Strawberry Kiwi Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

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

Overview of Elux Nic Salts 20mg Strawberry Kiwi

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Strawberry Kiwi is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid that pairs two familiar fruits, sweet strawberry and tangy kiwi, in a profile built for refillable pod kits and other low-power vaping devices. Elux made its name in the UK with ready-made disposables, and the nic salt range takes the same fruit-forward flavour thinking and puts it into a format you can pour into a device you already own. If you have been buying single-use style products and want to move to something you refill yourself, this bottle is a sensible, low-risk way to try it.

The headline numbers are simple. The bottle holds 10ml, which is the largest container size UK rules allow for nicotine-containing e-liquid. The strength is 20mg/ml (2%), which is the legal ceiling for nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK. Multiply the two and the bottle holds roughly 200mg of nicotine in total. The liquid uses nicotine salts rather than freebase nicotine, and the Elux nic salt range is formulated with a fairly even split of VG and PG. The exact ratio is printed on the bottle label, so check yours if you are buying for a specific device.

What that means in practice:

• It is intended for pod kits, mouth-to-lung (MTL) devices and low-wattage coil systems, typically running somewhere between 8W and 20W.
• It is not suited to high-wattage sub-ohm tanks, where a 20mg salt would be harsh and wasteful.
• It is sold to adult smokers and existing vapers only. You must be 18 or over to buy and use it.
• The bottle is a refill, not a device. It does not contain a battery or a coil, so how long your session lasts depends on the kit you pair it with.

This guide covers flavour, performance, device pairing, battery and charging, coil and mesh technology, nicotine strength guidance, who the product suits, how to fill and use it, troubleshooting, value for money, honest comparisons with similar nic salts, and storage and recycling. We have tried to be straight about trade-offs, including who should look elsewhere.

A note on health: nicotine is addictive, and vaping is not risk-free. Nicotine e-liquid is intended for adults who already smoke or vape, not for non-smokers or anyone under 18.

Flavour profile: strawberry and kiwi

Strawberry and kiwi is a long-standing pairing in fruit e-liquids because the two flavours balance each other. Strawberry brings a rounded, jammy sweetness, while kiwi adds a green, slightly sharp edge that stops the profile from tasting flat. In this bottle the balance leans towards the sweet side, with the kiwi acting as a tart finish rather than the lead note.

Here is how the flavour tends to unfold on a typical draw from a pod device:

• Inhale: a soft strawberry sweetness arrives first, closer to strawberry sweets or a ripe supermarket punnet than a fresh-picked, tart wild strawberry.
• Mid-draw: the kiwi comes through with a gentle acidity and a faint seedy, green quality, which lifts the sweetness.
• Exhale: the two fruits blend, with the strawberry lingering and a light tang left on the tongue.
• Aftertaste: clean and mildly sweet, without a heavy syrupy coating, though sweeter fruit liquids do leave a little more residue than lighter ones.

There is no menthol or cooling agent in this flavour. If you want a chilled finish, you would need a separate ice variant, and it is worth knowing that cooling agents change the whole character of a fruit liquid, so an ice version is a different product rather than just a stronger one.

Flavour intensity depends heavily on how you vape it. On a tight-airflow pod at modest wattage, you get a concentrated, rounder flavour with more of the strawberry body. Open the airflow up and raise the power, and the flavour thins out, the kiwi becomes more noticeable, and the sweetness feels sharper. If you find the fruit tastes muted, the first things to check are the age of the coil and whether you are vaping at a wattage the coil is rated for, rather than assuming the liquid is weak.

As with any sweet fruit e-liquid, you may notice vaper's tongue, where your taste buds temporarily stop picking up a flavour you have been using all day. Switching to a different profile for a day, drinking water, or taking a break usually resets it. Many vapers keep two bottles in rotation for exactly this reason.

Elux also produces other fruit, ice and candy style nic salts, for example blue razz, watermelon, blueberry, mango and cola style profiles. Availability rotates, so check the Elux brand page for what is in stock right now if you would like to compare.

Performance and vapour delivery

Nicotine salts are made by combining nicotine with an acid, usually benzoic acid, which lowers the pH of the liquid. The practical effect is a smoother throat feel at higher strengths. A 20mg freebase liquid can feel quite sharp at the back of the throat, while a 20mg nic salt is noticeably softer, even though the nicotine content per millilitre is higher. That smoothness is why nic salts became the standard for pod kits and disposables, and why most MTL vapers who step up to 20mg choose a salt.

