Strawberry Ice Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

The Strawberry Ice Elux Nic Salts 20mg by Elux in Strawberry Ice at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Strawberry Ice: Overview

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Strawberry Ice is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid that pairs a sweet, ripe strawberry flavour with a cooling menthol-style finish. It is made for refillable pod kits and other low-power, mouth-to-lung devices, and it is sold at 20mg/ml (2%) nicotine, which is the highest strength UK rules allow for retail e-liquid. It is not a disposable vape, it has no battery and it does nothing on its own: you pour it into a compatible refillable device.

That distinction matters more than it used to. Single-use vapes can no longer be sold in Great Britain as of 1 June 2025, so many people who relied on 20mg disposable bars have moved to refillable kits, prefilled pods and bottled liquid. A 10ml nic salt is the most direct replacement for the way a disposable feels: a smooth throat hit, fast nicotine delivery at low power and flavours that are simple and recognisable. The difference is that you choose the hardware, you can swap flavours whenever you like, and the cost per millilitre is usually lower than buying a steady run of throwaway bars.

Strawberry with ice is one of the most common flavour pairings in UK vaping, and there is a straightforward reason for that. Strawberry is a familiar, sweet, slightly jammy fruit that almost every adult recognises instantly, and a cooling agent lifts it so it does not feel heavy or syrupy over a long session. If you have used a strawberry ice disposable before, you will broadly know what to expect here, although the exact balance of sweetness and chill varies from one manufacturer to the next.

This page covers what is in the bottle, what the flavour is likely to be like, how long ten millilitres lasts, which devices suit it, how to choose between 10mg and 20mg, how to fill and troubleshoot, and who should look elsewhere. We have tried to be plain about limits as well as strengths. Some figures, such as puff counts and battery capacity, depend on the device you pair the liquid with rather than the liquid itself, and we say so wherever that applies.

Nicotine is addictive. This product is for adults aged 18 or over and is intended for people who already smoke or vape. If you do not use nicotine, do not start.

Specifications and What Is in the Bottle

The numbers on a nic salt bottle are simple, which is part of the appeal. You are buying 10ml of liquid at 20mg/ml. Ten millilitres is the largest bottle size UK rules permit for nicotine-containing e-liquid, so every brand in this category sells the same volume. Multiply it out and the bottle holds roughly 200mg of nicotine in total, which is a useful figure if you want to keep track of how much you use each day.

• Brand: Elux
• Product type: nicotine salt e-liquid, not a device
• Volume: 10ml
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%), roughly 200mg of nicotine per bottle
• Flavour: strawberry with a cooling ice finish
• Base: a PG/VG blend, normally close to balanced for nic salts; the exact ratio is printed on the label of your batch
• Suitable for: refillable low-power pod kits, ideally with 0.6 to 1.2 ohm coils at around 8 to 18W
• Not suitable for: sub-ohm tanks, high-wattage mods and any single-use device

The word salt describes the form of nicotine. Freebase nicotine, used in traditional e-liquids, is alkaline and feels harsh at higher strengths. Nicotine salts are made by combining nicotine with an acid, commonly benzoic acid, which lowers the pH. The result is a smoother throat hit at a given strength and nicotine that is absorbed quickly, which is why nic salts became the standard for small pod devices. It also explains why 20mg/ml of nic salt feels different from 20mg/ml of freebase: far less scratchy, but still a definite hit.

Liquids sold for pod kits are normally formulated with a fairly balanced PG/VG blend, and the balance is deliberate. Propylene glycol (PG) carries flavour and provides throat hit. Vegetable glycerine (VG) produces vapour density and softness. A blend close to even wicks quickly through the small cotton or mesh coils in a pod kit, whereas a very thick high-VG liquid would starve those coils and cause a burnt taste. We do not quote a fixed ratio on this page because it can differ between batches, and the label on the bottle is always the definitive source.

