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How and why you should adjust your vaping habits throughout the year Posted by Kevin Ewbank on May 09, 2019 As summer approaches, we can look forward to all sorts of seasonal changes. But have you ever considered how your vaping habits might also change with the seasons? Temperature-sensitive storage You never quite know what to expect from a British summer. If it’s a hot one this year, it’s important to keep your vaping kit protected from the heat. E-liquid breaks down when exposed to excessively hot temperatures, which certainly... Read More

Ultrasonic Cleaners for Vaping Posted by Kevin Ewbank on April 25, 2019 We all know that cleaning your vape tank is an important aspect of vape maintenance. There are several methods you can use, but to clean even the fiddliest and most inaccessible parts of your device, ultrasonic cleaners are an excellent choice. Here we’ll look at how they work, why it’s recommended, and how to choose the right ultrasonic cleaner for your device. How ultrasonic cleaning technology works It might sound strange to use sound waves to combat dirt,... Read More

Vape Tank Maintenance Tips Posted by Kevin Ewbank on March 20, 2019 If you want your vaping device to last, you’ll need to master some basic vape tank maintenance. Here we’ll explain why it’s so important to take care of your tank, what you need to do, and how to fix some common issues experienced by many vapers. Cleaning your vape tank Your vape tank is the part that holds the e-liquid, so as you might expect, it will need cleaning between refills. That’s especially important if you change flavours... Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to Vaping Posted by Kevin Ewbank on February 20, 2019 If you’re new to vaping, it might seem complicated. But once you know the jargon, it’s easy to get started! Read on for our beginner’s guide to vaping and e-cigarettes. Making the commitment If you’re determined to give up tobacco, making a commitment to vaping could be a great first step. Although some people do use both traditional cigarettes and vaping devices at once, it’s best to start as you mean to go on and get rid... Read More

New Year’s Resolutions – Discover an alternative to smoking Posted by Kevin Ewbank on January 18, 2019 Everyone knows smoking cigarettes is bad for your health (not to mention your wallet) but can be difficult to quit. New Year is a great time to make a lifestyle change, and if your New Year’s Resolution this year is to stop smoking, switching to e-cigarettes could help wean you off tobacco. What is vaping? Vaping involves inhaling a vapour that’s made by heating “e-liquid”. The device used to heat the e-liquid is... Read More

E-Liquid Classics: Banana Flavoured E-Liquids Posted by Kevin Ewbank on September 18, 2018 Banana e-liquid is an interesting flavour and surprisingly one of the more popular e-liquids currently on the market. It ranks highly among other e-liquids in the same fruity category and remains a great seller here at SmokShop. Banana e-liquids come in various bananaesque flavours – by that, we mean that there are different variations of banana flavours. For example, you have the classic banana taste, taken from the banana fruit and then you have what are known as ‘synthetic’ flavours.... Read More

The Best Apple Flavoured E Liquids Posted by Kevin Ewbank on September 18, 2018 One of the most popular e-liquid flavours is apple. When it comes to e-liquids, it seems that the simple flavours are the ones that see the most success and praise. Apple is one of those timeless flavours and isn’t too sickly sweet or synthetic, plus it’s a fruit, so you can’t go wrong there, can you? Apple flavoured e-liquids are pretty popular which makes choosing the best apple flavour fairly difficult. There are over 1,000 apple-flavoured... Read More

UK MPs Call for Relaxed Vaping Laws Which Would See a Cut in Smoking-related Deaths Posted by Kevin Ewbank on September 18, 2018 The BBC have recently reported that e-cigarettes could be the key weapon against smoking. The vaping vs smoking debate is something that’s been going on for almost a decade. New studies are constantly being batted around the media, most claiming that vaping is the ‘healthier’ alternative to smoking, others claiming that there’s still not enough concrete evidence to suggest this. However, a committee of MPs have recently... Read More