Watermelon Ice Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

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

What Elux Nic Salts 20mg Watermelon Ice Is

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Watermelon Ice is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid made for refillable pod kits and other low-power vaping devices. It pairs a juicy watermelon flavour with a cooling ice finish, and it uses nicotine salts rather than the freebase nicotine found in traditional bottled e-liquid. The strength is 20mg/ml (2%), which is the legal ceiling for nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK.

Most UK vapers know Elux from its disposable devices. Single-use vapes have been banned from sale in Great Britain since 1 June 2025, so many people who used to buy disposables have moved to refillable pod kits. Elux's nic salt bottles let them keep a familiar style of flavour in a format that is legal, reusable and noticeably cheaper per puff. This product is aimed at that group, along with anyone who wants a straightforward fruit-and-ice e-liquid that works straight from the bottle with no mixing, steeping or arithmetic.

Here is the product at a glance:

• Product type: ready-to-use nicotine salt e-liquid, no mixing required
• Bottle size: 10ml, the maximum size permitted for nicotine e-liquid bottles in the UK
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%), the legal maximum
• Flavour: sweet watermelon with a cooling ice finish
• Well suited to: refillable pod kits and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices
• Poor fit for: sub-ohm tanks run at high wattage, and anyone who does not already use nicotine

Because this is a bottle of liquid rather than a complete device, some topics that usually belong to a disposable review, such as battery, coils and charging, relate to the hardware you pair it with. We have written those sections so they help you choose or check a suitable kit. Throughout the page we try to be straight about what this liquid does well, where it is a poor match, and how it compares with rival brands.

You must be 18 or over to buy. Nicotine is addictive, and this product is intended for adult smokers and existing vapers who want an alternative to cigarettes, not for anyone who has never smoked.

Flavour Profile: Watermelon With a Cold Finish

The lead note is ripe watermelon. It sits towards the sweet, juicy end of the spectrum rather than the subtle, fresh-cut end, which is how most watermelon e-liquids are tuned because the real fruit is mostly water and has very little aroma of its own. Expect a rounded, candy-leaning melon sweetness that is easy to recognise from the first puff, rather than a delicate or watery fruit taste.

The ice element is a cooling sensation rather than a sharp mint flavour. Ice-style e-liquids generally use a cooling agent that creates a chilled feeling on the tongue, throat and the back of the mouth without making the liquid taste of peppermint or spearmint. In this flavour the coolness arrives mainly on the exhale and builds gently across a few puffs, so the first draw on a fresh pod usually feels milder than the fifth or sixth.

Here is how the flavour tends to unfold:

• On the inhale: light sweetness and a clean, cool edge that opens the airway slightly
• On the exhale: watermelon moves to the front, with the cooling effect lingering on the tongue and throat
• Aftertaste: a short, sweet fruit finish with a faint chill that fades within a few seconds
• Sweetness level: medium to high, which suits people who like dessert-style fruit flavours
• Ice intensity: moderate, noticeable but not numbing

Two honest caveats. First, very sweet e-liquids can cause what vapers call vaper's tongue or flavour fatigue, where the taste seems to fade after an hour or two of continuous use even though the liquid has not changed. Switching to water, tea or a different flavour for a short while usually restores it. Second, sweet liquids leave more residue on coils than thin, unsweetened ones, which affects how often you replace the coil. We cover that in the coil and troubleshooting sections.

If you find ice flavours too sharp, lowering the power setting on your device or opening the airflow slightly will soften the cooling effect, because cooler, more diluted vapour carries less of the coolant. If you want no cooling at all, look for a non-ice watermelon option instead.

The Wider Elux Salts Range and Flavour Swaps

Elux built its reputation on fruit, ice and candy-style flavours, and its nic salt bottles follow the same approach. The exact line-up changes from season to season and stock availability varies, so treat the following as a guide to the style of the range rather than a guaranteed list. Flavours you will commonly see in this kind of Elux salt range include:

• Blue Razz Ice: sweet blue raspberry with a cold finish
• Blueberry Sour Raspberry: tart berry with a sweet backbone
• Strawberry Raspberry Cherry: a mixed red-fruit blend
• Triple Mango: tropical, heavier and more syrupy
• Pink Lemonade: sweet citrus with a light tang
• Banana Ice: creamy banana with cooling on the exhale
• Cherry Cola: fizzy-style cola with a cherry lift
• Cool Mint: a straightforward mint option for those who want to avoid fruit

Within that group, Watermelon Ice sits in the lighter, more refreshing half. It is less dense than the mango and banana profiles and less tart than the sour berry options, which makes it a comfortable choice for people who vape throughout the day and do not want a flavour that tires the palate quickly.