Every bottle legally sold in the UK carries a standard set of information. When your bottle arrives, check that it shows:

• the prescribed nicotine health warning
• a full ingredient list and the nicotine strength
• a batch number and a best-before date
• a child-resistant and tamper-evident closure
• producer details, since products must be notified to the MHRA before they can be sold

Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place, away from children, pets and heat sources. Direct sunlight and warm cars degrade both nicotine and flavour, and a bottle left in a hot bag for days will often taste flatter and look darker than it did when new.

Flavour Profile: Strawberry with an Ice Finish

Strawberry is a forgiving flavour for e-liquid because the fruit is naturally sweet, aromatic and slightly acidic, which gives flavourists a lot to work with. In a nic salt, the typical result sits somewhere between fresh strawberry and strawberry sweet: a rounded, candy-leaning fruit note with a little of the jammy depth you get from cooked or ripe berries. The ice element is added through a cooling agent, usually menthol or one of the synthetic coolants used in modern e-liquids, and it changes how the strawberry feels more than how it tastes.

What to expect from a blend like this, bearing in mind that palate and device both change how a flavour reads:

• On the inhale: sweet strawberry up front, with a clean cool sensation spreading across the tongue and the back of the mouth.
• On the exhale: the cooling tends to sit in the nose and throat while a softer, lingering strawberry sweetness remains on the palate.
• Cooling strength: noticeable but, in most liquids of this type, closer to a mild chill than a full menthol blast. If you want an arctic hit, a dedicated menthol or extra-ice liquid will deliver more.
• Sweetness: moderate to fairly high. Fruit e-liquids use sweeteners to round off tartness, and this style is no exception.
• Throat hit: the combination of 20mg nic salt and a cooling agent can feel sharper than either alone, which some people enjoy and others find too much.

Flavour intensity also depends on power. At the low wattages nic salts are designed for, roughly 8 to 15W, strawberry stays clear and distinct and the cooling stays smooth. Push the power up and the sweetness tends to dominate, the fruit turns more cooked than fresh, and the menthol component can become scratchy. If the liquid tastes one-dimensional or harsh, turn the device down rather than up.

Sweet fruit liquids can also dull your sense of taste over a long session, an effect often called vaper's tongue. It is harmless but annoying, and it usually fades if you switch flavours for a day or drink water between sessions. A cooling flavour like this one is slightly less prone to it than a heavily sweetened dessert profile, because the chill resets the palate a little.

If strawberry is your starting point but you like variety, the category commonly includes strawberry paired with other fruits, such as strawberry watermelon, strawberry kiwi, strawberry raspberry, strawberry banana and strawberry mango, as well as plain strawberry without the ice and berry blends like blueberry raspberry. Availability moves around from batch to batch, so check the Elux category in the shop for what is in stock today rather than relying on a fixed list.

Performance and Puff Delivery

A bottle of e-liquid does not have a puff count in the way a disposable does, because the number of puffs depends on the device, the power setting, how long you draw and how much liquid each puff consumes. Disposables quote large headline numbers that are best treated as marketing figures. What you can work out sensibly is how much liquid you have and how quickly you tend to use it.

As a point of comparison, a standard UK disposable vape held around 2ml of liquid. A 10ml bottle therefore holds the liquid of about five of those, and since a refillable pod kit loses very little to waste, you tend to get the full amount into your lungs rather than discarding a half-used device. As a rough planning estimate, a pod kit running at about 10 to 15W uses somewhere between 0.005ml and 0.012ml per puff, which puts a 10ml bottle at roughly 800 to 2,000 puffs. Longer draws, higher power and a worn coil all push you towards the lower end.

Real-world use is easier to think about in days rather than puffs. These are indicative figures only:

• Light use (around 0.5 to 1ml a day): a bottle lasts roughly 10 to 20 days.
• Moderate use (around 1.5 to 2ml a day): roughly 5 to 7 days.
• Heavy use (3ml a day or more): around 3 days, in which case it is worth asking whether 20mg is working for you or whether you are chain vaping.

