Apple Bang 200ml Shortfill E-Liquid

Overview

The Apple Bang 200ml Shortfill E-Liquid by Bang in Apple at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Bang 200ml Apple Shortfill at a glance

Bang 200ml Shortfill E-Liquid Apple is a large bottle of apple-flavoured vape juice from the Bang range, priced at £9.99 and sold at 0mg nicotine. That 0mg figure is the defining trait of a shortfill. The nicotine is left out on purpose, and the bottle is made with spare headroom so an adult vaper can add nicotine shots later if they want a strength. Leave it as supplied and you have a nicotine-free e-liquid.

The listing names a single flavour, Apple. There is no second fruit in the title and no cooling suffix, so this is a plain fruit juice rather than a blend or an ice. That makes it an easy bottle to understand, and a sensible first purchase if you are trying Bang for the first time. Every product in the line is listed at the same £9.99 and the same 0mg, so with 27 listings to choose from, flavour is the only thing separating them.

What you are paying for is volume. A 200ml bottle lasts a daily vaper a long time, and the price per millilitre is a fraction of what small bottles cost (the maths is worked through in a later section). What you are not getting is a product for every device. A shortfill suits refillable tanks, sub-ohm ones in particular. It is the wrong choice for a sealed disposable or a small closed pod system, which are designed around thinner, stronger liquids.

If you are still working out which format fits you, the wider shortfill e-liquids shelf shows how many brands compete in this space. The rest of this page covers what to expect from the Apple bottle in particular: the flavour, the setup, the nicotine options, and the practical matters of storage and delivery. This product is for adults aged 18 or over only, and it is not aimed at anyone who does not already use nicotine.

How a 200ml shortfill bottle works

Start with the name. A shortfill is a bottle that has deliberately not been filled to the brim with nicotine liquid. In the UK, e-liquid that contains nicotine is capped at 20mg/ml and sold in containers of no more than 10ml. Liquid with no nicotine at all is not bound by that bottle limit, which is how a product like this one can come in a 200ml size. The liquid inside contains zero nicotine, and the unused space in the bottle is there so you can top it up with nicotine shots if you choose.

Those shots are small 10ml bottles of nicotine in a neutral base, bought separately. Pour one or more into the shortfill, close the cap, shake, and you have a mixed bottle at a strength of your own choosing. Plenty of vapers skip this entirely and use the liquid at 0mg, which is the simplest way to run it.

That gives Bang Apple two valid uses. Straight from the bottle it is nicotine-free, which suits adults who vape for the flavour and the habit alone. With shots added it becomes a low-strength nicotine liquid, usually in the region of 3mg, which is the territory sub-ohm tanks are built around. The maths for that sits in the strength section further down, and our nicotine-free e-liquids page lists every other bottle sold at 0mg if you want to compare.

Texture is the other thing to understand. Shortfills in this category are normally high in vegetable glycerine, which gives bigger clouds and a smoother, rounder feel but travels slowly through small wicks. That is why they are paired with sub-ohm tanks that have generous wicking ports and low-resistance coils, and not with the tiny coils inside a pod device. The exact VG and PG split is printed on the bottle label, so check it when your parcel arrives instead of relying on a figure from a web page, this one included.

Finally, look at the bottle itself. UK rules require e-liquid containers to be child-resistant and tamper-evident, so expect a cap that takes a little effort to open. A slim nozzle makes filling a tank far tidier than a wide mouth does, and it is worth keeping the packaging until you have read the label in full.

What the Apple flavour tastes like

Apple is a simple word that hides a lot of range. In e-liquid it can mean a sharp, green, tart apple, a rounder and sweeter red apple, or a candy-style apple that has more in common with a boiled sweet than with fruit from a bowl. The listing for this bottle does not say which, and we are not going to invent tasting notes we cannot back up. What we can do is explain what the name does and does not promise, which is useful in its own right.

It promises one fruit. There is no berry, citrus or tropical note in the title, which sets it apart from neighbours in the line such as Strawberry Kiwi or Blueberry Pomegranate. Single-fruit juices are easier to read. Your palate picks the main note quickly instead of untangling a mix, and a long bottle tends to hold its character because there are fewer components to fade at different rates.

It also promises no chill. Nothing in the name hints at menthol or ice, so this is not a cooling vape. If cooling agents catch your throat, that counts in its favour. If you like a cold finish, Mrs Menthol sits in the same range at the same price and is the obvious contrast.

How the flavour behaves depends on your setup. At lower wattage, fruit liquids usually come across softer, rounder and a touch sweeter, while a hotter coil brings out brightness and can flatten subtler notes. Apple is a forgiving flavour in that respect, so you have room to experiment with power and airflow until it suits you. If the base is high in VG, as is usual for this category, expect a full-bodied, mellow throat feel rather than a sharp one, particularly at 0mg.