Elux and other brands that sell nic salts commonly offer more than one nicotine strength in the same flavour, often including lower options such as 10mg and 5mg alongside 20mg. This page is for the 20mg bottle. If you want a lower strength of the same flavour, check the product listings for the variants currently in stock.

Swapping flavours without ghosting. Ghosting is the lingering taste of the previous flavour. When you move from Watermelon Ice to something very different, such as a creamy or tobacco-style liquid, empty the pod completely, rinse it with lukewarm water if the manufacturer allows, let it dry fully and refill. If the old taste persists, the coil has absorbed the previous liquid and it is cheaper to replace the coil than to fight it. Many vapers keep two pods or two devices so each flavour has its own coil.

Avoid mixing two different liquids in the same pod unless you are happy to experiment. Different PG and VG ratios and sweetener levels can produce uneven wicking and an inconsistent taste.

Choosing 20mg: Nicotine Strength Guidance

In the UK, nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml and sold in bottles of no more than 10ml, with refillable tanks and pods limited to 2ml capacity. Those rules apply to every brand, so 20mg is the highest nicotine strength you will find on a UK shelf, and this bottle sits right at that limit. For reference, the 20mg cap also applies to prefilled and disposable products, which is one reason a 20mg salt bottle in a refillable kit feels familiar to former disposable users.

It helps to understand why salts feel different. Nic salts use a mild acid, typically benzoic acid, to lower the pH of the nicotine. That makes 20mg of salt noticeably smoother on the throat than 20mg of freebase nicotine, which would be harsh in most devices. Salts are also absorbed more quickly, so the nicotine reaches you faster and many smokers find them more satisfying at low power.

As a rough guide, many vapers choose strength based on their previous smoking habit:

• Around 10 or more cigarettes a day, or a first cigarette soon after waking: 18 to 20mg salt is a common starting point
• Around 5 to 10 cigarettes a day: 10 to 12mg is often enough
• Light or social smoking: 5 to 6mg usually covers it
• Never smoked, or do not currently use nicotine: do not start; nicotine is addictive

These are general observations rather than medical advice. If you are unsure, a lower strength is easier to adjust upward than a higher one is to cope with.

Choosing too much nicotine has real symptoms. Dizziness, nausea, headache, sweating, a racing pulse and a general jittery feeling all point to an excess. If that happens, stop vaping, sit down, drink some water and choose a lower strength next time. A 20mg salt in a high-wattage sub-ohm device is the most common way to overshoot, because those devices produce far more vapour per puff.

If your aim is to stop smoking, speak to your local NHS stop smoking service, which can offer support alongside vaping. Many people who start on 20mg step down to 10mg after a few weeks and lower later, so keep an eye on how many puffs you take and whether you are chaining. Vaping is not risk-free, and anyone who is pregnant or has a heart condition should talk to a doctor first.

Throat Hit, Vapour and Puff Delivery

Because this is a liquid, how it performs depends on the device, but there are consistent patterns. Salt e-liquids in this category are usually built around a balanced PG/VG blend, commonly close to 50/50, which keeps the liquid thin enough to wick quickly in small pod coils. The exact ratio is printed on the bottle label, so check it if you need to match it to a particular device.

At 20mg the throat hit is present but smooth. Salts remove most of the scratchiness that freebase nicotine would give at this strength, though you will still feel a definite warmth at the back of the throat, and the cooling agent adds a second sensation on top. People moving from cigarettes tend to find that mix familiar and satisfying. People moving from lower strengths may find it strong for the first day or two.

Vapour production is moderate. Low-wattage pod kits are designed for efficiency rather than clouds, so expect a neat, controlled amount of vapour with good flavour density rather than dramatic plumes. If large clouds matter to you, a high-VG liquid in a sub-ohm tank is a better match, but you would then need a much lower nicotine strength.

How many puffs per bottle? There is no official puff rating for a liquid, so treat the following as an estimate rather than a laboratory figure. A typical pod device uses roughly 0.003 to 0.005ml per puff. On that basis a 10ml bottle gives about 2,000 to 3,000 puffs. It fills a 2ml pod around five times, which corresponds to several disposable vapes' worth of liquid.

