Strawberry Watermelon Bubblegum Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

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

Overview: Elux Nic Salts 20mg Strawberry Watermelon Bubblegum

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Strawberry Watermelon Bubblegum is a 10ml nicotine salt e-liquid from Elux, a brand that many UK vapers first met through its disposable devices. The nic salt range takes the flavour work from those devices and puts it into a bottle, so you can fill a refillable pod kit or pen-style device you already own instead of buying a sealed unit and throwing it away. This particular flavour brings together three familiar sweet profiles: ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon and a pink bubblegum finish.

It is sold at 20mg/ml (2%) nicotine strength, which is the legal ceiling for nicotine-containing e-liquid in the UK, and in a 10ml bottle, which is the largest size permitted for nicotine e-liquid sold in refill containers. Those two numbers come from UK regulation rather than from marketing, so you will see the same limits on every reputable brand's nic salts. Disposable vapes were held to the same 20mg/ml cap for years, and since 1 June 2025 the sale of single-use vapes has been prohibited in England, Scotland and Wales. That change is one reason refillable formats like this one now sit at the centre of the UK market.

Because this is an e-liquid and not a device, nothing on this page describes an internal battery or a sealed puff count. Instead we cover how the liquid behaves in different kit, roughly how long a bottle lasts, how to choose a strength, and how to look after your coil. Where a figure is an estimate rather than a manufacturer specification, we say so, because your result depends on your device, your wattage and how often you vape.

In short:

• A sweet fruit-and-candy flavour built around strawberry, watermelon and bubblegum
• Nicotine salt formulation at 20mg/ml for a smoother hit at the highest legal strength
• 10ml bottle with a narrow nozzle designed for pod fill ports
• Suited to low-power pod kits and pen-style devices, not high-power sub-ohm tanks

Nicotine is addictive. This product is intended for adult smokers and existing vapers aged 18 or over. It is not for non-smokers, anyone under 18, or anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding.

Specifications and UK rules at a glance

Below are the specifications we can state with reasonable confidence for this product, followed by the UK rules that shape them. Where a value can change between batches or label revisions, treat the label on the bottle you receive as the authoritative source.

• Brand: Elux
• Product type: nicotine salt e-liquid, ready to vape (not a shortfill, so no nicotine shot is needed)
• Flavour: Strawberry Watermelon Bubblegum
• Bottle size: 10ml
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%) nicotine salt
• Base: a balanced VG/PG blend, in the region of 50/50 for this style of liquid; confirm the exact ratio on the label
• Suited to: refillable pod kits, pen-style devices and other low-power mouth-to-lung or restricted direct-to-lung setups
• Not suited to: high-wattage sub-ohm tanks and rebuildable atomisers run at high power
• Typical bottle life: roughly 4 to 14 days depending on how much you vape (our estimate, not a brand claim)
• Age restriction: 18 and over only

The UK rules explain several of those numbers. Nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK must come in bottles of no more than 10ml, at no more than 20mg/ml nicotine, in child-resistant and tamper-evident packaging, with a nicotine warning on the label. The product also has to be notified to the MHRA before it can be sold. Refillable tanks and pods are limited to 2ml capacity. Those limits are why you see 10ml bottles and 20mg strengths almost everywhere, and why a larger bottle in a UK shop is almost always a nicotine-free shortfill.

The same 20mg/ml cap used to apply to disposable vapes, which were also limited to a 2ml pre-filled tank. If you used a 20mg disposable before the single-use ban and want to stay at a similar nicotine level, a 20mg salt like this one in a small pod device is the closest refillable equivalent. If you are moving from a 20mg disposable, our section on nicotine strength below explains how to judge whether you want to stay at that level or step down.

Flavour profile: what Strawberry Watermelon Bubblegum tastes like

This is a sweet, candy-leaning fruit flavour rather than a realistic fruit one. Think of a fruit-flavoured chewing gum or a pick-and-mix sweet, not a bowl of fresh strawberries. If you enjoy the fruit-candy profiles that dominate UK vape shop shelves, you will recognise the general direction immediately. Here is how the profile breaks down on the inhale, the exhale and the aftertaste.

