Is OB Vape the cheapest vape store in Ireland?

Yes! At OB Vape, we pride ourselves on offering the lowest prices in Ireland on disposables, e-liquids, vape kits, and nicotine pouches. If you find a better price, email us at info@obvape.ie — we’ll match it. We also offer next-day delivery across Ireland.

What are the strongest nicotine pouches in Ireland?

OB Vape is Ireland’s number one store for high-strength nicotine pouches. We stock popular brands like PABLO (50mg), ICEBERG (50mg), and Greatest Cold Dry. These pouches are 100% tobacco-free and perfect for discreet, smoke-free nicotine.

What nicotine strength should I choose when switching from disposables?

Most disposable vapes in Ireland contain 20mg nicotine salts, which is equivalent to strong 10ml nic salt e-liquids. If you’re switching to a refillable kit, choose a 10mg or 20mg nic salt for a similar hit. You’ll save money and get more flavour.

Nic Salt vs Nic Shot - What's The Difference?

Eoin O'Boyle

Jan 6, 2024

Nic Salt vs Nic Shot – What’s The Difference?

If you’re getting into vaping, you’ve probably come across both nic salts and nic shots. They both contain nicotine — but they’re used in completely different ways.

Quick Answer: Nic salts are ready-to-use e-liquids with nicotine, while nic shots are small bottles of nicotine added to shortfills to create your desired strength.

What Are Nic Salts?

Nicotine salts are e-liquids that already contain nicotine and are ready to vape straight from the bottle.

Smooth throat hit
Fast nicotine absorption
Available in 10mg and 20mg

They are most commonly used in pod kits and low-power devices.

What Is a Nic Shot?

A nic shot is a small bottle of concentrated nicotine (usually 18mg or 20mg) that you add to a shortfill e-liquid.

Used to create your own nicotine strength
Typically added to 50ml or 100ml bottles
Mixed by the user

This gives you flexibility over your vape setup.

How They’re Used (Key Difference)

Nic salts: Open bottle → fill → vape
Nic shots: Add to shortfill → shake → vape

This is the biggest difference between the two.

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose Nic Salts If:

You want simplicity
You’re using a pod kit
You need higher nicotine strength

Choose Nic Shots If:

You’re using a sub-ohm device
You prefer lower nicotine strength
You want larger bottles and better value

Example Setup

Nic Salt Setup: Vaporesso XROS + 20mg nic salt
Nic Shot Setup: Sub-ohm kit + shortfill + nic shot

Common Mistakes

Using nic salts in high-powered devices
Forgetting to shake after adding a nic shot
Using too many nic shots

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use nic salts in a sub-ohm device?

Not recommended — the nicotine strength is usually too high.

Do nic shots come flavoured?

No — they are unflavoured and designed to mix with shortfills.

What strength will I get?

A 50ml shortfill with one nic shot usually gives around 3mg nicotine.

Why Buy From OB Vape?

OB Vape offers fast delivery across Ireland and stocks a full range of nic salts, nic shots, and shortfills.

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Final Thoughts

Both nic salts and nic shots have their place. It all depends on your device and how you prefer to vape. Understanding the difference will help you get the best experience possible.