Guide: How do you refill an e-cigarette?
This guide explains how to fill an electronic cigarette with e-liquid. The text covers how an e-cigarette is constructed, what is important to consider when refilling, and which different methods are used.
How an e-cigarette is constructed
An electronic cigarette usually consists of several parts: a battery (mod), liquid container (tank or pod), and a coil that vaporizes the e-liquid. The liquid container contains cotton that absorbs the liquid and supplies the coil with e-liquid. The battery supplies power to the coil so that the e-liquid can be vaporized.
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Things to consider when refilling
When refilling a liquid container, it is important not to fill it completely. Generally, it is recommended that the container be filled to approximately 70–80%, since a certain amount of air is needed in the tank. If the container is filled completely, there is a risk that the liquid will seep through the coil and cause leakage.
NOTE! When trying a new e-liquid, you can fill it with a smaller amount. However, it is important that the coil always receives enough liquid; otherwise, it may be damaged and need to be replaced.
Different types of refilling
There are different methods for refilling an e-cigarette. The most common are:
Topfill
Refilling takes place from the top of the tank. Unscrew the top cap and fill the liquid into one of the side channels. It is important not to pour the liquid into the central tube.
Sidefill
Refilling takes place through an opening on the side of the tank, often covered by a rubber flap. Pour the liquid through the opening until the container is approximately 70–80% full.
Bottomfill
Refilling takes place from the bottom of the tank. To do this, you need to unscrew the bottom to access the liquid container. This method also provides an opportunity to clean the tank at the same time.
All e-cigarettes have a liquid container
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All electronic cigarettes have some form of liquid container. It may be a tank that is filled manually or a pod that is pre-filled. Pods are sealed containers that are inserted into the device and replaced when they are empty. There are also more advanced systems that require knowledge of refilling and handling.
Examples of pod systems and filling methods
- Oxva Xlim V2 Pod Kit – uses the sidefill method.
- VooPoo Doric 60 Pod Kit – uses the bottomfill method.
- Vaporesso Target 80 Kit – uses the topfill method.
How to fill with e-liquid
Here is how to fill an e-cigarette with e-liquid:
- If the tank has adjustable airflow, close it before refilling.
- Unscrew the top or bottom of the liquid container.
- Pour the e-liquid into the side channel, not into the central tube.
- Fill to approximately 70–80% of the container’s volume.
- Allow the coil to absorb the liquid for 10–15 minutes before use.
- Reassemble the tank and check that it is properly sealed.
NOTE! If the airflow is located at the bottom of a topfill tank, it is especially important to close the airflow when refilling.
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