Here is what to expect from Elux Nic Salts 20mg Strawberry Kiwi in a suitable device:

• Throat hit: moderate and rounded at 20mg. It is present but not scratchy, particularly at 10W to 15W with a 0.8 to 1.2 ohm coil.
• Vapour production: modest. MTL pod devices produce a small, dense plume rather than large clouds, and that is by design.
• Nicotine delivery: quick and fairly efficient. Salts are absorbed readily in the mouth and throat, which is why many people find a few draws satisfying.
• Consistency: because the VG/PG split is fairly balanced, the liquid wicks reliably on standard cotton pod coils and does not need a heavy-duty setup.

Puff counts on refillable liquids are not a precise number, because liquid use depends on your device, your coil and how long you hold each draw. As a rough estimate, a low-power pod device uses somewhere around 0.005ml to 0.015ml of liquid per draw. On that basis a 10ml bottle gives you very roughly 700 to 2,000 draws. That is an estimate, not a specification, and your real figure will move up or down with your habits. A regular pod user taking a couple of hundred draws a day will commonly get between four and ten days from a bottle, while an occasional vaper could stretch it much longer.

One thing to keep in mind is that nicotine intake scales with how much you vape, not just the strength on the label. A 20mg salt used in a high-airflow, high-wattage setup can deliver far more nicotine per draw than the same liquid used in a restricted MTL pod. If you notice dizziness, nausea or a racing heartbeat, you are likely taking in more than you need. Slow down, reduce the wattage or consider stepping down to a lower strength.

Bottle design and build quality

The liquid arrives in a standard 10ml plastic dropper-style bottle with a long, narrow nozzle. That nozzle matters more than it sounds, because many pod kits have small fill ports with a silicone plug, and a thick-tipped bottle makes filling messy. A slim tip lets you place the nozzle straight into the port and squeeze gently. The plastic is soft enough to squeeze in a controlled way without glugging, which helps prevent over-filling.

UK rules shape how nicotine e-liquid packaging is built, so you can expect the following on a legitimate bottle:

• Child-resistant cap: push down and turn, or squeeze and turn, to open. It can feel fiddly at first, but it is a legal requirement and a genuine safety feature.
• Tamper-evident seal: a ring or band that breaks when the cap is first opened, so you can tell the bottle has not been opened before.
• Health warning: the standard UK nicotine warning, stating that the product contains nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance.
• Label information: nicotine strength, ingredient list, batch number and manufacturer details, along with a contact for the responsible supplier.
• Volume limit: 10ml maximum, which is why nic salts are sold in small bottles rather than the larger sizes you see for nicotine-free liquids.

Build quality on the bottle itself is functional rather than fancy. The plastic is lightweight, so it is easy to carry in a bag, and the label is clearly printed with the flavour name and strength. The one practical downside is that the cap-and-nozzle design can trap a little liquid, which means a small amount may end up on your fingers when you remove the cap. Keep a tissue handy and wash your hands after filling, because nicotine can be absorbed through skin.

If a bottle arrives with a broken seal, a damaged label, or a cap that does not close securely, do not use it. Contact the shop with photos so it can be replaced. Always check the batch details on the bottle against the date on the label, and keep the packaging until you have finished the liquid so you have the information to hand if you ever need to report an issue.

Pairing it with a device: battery and charging

A bottle of e-liquid has no battery, so the battery life and charging experience come entirely from the kit you pour it into. That said, it helps to know what to look for, because a poor match between liquid and device is the most common reason people feel disappointed with a nic salt.

Most compact pod kits that suit a 20mg salt use an internal battery somewhere between 400mAh and 1,000mAh, with the 500mAh to 800mAh range being common. As a worked example, a 650mAh battery at 3.7V stores about 2.4Wh of energy. At a steady 10W, each three-second draw uses roughly 30 joules, so the battery could in theory deliver close to 290 draws before it is empty. Real-world figures are lower because of efficiency losses and voltage cut-offs, but it explains why a typical pod kit lasts most of a day for a moderate user.

Charging tips that apply to nearly every refillable kit:

• Use the cable supplied with the device, or a good-quality USB-C cable, and a standard phone-style charger rather than a fast-charge brick unless the device says it supports it.
• Expect a full charge to take somewhere between 30 and 90 minutes for most pod kits.
• Do not leave a device charging unattended overnight or on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa.
• Stop using any device that has a swollen, hot or visibly damaged battery.
• Do not carry a device loose in a pocket with keys or coins, as this can short-circuit the contacts.