On the performance side, nic salts behave differently from the freebase liquids many longer-term vapers started on. The nicotine hit arrives quickly and is felt in the throat and chest from the first puff, and cravings usually settle after a handful of draws rather than a long session. The vapour itself is light compared with a high-VG liquid in a sub-ohm tank, which is exactly what this class of product is designed to be. If you want big clouds, this is the wrong liquid and the wrong kind of device.

Consistency across the bottle should be good for the first few millilitres, but coil life affects what you taste. A fresh coil gives the cleanest strawberry and the sharpest cooling. As a coil ages, flavour flattens and a faint toasted note can appear. Replacing the coil or pod at the first sign of that change usually restores the original flavour, and it is cheaper than assuming the liquid has gone off.

Choosing Your Nicotine Strength

This listing is the 20mg/ml version, and it is worth being clear about who that strength is for. In the UK, 20mg/ml (2%) is the legal ceiling for retail e-liquid, so you cannot buy anything stronger from a licensed shop. A lower strength, commonly 10mg/ml in nic salt ranges, is also sold for many flavours, and for plenty of people it is the better choice. The same 20mg limit applies to the disposable and prefilled pod products you may be moving away from, so a bottle at this strength is a like-for-like step rather than an increase.

As a general rule of thumb used by many stop-smoking services and vape retailers:

• 20mg/ml: for people who smoke around ten or more cigarettes a day, who are moving from 20mg disposables, or who find that lower strengths leave cravings unsatisfied.
• 10mg/ml: for lighter smokers, for those partway through reducing, or for anyone who finds 20mg too strong.
• Below 10mg/ml: for people close to stopping nicotine altogether, typically in a freebase or shortfill format rather than a nic salt.

Signs that 20mg is too strong include nausea, light-headedness, headaches, a racing heart or a persistent harsh feeling in the throat. If you notice any of them, stop, take a break and consider a lower strength. Signs it is too weak are the opposite: you keep reaching for the device, cravings return within minutes and you find yourself chain vaping. Chain vaping on a lower strength can deliver more total nicotine than careful use of a stronger one, so the right strength is the one that lets you vape less often.

Nicotine strength and device power interact. Nic salts are designed for low-wattage use because delivery is efficient and the hit is already firm. Use 20mg at 25W or more and the hit becomes unpleasant and you burn through the bottle quickly. Keep power modest and the same strength feels smooth.

A cooling flavour adds one more variable. Menthol and similar coolants amplify the sensation in the throat, so a strawberry ice liquid at 20mg can feel stronger than a plain strawberry at the same strength. If you are unsure, it is reasonable to start with the 10mg bottle of the same flavour and move up only if it fails to hold you.

If you want to reduce nicotine over time, the usual approach is to step down gradually. Move from 20mg to 10mg for a few weeks, then lower again, rather than changing everything at once. Your local stop-smoking service can help you plan this, and they will often supply support free of charge.

Coil, Mesh and Device Compatibility

Because this is a liquid rather than a device, the coil that matters is the one in your pod kit. Nic salts work best with coils designed for mouth-to-lung inhaling, where you draw into your mouth first and then inhale. That means higher resistance and lower power than the sub-ohm tanks used for direct-to-lung vaping.

The most suitable setups share a few traits:

• Coil resistance: roughly 0.6 to 1.2 ohm. Lower than that, the coil is built for more power and more liquid than a nic salt needs.
• Coil type: mesh coils give even heating and strong flavour at low power, while cotton wick or ceramic coils are gentler and can last longer. Either works well with a balanced PG/VG liquid.
• Power range: around 8 to 18W, with the lower half of that range usually giving the smoothest result with a cooling flavour.
• Airflow: tight to medium. Open, loose airflow dilutes the flavour and the hit and encourages bigger, longer draws that use more liquid.
• Pod capacity: most refillable pods hold roughly 2ml to 3ml, so a 10ml bottle will fill several pods.

Popular refillable pod systems in the UK include families such as the Vaporesso XROS, Oxva Xlim, Smok Novo and Geekvape Wenax lines. Treat these as examples of the kind of hardware this liquid is made for rather than a compatibility guarantee; always check your own manual for the recommended liquid type, coil resistance and power range before you buy.

