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In just a couple of hours from this moment, as I write these words, this year's Grand National will be run at Aintree.

It's the jump horse race of the year and will be watched by many millions around the world. But for the first time, I won't be one of them. Yesterday, at the same venue, two beautiful big horses fell at two fences and had to be put down.

It got me doing some online research, where the collective number of horses that have died over the years at Aintree is really shocking. I then stumbled across a charity that works hard for the protection of all animals and the dreadful way humans treat them.

I think I've turned vegan. I'll be joining a growing number of like minded others. This also means a closer look at organic foods.

By a curious coincidence, looking through some catalogue of e juices at my local supplier, I found Organic 100 VG E liquid.

Apparently, organic e liquids have a fuller flavour so it may well be worth a go. The organic orange is the one I'll try and will let you know in a future blog whether it lives up to the hype.

It's never easy giving up one e juice flavour for another, but it is still worth the effort as vape fans know, there is always a feeling that a better one is just around the corner.

Smoking cigarettes in the old days was much easier, though more dangerous. There is never a huge difference between the tobaccos, unless trying some exotic foreign stuff like Indonesian kretek. 

For anyone that hasn't found themselves working in Indonesia, kretek is a Sumatran or Java tobacco with whole cloves rolled in. It's an onomatopoeic word that resembles the crack of the cloves as they are lit.

They are too easy to love and should I return to that country, it will be hard to choose between vaping and these. Although come to think of it, Indonesia may be one of the many countries that have never allowed vaping.

For organic 100 VG E liquid https://www.vapelagoon.com/product-category/100-vg/

If you cannot ditch the smoking habit but want to become healthier, you should seriously have a look at vaping. Of all the quitting aids it is by far the most successful in helping people to switch.

There are many delicious juices available such as Momo E Liquid the range of which is based on sweet flavours such as orange juice or lemonade.

As a new vaper you may not readily go for these because you have to wean yourself off tobacco. The likelihood is that you will go for tobacco flavours to which a shot of nicotine is added.

Yes, the beauty of vaping is that you do not have to go without nicotine in the early stages. You can add flavours and less nicotine later when you have got the hang of your new habit.

You will find that people around you tolerate vaping much better than being engulfed in the smell of burnt tobacco. If you do it discretely nobody will take any notice or offence.

Furthermore, you won’t be smelling of a stale ashtray anymore. That was always the worst thing if I went out for a night in the past. You would literally have to wash your hair and clothing in order to get rid of it.

The above brand is wholly British made and since the Government has banned the use of diacetyl it is also a safe vape. Once you have weaned yourself of tobacco liquids you will find that the juices in this brand are well worth investigating as flavours are unique.  You will also find that they are all reasonably priced and that the quality of them is very good.

Diacetyl was found to be dangerous when inhaled as workers in an American popcorn factory found out. It can cause irreversible lung disease and this is the reason that juices containing it are no longer sold in the United Kingdom.

It doesn’t really matter as there are so many good and safer juices to choose from that you will probably not miss it.

Momo E Liquid and other brands are available from https://www.vapelagoon.com/product-category/best-e-liquid-flavours-vape-liquid/momo-e-liquid/.

Whilst vaping is definitely cheaper than smoking, it still isn't cheap. The average vaper spends between £20 and £50 a week on their vape habit.  For some, that is affordable, but for others, we would rather not have that expense. 

Is there anything you can do to make your vape habit cheaper?

Of course there is!

In this article, we are going to look at 5 things that you can think about that will help you find the most economical means to vape.

Does the shop offer value for money? 

The first thing to look at is whether the vape shop/shops that you use are offering value for money. For example, you might be using the best vape shop London, but if it's costing you an arm and a leg, you might need to look somewhere else for your e juices.

Find out if they are offering the value for money, look at the price they have for their juices and compare these to other shops. They should roughly be around the same price or cheaper. If they're wildly more expensive, then the chances are high that you're being ripped off.

I understand that you might want to stay with the shop because it is familiar to you; however, there are hundreds of decent vape shops out there who will offer you a better price.  Stay loyal if you must, but make sure that it is well-placed loyalty.

How often do they run promotions?

The decent vape shops, like most shops actually, will hold regular promotions.  These promotions can be an excellent way to buy juices for cheap. It's unlikely that you'll be able to buy a specific juices, but if you're willing to experiment with different flavours and different juice profiles (e.g. different propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine volumes), then the promotions are excellent.

Can you afford to buy in bulk? 

Sometimes it is worth paying more money upfront for gains in the long term.  Buying your e juices in bulk can often save you a lot of money. However, it can also lead to issues. For example, you might end up vaping your juice faster because you have more of it or you could leave it so long that it steeps the flavour and the juice no longer taste nice because you've left it too long.