• Light use (about 100 puffs a day): a bottle can last close to a month
• Average use (150 to 250 puffs a day): roughly 10 to 20 days
• Heavy or chain use: a week or less, and a sign that a lower-strength bottle or a nicotine review is worth considering

Consistency over a pod is generally good. Flavour tends to be strongest in the first half of a fill and the last quarter can seem slightly harsher as the wick dries, which is the cue to refill before it runs completely dry.

Bottle Design, Packaging and Build Quality

The liquid comes in a 10ml plastic bottle with a narrow nozzle designed to fit the fill ports on most refillable pod kits. The bottle is squeezable, which gives you control when filling small ports, and the nozzle is slim enough to avoid the common problem of flooding a pod. A child-resistant cap and a tamper-evident ring are standard on UK nicotine e-liquid, and you should check the ring is intact when the bottle arrives.

The label carries the information UK rules require, including the nicotine content, ingredients, batch details and the health warning. Take a minute to read it. It will confirm the strength, the PG/VG ratio and the best-before date, and it is the authoritative source if anything on this page differs from the label.

Quality checks worth doing on arrival:

• The tamper-evident ring is unbroken and the cap is tight
• The nozzle is clean, with no residue or dried liquid around it
• The label is legible and the strength reads 20mg/ml
• The liquid is clear and a pale colour, with no cloudiness or particles

Nic salts darken slowly with age and with exposure to heat and light. A pale gold colour is normal, and a deep brown liquid that tastes different is a sign it has been stored badly or is out of date.

Storage. Keep the bottle upright, tightly closed, out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources such as radiators and cars. A cool cupboard is ideal. Most e-liquids have a shelf life in the region of 12 to 24 months, though the label date takes precedence. Store it well out of reach of children and pets, because nicotine liquid is toxic if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. If liquid gets on your skin, wash it off promptly with soap and water.

Recycling and disposal. Empty bottles often cannot go straight in the household recycling because of residual nicotine, so check your local council guidance. Used coils, pods and any rechargeable device should be taken to a drop-off point rather than put in general waste. Many councils' household recycling centres and a number of retailers accept vapes and small electricals, and some shops offer take-back. Never put lithium batteries in the bin, where they can cause fires in collection vehicles.

Compatible Devices, Coils and Mesh Technology

Nic salts are designed for low-power, mouth-to-lung vaping. That means pod kits and slim pen-style devices that run roughly 8 to 15 watts with coils in the 0.6 to 1.2 ohm range, rather than sub-ohm tanks running at 40 watts and above. If your device is described as pod, MTL or refillable pod system, a 20mg salt is almost certainly meant for it. Popular refillable pod kits such as the Vaporesso XROS series, Oxva Xlim range and Geekvape Wenax range are typical examples of the type, but always check the manufacturer's guidance for your own kit.

Coil construction affects flavour and longevity more than most people expect:

• Cotton and wire coils: the traditional design, good flavour, inexpensive, but they can dry out if you chain vape
• Ceramic coils: hold up well to heat but can be slower to wick thicker liquids
• Mesh coils: a flat woven metal sheet with a large surface area that heats evenly and wicks quickly

For a sweet fruit and ice liquid like this, a mesh coil is usually the most sensible match. The larger surface area vaporises liquid more evenly, which tends to produce a rounder flavour and reduces the chance of hot spots that cause a burnt taste. Mesh coils also wick efficiently, which suits liquids around a 50/50 ratio.

How long will a coil last? Sweet liquids leave sugars and flavouring residue on the coil, a process often called gunking. With a fruit and ice salt, a coil commonly lasts about one to two weeks, or roughly one to two bottles, depending on power and use. Signs that it needs replacing include a muted or slightly burnt flavour, a harsh throat hit that was not there before and weak vapour. Replacing the coil is cheaper than blaming the liquid.

Do not use it in a high-power sub-ohm tank. At high wattage 20mg salt would be harsh, wasteful and a significant nicotine dose with every puff. If you vape in sub-ohm, use a lower-strength, higher-VG liquid instead. The 2ml maximum tank size in the UK also means pod kits tend to be compact, so make sure the fill port fits a 10ml bottle nozzle.