• Ripe strawberry: the most forward note on the inhale. It reads as a sweet, slightly jammy strawberry rather than a tart or seedy one.
• Watermelon juice: a light, watery sweetness that sits behind the strawberry and keeps the flavour from feeling heavy or syrupy.
• Pink bubblegum: the candy backbone. It shows up mostly on the exhale and gives the liquid its chewing-gum character.
• Boiled-sweet sugar: a general sweetness that ties the three notes together, similar to a fruit chew.
• Soft, creamy rounding: a gentle smoothness typical of bubblegum profiles, which takes the edge off the fruit.
• Lingering candy aftertaste: a sweet gum-like finish that stays on the palate for a short while after you exhale.

There is no menthol or ice in the name, so do not expect a cooling sensation. The vapour should feel warm and smooth rather than chilled. If you want a cold finish, look at the Ice variants of related Elux fruit flavours instead of trying to modify this one.

Because this is a three-way blend, the balance can shift slightly depending on your device. At lower wattage the strawberry and watermelon tend to dominate and the bubblegum arrives late. At slightly higher wattage within the recommended range the bubblegum comes forward and the whole flavour reads sweeter and rounder. If a flavour seems muddy or one-note, adjusting the power by one or two watts is the first thing to try.

A word of caution about sweetness. Heavily sweetened e-liquids deposit more residue on the coil than lighter, less sweet ones. That is not a fault with this product, it is a property of the category, but it does mean you should expect to change your coil or pod a little more often than you would with a tobacco or plain menthol liquid. We cover this in the coil section.

Performance and vapour delivery

Nicotine salts behave differently from traditional freebase e-liquid, and that shapes the whole experience. A salt formulation uses an acid, typically benzoic acid, to lower the pH of the nicotine so that it feels smoother in the throat at higher strengths. The result is that 20mg salt nicotine feels noticeably gentler on the throat than 20mg freebase nicotine would, while still delivering a quick, satisfying nicotine hit. Do not mistake smooth for weak. At 20mg/ml this is a strong liquid and it should be treated as one.

Throat hit and nicotine delivery. Expect a light-to-medium throat hit, softer than freebase at the same strength. Nicotine from salts reaches the bloodstream quickly, which is why many ex-smokers find salts more satisfying at low power than freebase. If you find yourself getting lightheaded or queasy, you are either vaping too fast, using too much power, or at a strength that is higher than you need.

Vapour production. In the low-power devices this liquid is designed for, vapour production is moderate. You will see a visible cloud, but nothing like the output of a sub-ohm tank. A balanced VG/PG blend is thin enough to wick quickly through small pod coils, which helps prevent dry hits, and it still produces a reasonable amount of vapour at 10 to 18 watts.

How many puffs is a bottle? A sealed disposable might be rated at 600 puffs from 2ml, and the same ratio would put a 10ml bottle somewhere around 3,000 puffs in a similar low-power device. In practice, the figure varies a lot with puff length, wattage and coil resistance, so a realistic range is about 1,500 to 3,000 puffs per bottle. That is an estimate, not a brand specification.

For planning purposes, here is a rough guide to how long 10ml lasts, assuming a typical pod kit.

• Light use (around 1ml a day): roughly 10 days or slightly more
• Moderate use (around 2ml a day): roughly 5 days
• Heavy use (3 to 4ml a day): roughly 2.5 to 3.5 days

Those figures include the small amount of liquid lost to priming a new coil and the occasional spill when refilling. If you are working out how much to order, remember that a bottle of high-nicotine salt does not need to last you as long as a bottle of low-nicotine freebase, because you tend to take fewer, shorter puffs to feel satisfied.