The bottle is not suitable for the following:

• Sub-ohm tanks and high-wattage mods: the hit becomes harsh at higher power, the liquid is consumed very quickly and a thin nic salt can leak from large airflow tanks.
• Disposable vapes: single-use devices are sealed, cannot be refilled and should never be opened, modified or tampered with. Doing so is a fire and safety risk.
• Prefilled-pod-only systems: some closed systems use locked or proprietary cartridges that are not designed to be refilled, and refilling them can damage the device or void any warranty.

A final compatibility point is coil maintenance. Strong cooling agents and sweeteners in fruit liquids leave residue on coils over time, so a coil used with this kind of flavour may need replacing a little sooner than one used with a simple tobacco or unsweetened liquid. A reasonable expectation is one to two weeks per coil at moderate use, though this varies a lot.

Battery Life, Charging and Power Settings

The bottle itself has no battery and nothing to charge. Everything related to power comes from the pod kit or refillable device you use it in, and that is where the practical differences between setups come from.

Refillable pod kits in this class typically use internal batteries from about 400mAh in very slim devices up to around 1,000mAh in larger ones. As a rough guide, a pod kit with a 500 to 800mAh battery running at 10 to 15W delivers a day of light to moderate use before needing a top-up. Heavier use, higher power and more airflow all drain it faster. Because nic salts are designed to be vaped at low wattage, a small battery goes further than it would with a high-power sub-ohm setup.

Charging is almost always by USB-C these days. Sensible habits are:

• Use the cable supplied with the device, or a reputable replacement, and a standard wall adaptor or computer port.
• Expect a full charge to take roughly 30 to 90 minutes depending on the battery size and charger.
• Do not leave a device charging unattended or overnight, and do not charge it on a bed, sofa or other soft surface.
• Stop using any device that is swollen, hot to the touch, leaking or damaged, and do not try to repair it.

Power settings are the biggest lever you control. Many pod kits have fixed output and no setting to change, in which case the coil resistance is what matters. On adjustable devices:

• 8 to 11W: the smoothest and coolest vapour, the longest battery life and the lowest liquid usage. A good starting point for strawberry ice.
• 12 to 15W: a warmer, more flavourful draw with a stronger hit.
• 16 to 18W: hotter vapour, faster liquid consumption and a harsher throat feel at 20mg. Most people do not need to go this high.

When a device reaches the end of its life, do not put it in a household bin or kerbside recycling. Devices and batteries contain lithium cells that can cause fires in waste lorries and recycling plants. In the UK, retailers that sell vapes are expected to offer take-back for old devices, and household waste recycling centres also accept small electricals. Look for a drop-off point near you and use it.

Design and Build Quality of the Bottle

A bottle of e-liquid is a simple object, but the details decide whether filling a pod is clean or messy. A 10ml nic salt bottle is normally made from a soft, squeezable plastic with a narrow, fine-tipped nozzle, a tamper-evident ring and a child-resistant cap that you press and turn or squeeze and twist. Those features are mandatory on UK products, and they are worth understanding before your first fill.

What to look for when the bottle arrives:

• An intact seal: the tamper-evident ring should be unbroken. If it has been opened, do not use it and contact the shop.
• A clear label: flavour, nicotine strength, ingredients, batch code, best-before date and the health warning should all be legible and match what you ordered.
• A clean nozzle: the fine tip should be free of residue from the factory and should sit snugly in the neck of the bottle.
• A bottle that holds its shape: a soft bottle that has been crushed in transit can drip when opened, so give it a few minutes upright first.

The child-resistant cap can feel awkward at first, particularly if your hands are cold or you have limited grip strength, but it is a legal safeguard and should never be removed or worked around. Nicotine liquid is poisonous if swallowed and can be absorbed through skin, so always keep it out of reach of children and pets. Fruit-flavoured liquids look and smell appealing, which is exactly why this matters.

The label design on an Elux bottle follows the brand colour-coding for flavours, which makes it quick to tell a strawberry ice bottle from a blueberry or mango one at a glance. Even so, if you keep several bottles, write the opening date on the label with a marker pen, and keep the bottles in a small box away from heat.

