Liverpool Nicotine salt liquids starter bundle (5000 mAh)
Nicotine salt liquids advice for Liverpool, covering versus, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium nicotine salt liquids narrows once you know which components you actually use. Two things to check before ordering: the Micro-USB socket on the base and whether the 1.4 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium nicotine salt liquids narrows once you know which components you actually use. What surprised us most was how little the 1.4 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 65:35 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber.
The build quality on Lost Vape Thru is a step above most of what sits in the same price bracket, and the finish resists the chipping that usually shows after a few months of pocket carry. Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal. Charging over Micro-USB takes about 69 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries.
Vapour production is more than adequate at 30, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying. Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all. The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help.
The narrow bore mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips. Two things to check before ordering: the Micro-USB socket on the base and whether the 1.4 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation. Battery behaviour is where the Lost Vape Thru earns its keep: the 1200 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 30 and recharges over Micro-USB.
Worth noting that the 510-X takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. For rechargeable users, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge. Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 1.4 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense.
Comparing this against a 65:35 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. The 6.5 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem. Expect roughly 907 full puffs from a charge at 3 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing.
If you take one thing from this page, make it the coil compatibility check. A device that needs a coil you cannot source locally becomes an expensive ornament within a month. In Liverpool, availability of the 1.4 Ω mesh coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself. Charging over Micro-USB takes about 69 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries.
Specifications
These are the figures that matter day to day, and the ones worth comparing across models.
| Reference model | Lost Vape Thru |
|---|---|
| Brand family | SMOK |
| Battery capacity | 1200 mAh |
| Power range | 30 W |
| Liquid capacity | 6.5 ml |
| Coil | 1.4 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 1.3 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 65:35 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 3 mg/ml |
| Material | polycarbonate |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | 510-X |
| Airflow | fixed |
| Mouthpiece | narrow bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Lemon Lime Soda: citrusy, crisp, described as zesty lemon over lime with gentle carbonation. On a 65:35 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.4 Ω mesh mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Liverpool
Availability in Liverpool is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 1.4 Ω mesh and the Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510-X matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Our advice is to order one, use it for a fortnight, and only then decide whether to stock up.