Bottle design, build quality and packaging

The bottle is a 10ml squeezable plastic bottle, the standard format for UK nicotine e-liquid. The material is flexible so you can control the flow, and the nozzle is a narrow tip designed to fit inside the fill ports of most modern pod devices. That narrow nozzle matters more than it sounds: wide-mouth bottles are a common cause of spills and flooded pods, and a thin tip lets you fill a small port slowly and cleanly.

Under UK rules the cap must be child-resistant and the closure must show evidence of tampering. In practice that means a tamper-evident ring that breaks when the bottle is first opened, and a cap you need to press down and turn, or squeeze and turn, to remove. The label carries the required nicotine warning, the strength, the ingredients and batch details. We recommend reading the label every time you start a new bottle, because the ingredient list and VG/PG ratio on the label are the definitive record for that batch.

What to look for when your order arrives:

• An intact tamper-evident ring on the cap
• A clean, undamaged label with a legible nicotine warning and the strength printed as 20mg/ml
• No sticky residue around the nozzle or the neck of the bottle
• A bottle that is full to the shoulder rather than visibly half empty

If any of those checks fail, take a photo and contact us straight away rather than using the bottle. A faulty or damaged item is covered by your consumer rights, and a quick photo makes it much easier to sort out.

Storage. Keep the bottle upright, capped tightly, in a cool dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. A drawer is better than a windowsill or a car glovebox. Stored properly, e-liquid keeps its flavour for many months, but check the best-before date on the label. Keep it well out of reach of children and pets at all times.

Recycling and disposal. Empty bottles are small plastic items, and recycling rules vary by council, so check your local authority's guidance before putting them in the kerbside recycling. Many councils do not collect very small plastic items, and some household waste recycling centres will take them. Do not pour unused e-liquid down a drain. Any device that contains a battery, including pod kits and pen-style vapes, should go to a proper drop-off point rather than the household bin: look for battery or small electrical recycling bins at supermarkets and larger shops, or take them to your council recycling centre. Batteries in the general waste can start fires in bin lorries and sorting plants.

Devices, battery and charging

An e-liquid has no battery of its own, so charging is a question about the device you pour it into. That said, the way you power your device affects how this liquid performs, so it is worth getting right.

What kind of device suits this liquid. Nic salts at 20mg are designed for compact, low-power devices. The typical match is a pod kit with an internal battery somewhere in the 400mAh to 1,000mAh range, running at roughly 8 to 18 watts, with a pod that holds up to 2ml. Pen-style devices and small refillable tanks with a similar coil resistance are also fine. These are the kinds of kit that suit mouth-to-lung inhaling, where you draw the vapour into your mouth first and then inhale it, much like drawing on a cigarette.

How long does a charge last? As a rough calculation, a typical 800mAh pod battery holds about 3 watt-hours of energy. At 12 watts, a three-second puff uses around 0.01 watt-hours, so a full charge is good for something in the region of 250 to 300 puffs after conversion losses. At roughly 0.005 to 0.01ml of liquid per puff, that is about 1.5 to 3ml of e-liquid per full charge. A 10ml bottle will therefore see you through several charges. This is an estimate only, and your actual figure depends on your device.

Charging tips for the device you use with this liquid:

• Use the cable supplied with the device, or a reputable USB-C cable, and a standard phone-style charger rather than a fast-charging brick
• Charge at normal room temperature and never on a bed, sofa or other soft surface
• Do not leave a device charging unattended overnight
• Stop using any device that has a swollen casing, gets unusually hot or smells of burning, and take it to a battery recycling point
• If your device uses removable cells, use only the cell type the manufacturer specifies and always carry them in a case

Very high-power batteries and mods are not a good match for this liquid. A 20mg salt vaped at 40 or 60 watts delivers a large amount of nicotine and a harsh, hot vapour, and a high-capacity battery only makes it easier to overdo it. If you are using a larger device, switch to a lower-strength liquid or a lower power setting.

