Beat The Flavor Ban With Refillable Pod Systems

In recent years, pod systems have become one of the most popular types of vapes. Modern pod vapes like the JUUL have quickly begun to replace the bulky ‘box mod and atomizer’ vapes that have dominated the industry for years. With millions of JUUL devices being sold every year, vape shops need to be able to cater to these pod vape users. Recently, a ban on flavored vape pods has been put into effect, which should drive many of these pod vapers to start using refillable pod systems. For this reason, now is the perfect time to start offering refillable pod vape products in your vape shop.

Pod systems are popular because they are simple and far more discreet than traditional vaporizers. Instead of being the size of a phone and producing massive clouds of vapor, pod systems can be as small as a flash drive and they produce smaller clouds, which means you won’t be drawing attention with massive plumes of vapor. Because they are so small, these vapes are easy to pocket and use all day. This makes them a perfect option for almost any user.

Most pre-filled pod systems are composed of two components; the pod and the battery. The battery portion contains the electronics and power source that allows the device to function. Most pod vapes use a simple battery that is draw activated, so no buttons or adjustments have to be made. This keeps the use of these devices incredibly simple. A large portion of these devices even feature plug-in charging adapters that allow them to use any USB port to recharge.

Another reason these vapes are so popular is their second component, the pods. Every pod is basically a prefilled disposable atomizer filled with vape juice. Each contains its own coil, wick, and a small chimney the vaper can draw through. After one use, the pod is typically disposed of, meaning pod vapers never have to go through the process of replacing their coils. This basically makes these systems idiot-proof.

Recently, the FDA has decided to ban mint and fruity flavors in pre-filled vape pods. This is just the most recent action taken against vaping, but it does create a unique opportunity for vape shops. Thousands, if not millions, of pod vape users have grown accustomed to enjoying the flavored pods JUUL used to offer. Now, these users are faced with vaping tobacco flavors or nothing, but there is a third option...

Refillable pods create a useful little loophole to help vapers get around this ban. While you cannot buy a mango-flavored JUUL pod anymore, you can still buy refillable pods and mango flavored nic salt e-liquids. This means that, with about 10 to 15 seconds of work, pod vapers can continue to enjoy the products they love despite not being able to legally purchase them pre-filled in stores. This isn’t only great for pod vapers, but it’s great news for vape shops. Gas stations won’t likely be selling empty pods and e-liquids any time soon, so your shop could be the only spot in town for former JUUL users to get the flavored pods they crave.

Refillable pod systems take these simple pods and make it so vapers can refill them with their own e-liquids. This helps pod vapers choose their own flavors and makes it much cheaper to operate these vapes, which typically burn through a pod every day or so. At roughly $4 per pod from JUUL, with users typically vaping at least one pod per day, the cost adds up to about $28 per week or nearly $1500 per year. When you order refillable pods for your shop, you can help your customers save significantly while gaining their business.

Now there are two basic kinds of refillable pod systems. You can either use a system with disposable pods or one which uses replacement coils. The difference all comes down to coils. As most vapers know, coils do not last forever. During use, the residue from your e-liquids will begin to build up on your coils. Once this buildup reaches a critical level, it will begin to affect the flavor of your vapor and may also cause hot pops of e-liquid and may even lead to some leaks.

Because the coils in pods are so small, this coil failure can occur quite quickly. This is why JUUL pods are disposable, the coils can’t last much longer than one use before burning out. Some refillable pods, especially those designed to be compatible with JUUL devices, have to follow this disposable coil model.

Sadly, the tiny footprint of the JUUL pods makes it practically impossible to create a compatible pod where the coil can be replaced. Because of this fact, the JUUL-compatible refillable pods we offer are still disposable. Despite this fact, these pods can typically be used 3 or more times means they can help your customers save big over traditional JUUL pods.

Here at Kingdom Vapor, we recommend our customers carry the OVNS W01 refillable cartridge if you are catering to JUUL users. These pods fit both JUULs and the OVNS JC01 vaporizer battery. They feature the same 0.7 ml capacity as the JUUL and a similar coil resistance at 1.8 ohms. This makes them a perfect lateral move for former JUUL users looking to enjoy flavored pods or to save money without switching devices.

Each W01 pod can be refilled up to 5 times before you will begin to experience coil burn and unpleasant tastes. The pods are easy to refill with any e-liquid you choose and they fit the JUUL securely without leaks. These pods are not only cheaper than the JUUL but maybe users enjoy using them more, noting that they offer an amazing vaping experience and awesome flavor.

So pod vapers who are willing to try an alternative device, we also offer several refillable pod systems that are not JUUL-compatible. Typically, these devices use larger pods that offer increased e-liquid capacity and some even offer replaceable coils. If your customers are not married to using the JUUL battery, there is plenty of room for improvement when they move to an alternate system.