Clean-up matters too. If you spill liquid on your hands, wash them with soap and water. If it gets on a surface, wipe it with a damp cloth or kitchen paper. Do not tip leftover liquid down a drain.

When a bottle is completely empty, check your local council's guidance on whether the plastic can go in household recycling, as policies on bottles that once held nicotine liquid differ between areas. Many councils ask for small plastic bottles to go in the recycling once fully empty with the cap back on; others recommend general waste. When in doubt, ask your council or take it to a recycling centre.

How to Fill and Use It Properly

Filling a pod is straightforward once you have done it a couple of times. The steps below suit most refillable pod kits, although your device manual should always take priority where it differs.

• Step 1: switch the device off and check the pod. Make sure the pod or tank is clean, dry and fitted with a coil that is suitable for nic salts. If the coil is old or tastes burnt, replace it now.
• Step 2: open the fill port. Most pods have a silicone bung or a sliding cover. Open it and keep your fingers clear of the airflow slots on the sides.
• Step 3: squeeze in the liquid slowly. Hold the bottle upright and tip it into the fill port, filling slowly to the maximum fill line. Do not overfill and do not cover the central air tube.
• Step 4: close the port and let it sit. Reseat the bung and then wait five to ten minutes for a fresh coil to soak. Skipping this step is the most common cause of a dry, burnt hit.
• Step 5: wipe off any spills. Clean the mouthpiece and the outside of the pod before vaping.
• Step 6: take a few gentle priming puffs. Use short, soft draws, then settle into your normal routine.

Using the vape well makes a noticeable difference to flavour and comfort:

• Take slow, steady draws of two to three seconds rather than hard, long pulls.
• Pause for ten to twenty seconds between puffs to let the coil re-wet.
• Do not chain vape. If you find yourself doing it, consider a different strength or a short break.
• Keep the device upright when not in use so liquid does not drift towards the airflow channels.

Nic salts are designed to be vaped at low power. If your device has adjustable wattage, begin at the low end of its range and increase only if you feel the flavour is weak. Higher is not better with a 20mg nic salt; it simply makes the throat hit stronger and uses more liquid.

If you switch flavours, rinse the pod with warm water, dry it fully and fit a new coil if possible. Strawberry ice leaves a lingering cooling note that will otherwise colour the next flavour you put through the same coil.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Most problems with refillable pod kits come down to a handful of causes, and almost all are easy to fix without replacing the whole device. These are the issues we see most often.

• Burnt or acrid taste: usually a dry or worn coil, caused by vaping before it was primed, by chain vaping or by power set too high. Replace the coil, let a new one soak for ten minutes and lower the power.
• Weak or muted flavour: a tired coil, a nearly empty pod or the effect of vaper's tongue. Try a new coil, a refill and a day on a different flavour or just water.
• Gurgling or spitting: too much liquid in the chamber or a blocked airflow path. Wipe the mouthpiece, check the fill level and ensure the pod is properly seated.
• Leaking from the pod: overfilling, a poorly seated bung, a cracked pod or changes in air pressure. Empty it, dry it, refit it and fill to below the maximum line.
• Harsh throat hit: typically 20mg combined with too much power or a strong cooling agent. Lower the wattage, take shorter draws or try the 10mg version.
• Dizziness or nausea: a sign of too much nicotine. Stop, sit down, drink water and wait. If it keeps happening, switch to a lower strength.
• Device will not fire: check the battery, make sure the pod is properly clicked in and clean the contacts with a dry cotton bud.
• Liquid tastes different after a few weeks: exposure to heat, light or air darkens the liquid and flattens flavour. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place and use it within the date on the label.

A simple diagnostic approach helps. Change one thing at a time: first the coil, then the power setting, then the liquid. If a new coil fixes the problem, it was the coil. If the problem follows the bottle, contact the shop with the batch number from the label.