When picking a kit, check whether it is button-activated or draw-activated, whether it has a fixed or adjustable output, and what pod capacity it holds. UK rules cap refillable tanks and pods at 2ml, so a 10ml bottle will refill a pod roughly five times. Devices with adjustable wattage are the most forgiving, because you can lower the power to tame a harsh throat hit or raise it a little to bring out the flavour.

When a battery eventually stops holding charge, do not put the device in your household bin or kerbside recycling. Lithium batteries can start fires in refuse vehicles and sorting plants. Take it to a household waste recycling centre or a retailer take-back point instead, which we cover in the final section.

Coil and mesh technology: what suits a 20mg salt

The coil is where the liquid becomes vapour, and for a 20mg nic salt the coil choice matters more than most people expect. As a rule, nic salts suit lower power with higher-resistance coils, because you do not need much vapour to get a satisfying amount of nicotine. A low-resistance coil run at high power pushes out too much nicotine too quickly and makes the liquid taste harsh.

These are the coil types you are most likely to meet in a pod kit:

• Standard cotton-wick coils (0.8 to 1.2 ohm): the usual choice for MTL pods. They run at around 8W to 15W, deliver a firm throat hit and handle a balanced VG/PG liquid well. This is the setup that suits Strawberry Kiwi 20mg most naturally.
• Mesh coils (0.6 to 1.0 ohm): a flat mesh heating surface covers more area than a round wire, which tends to give more even heating and a fuller flavour. Many modern pods use mesh. They can handle slightly more power, often up to about 20W, but 20mg salt gets strong quickly at higher output, so start low.
• Ceramic coils: they tend to last longer and resist burning, but the flavour is often a little flatter. They are a reasonable choice if you do not want to change coils often.

Avoid pairing this liquid with sub-ohm coils below roughly 0.5 ohm. They are designed for lower-strength freebase liquid at much higher wattage and will turn a 20mg salt into an unpleasantly strong, hot vape that also uses liquid very quickly.

Coil life is another practical point. Sweet fruit liquids carry more sugar-like compounds and sweeteners, which can build up as a dark residue on the coil and shorten its life. Expect to replace a coil every one to two weeks with regular use, or sooner if the flavour turns muted or burnt. A new coil must be primed before use: after fitting, let the pod stand for several minutes with liquid in it so the cotton is fully saturated. Firing a dry coil burns the wick and ruins the flavour permanently.

If you change flavour often, consider a spare pod or coil for each profile, because residue from one liquid can colour the taste of the next.

Nicotine strength guidance and UK limits

Choosing a nicotine strength is the single biggest factor in whether a nic salt works for you. Too low and you will feel unsatisfied and keep reaching for a cigarette. Too high and you will feel dizzy, nauseous or jittery. The following is general guidance for adult smokers, not medical advice.

• 20mg/ml: usually where heavier smokers start, typically people who smoke around ten or more cigarettes a day, or who smoke first thing in the morning. This is the strength of this bottle, and it is the maximum the UK allows.
• 10mg/ml: often a better fit for moderate smokers, or for people who find 20mg too harsh, or who are stepping down after some weeks of vaping.
• Lower strengths such as 5mg or 3mg: for light smokers or for ex-smokers who want to keep reducing their nicotine intake.

If you are unsure, start at the lower strength that you think might work. Moving down from 20mg is easy, but there is no benefit in taking more nicotine than you need. Many vapers find that after a few weeks of using a satisfying strength, cravings settle and they can reduce without difficulty.

UK rules worth knowing about:

• Maximum strength: 20mg/ml for any nicotine e-liquid, whether salt or freebase. No legal product can exceed this.
• Maximum bottle size: 10ml for nicotine-containing refills.
• Maximum tank or pod size: 2ml.
• Single-use vapes: disposable vapes can no longer be sold in the UK as of 1 June 2025, which is part of why refillable pod kits and nic salt bottles have become the main route for people who want a similar ready-to-use experience.
• Age: you must be 18 or over to buy nicotine vaping products.

Signs that your strength is too high include nausea, dizziness, headaches, sweating and a pounding heartbeat. If you feel any of these, put the device down, get some fresh air and drink water. Signs that it is too low include persistent cravings, irritability and finding yourself taking many more draws than usual. If you are using a 20mg salt in a high-airflow setup and feeling too much, lowering the wattage or choosing a 10mg liquid are both sensible fixes.

Do not add nicotine shots to a nic salt bottle. The bottle is already at the legal maximum, and the volume constraint makes it impractical in any case.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Strawberry Kiwi is not for everyone. It is aimed at a fairly specific group, and being honest about that saves you money and frustration.