Battery, Charging and Power Settings

The liquid has no battery of its own, so charging and run time depend on the device. Refillable pod kits generally carry a built-in battery of roughly 400 to 1,000mAh. As a rough guide, a device in the 700 to 800mAh region usually delivers a few hundred puffs per charge at pod-style power, which for many people covers one fill of the pod and often a bit more. If you take a lot of puffs per day, choose a kit with a larger battery or keep a second device so you always have one ready.

A few practical charging habits will make the battery last longer and keep you safer:

• Use the cable supplied with the device, or a good-quality USB-C cable, and a standard phone-style charger rather than a fast-charging brick unless the device supports it
• Do not leave the device charging overnight or unattended
• Stop charging when the indicator shows full, and do not charge a device that is wet or hot
• Do not carry the device loose in a pocket or bag with keys and coins
• If the casing swells, smells odd or gets unusually hot, stop using it and take it to a recycling point

Power settings. If your device has adjustable wattage, start low, around 10 to 12 watts for a typical mesh pod, and move up in small steps. Lower power gives a cooler vapour and a slightly less intense ice effect, and it uses less liquid and less battery. Higher power makes the vapour warmer, the sweetness stronger and the nicotine hit harder. A fixed-output pod device is already tuned for salts and needs no adjustment.

Draw-activated or button-fired. Most pod kits fire when you draw. Some need a button press. If your device is button-fired, hold it for only the duration of the puff. Long holds overheat the coil and shorten its life.

Recycling the battery. Under UK rules, rechargeable vapes and small electrical items should be recycled rather than binned. Look for a drop-off point at a local recycling centre or a retailer that takes back small electricals, and ensure that the device is not fully charged when you drop it off. Do not attempt to remove or pierce the battery.

How to Fill, Prime and Use It

Unlike a disposable, there is nothing to activate on the bottle. You fill your pod, give the coil time to soak, and start vaping. Following these steps in order avoids most of the common early problems.

• Step 1: Prepare. Wash and dry your hands. Turn the device off or remove the pod. Check the tamper ring on a new bottle and give the bottle a gentle shake.
• Step 2: Open the fill port. Pull out the silicone plug or slide the cover aside on the pod, depending on the design. Hold the pod upright.
• Step 3: Fill. Insert the nozzle into the port and squeeze slowly. Fill to just below the maximum line, and avoid the central airflow tube, as liquid in the tube will flood the coil and cause leaks and gurgling.
• Step 4: Close up. Press the plug firmly back in and wipe away any drips from the outside of the pod and the contacts.
• Step 5: Prime the coil. Leave the filled pod to stand upright for 5 to 10 minutes, or 10 to 15 minutes for a brand new coil. This lets the cotton or mesh wick soak fully and is the single most effective way to avoid a burnt first puff.
• Step 6: Take gentle first puffs. Take two or three short draws on a low setting before settling into normal use.

How to inhale. Salts are designed for a mouth-to-lung draw. Pull the vapour into your mouth over about two to three seconds, pause briefly, then inhale into the lungs and exhale. A slow, steady draw is better than a hard, fast one, because a hard pull strips flavour and can cause the coil to flood. Leave a gap of 20 to 30 seconds between puffs and avoid chain vaping, which overheats the coil and delivers more nicotine than you intend.

Topping up. Refill before the liquid drops to the bottom of the window. A coil that runs dry gives a harsh, burnt taste that can permanently damage the wick. If you do accidentally dry hit a coil, replace it rather than persevering.

Always keep the bottle capped and upright between fills, and wipe the nozzle before closing it so that the cap does not seal with residue.

Who It Suits and Who Should Skip It

This liquid is a sensible match for a fairly specific group, and a poor one for others. It is better to know which side you fall on before buying.

It suits:

• Adult smokers switching to vaping who need a strong, smooth nicotine delivery that feels closer to a cigarette than low-strength liquid does
• Former disposable users who want to keep a familiar fruit and ice style but move to a legal, refillable and cheaper setup
• Owners of pod kits and MTL devices who want a liquid that suits low-wattage mesh coils
• Fruit and ice fans who like a sweet, refreshing flavour and do not mind a noticeable cooling effect
• People who want something easy, with no mixing, steeping or calculation

You should skip it if:

• You are under 18, or you have never smoked or vaped and do not use nicotine
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you have a heart condition, without speaking to a doctor first
• You use a sub-ohm tank at high wattage, where this strength is unsuitable
• You dislike cooling flavours or find menthol-type sensations unpleasant, in which case look for a non-ice fruit option
• You already vape lower strengths comfortably and are trying to reduce, in which case choose a 10mg or 5mg bottle
• You want large clouds as your main priority
• You prefer subtle, natural-tasting fruit, because this flavour is sweet and candy-leaning

