 3mg |
Which kit should you use it in?
Most shortfills are high-VG and give big clouds, so they suit larger kits like the Voopoo Drag range. For a small pod kit, choose a 50/50 shortfill made for pods, such as Kingston Pod Juice or Seriously Pod Fill. See the Kingston range and Doozy range.
Want a stronger liquid?
Shortfills top out at around 3mg. If you need more nicotine, use nic salts in a pod kit instead.
Related guides
- Best Shortfills UK: Top E-Liquid Ranges, VG/PG Ratios and How to Mix
- Doozy E-Liquid Guide: Legends, Seriously Pod Fill and Seriously Salty Explained
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