Do you have the time and skill to make your own?

A fun way to save money on your juices is to make your own. It can be quite complicated, but if you have the time this is definitely something you should at least try once.

Are you prepared to buy from emerging markets or markets that are less regulated? 

Finally, you might want to consider trying a vape shop from places like China and India. They tend to have cheaper prices than we do. You do need to be careful because they are not as heavily regulated as we are so you need to do your homework to make sure the product you're buying is safe. They don't necessarily sell juices that are as good quality as the juices at best vape shop London, but they can be excellent if you find a decent supplier and that's the hard part.

I hope that you have found this article interesting and that you now have some ideas to be getting on with the finding those juices on the cheap.  Vaping doesn't have to be as expensive as some might assume.

When you start vaping you obviously need juices for taste or if you have just stopped smoking you will want nicotine too to begin with.

There are differently flavoured liquids, but apart from this it depends on whether you want to vape discreetly or make big clouds.

If you find that you are sensitive to PG a 90Vg 10Pg Juice mix is now available. Apart from this if a liquid has a high PG level it would produce a bigger throat hit and it also carries flavour well. The latter is the reason that if you need a high ration of vegetable glycerine you will find that there is always some propylene glycol added as a flavour carrier.

A higher VG based juice produces more cloud and because it is thick in consistency it will clog up vape components including the wick. This means you have to take more care of your vaping device and clean and maintain it regularly.

There are cloud making competitions and if you are interested in these you won’t mind cleaning your vaping pen. Your goal is to win and you are less likely to care about taste and having a throat hit with every drag.

Most occasional vapers still prefer a fifty-fifty ratio because they find it an enjoyable experience. It gives you taste and you may want a good throat hit. Furthermore it gives you a decent cloud so it looks more like you are smoking a tobacco cigarette.

If you need nicotine because you have been used to it, you will notice that the addition of this ingredient will also give you more of a throat hit. The higher the nicotine content, the more of a hit you will experience.

This means if you like clouds as well you will be producing decent amounts of it. However, your aim might be that you want to reduce nicotine content over time. After all it was your aim to experience better health and also never to go back to cigarette smoking.

If you would like to give 90 Vg 10 Pg Juice a go please visit https://www.vapelagoon.com/product-category/90vg/.

You know what they say, “Happy customers, Happy life”…wait, that’s not what they say, but maybe they should because a business that has happy customers is a business that makes money.

Making money in the vape world is difficult. There are thousands of competitors and it seems as if new shops open on an almost weekly basis.

To get ahead of the competition, you have to stand out in your customer’s mind, and the best way to do this is to think like a customer (and ask them questions too).

Here are our top tips for going above and beyond and getting that much needed push to set you ahead.

1: Run Some Customer Interview/Questionnaires

You have to know what people are thinking if you stand a chance of giving them what they need. A great way to do this is to ask them outright. Here are some questions that will help:

• What are you looking for from a vape shop?
• What do you wish your local vape shop had that it doesn’t?
• Is there anything you wish that we did better?

You get the picture…but…

The problem is getting people to answer questionnaires or take part in surveys. They don’t like it. To overcome this, you need to incentivise them. Offer something in return of their time, e.g. a free juice or a free taster session. Remember, you'll get back in sales what you put it not this marketing technique, so whilst it might feel as if you're losing out, you aren't.

2: Make Sure Your Staff Are Well Trained

For many people, the main reason for visiting a vape shop is that they are looking for specific help and advice about the products they’re buying. For example, they might want to know how to use a particular device or which coils last the longest.

Here is a list of the key areas that you must ensure your staff are trained for, and it doesn't matter if you're a vape shop South London, Andover, Land’s End, or John O’Groats – you all need to pay attention to the following:

• The range of ejuices and their flavours – if you sell unusual products, such as CBD, make sure that they understand why people use these juices and how they can get the desired results.

• The range of devices, how they work, and which purpose they suit (e.g. are they suitable for cloud chasers, for flavour chasers, for beginners, etc.).

• How coils work and which devices suit which coils.

• General advice, e.g. advice on how to saturate a wick properly, how to improve flavour, how to reduce problems such as burnt juices or vapers tongue, etc.

The secret is that the more useful and informative you can be, the more your customers will want to use your services. This is the same with all businesses from the vape shop South London to the Wellington boot shop in Guam.

We hope that you have found this article useful. Paying attention to the things outlined above will really help.

When people are deciding whether to vape using nicotine salts or freebase nicotine, they often ask themselves the question, "Which one of the two is better?"  This is the wrong question to ask because each type has different properties, one person may prefer nicotine salts and another person might prefer free base nicotine.