It is a good fit if you:

• currently smoke and want an alternative that delivers nicotine at a strength comparable to a regular cigarette habit;
• have been using disposable-style vapes and want a refillable route that costs less over time;
• own a pod kit or MTL device and want a sweet, easy-to-vape fruit flavour;
• prefer a smooth throat hit rather than a sharp one;
• like strawberry, kiwi or mixed berry and fruit candy profiles and do not want a menthol finish.

You should skip it, or look at alternatives, if you:

• Are under 18 or have never smoked or vaped. This product contains nicotine and is not intended for non-smokers.
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a heart condition. Speak to a pharmacist or GP before using any nicotine product.
• Want large clouds. A 20mg salt in a high-wattage sub-ohm tank is a poor combination. Look for a lower-strength or nicotine-free liquid designed for that style.
• Dislike sweet flavours. This is a sweet fruit profile with no tobacco or menthol notes.
• Want a cooling sensation. You would need an ice variant for that.
• Need 0mg or very low nicotine. A 20mg bottle will be too strong, and the nicotine level cannot be diluted safely in a 10ml bottle.
• Want pure convenience. Refilling means carrying a bottle, a spare pod and a tissue. If you want something you can pull out of a packet and use, a refillable system does ask a bit more of you.

If you are a smoker looking to cut down or quit, the NHS offers free stop-smoking support, and a local pharmacy or stop-smoking service can help you pair vaping with a plan to reduce your nicotine over time. A bottle of e-liquid is a tool, not a plan on its own.

How to fill, prime and use it

Because this is a refill and not a disposable, there is no activation step on the bottle itself. The device does the work. Here is a straightforward process for getting a clean first session.

Follow these steps in order:

• 1. Prepare. Wash and dry your hands, and make sure the device is switched off. Many pod kits switch off by pressing the button five times, but check your own manual.
• 2. Remove the pod. Take the pod out of the device and find the fill port, which is usually a small silicone plug on the side or top.
• 3. Open the bottle. Push and turn the child-resistant cap, and check that the tamper ring has broken cleanly.
• 4. Fill the pod. Peel back the silicone plug, place the nozzle into the port and squeeze slowly. Stop below the maximum line, leaving a small air gap at the top. Overfilling is the most common cause of leaks.
• 5. Seal and wipe. Press the plug back in fully and wipe away any spilled liquid, especially from the electrical contacts.
• 6. Let it soak. Wait five to ten minutes after filling a fresh pod, or up to fifteen minutes with a brand-new coil. This allows the cotton to saturate.
• 7. Prime. Without pressing the button, take a few gentle draws to pull liquid into the coil. If your device is draw-activated, take very light sips.
• 8. Start gentle. Use the lowest wattage that gives a satisfying flavour, and take slow draws of two to four seconds with tight airflow.

Use a mouth-to-lung style: draw into your mouth first, pause briefly, then inhale into your lungs. This works with a restricted airflow and a modest amount of vapour, and it suits the nicotine strength. If your device has adjustable airflow, start with it mostly closed.

Between sessions, keep the device upright where possible and avoid leaving it in a hot car or direct sunlight, as heat thins the liquid and makes it leak more easily. Take a break between draws rather than chain-vaping, because rapid repeated firing overheats the coil and shortens its life.

Keep spare pods, and a tissue, in your bag. If you travel by air, be aware that pressure changes can cause leaks, so travel with pods that are empty or only partly filled and top up after landing.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with refillable nic salts come down to a handful of causes. Here are the usual ones and how to fix them.

• The device leaks. The most frequent cause is overfilling the pod. Fill only to just below the maximum line, make sure the plug is pressed in fully and that the pod is seated properly. Pressure changes from flying or travelling over high ground can also force liquid out.
• Gurgling or spitting. This is condensation or excess liquid in the airway. Remove the pod, blow gently through the mouthpiece, and wipe away any liquid. Lowering the airflow or the wattage can reduce it.
• Burnt taste or dry hit. The cotton is not saturated, or the coil is worn. Stop vaping, let the pod rest for several minutes, take a few priming draws and use lower power. If it persists, replace the coil. Do not keep vaping a burnt coil, because it tastes unpleasant and can irritate your throat.
• Weak or muted flavour. Check whether you have vaper's tongue, the coil is old, or the airflow is too open. Try a different flavour for a day or two, replace the coil and reduce the airflow.
• Throat hit is too harsh. Lower the wattage, open the airflow a little, or move to a lower nicotine strength. The 20mg salt is strong, and a number of people find that 10mg is enough.
• Device will not fire. Check that it is charged, that the pod is seated firmly and that the contacts are clean. Sticky residue from sweet liquids can build up on the contacts. Clean them with a dry cotton bud, and with a very slightly damp one if needed, then let them dry completely before using again.
• Dizziness or nausea. You are taking in too much nicotine. Stop, get fresh air, drink water and sit down. Return to vaping only at a lower strength or lower wattage.
• Liquid tastes different after a long storage period. Heat and light can darken e-liquid and dull the flavour. A slight darkening over time is normal for nicotine liquids, but if the smell or taste is off, do not use it.