While the JUUL is definitely convenient, these devices are pretty bare bones. The devices sacrifice battery life and features to achieve their small size. The JUUL battery only has a battery capacity of 200mAh. Compared to the 3000mAh average capacity of an 18650 battery, this is pretty puny battery life. The JUUL is also draw-activated, meaning the device is constantly on and always drawing power. You may notice that many alternative devices will often be larger than the JUUL, but this slightly larger size is due to these devices having a much larger battery capacity and more robust hardware inside.

With the bigger size of these systems comes added benefits. While JUUL sized vape pods might not have enough space to accommodate replaceable coil designs. Using replacement coils, users can continue to use these pods indefinitely. Refillable pods with replacement coil technology are a much cheaper option than completely replacing the pod after a single use. This helps cut down on waste and, in many systems, gives vapers some extra control over their vapor with different coil options.

Not all refillable pod systems use replacement coils, though. Some kits like the Lost Vape Orion Q have pods available with a few different resistance options. Users can change these pods out when flavor starts to diminish or when they taste a burnt flavor. These pods allow users the option of running a few flavors without worrying about cross-contamination, and in many cases they’ll last much longer than the smaller pod options that are out there.

If you have customers who are coming from a JUUL background, one of the best ways to convert them to a refillable pod system is with a complete starter kit. Many of these kits come with everything a new user will need to get started. This includes the battery, charger, pods, and replacement coils if applicable. Once they have their new system up and running, you will be their new source for e-liquids and replacement pods/coils.

One perfect example of a pod kit system that has a wide range of features is the SMOK Nord. Your shop is probably familiar with SMOK’s entry-level vape products. Here at Kingdom Vapor, we offer 10 different pod vape models from SMOK. The Nord was SMOK’s first pod system that made use of replaceable coils. The vape features a long-lasting 1100mAh battery so you can vape these units for days between charges. The button allows the vape to be fully powered down to conserve battery life and also serves as a fire button while the vape is in use.

The pod’s 3ml capacity holds more than 4 times the e-liquid of a JUUL pod, meaning you can go much longer between refilling or replacing the pod. Once the coil finally burns out, SMOK offers two options in terms of replacements: the coil can be replaced with a 0.6Ω dual coil for quick heat up, a 1.4Ω which is perfect for mouth-to-lung vaping, a 1.4Ω ceramic coil with a longer lifespan, a 0.6Ω mesh coil for direct-lung vaping, and a 0.8Ω mesh coil for mouth-to-lung vapers who want some more intense flavor. With all of these options, customers will be able to explore their new pod system just like traditional vapers modify their setup to achieve the perfect vapor.

Every pod system is going to have its own unique set of features. Not every vape is going to have 5 coil options like the Nord. Some vapes will have more battery control like a regulated box mod. There are also plenty of systems that share the JUUL’s simplicity for customers who are not looking to break the mold. Once you have helped your customer find the system that fits their lifestyle best, you will have to help them select an e-liquid.

Pod systems are unique because most use nicotine salt e-liquids as opposed to the freebase nicotine e-liquids common found in traditional vapes. There are a few reasons for this, but chief among them is the fact that nicotine salt is more readily absorbed by the body. This means that less vapor is needed to achieve the same level of nicotine. If you tried to vape a nic salt e-liquid in a traditional vape setup up, you would probably become ill from the extremely high levels of nicotine in those large clouds. For the small puffs produced by pod vapes, the higher strength offered by nicotine salt is perfect for most vapers.

For anyone new to pod vaping who may not know, nicotine salt is not a new thing. In fact, nicotine salts are found naturally in the tobacco leaf and are readily absorbed during the smoking of tobacco. In its raw form nicotine salt vapes at higher temperatures, can be quite harsh, and is harder for the body to absorb. When treated with benzoic acid(a common food safe ingredient found in sodas and acidic beverages), nicotine salts vape easier, are absorbed better, and are much less harsh. This makes these salts perfect for providing nicotine in the small clouds produced by pod vapes.

In addition to our selection of refillable pod vapes, we also carry a wide assortment of nicotine salt e-liquids. With over 100 flavors to choose from, you can always find the perfect assortment of flavors for your customers. Because pod vapers will have to start refilling their own pods in order to enjoy flavored vapor, it will be important to have a wide assortment of flavors. Choosing popular discontinued JUUL flavors like mint and mango should be a good place to start.

No matter which vapes and e-liquids you order for your shop, you can rest assured that they have been tested by our staff. We sample every new product to ensure it’s something we would actually want to use ourselves. If a product fails to impress our team, we won’t add it to our inventory. This means every time you order from Kingdom Vapor, you are getting only the best for your customers.

So if you are ready to add some new refillable pod system items to your shop’s inventory, take a look at the products we offer in the “pod systems” category of our “devices” menu. Before you check out, be sure to pick up some nicotine salt e-liquids to go with your new pod products. With these vapes on your shelves, you are sure to pick up some more business as JUUL users are left without their favorite flavored pods.