One honest caution about big bottles of sweet fruit. Over a few weeks, many vapers notice their taste buds dulling to a single flavour, often called vape tongue. It is not a fault with the liquid. Keeping a second flavour in rotation, or rinsing your mouth with water before vaping, tends to bring the taste back.

Who should buy this bottle, and who shouldn't

Not everyone needs 200ml of anything. This bottle makes the most sense for a particular kind of adult vaper, and it helps to be blunt about who that is.

The best fit is someone who already owns a refillable sub-ohm tank, or is about to buy one, and wants a large, economical supply of a straightforward fruit flavour. If you are shopping for hardware at the same time, the vape kits range is where tanks and starter bundles live. The second group is nicotine-free vapers: adults who enjoy the flavour and the ritual but no longer want nicotine, for whom a 0mg shortfill is the cheapest route by some distance. The third group is people who like to control their own strength and are comfortable adding shots and doing a little arithmetic.

Who should look elsewhere? Anyone using a sealed disposable vape has no tank to fill, so a shortfill is no use to them. The same goes for most small closed systems. If your device is a compact pod kit that takes sealed or thin-liquid pods, a thick high-VG shortfill will struggle to wick and may leak or gurgle. Those devices are built around nicotine salt liquids in 10ml bottles or prefilled pods, and the nicotine salt e-liquids range is the right shelf for them.

There is also the question of strength. A shortfill with a few shots in it tops out at a low nicotine level before the bottle is full and the flavour starts to thin out. Someone who needs 10mg or 20mg to feel satisfied is poorly served by this format and will be happier with a nic salt in a suitable device.

Lastly, a plain statement. Nicotine is addictive, and vaping is meant for adults who already smoke or vape. If you do not currently use either, this product is not for you, and nobody under 18 can buy it from us. Our age verification page explains how that check works.

Price, volume and the cost per millilitre

£9.99 for 200ml works out at roughly 5p per millilitre, taking the listed volume at face value. That figure is the main reason shortfills exist, and it is worth putting next to the alternative so the saving is clear.

Our 5 for £10 e-liquids offer lets you mix and match five qualifying 10ml bottles for £10, which is £2 a bottle, or 20p per millilitre. That is excellent value for a pod device, where a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt is exactly what you need. But for a tank user burning through liquid every day, the 200ml shortfill costs around a quarter as much per millilitre. The two products serve different devices, so this is a comparison of cost and not a suggestion to swap one for the other.

To make it concrete, here is an illustration, not a prediction, because everyone vapes differently. If you use 3ml a day, a 200ml bottle covers around 66 days and costs about 15p a day. At 5ml a day it covers 40 days at about 25p a day. Heavy sub-ohm users burn more than that, and occasional users far less, so adjust the numbers to your own habits.

Remember the extras. Nicotine shots, if you use them, are bought separately and add to the cost. Coils are a running expense too, and on our coils shelf prices run from £1.99 to £16.99 depending on make and pack size. Sweet fruit liquids tend to clog coils slightly faster than lighter ones, so budget for changing them regularly.

On delivery, a single £9.99 bottle falls under the free-delivery threshold of £20, so standard postage of £2.99 applies. Two bottles come to £19.98, which is just short of the line. Add a third bottle, a coil pack, or something from the vape deals page and free standard delivery kicks in. If you are clearing out older stock, the sale section is also worth a quick look before you check out.

Setting up your tank for a thick shortfill

Priming is the step most people rush. A fresh coil is dry cotton, and the first few puffs on an unsaturated wick are what cause the burnt taste that puts people off a new bottle. Before you fire the device, drip a few drops of the Apple liquid straight onto the exposed cotton, fill the tank, and leave it for five to ten minutes so the liquid can soak all the way through. It is a boring wait that saves a coil.

Next, the fill. Pour into the tank with the tank inverted or the top-fill slot open, depending on your model, and keep the liquid above the wicking ports but below the maximum line. Overfilling forces liquid past the seals and is the leading cause of leaks. Wipe the nozzle of the bottle afterwards, since a thick, sweet liquid left on the threads becomes sticky quickly.

Power settings come from the coil, not from guesswork. Every coil has a recommended wattage range printed on its side or its packaging. Start in the lower half of that range and move up only if the flavour feels thin. Lower resistance coils are generally better suited to thick, high-VG liquids because they heat a larger wicking area, but the coil maker will say which liquids it is designed for, and that guidance should win over any rule of thumb.