Coil and mesh technology: choosing the right pod or coil

For a nic salt, the coil matters as much as the liquid. The right resistance and coil type make the flavour taste cleaner and the vapour smoother, while the wrong one makes a strong liquid feel harsh and burnt.

Resistance. Salts are designed for coils in the roughly 0.6 to 1.2 ohm range, run at 8 to 18 watts. Coils at the higher end of that range, around 1.0 to 1.2 ohm, give a tighter draw that suits mouth-to-lung vaping and uses less liquid. Coils around 0.6 to 0.8 ohm give a more open draw, more vapour and a warmer hit, and they use liquid faster. Anything below about 0.5 ohm is generally designed for freebase liquids at lower nicotine strengths and is not a good match for 20mg salt.

Mesh versus standard wire coils. A mesh coil is a flat or curved sheet of metal mesh rather than a round wire wound into a spiral. Because the heating surface is larger, a mesh coil heats a wider area of the cotton evenly, which tends to give more consistent flavour and faster ramp-up. A standard wire coil heats a smaller area, usually uses slightly less liquid and may have a longer life with thinner liquids. For a three-flavour blend like strawberry, watermelon and bubblegum, mesh coils usually do a better job of keeping the three notes distinct, because the heat is more even and less likely to scorch one component.

Priming a new coil. A new coil needs to be saturated before the first puff, or the cotton will burn. Fill the pod, let it rest for five to ten minutes, and take two or three short puffs without pressing the fire button to draw liquid into the coil before you start.

How often to replace the coil. Sweet liquids leave residue on the coil, which dulls the flavour over time. As a working rule of thumb, expect a coil to last one to two weeks of regular use with a sweet liquid like this one, and sometimes a little longer at lower power. The clearest signs it is time to change are a burnt or flat taste, a darkening of the liquid in the pod to a dark brown, and a hit that has become rough on the throat. Replace the coil or pod rather than trying to push through, because a worn coil also gives a poorer nicotine experience.

Cotton and wicking. A balanced VG/PG ratio is thin enough to wick through the small holes in most pod coils. If a pod is designed for a much thicker liquid, such as a high-VG shortfill, it may not wick well with salts, and the opposite applies too. Always check that a coil is rated for nic salts before you fill it.

Nicotine strength guidance: is 20mg right for you?

Choosing a nicotine strength is the single most important decision with a liquid like this. Twenty milligrams per millilitre is the highest strength you can legally buy in the UK, and it is much stronger than many people expect when they are new to salts.

A simple starting guide for adult smokers:

• 20mg: sensible for heavier smokers, for example people who smoked around 15 or more cigarettes a day, or who would light the first one within half an hour of waking. Also suitable for people who are used to a 20mg disposable and want a similar level.
• 10mg: a more suitable level for lighter smokers, for people who have already cut down, and for anyone who finds 20mg too sharp or makes them feel unwell. If this flavour is available in a 10mg version on our site, that is a good choice for many people.
• 5mg or below: for people who are well down the road of reducing nicotine, or who vape very frequently and want smaller hits.

These are general guides rather than personal advice, and individual tolerance varies a lot. If you are unsure, it is generally easier to start at a lower strength and go up than to start too high and feel ill.

Signs that the strength is too high for you include nausea, dizziness, headache, sweating, a racing heartbeat or a very harsh feeling at the back of the throat. If any of these happen, stop vaping, get some fresh air, drink some water and sit down until it passes. Next time, take shorter and fewer puffs, reduce the power or move to a lower strength. If symptoms are severe or do not pass, get medical help.

Signs that the strength is too low are cravings that return quickly after a session, vaping constantly to feel satisfied, or finding that you go back to cigarettes. Raising the strength a step may help, though so might switching from a very low-power device to a slightly more powerful one.

If you are moving down from 20mg over time, many people step gradually from 20mg to 10mg and then to 5mg or lower over weeks or months. The NHS and local stop smoking services in the UK offer free support with quitting, and they can give advice tailored to you. Please speak to your GP or pharmacist before using any nicotine product if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, diabetes or are taking regular medication.