If you ever suspect a safety issue, such as a damaged or swollen battery, a cracked bottle or a liquid that smells chemical or unusual, stop using it immediately. Do not try to fix a damaged battery. Dispose of it at a proper drop-off point and keep a record of the batch details in case you need them.

If you suspect a child or pet has swallowed or touched nicotine liquid, treat it as an emergency. Call 999, NHS 111 or your vet and tell them what was ingested.

Who Elux Strawberry Ice 20mg Is For, and Who Should Skip It

This is a specialist nicotine product, so it helps to be direct about who it suits and who it does not.

It is a reasonable fit for:

• Adult smokers who want an alternative to cigarettes and currently smoke around ten or more a day.
• Former 20mg disposable users who have bought, or are buying, a refillable pod kit and want a familiar flavour and strength.
• People who prefer fruit and cooling profiles and who want something simple without layers of dessert or sweet notes.
• Vapers who value being able to control cost per millilitre and swap flavours without replacing the hardware.
• Users who like a firm, quick nicotine hit from a small, low-power device.

You should look elsewhere if:

• You do not already use nicotine. This is not a product for people who have never smoked or vaped. Nicotine is addictive.
• You are under 18. It is illegal to sell nicotine products to anyone under 18, and the shop will carry out age checks.
• You are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a heart condition. Speak to a GP, pharmacist or stop-smoking adviser first.
• You find 20mg too strong. Use the 10mg strength of the same flavour, or look at lower-nicotine formats.
• You dislike menthol or cooling flavours. A plain strawberry or a berry blend without ice will suit you better.
• You vape with a sub-ohm tank. You want a high-VG freebase liquid instead, not a nic salt.
• You want a device that works straight out of the box. A refillable kit requires some setup, and a prefilled pod system may be more convenient.

For people who are trying to stop smoking, vaping is widely considered to be much less harmful than continued smoking, but it is not risk-free and it works best when you stop smoking completely rather than doing both. Free stop-smoking support through the NHS and local services is available in most parts of the UK, and the combination of support and a vape tends to give better results than either alone.

Value for Money and How It Compares

Value in e-liquid comes down to cost per millilitre, how long a bottle lasts and what it costs to keep your device running. By those measures, bottled nic salt compares well with the disposable products it often replaces.

A 10ml bottle contains the liquid of roughly five 2ml disposable vapes. Even allowing for the one-off cost of a pod kit and the cost of replacement coils or pods, refilling generally works out cheaper per day within a few weeks for anyone who vapes regularly. Sit down with your own numbers: how many disposables you used each week, what you paid, and how many bottles you would need to cover the same period. For most regular users the saving is clear, and for occasional users it is smaller. There is also a non-financial benefit in not throwing away a battery and a device every time you finish a flavour.

How does Elux compare with other 10ml nic salt ranges? In this category the field includes names such as Elf Liq, Nasty Salt, Dinner Lady Salts, IVG Salt and Hayati nic salts. Most of them sell the same 10ml, 20mg format, so the real differences are in flavour tuning, price and availability rather than in specification. As a fair comparison:

• Flavour approach: Elux liquids lean towards the same sweet, familiar profiles that made its disposable range popular, so they suit people who liked those bars. Other brands may offer more unusual or more dessert-led recipes.
• Cooling intensity: some competitors push the ice or menthol harder. If you want a stronger chill, it is worth trying an alternative alongside this one.
• Price: price varies by retailer and promotion, so compare the cost per bottle at the time you buy rather than assuming one brand is always cheaper.
• Range: if you prefer a very wide choice of flavours, the larger independent nic salt brands may have more options than a brand focused on a core set of fruit and ice profiles.

On balance, this is a sensible, unflashy product for someone who knows they want strawberry with a cool finish at 20mg and has the hardware to use it. It will not suit everyone, but it does what it says, and the value case rests on cost per ml and the ability to refill rather than any special claim about the liquid itself.

If you are weighing it up against other bottles, start with a single flavour you know you like, check the label ratio and strength, and try one bottle before buying in bulk. Our shop also lists other Elux flavours and the wider nic salt category if you want to compare side by side.