Innokin Endura T1 E Vape Starter Kit 8

Overview

The Innokin Endura T1 E Vape Starter Kit 8 by Innokin in 8 at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Innokin Endura T1 E Vape Starter Kit 8: What You Are Buying

Innokin Endura T1 E Vape Starter Kit 8 is a refillable starter kit from Innokin, a Shenzhen manufacturer that has been making vaping hardware since 2011. The Endura name has long been used for compact, no-fuss kits aimed at adults who want to stop smoking and would rather not learn a lot of vaping vocabulary before they start. On this site the T1 is filed as a kit, which means you receive reusable hardware (a battery section plus a refillable tank or pod) rather than a sealed single-use device. You buy e-liquid separately, top it up when it runs low, swap the coil when the flavour fades and recharge the battery over USB.

That distinction matters in the UK. Single-use disposable vapes have been banned from sale since 1 June 2025, so a refillable kit is now the mainstream route for anyone who liked the simplicity of a disposable but wants something that is reusable and cheaper to run. It is also a more sensible fit with the UK rules on e-liquid: bottles are capped at 10ml, tanks at 2ml and nicotine strength at 20mg/ml. A kit like this is designed around those limits, so nothing about it feels like a compromise forced on you after the fact.

This page explains what the kit is, how it behaves day to day, what to put in it and where it sits against other starter kits you might be weighing up. Where exact figures matter, such as battery capacity, coil resistance and charging port type, the specification table on the product listing is the authority and you should check it before you buy. Where this page gives general numbers, they describe the category of compact refillable kits the Endura T1 belongs to, and they are labelled as typical rather than guaranteed.

One note on the name. The 8 at the end of the product title is a listing or variant label, so check the colour or option selector on the product page before you add it to your basket. The kit itself is the same hardware regardless of the finish you choose; the label only tells you which version of the listing you are looking at.

Vaping is for adults aged 18 and over, and it is intended for people who already smoke or vape. If you have never used nicotine, a starter kit is not the place to start. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition or are unsure whether nicotine is suitable for you, speak to a GP, pharmacist or your local NHS stop smoking service first.

Reading the Listing: Contents, Variant Label and What to Check First

Before you order, spend two minutes with the listing. Starter kits are sold in slightly different configurations, and the difference between a kit that arrives ready to use and one that needs a separate purchase is usually in the box contents, not in the headline.

A typical Innokin Endura starter kit box contains the following. Confirm each item against the listing rather than assuming:

• The device: the battery section with the tank or pod attached or supplied alongside it.
• A coil: usually one installed and sometimes a spare in the box. If a spare is not included, you will need to buy replacements within a few weeks of regular use.
• A USB charging cable: check whether the port is USB-C or the older micro-USB. It decides which of your existing cables will work.
• A user manual and warranty card: worth keeping, because the button-press sequences for switching on, locking and unlocking differ between kits.
• No e-liquid: assume the kit is empty unless the listing says otherwise. Refillable kits and e-liquid are normally sold separately.

Then check the numbers that affect how the kit behaves. Look for the battery capacity in mAh, the tank capacity in ml (on the UK market this is capped at 2ml), the coil resistance in ohms, and whether the kit is activated by pressing a button, by drawing on the mouthpiece, or both. These four details tell you almost everything about how long a charge lasts, how often you will refill and what style of vaping the kit is built for.

The last thing to check is the coil. If you like the device, you will be buying coils for it for as long as you use it, so it helps to know the coil name or series printed on the one in the box. Innokin sells several coil families across its range and they are not interchangeable between every product, so do not buy a multipack of coils by guesswork. Match the coil series to the series named in your kit's manual, or ask us before ordering.

Finally, check the variant. The label at the end of the product title is there so you can match the exact option you want, and it is worth confirming the colour and any included extras against the option you have selected before checkout. If something on the listing is unclear, ask first; it is far easier than returning a kit that was not what you expected.

Performance and Vapour Delivery in Everyday Use

Compact refillable kits in the Endura mould are built for mouth-to-lung (MTL) or restricted direct-to-lung use. In practice that means you draw the vapour into your mouth first, pause briefly and then inhale, much as you would with a cigarette. The airflow is tighter than on a sub-ohm tank, the draw has a bit of resistance, and the vapour is modest in volume. If you are used to big clouds from a high-powered mod, this is a different experience; if you are coming from cigarettes or a disposable, it will feel familiar within the first day.

Output on kits of this type is usually in the region of 10 to 15 watts, set by the battery and coil rather than by a screen you adjust. That is deliberate. A fixed output removes the temptation to turn the power up and burn through e-liquid, and it keeps the coil in the range where it is designed to work. The trade-off is that you cannot fine-tune the warmth of the vapour. If you want to experiment with wattage, a variable-wattage kit is a better match.

On puff counts, the honest answer is that it depends on the length of your draws and the strength of your liquid. As a rough rule of thumb, a 2ml tank used in MTL style gives somewhere between 300 and 500 puffs per fill, though heavy, long draws will land at the lower end. High-strength nicotine salts tend to be vaped in shorter, less frequent puffs because they are satisfying sooner, so a 20mg/ml liquid will usually last longer in the tank than a 3mg/ml freebase liquid used by someone who vapes continuously. Treat any single number you see on a box as a marketing estimate rather than a measurement.

