Which vape device type suits you?
New to vaping, or switching from smoking? There are three kinds of device, and the right one depends on three plain questions. This page is information only; every device and e-liquid we sell is listed with its specifications, and all vaping products are R18.
1. Do you want sealed pods, or to fill it yourself?
| If you want | Device type | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| No filling, no coils, nothing to maintain | Prefilled pod system | A rechargeable battery plus sealed pods that come filled with nicotine salt e-liquid. When a pod is empty you replace it. Pods only fit their own brand's battery. |
| To choose your own e-liquid and strength, and spend less per mL | Refillable pod kit | A small device you fill from a bottle. The pod or coil is replaced every one to three weeks. Uses nicotine salt or lower-strength freebase e-liquid. |
| More vapour and adjustable power | Tank and mod | A larger device with a glass tank and replaceable coils. Uses freebase e-liquid at low nicotine strengths. Usually needs separate batteries and a charger. |
How the two pod types differ is explained in refillable and prefilled pod systems, and all three device types in vape device types in NZ.
2. What nicotine strength?
Strength is printed on every product as mg/mL. New Zealand caps nicotine salt e-liquid at 28.5 mg/mL nicotine (often labelled 50 mg/mL nic salt) and freebase e-liquid at 20 mg/mL. Pod systems use nicotine salt e-liquid at higher strengths because they produce little vapour per puff; tanks use freebase e-liquid at low strengths because they produce a lot. Our guide to nicotine strength explains the labels, the NZ limits and how the two numbers on a nic salt label relate.
3. What do you need to buy together?
| Device type | You need | Then, ongoing |
|---|---|---|
| Prefilled pod system | A starter kit (battery plus one pod), or a battery and pods bought separately | Replacement pods for that brand |
| Refillable pod kit | The kit (it includes a pod or coil) and a bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid | Spare pods or coils and e-liquid |
| Tank and mod | The kit, 18650 or 21700 batteries if not built in, a charger, and freebase e-liquid | Replacement coils, glass if broken, and e-liquid |
Every product page lists what is in the box and which pods or coils fit, under "Compatible with this product".
Stopping smoking
Free, independent help to stop smoking is available from Quitline on 0800 778 778 and at quit.org.nz. See where to get help in New Zealand.
All vaping products are R18, are notified under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990, and are sold to people aged 18 and over only. Questions: customerservice@vapourium.nz or any of our three stores.