Airflow is personal. A wide-open setting suits direct-to-lung vaping, giving a cooler, airier draw and bigger clouds. Tighter airflow suits a mouth-to-lung draw, but with a thick liquid you may need more power to keep the coil from struggling. Try a few combinations over a couple of tanks before you decide.

If you do not own a suitable tank yet, browse our vape kits and match the coil to the liquid. Replace coils when the flavour dulls or a faint burnt note appears, and keep spares at hand. Our vape coils range covers the main makes. Refillable pods vary a great deal, so check what the manufacturer says about high-VG compatibility before you pour a shortfill into one.

Choosing a nicotine strength from 0mg up

The bottle arrives at 0mg, so the only strength decision is whether to add anything. If you do not need nicotine, you are finished: open it and vape. The rest of this section is for adults who already use nicotine and want to mix their own.

The arithmetic is simple once you see it. Strength equals the total milligrams of nicotine divided by the total millilitres of liquid. A 10ml nicotine shot at 18mg/ml holds 180mg. Add one such shot for every 60ml of total liquid and you land at 3mg/ml, because 180 divided by 60 is 3. Two shots in 120ml gives the same result, and so does six shots in 360ml. Note that the final volume includes the shots themselves, which is the step people forget.

Your bottle label sets the limits. It will state how much room is available and the maximum number of shots, and you should never pour in more than that, because the bottle needs air space to be shaken. Treat the label as the final word on how many shots fit, and work out the resulting strength from the formula above.

As a rough guide, 0mg is for flavour-first, nicotine-free vaping. Around 3mg is the traditional strength for sub-ohm tanks used with open airflow and decent power. Around 6mg suits tighter airflow or lower wattage, where the hit is milder and the vaper wants a little more throat feel. Beyond that, reaching 12mg or more with a 200ml bottle takes so many shots that the flavour is diluted and the bottle runs out of room. If you need those strengths, a nicotine salt in a pod device is the more suitable route, and the nicotine salt e-liquids range is the place to start.

Whatever you choose, start low and give it a few days. It is far easier to add a shot later than to take one out. Remember too that nicotine is addictive, and that nobody should begin using it for the first time because of a flavour they like.

Mixing shots, steeping and storing the bottle

Wash and dry your hands first, then open the shortfill. Nicotine shots can irritate skin, so wipe away any spills straight away. The process is short, and it goes like this:

• Check the label for the maximum number of shots the bottle can take.
• Open the shortfill and the shot, and add the shot slowly so the liquid does not splash or overflow.
• Close the cap firmly, then shake for around half a minute to blend the base thoroughly.
• Leave the bottle to rest, ideally for a day, before first use. Many vapers feel that flavour settles with a short rest, though it is not essential.

Do not worry if the liquid looks slightly different afterwards. A slightly darker tint is common once nicotine has been added, and tiny air bubbles clear on their own after a few hours. A bottle left untouched at 0mg will usually keep its original appearance for longer.

Storage is where a big bottle earns or loses its value. Keep it in a cool, dark place, away from windows, radiators and any spot that gets hot, such as a car dashboard. Heat and light degrade flavour and can alter the colour. Store it upright with the cap tight, and out of reach of children and pets. E-liquid is not a drink, and the sweet apple smell is exactly what attracts curious little ones.

If you decant into a smaller dropper bottle for everyday carrying, label it with the flavour and the strength, because an unmarked bottle becomes a mystery within a week. Check the best-before date printed on the original and use the bottle in good time. A 200ml supply is only good value if you finish it while the flavour is still bright, so keep it sealed between refills and do not leave the cap off while you tinker with your tank.

Pros and cons of the 200ml format

A fair verdict needs two columns, so here they are, kept short and without spin.

What works in its favour:

• Low cost per millilitre, at roughly 5p on the listed volume.
• Flexible strength: stay at 0mg or add shots to suit.
• A single, easy-to-read fruit flavour with no cooling agent.
• A big supply, so fewer reorders and fewer small parcels.
• The same £9.99 price across the whole Bang line, so no premium for your choice.

What counts against it:

• It will not work in disposables or sealed pod systems.
• Adding nicotine means buying shots separately and doing a little maths.
• A thick, high-VG liquid can shorten coil life and gurgle if the wicking is poor.
• A large bottle commits you to one flavour, and flavour fatigue is real.
• Opened e-liquid cannot be returned, so it pays to be sure of your choice.

Think honestly about how quickly you get through liquid. An occasional vaper may find a 200ml bottle sits around for months, and flavour quality drifts over that time. If that sounds like you, a few 10ml bottles from the 5 for £10 range may suit your device and your budget better than one large bottle.