Therefore, the correct question to ask when deciding which one is right for you is "What is the difference between these two types of nicotine?"  

We are going to answer the second question in this article by comparing the different properties of nicotine salts and freebase.

The Speed of Delivery of the Nicotine

Probably the most significant difference between both types of nicotine is the swiftness with which they affect you. In other words, how quickly they satisfy your nicotine cravings.

• Nicotine salts give you the fastest delivery. They will stop your cravings much faster than freebase nicotine will.

• Freebase nicotine gives you the slower delivery. They will stop your cravings, but at a slower rate than nicotine salts.

Given this, you might wonder why anyone would choose freebase nicotine, but there is a reason:

The Longevity of the Hit

Both types of nicotine stay in your system for different amounts of time.

• Whilst nicotine salts give you a fast delivery, they are also out of your system fast. This means that you will develop cravings sooner with nicotine salts.

• Whilst freebase nicotine might be slower to give you the hit, the hit last longer, meaning that it keeps your cravings away for longer too.

This means that freebase nicotine is better at keeping cravings at arm's Length for the long-term. However, if you are experiencing serious cravings and you need a hit fast, then the nicotine salts are going to help more.

The effect on the throat

Both types of nicotine have a different effect on the throat-hit:

• Nicotine salts give you a harsher hit at the back of the throat. For people who enjoy a good throat hit, such as ex-smokers, nicotine salts are often a great choice.

• Freebase nicotine gives you a smoother hit at the back of the throat. This is great for people who do not like a harsh throat hit, or who have a sore throat but still want to vape.

The cost and availability

It is often harder to get hold of nicotine salts because it is the less popular and newer option. For example, you are unlikely to find it even in a vape shop South London, which is a notoriously busy area full of vape shops. You normally have to buy it online. 

Freebase nicotine is more common because it is the more popular choice and it is the older option. You can normally find this in most shops in the form of nicotine shots.

Because nicotine salts are less popular and rarer, they are naturally more expensive so you will pay more if you choose to vape using nicotine salts.

We hope that you have found this article useful. Both types of nicotine have their advantages and disadvantages. Often, the choice is a matter of personal preference.

Experiencing problems with vape flavours is common. This is because there are many things that affect the flavour of the ejuices.  In this article, we are going to help you understand how to troubleshoot your vape flavour problems.

The flavour/brand is low quality

Sometimes the reason that a juice taste bad is that it is badly manufactured. This could be that the brand, in general, makes low-quality juices, or it could be that the brand has used a low-quality flavour in one of its juices.  Try changing brands or changing the flavour that you have chosen from a particular brand to see if that makes any difference. If it does, then you know that it is a problem with the juice, rather than anything else.

The brand has changed their ingredients

If you have happily vaped a particular juice for a long time and suddenly find that it no longer tastes nice, it could be because the manufacturer has changed the ingredient in the juice. There's not much that you can do about this, but we do recommend that you contact the manufacturer and tell them about the problem. If enough people write in, they may revert back to their original recipe, if that's possible.

You have developed vapers tongue

Sometimes, people develop the condition called vapers tongue. This can change the way your juices taste. If you think you might have vapers tongue, then the best thing that you can do is stop vaping for a while, or take longer breaks between sessions, to help heal faster.

Your coils may have burnt out

It is important that you change your coils regularly because they can have a significant impact on the taste of your juice if they are too old. If the juice taste bad because it has developed a burning taste, then this is a sure sign that you need to change your coils.

You may be using low quality coils and devices

If you are changing your coils regularly, but you're still having problems with the taste, and that taste is acrid and burnt, then it could be a problem with your vape tank and coil. You need to ensure that you buy a high quality set up, such as vaporesso vape tanks and coils.  

Low quality tanks can be too loose for the coils, causing the coil to loosen slightly.  This leads to a lax connection, which in turn can make the coil burn out and hence creates a bad flavour.

You are not storing your juices, tanks, and coils properly

It is possible to buy the highest quality juices and high quality tanks and coils, like the  vaporesso vape tanks and coils,  and still end up with bad flavours.  In many cases, it comes down to poor storage. Ejuices and coils become damaged if they are too close to a heat source or spend too long in direct sunlight or  near overly bright lights.  Make sure that you keep your equipment and juices away from direct heat and light.

Buy troubleshooting your flavour problems in the ways outlined above, you should find the solution to your flavour headaches.

The TPD has been around a while now, and whilst it is intended to ensure that manufacturers and retailers adhere to strict rules and regulations surrounding the sale and manufacturing of e-juices and devices, it’s also worth ensuring that you (as a person who vapes) are using TPD compliant equipment too.

