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Joan J. Thomas

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Joan J. Thomas

Joan J. Thomas edits Vapour, writing the guides and range reviews, keeping the flavour and strength data in line with the live catalogue, and checking every regulation piece against the primary sources: legislation.gov.uk, the MHRA and the CAA.

How Joan J. Thomas works

  • Strengths, prices and stock on every flavour page come from the live catalogue, not from memory.
  • Regulation pieces cite the rule they rely on, so readers can check it at the source.
  • No health claims, and no paid reviews.
  • Spotted a mistake? Tell us and we will correct it and note the change.

Articles by Joan J. Thomas

Bar Juice 5000 Lemon Lime and Elfliq Cherry Cola nic saltsReview4 min readCheapest nic salts UK: prices comparedWe compared the price of every bottle we list across the UK stores we track. Here is where the cheapest nic salts are, and how to spend less.Joan J. Thomas
1 Nov 2026A 10ml bottle of Bar Juice 5000 Strawberry Kiwi nic saltGuide3 min readHow long does a 10ml nic salt last?There is no single answer, because it depends on how you vape. What decides how long a bottle lasts, and how to work out your own number.Joan J. Thomas
30 Oct 2026An Elux Legend nic salt bottle and box with a child-resistant capGuide5 min readHow to open a nic salt bottle (including Elux Legend nic salts)Every 10ml nicotine bottle in the UK has a child-resistant cap and a tamper seal by law. They are easy once you know the knack.Joan J. Thomas
28 Oct 2026Prefilled pod kits from Hayati, PIXL and Lost Mary, the refillable alternatives to disposablesRegulation2 min readUK vape rules in 2026: what has changed and what is comingFrom the 10ml bottle limit to the disposables ban and the Tobacco and Vapes Act. A plain summary of the rules UK vapers live with.Joan J. Thomas
27 Oct 2026Watermelon nic salt from Elfliq, Elux Legend and Bar Juice 5000 side by sideReview4 min readElfliq vs Elux vs Bar Juice 5000: which nic salt should you buy?Three ranges, all built on disposable favourites. Here is how they differ on the details that decide which one suits you.Joan J. Thomas
25 Oct 2026Prefilled pod kits and refillable vape kits packed for travelRegulation5 min readVaping abroad: countries where vapes are bannedA vape that is legal at home can be confiscated, fined or worse at your destination. These are the countries where UK travel advice says vapes are banned.Joan J. Thomas
24 Oct 2026Pod vape kits and spare lithium-ion batteries packed for hand luggageGuide4 min readCan you take a vape on a plane from the UK?Short answer: yes, but only in your hand luggage, and you cannot use or charge it on board. Here are the rules, checked against the CAA.Joan J. Thomas
22 Oct 2026Elfliq Blue Razz Lemonade, Elux Legend Gummy Bear and Bar Juice 5000 Pink Lemonade nic saltsReview4 min readBest nic salts UK: the ranges worth buyingElfliq, Elux Legend and Bar Juice 5000 compared on the things you can check: flavour count, strengths, price and stock.Joan J. Thomas
21 Oct 2026Bar Juice 5000, Elux Legend and Elfliq 10ml nic salt bottlesGuide2 min readWhat goes into nic salt e-liquid, and how it reaches UK shelvesFour ingredients and a lot of paperwork. A short guide to what is in the bottle and what has to happen before it can be sold here.Joan J. Thomas
19 Oct 2026Pod vape kits, which UK law says can only be sold to adults aged 18 and overRegulation6 min readWhat is the legal age to vape in the UK?Eighteen is the line, but the law is aimed at sellers and adults who buy for children. Below is what it says, with a source for each rule.Joan J. Thomas
18 Oct 2026Bar Juice 5000, Elux Legend and Elfliq nic salts, all mixed 50/50 PG to VGGuide3 min readPG/VG ratio explained: what 50/50 and 70/30 meanTwo ingredients, one number on the label. What the PG/VG ratio changes in the vape, and how to match it to your kit.Joan J. Thomas
17 Oct 2026Refillable vape pods and pod kits, the main alternatives to disposable vapesGuide4 min readDisposable vape alternatives: what to switch to in the UKDisposables are off the shelves, but the replacements cost less to run and keep the flavours you know. Here is how to choose.Joan J. Thomas
15 Oct 2026Replacement vape coils of different resistances next to refillable podsGuide5 min readVape coils explained: resistance, mesh coils and how to change oneThe small part that does the real work in any vape. What the ohm number means, which coil types exist, and how to swap one in a minute.Joan J. Thomas
14 Oct 2026Refillable vape pods next to an Elfliq Blue Razz Lemonade nic saltGuide4 min readHow to refill a vape pod without leaksSide fill or top fill, the job takes under a minute. These steps keep liquid out of the airflow and your first puff tasting right.Joan J. Thomas
13 Oct 2026An Elux Legend nic salt next to sub-ohm vape tanks used with freebase e-liquidGuide4 min readNic salt vs freebase: which should you vape?Nic salts and freebase carry the same nicotine but feel very different to vape. Here is how they compare, and the one question that settles which you need.Joan J. Thomas
11 Oct 2026Bottles of e-liquid from Bar Juice 5000, Elux Legend and ElfliqGuide5 min readNicotine-free vape juice: what 0mg e-liquid is and how it is soldWhat 0mg e-liquid actually is, why it is the only vape juice sold in big bottles, and where it sits next to the nic salts we cover.Joan J. Thomas
10 Oct 2026Replacement vape coils ready to prime before first useGuide4 min readHow to prime a coil: a step-by-step guidePriming takes five minutes and saves a new coil. These are the steps for pod kits and tanks, and the mistakes that cause a burnt first puff.Joan J. Thomas
9 Oct 2026Bar Juice 5000 Banana Ice nic salt in 10mg and 20mg, side by sideGuide2 min readWhich nic salt strength? 5mg vs 10mg vs 20mgThe single choice that decides whether a pod kit feels right. Here is how to pick, and how to come down later if you want to.Joan J. Thomas
8 Oct 2026Three refillable vape pods with their built-in coilsGuide6 min readWhat is a vape pod? Pods, pod kits and how they workThe small cartridge that sits on top of most vapes sold in the UK today. Here is what it is, the types you will see, and how the parts fit together.Joan J. Thomas
6 Oct 2026Three replacement vape coils, including a 0.4 ohm mesh coilGuide4 min readWhy does my vape taste burnt? Causes and fixesA burnt taste nearly always means the coil is heating cotton that has run dry. How to work out which of the usual causes it is, and what to do about it.Joan J. Thomas
5 Oct 2026Mr Blue nic salt from Elux Legend, Bar Juice 5000 and ElfliqGuide4 min readWhat are nic salts? A clear guide for UK vapersNic salts are the e-liquid most UK vapers now use, yet the name confuses people. Here is what they are and why pod kits are built around them.Joan J. Thomas
3 Oct 2026Three cylindrical lithium-ion vape batteriesGuide2 min readVape battery safety: the dos and don'tsLithium batteries are safe when they are treated properly. These are the habits that matter, and the rules for flights and recycling.Joan J. Thomas
28 Sept 2026Three refillable pod vape kits from OXVA and VaporessoGuide2 min readVaping for beginners: a plain-English UK guideVaping 101 for the UK: pod kits, nic salts, strengths and the 10ml rule. Everything a new vaper actually needs to know, and nothing they don't.Joan J. Thomas
14 Sept 2026