Choosing Nicotine liquids: diy mixers edition (25 W) (v2)
Nicotine liquids advice for Liverpool, covering charging, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
We spent weeks putting nicotine liquids options through their paces so the recommendations here reflect real use. What surprised us most was how little the 1.2 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 50:50 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber.
The Liverpool market for nicotine liquids has grown steadily, and the choice on offer now is genuinely broad. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 1.2 Ω mesh coil is the sensible default to keep in stock.
Expect roughly 1091 full puffs from a charge at 0 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing. Delivery across Liverpool is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window. The build quality on RELX Pro is a step above most of what sits in the same price bracket, and the finish resists the chipping that usually shows after a few months of pocket carry.
Charging over USB-C takes about 39 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries. Two things to check before ordering: the USB-C socket on the base and whether the 1.2 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation. Battery behaviour is where the RELX Pro earns its keep: the 1000 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 60 and recharges over USB-C.
Airflow control on the RELX Pro is adjustable enough to move from a warm, restrained draw to something far more open without removing the tank. Vapour production is more than adequate at 60, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying. Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all.
The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 50:50 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly. Pricing in Liverpool shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current GBP rates rather than a fixed list price. Airflow control on the RELX Pro is adjustable enough to move from a warm, restrained draw to something far more open without removing the tank.
If you take one thing from this page, make it the coil compatibility check. A device that needs a coil you cannot source locally becomes an expensive ornament within a month. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 1.2 Ω mesh coil is the sensible default to keep in stock. Pricing in Liverpool shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current GBP rates rather than a fixed list price.
What surprised us most was how little the 1.2 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 50:50 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Deep Purple finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily. Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all.
Specifications
The specification sheet is where the real trade-offs show.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | SMOK |
| Battery capacity | 1000 mAh |
| Power range | 60 W |
| Liquid capacity | 4.0 ml |
| Coil | 1.2 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 1.6 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 50:50 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 0 mg/ml |
| Material | zinc alloy |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Connector | 510-X |
| Airflow | adjustable sliding |
| Mouthpiece | silicone tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Kiwi Lime: tangy, green, described as tart kiwi balanced by lime. On a 50:50 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.2 Ω mesh mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Liverpool
Availability in Liverpool is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 1.2 Ω mesh and the USB-C are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510-X matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
If any of the above addresses what you were trying to solve, the rest of the pages in this section cover it in more detail.