Vaping keeps changing, with new trends giving vapers more ways to customize their experience. One recent trend is shortfill e-liquid, which lets users add their own nicotine to a mostly pre-filled bottle of vape juice. Today, we’ll dive into this new and innovative vape formula that has been a godsend to many enthusiasts around the world.
What are 50/50 Shortfills?
50/50 shortfills are a type of e-juice formula that typically comes in 50ml or so bottles and is filled only about 90% of the way—hence the name “short fill.” They have a 50/50 VG/PG ratio, which makes them compatible with those who use MTL vaping systems. A 50/50 VG/PG ratio is generally associated with vapers craving more of a throat hit and who use lower-wattage devices like pod systems.
Shortfills were created to follow new rules from the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), which limits how much nicotine can be in e-liquids. They let vapers in the EU legally buy vape juice and add their own nicotine. The last 10% of the bottle is left empty for adding nicotine, while the rest already contains VG, PG, and flavoring.
Understanding the Composition
Shortfills have flavorings, VG, and PG, but no nicotine. The flavors are stronger than normal e-juice because adding nicotine later will make the taste less strong.
How 50/50 Shortfills Differ from Other E-Liquids
Again, 50/50 shortfill e-liquids are simply vape juices that are missing the nicotine, which is meant to be added by the user after purchase. There’s enough space in the bottle between the top and the cap for the user to add the appropriate amount of nicotine to the formula.
Benefits of Using 50/50 Shortfills
50/50 shortfills allow residents of the European Union to purchase and enjoy bottled vape juices legally. However, their benefits extend beyond legality, which is why they’re becoming popular worldwide.
Shortfills allow vapers to experiment with their formula by adjusting the nicotine level. The 50/50 VG/PG ratio is ideal for MTL vapers, offering a balance between flavor, vapor production, and throat hit. Higher VG ratios, primarily used for DL vaping, produce massive clouds but may limit throat hit and flavor. A 50/50 vape juice ratio is more versatile, as it can accommodate more vaping devices and output levels (wattage, temperature, etc.). It’s compatible with both pod systems and sub-ohm systems.
How to Choose the Right 50/50 Shortfill
Now, if you’re ready to buy a 50/50 shortfill vape bottle, you still need to consider a few factors to ensure you