If you have tried these steps and the problem continues, check whether the fault is in the device rather than the liquid by trying a fresh coil or a different pod. If you suspect a faulty bottle, such as a damaged seal or a strange smell, contact the shop with your order details and clear photos so we can look into it.

Value for money and how it compares

Refillable nic salts are generally cheaper per millilitre than ready-made single-use devices ever were, though the comparison depends on what you count. UK 10ml nic salt bottles commonly sell for a low single-digit amount in pounds, so check the live price on this page. A 10ml bottle at that price works out at tens of pence per millilitre. When single-use vapes were still on sale, they typically held about 2ml of liquid for several pounds, which meant a far higher cost per millilitre.

The full cost of a refillable setup includes more than the bottle:

• The device: a basic pod kit typically costs somewhere in the region of ten to twenty-five pounds, and it is a one-off purchase that lasts months or longer.
• Coils or pods: allow a few pounds every one to two weeks.
• The liquid: roughly one bottle every four to ten days for a regular pod user.

Even with those extras, most regular vapers spend less per month on a refillable setup than they did on repeated single-use purchases. The trade-off is convenience: you do the filling, and you need to look after the kit.

Here is how this product compares with similar nic salts a UK buyer would consider:

• Elf Liq and Lost Mary Liq: the closest conceptual rivals, because they also come from disposable brands moving into bottled nic salts. Their ranges include comparable fruit and ice profiles, so the decision usually comes down to which flavour you like and which is in stock.
• IVG Salts and Bar Juice 5000: long-standing nic salt lines with large flavour catalogues. They tend to offer more variety, including dessert and tobacco-style options, whereas Elux is more focused on fruit and candy profiles.
• Nasty Salts and Hayati-style salts: these tend to lean into bolder, sweeter and more complex flavours. If you find Strawberry Kiwi too light, they are worth a look. If you find it already sweet enough, they may be too much.

Where Strawberry Kiwi 20mg does well is as an uncomplicated, easy-to-like fruit flavour at the maximum UK strength in a standard 10ml bottle. Where it does less well is that it is not cooling, not especially complex, and it is a single flavour rather than a broader mix. If you want a menthol edge or a layered dessert profile, a competitor will probably suit you better, and we would rather tell you that than oversell it.

Storage, safety and recycling

Nicotine e-liquid is poisonous if swallowed and can be absorbed through the skin, so storage and handling are worth getting right, particularly if there are children or pets in the house.

Storage and handling:

• Store the bottle upright, with the cap fully closed, in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Keep it out of sight and out of reach of children and pets, ideally in a closed cupboard or a locked box.
• Do not decant the liquid into unlabelled containers, drinks bottles or other packaging.
• If liquid gets on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, rinse with plenty of water.
• If someone swallows e-liquid, call 999 or NHS 111 straight away, and have the bottle with its label to hand.
• Check the best-before or batch information printed on the bottle, and do not use liquid that has passed its date, smells odd or has changed noticeably in appearance.

Recycling and disposal:

• Devices and batteries: any vape that contains a battery counts as waste electrical equipment. Never put it in household rubbish or kerbside recycling. Take it to a household waste recycling centre, or to a shop that offers an electrical take-back service. Many retailers that sell vaping devices are obliged to take back old equipment, so it is worth asking.
• Empty bottles: these may still hold a trace of nicotine. Local council rules on plastic bottles with nicotine residue vary, so check with your council about whether they can go in your recycling or should go in general waste. Do not rinse residue down a drain in large quantities.
• Used pods and coils: these typically go in general waste. Let any leftover liquid soak into a tissue first.
• Packaging: cardboard sleeves and outer wrapping can normally be recycled with household paper and card.

Handled sensibly, a refillable setup produces far less electrical waste than a stream of single-use devices, which is a genuine environmental advantage. The key is to make sure the battery and the device itself end up in the right place when you are finished with them.

Finally, remember that this product is for adult smokers and vapers only. Keep it away from anyone who does not already use nicotine, and speak to a health professional if you are concerned about your nicotine use.