I use 2 devices:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMOK-RPM40-1500mAh-Prism-Chrome/dp/B07XRK44DT/
and
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMOK-Nord-Kit-Black-Nicotine/dp/B085XZJ8NH
My "main" one is the rmp40 and I had to replace my (same model) spare and the store didn't have one but did have the nord 2 and they use the same coils so it sorta works out okay. Still planning on buying another rpm40.
I like those because they use a refillable pod. I can have multiple pods on the go with diff flavours and have 2 identical devices and switch them between them when one is on charge. (you can buy more replacement/extra pods)
Swapping a pod is literally pulling it out and slotting it back in. Not at all fiddly.
The only maintenance is really pop in a new coil when its starting to get burnt out (not running the vape juice out and keeping it topped off helps prolong life) and giving it a bit of a wash out when changing the coil. (the pod is all plastic so can be washed and left somewhere to dry off).
Coils.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088K712N7 according to amazon I've bought replacement coils 5 times total (so they last a while). I use the mesh coils as they last longer
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When using a coil for the first time, its good practice to get your bottle of juice and put a few drops in the holes where you can see the cotton, pop it in your pod, fill it up and let it sit for 20 mins. Helps to soak the cotton before using, less chance of it burning out before using it. That's across the board for any vape device you get, wick and soak it before use.
Just to note it doesn't burn as in set on fire, just tastes horrid and the cotton is noticeably grey/black/ when you lift out the coil.
Both devices have some adjustable settings to make it hotter or cooler. Enough of an option but nothing overly complicated. (can give you my settings if you go for it as a starting point)
Because it is refillable, you can buy pretty much any vape juice you choose. (unlike some pod devices that tie you to using their non refillable ones). Defo wouldn't recommend convenience shop juice or even pound shop stuff. They tend to be really strong nicotine wise and never had one that's nice.
I buy from:
https://www.onepoundeliquid.com/collections/e-liquids-shortfill-e-liquid-high-vg-vape-juice and I go for the shortfills (50ml) (you need to add a nic shot for each one purchased and its free with shortfill purchases).
At home all you need to do is empty the nic shot into the shortfill bottle, close and mix by shaking it. (you can buy a bottle opener designed for vape bottles which makes life easier for a couple of quid)
In the uk they cant sell more than 10ml pre mixed with nicotine hence buying them separately.
Its £4 for a bottle and I tend to buy 6 at a time and that does me 6-8 weeks or so.
That site also does pre mixed small bottles for £1 which is good to get a feel for what you like.
Not all juices are created equally. I find the site I use is decent (but had better) but best value for money. VPZ (high street shop) has some amazing flavours but its £30 for 3 bottles so it is more of a treat for me getting that.
The sweet/dessert type flavours tend to burn out your coil faster. I personally go for the fruit pastel types, blue raspberry or other berry flavours.
As for making the switch from ciggys to vape...
You will cough. Partially because of the gunk loosening like it would when quitting smoking and partially because you are putting something new into your lungs and it will complain. Persevere is what I would say here.
The other reason can be too harsh settings wise or too high nicotine strength.
I go for standard nic shot in a shortfill which works out at about 3mg if you were buying a 10ml bottle pre mixed. You can of course buy a second bottle of nic shot to bump up the nicotine.
You wont get that throaty hit like when you take a big draw on a ciggy (that ahhh moment) but should be able to stay on top of the main nicotine cravings fairly easily and adjust.
So shopping list would be one of the devices and some vape juice (either few small bottles pre mixed with nicotine or a shortfil and a nic shot)
Don't worry about spare coils right now, just grab some if you get on with it. They come with pod and coil to get going with in the box.
£30 will get you going and you can see what you want from there.
There are a ton of fancy mods and tanks and gear you can move up to if you want but what I listed should get you started at least.
I gave up with tanks and mods and stuff and went for simple and convenient
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I used to smoke 20+ a day so defo wasn't a light smoker. Its the longest I have stayed ciggy free ever. (3 years in august).
My own disclaimer:
I am aware long term testing hasn't been done on vaping but there are something like 97% less harmful stuff in vape juice than ciggys.
I personally would rather go with the one with the least harmful stuff in over ciggys with known outcomes of doom and gloom.
I would never recommend vaping to anyone who doesn't currently smoke, putting anything in your lungs other than air isn't a good thing.
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If you have any questions, ask away
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