Why is this important? Because contrary to what some sectors of the vape community might claim,

The rules and regulations are in place to keep us safe. They ensure that the ingredients within vape juice are legitimate and do not contain dangerous chemicals. It also ensures that our devices and tanks are safe too. For example, there are rules concerning the choice of glass for vape device tanks. It is important that the glass is resistant to heat and will not splinter when accidentally broken.

So how do you ensure that you are buying equipment and uses that comply with the TPD? The following tips will help you:

Tip 1:  buy your devices and juices from a UK supplier/retailer

It is illegal for UK suppliers and retailers to sell vape juices and devices that do not comply with the regulations outlined by the tobacco products directive. If they do, they are operating illegally and may face criminal charges due to this.

By choosing UK based suppliers and retailers, you help to ensure that you are buying from a company that respects the laws of the TPD.

Even if you can buy an identical brand abroad, we suggest that you still buy from a UK based supplier simply because you have no way of knowing if the products are identical. For example, an Innokin vape tank in the UK may not be the same as a similar tank sold in the USA. It could be incompatible with UK-based devices.  Unless you have proof that two products are in fact identical, then stick to buying from the British retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers.

Tip 2: Choose Lower Nicotine Juices

If you find a juice in the UK that is rated at greater than 20 mg of nicotine per ml of juice, then you know that the juice is flouting the TPD directives.  This is because it is illegal to sell juices in the UK that contain more than 20 mg of nicotine per ml of juice.

The government has deemed levels above that volume to be dangerous and for your health, you should make sure that you follow these regulations to and do not Vape juices that contain greater amounts of nicotine than those stated above.

The vast majority of vape shops in the UK are compliant with the TPD. Those that are not will soon go out of business and potentially face criminal charges. For this reason, it is highly unlikely that you will ever find a Juice for sale in the UK that contains a greater around 20 mg of nicotine per ml of liquid.

Tip 3: Choose Tanks and Mods That Have TPD-Compliant Features

There are a number of Rules governing the features that a tank or mod should sport in order to remain compatible with the TPD. For example, a tank must be made of a specific material in order for it to be legal. Tempered and Pyrex glass are both suitable for use in tanks. You should never buy a tank that does not have this safety feature in its glass.  Tanks such as the Innokin vape tank are ideal.

Follow these three tips and you will remain compliant with TPD.

OK, so maybe you don’t have to visit a vape store right this instance, or even today of this week, but if you’ve never visited one, or if it’s been a while, you need to get down to your local store. Why? Well there are tons of reasons why.

Below, you’ll find a list of the top 5 reasons people give for visiting the vape store. If any of them seem relevant to you, then it’s time you headed down there!

Reason 1: They’ll Demystify the Process

Are you confused about vaping? If so, don’t worry. It’s common. Why is it common? Because vape is so complicated as there are so many ways to do it, juice options, device options, etc, etc…you already know, which is why you’re confused.

For beginners, it can be an absolute nightmare. There’s too much to know and everyone seems to be talking in code – where do you start? At your local vape store!

They can help give you a brief outline of the entire vape industry in very easy-to-understand terms and help qualify areas where you’re confused. It’s so much easier than visiting a vape store online UK and reading the blog.

Reason 2: You’ll Learn from the Experts

Unlike when you’re learning about vape from “Bill down the pub”, you know that the advice you’re getting is expert and accurate. Bill might very well know exactly what he’s talking about, but at the same time, he might not.

When you visit the vape shop, you’re learning from bone fide experts. They’ll give you accurate information because it’s literally their job to understand.

Reason 3: They’ll Help Troubleshoot Your Problems

If you’re stuck with a vape issue (e.g. you can’t get a proper drag, your vapour tastes burned, your coils keep breaking after a week), you can just head to your local vape store and ask them for advice. They will invariably have the answer to your issues. It’s the best place to head if you’re stuck with your habit.

Reason 4: They’ll Help You Find the Right Set Up

You can head to a vape store online UK and see a huge range of different vape devices, but how will you know which is the right set up for you? You’d have to spend hours researching all the different devices, working out the pros and cons of each, and then matching these to your personal preferences.

It’s so much easier just to head to your local shop, give them a break down of your needs, answer their questions, and then walk away with the perfect device.

Reason 5: They Have Taste Bars

By far the best thing about visiting the vape shops is that they allow you to try products before you buy them. Now, not all vape shops have taste bars, but the majority do.

The taste bars can be the best place for you to experience all the different things that vape has to offer. You can try different devices, e.g. Mouth-to-lung kits, different juices, and different nicotine types, e.g. nicotine salts.

We hope that you now have a good idea about some of the things that you can gain from visiting a real-world vape shop. There’s also the social aspect too! You literally have everything to gain and nothing to lose from visiting a real world vape shop.