It is worth repeating one point plainly: if you do not currently smoke or use nicotine, you should not use a 20mg product. It delivers a high dose and nicotine is addictive.

Who this e-liquid is for, and who should skip it

No single flavour or strength suits everyone. Here is an honest summary of who is likely to be happy with Strawberry Watermelon Bubblegum at 20mg, and who would be better looking elsewhere.

It is likely to suit:

• Adult smokers and vapers who enjoy sweet fruit and candy flavours and want a refillable alternative to a disposable
• Existing 20mg disposable users who want a similar nicotine level in a pod kit they can refill
• People who already own a pod device or pen-style kit that takes nic salts
• Vapers who like switching flavours often and prefer the flexibility of 10ml bottles over one fixed disposable
• People who take short, frequent puffs rather than long, high-power draws

You should probably skip it if:

• You do not smoke or use nicotine. Twenty milligrams is a strong dose, and nicotine is addictive. This is not a product for non-smokers.
• You are under 18. It is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to anyone under 18 in the UK, and we do not sell to anyone under that age.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a heart condition, without first talking to a health professional.
• You use a high-power sub-ohm device. A high-VG shortfill at a lower nicotine strength is a better match for that kit.
• You dislike sweet, candy-like flavours. This is clearly on the sweet side, so if you prefer tobacco, menthol or mint, another flavour will serve you better.
• You want a zero-effort, sealed device. Refilling requires a little care, and a refillable kit needs periodic coil changes. If that sounds like a chore, a pre-filled pod system may suit you better.

If you are not sure where you fit, the safest route is to talk to a local stop smoking service or a pharmacist, who can explain the options for your situation.

How to fill, prime and use it

Using a bottle of nic salt is simple, but a few small habits make the difference between a clean, smooth experience and a leaky, flooded one. Here is a step-by-step guide that works for almost any pod kit.

• 1. Check your device. Make sure it is switched off or locked, and confirm that the pod or coil is rated for nic salts.
• 2. Remove the pod or open the tank. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Most pods have a small rubber bung or sliding cover over the fill port.
• 3. Shake the bottle gently and open it. Press and turn the child-resistant cap, and remove the tamper-evident ring the first time.
• 4. Fill slowly. Place the nozzle against the fill port and squeeze gently. Stop just below the maximum fill line. Do not fill the pod until it is full to the brim, because the air space helps prevent flooding.
• 5. Close the pod and wipe it. Clean any spilled liquid from the outside and the connection points.
• 6. Let it rest. Leave the filled pod upright for five to ten minutes so the cotton can saturate.
• 7. Prime. Take a couple of short puffs without pressing the fire button, then start vaping normally.

Tips for a good session:

• Take slow, gentle puffs of about two to three seconds. Fast, hard pulls feel harsh with a high-nicotine liquid and use more liquid.
• Give yourself a few seconds between puffs so the coil can re-wet.
• Do not chain vape for long periods. With 20mg salt, a short break often prevents lightheadedness.
• Keep the device upright when not in use. Lying it flat can cause liquid to seep into the airflow.
• Do not top up when the pod is almost empty without checking the coil, because a dry coil burns quickly.

Do not refill a disposable. Single-use disposables are not designed to be refilled, and tampering with them can be dangerous because of the battery and the coil. Use this liquid only in a device that is intended to be refillable.

If you spill liquid on your skin, wash it off with soap and water straight away. If it gets into your eyes, rinse with plenty of water and seek advice if irritation continues. Keep the bottle out of the reach of children and pets.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with nic salt liquids come from the coil, the power setting or the filling technique rather than the liquid itself. Here is a quick checklist for the issues vapers raise most often.