There is also no puff count to quote. A puff rating belongs to a sealed device, and a bottle of liquid depends entirely on your tank, your coil, your power and how often you vape. Anyone who tells you a precise number for a shortfill is guessing.

Taken together, the verdict is simple. If you have the right tank and you like straightforward fruit, this is good value. If you have a disposable or a small pod kit, browse the disposable vapes instead and save yourself the trouble.

Troubleshooting weak flavour, leaks and gurgling

If the first few puffs taste burnt, stop and check the coil. Almost every burnt taste on a new tank comes from a coil that was not primed properly or a tank that was run too low. Refill, wait several minutes, and drop the power a notch before you try again. Persisting with a scorched coil only ruins it.

Flavour that seems weak is usually one of four things. The coil may be spent, particularly if it has been in for a couple of weeks of daily use. The wattage may be too high or too low for the coil. The airflow may be too open for the flavour to register. Or you may simply be tired of the flavour, which is the vape tongue problem discussed earlier. Change one thing at a time so you know which fix worked, and a fresh coil is the cheapest first step.

Leaks have a short list of causes. The commonest are overfilling, a cap or base that is not fully tightened, and pressure changes such as a flight or a long drive up a hill. Fill to a sensible level, check the seals, and carry the tank empty if you are travelling. A little condensation around the airflow slots is normal and can be wiped away.

Gurgling or spitting is the sound of liquid pooling in the chimney or flooding the coil. A thick liquid in a coil that is too small will do this, so check whether the coil is rated for high-VG. If you are using a tiny pod system, that is the sign the format does not suit your device, and a different kit may be the real answer.

If a problem persists after you have tried the basics, read our FAQs or contact us, and tell us what device and coil you are using. That one detail makes it much easier to help. Faulty items can be returned within 30 days for a replacement or refund, though we cannot accept returns on opened e-liquids for hygiene and safety reasons.

Pairing Apple with other Bang flavours

One bottle rarely stays the only bottle. The Bang line has 27 listings at the same £9.99, which makes it easy to build a small rotation without watching the price. Apple works well as the plain, reliable member of that set.

If you want to stay in the sweet-and-fruity lane, Pink Lemonade adds a tart edge to the sweetness, and Strawberry is the obvious soft, familiar companion. For something sharper, Lemon and Sour Watermelon pull in the opposite direction from a gentle apple. Fans of richer, juicier profiles can look at Mango, Guava or Tasty Tropiks. Anyone who wants a break from fruit entirely can try Fizzy Cola, while Grape is a mellow choice if you enjoy the sort of sweetness that sits somewhere between juice and sweets.

What about mixing two flavours in one tank? Some vapers do it, and a plain apple is a common base to play with because it rarely fights with anything. The sensible approach is to try a small amount first, since flavours can interact in unexpected ways and a 200ml bottle of something that tastes wrong is an expensive lesson. A cleaner method is to finish one tank, rinse it, and switch, which keeps each flavour distinct.

A rotation also helps with the flavour fatigue problem. Alternating between two flavours across the week keeps your palate sharper, which means each bottle tastes better for longer. With the same price across the line, there is no financial reason to commit to a single bottle.

You can browse every flavour on the Bang brand page, or look further afield on the full e-liquids shelf if you want to compare against other makers. The shortfill category alone has hundreds of options, so there is plenty of room to find a second favourite.

Delivery, returns and buying with confidence

Free standard delivery applies to orders over £20 and takes two to three working days. Below that threshold, standard delivery is £2.99. If you need it sooner, next-day delivery is £4.99 when you order before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Orders placed before 4pm on a working day are dispatched the same day. The full details are on our delivery and returns page, and it is worth a read before you check out.

Every order is age-verified at checkout, and on delivery. You must be 18 or over to buy, and where an automated check is inconclusive we may ask for ID before dispatch. This is not an inconvenience we enjoy, but it is the right way to run a shop that sells nicotine products, and it is explained in full on the age verification page.

Returns are worth understanding before you order, because they differ from most online shops. For hygiene and safety reasons we cannot accept returns on opened e-liquids. Faulty items can be returned within 30 days for a replacement or refund, so if your bottle arrives leaking or damaged, get in touch quickly and we will sort it. This is another reason to be sure the format suits your device before you buy.

As for authenticity, the stock we sell is genuine. We source from brands and authorised UK distributors, which matters with e-liquid because counterfeit bottles are a real problem in the wider market. If anything about your delivery looks wrong, tell us.

Our support team is available Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, through the contact page or by email at help@vapeshoponline.co.uk. For quick questions about your order, the FAQ page answers the most common ones. If you are building a bigger basket, check the vape deals page for multibuy offers, which apply automatically in the basket.