A final point of honesty. A 20mg bottle is not a cure for anything and it is not a stepping stone for people who do not smoke. It is a tool for adult smokers who want to move away from tobacco, and ideally one that you gradually reduce as your habit changes. If you notice that you are using more nicotine than you intended, step down rather than up, and consider help from a local stop smoking service.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Most problems with nic salt liquids come down to priming, power, coil age or filling technique rather than a fault with the liquid. Work through these in order before assuming something is wrong.

• Burnt or dry taste: the coil is either not primed or is running dry. Let the pod stand for 10 minutes after filling, make sure the liquid level is above the wick opening, and lower the power. If the taste persists, replace the coil.
• Weak or muted flavour: check the coil age first, as a gunked coil is the most common cause with a sweet fruit liquid. Also consider vaper's tongue, and take a break from the flavour or drink some water.
• Leaking from the pod: usually from overfilling, liquid in the central tube, a loose plug or squeezing the pod too hard. Fill below the maximum line, seat the plug fully and store the device upright. Warm, high-altitude or pressure changes can also push liquid out.
• Gurgling noise or spitting: there is excess liquid in the airflow path or the coil is flooded. Blow gently through the mouthpiece with the device off, wipe it dry and fire the device a few times without inhaling.
• Harsh throat hit: power is too high, the draw is too fast, or the strength is too high for you. Lower the wattage, slow down the draw, open the airflow, or choose a lower-strength bottle.
• Dizziness or nausea: a sign of too much nicotine. Stop, rest, drink water and eat something. Choose a lower strength next time.
• Device does not fire: check the battery is charged, the pod is seated firmly and the contacts are clean and dry. Wipe them with a dry cotton bud.
• Ice effect too strong: lower the power and open the airflow, or consider a milder fruit flavour.
• Liquid has darkened: a slight colour change is normal, but a deep brown colour with an off taste suggests heat or age damage and the bottle should be replaced.

If you have tried these steps with a fresh coil and a fresh fill and still have a problem, contact the shop with your order number and a description or photo of the issue. Never use a liquid that smells unpleasant, has visible particles or has been opened and left uncapped for a long time.

Value for Money and Honest Comparisons

Prices change and multi-buy offers are common, so check the current price on this page. What does not change is the basic arithmetic. A disposable vape typically held around 2ml of liquid and cost several pounds, so you were paying for the battery, plastic shell and packaging on every purchase. A 10ml bottle holds about five times as much liquid and, in a refillable kit, you only buy the device once. Even after adding the occasional coil, the cost per puff is usually well below that of single-use products, and there is far less waste.

The costs to budget for are the bottle, a replacement coil or pod every one to two weeks, and the initial device if you do not already own one. For a daily vaper that normally still works out cheaper than disposables or cigarettes.

Comparisons. No single brand wins on every measure, and the right choice depends on what you value.

• Elux: strong brand recognition and a flavour style that matches its disposables, which is helpful if you want continuity. The profile is sweet and ice-forward, with a range built mainly around fruit and candy.
• IVG salts: a wide flavour catalogue and frequent multi-buy offers, making them a sensible alternative if you want to try many flavours cheaply.
• Nasty Salt and Hayati Pro Max Salts: both are popular salt ranges with bold flavours and strong sweetness, and both are worth comparing if you want a heavier, more dessert-style profile.
• Pod Salt and similar premium ranges: often sold at a higher price per bottle, with a reputation for slightly more refined flavours and consistent quality. Some vapers prefer them for everyday use.
• Lost Mary salts: another disposable-derived brand with a similar fruit and ice approach, so the choice often comes down to personal taste.

Elux is a fair pick if you liked its disposables and want to stay with a flavour style you already know. If your priority is the lowest price per ml or the widest choice of flavours, a larger multi-buy from a competing range may serve you better. If you want something less sweet, a premium range or a different flavour family is worth considering.

Shortfills, which come in larger bottles with no nicotine, are cheaper per ml, but they need nicotine shots and a sub-ohm device, so they are a different way of vaping and not a direct replacement for a salt bottle in a pod kit. For anyone using a low-power pod device, a 10ml 20mg salt is the simplest and most efficient fit.