• Burnt or acrid taste. Usually a dry coil or a worn one. Check that the pod has liquid, let it rest for a few minutes, take shorter puffs, and drop the power by a watt or two. If the taste remains, replace the coil or pod.
• Weak or flat flavour. Often a coil that is past its best, especially with a sweet liquid. Replace the coil, and check you are not running at too low a power for the coil's rating.
• Leaking from the pod. Can come from overfilling, a poorly seated pod, or a cracked pod. Fill slightly below the line, push the pod in firmly and clean the contacts. If the leaking continues, replace the pod.
• Gurgling noise or spitting. Liquid has pooled around the coil, often because of overfilling or a blocked airflow path. Blow gently through the mouthpiece with the pod removed, wipe the airflow and refill with a little less liquid.
• Dry hit when the pod is not empty. The coil is not wicking quickly enough. Prime longer, take slower puffs and wait between draws. If it keeps happening, the coil may be blocked with residue.
• Harsh throat hit. Probably the strength is higher than you need, or the power is too high. Lower the wattage, take smaller puffs or switch to a 10mg bottle.
• Lightheaded or queasy. Stop vaping, get fresh air, drink water and sit down. Drop to a lower strength next time.
• Taste has disappeared after a few days (vaper's tongue). This temporary loss of taste is common with sweet flavours. Switch to another flavour for a day or two, drink water, and the sensitivity usually returns.
• Device does not fire. Check the battery, check the pod is seated, and clean the contact points with a dry cotton bud.
• Liquid has darkened in the bottle. A slight darkening over time is normal for nicotine liquids, particularly if exposed to heat or light. If it smells off or tastes unpleasant, replace it.

If you have tried these steps and something still seems wrong with the liquid itself, such as a strange smell, separation or a damaged seal, stop using it and contact us with photos of the label and the bottle.

Value for money and how it compares with other nic salts

For a 10ml bottle, the most useful way to judge value is price per millilitre and, more importantly, price per day of use. A 10ml bottle that lasts roughly five days for a moderate user costs less per day than many pre-filled devices, and you keep the device and only replace the coil. We do not quote a price here because it can change, so check the current price on this page and any multibuy offers. If you vape regularly, buying several bottles in a bundle usually brings the cost per bottle down and is worth considering.

Compared with a disposable. A disposable contains 2ml of liquid in a sealed unit, which is thrown away when it runs out. A 10ml bottle gives you five times the liquid, and the same pod can be reused with a new coil. Since the single-use ban in Great Britain this comparison is partly academic, but for anyone who previously relied on 20mg disposables, a bottle is the clear route to a similar experience at a lower running cost and with much less waste.

Compared with other nic salt brands. The UK nic salt market is crowded, and fair comparisons depend on what you want.

• IVG Salts: a wide range with a large number of flavours and frequent multibuy deals. IVG tends to have more variety, while Elux focuses on a smaller range of popular fruit and candy profiles in the style of its disposables.
• Nasty Salts: known for bold, punchy flavours and a recognisable style. If you want a more intense, sharper fruit hit, Nasty may suit you better, while Elux tends to sit towards the sweeter, smoother end.
• Dinner Lady Salts: strong on desserts and drinks, with a premium reputation and often a higher price per bottle. If you want a pastry or custard flavour, Dinner Lady is a better category choice than a fruit-candy liquid like this.
• Other disposable-brand salts such as Elf Bar and Lost Mary nic salts: similar in concept, with flavours designed to echo the devices. Choosing between them often comes down to which flavour name you prefer and which is cheaper that week.
• Shortfills at 0mg with a nicotine shot: better value per millilitre and suited to sub-ohm tanks, but they need mixing and are a poor match for small pod kits.

To be fair, this liquid is not the cheapest nic salt you can buy, and it is not the most unusual. Its appeal is a familiar, easy-to-like flavour from a brand many UK vapers already know, in a standard format that works in common devices. If you want novelty or the lowest possible price, you may find other options that suit you better. If you want a sweet strawberry, watermelon and bubblegum flavour with a smooth nic salt hit, this is a sensible and straightforward choice.