Throat hit is the other half of performance. Throat hit comes from nicotine strength and from the type of nicotine used, not from the hardware alone. Freebase nicotine gives a sharper, more cigarette-like hit at a given strength; nicotine salt gives a smoother hit that lets you use higher strength comfortably. The Endura T1's tighter draw works well with both, but if you find the hit too harsh, dropping the nicotine strength by one step is a better fix than changing the device.

Consistency is the main thing to judge a kit like this on. The first puff after a fill, the fiftieth puff and the last puff before a refill should taste and feel alike. A well-matched coil and a properly primed wick will give you that. A dry or flooded coil will not, which is why the priming and troubleshooting sections further down this page are worth a read.

Flavour Profile and How the Coil Shapes It

A refillable kit has no flavour of its own. The taste you get is whatever e-liquid you put in it, filtered through the coil and wick. That is a feature, not a flaw: it means you can run fruit, menthol, tobacco, dessert or plain mint flavours in the same device and change your mind whenever you like. The listing for this kit does not tie you to a single flavour, which is exactly why this section is about how the hardware treats flavour rather than about one particular recipe.

Compact MTL coils have a small heating area and run fairly cool. A cooler coil tends to reproduce delicate flavours accurately, so fruit and menthol liquids often taste crisp and clean, and tobacco liquids keep their dry, toasted notes without becoming scorched. The flipside is that they do not produce the big, rounded dessert flavours that a high-power sub-ohm setup can. If you favour custard, bakery and heavily sweetened profiles, expect a lighter, more focused version of those flavours.

Choosing a liquid for this type of kit comes down to three practical points:

• VG and PG ratio: a balanced 50/50 blend or a PG-leaning liquid wicks comfortably through small MTL coils. Very thick, high-VG liquids (70VG and above) can starve the wick and cause dry hits in a tight-draw device.
• Sweetness: heavily sweetened liquids leave residue on the coil faster, which shortens coil life. If you notice flavour fading within a few days, a less sweet liquid may help.
• Cooling agents: menthol and ice are popular with smokers moving to vaping because they replicate the sharpness of a menthol cigarette. They are stable in these coils and rarely cause problems.

When you want to swap flavours, do it cleanly. Empty the tank, rinse it with lukewarm water, dry it fully, and prime a fresh coil if the previous flavour was strong. Many vapers keep a single coil per flavour family (one for fruit, one for tobacco and mint) to prevent ghosting, where the previous liquid still tints the new one. It is a small habit that makes a noticeable difference.

One caution on taste: after a few days with one flavour you may stop noticing it. This is called vaper's tongue and it is a perception issue, not a hardware fault. Swapping to a different liquid for a day, or taking a break from sweet flavours, normally resets it before you decide the coil is worn.

Design, Build Quality and Daily Carry

The Endura range has always leaned towards practical design rather than showy design. Kits are compact, slim enough to fit in a jacket pocket or a bag compartment, and finished in plain colours instead of loud graphics. That suits the people most likely to buy a kit like this: smokers who want a device that looks and feels like a small, tidy gadget and does not draw attention.

When the kit arrives, there are a few quick build checks worth doing before you fill it for the first time:

• Tank and coil seat: the tank should screw or click on firmly and sit flush against the battery section without wobble.
• Seals and O-rings: look for the small rubber rings around the tank base and the drip tip. They should sit in their grooves, intact and unstretched.
• Button feel: it should click cleanly, with no sticking or rattle.
• Charging port: it should be clear of dust and the cable should seat fully without being forced.
• Finish: check for paint chips or scratches, which would be a reason to contact us promptly rather than after weeks of use.

Daily carry is where compact kits earn their keep, but they do ask for some habits. Keep the device upright when you can, because laying it flat in a bag with liquid in the tank increases the chance of a weep. Keep it away from keys and coins in the same pocket, since scratching and contact between metal objects and the battery section are avoidable problems. A small case or sleeve is a cheap fix, and if you travel regularly, it is worth carrying the device with the tank mostly empty to limit pressure-related leaking.

Drip tips are another consideration. Check whether the mouthpiece is a standard 510-type fitting. If it is, you can swap it for a different shape or material later; if it is integrated into the tank, you will use what comes in the box. Neither is better in absolute terms, but a standard fitting gives you a little more flexibility if you find the supplied tip uncomfortable.

Overall, expect a kit that feels solid for its size, not a premium metal-and-glass device. That is appropriate at this price point, and the rest of the value case does not depend on the kit looking expensive.

Battery Life, Charging and Safe Practice

Battery capacity on compact refillable kits of this type typically falls between about 800mAh and 1,500mAh, with the actual figure shown on the listing. At a fixed output of roughly 10 to 15 watts, a capacity in that range generally lasts a moderate vaper most of a day. Heavy use, continuous puffing or cold weather will shorten that; occasional use, short draws and indoor storage will lengthen it. If you chain vape, carry a spare charging cable or keep one at your desk and top up when you can.

Charging is done over USB. Check the port type, because USB-C is easier to live with than micro-USB: it fits either way up, and cables are easy to find. Practical charging habits:

• Use a quality 5V plug of about 1A to 2A, or a computer USB port. Avoid unmarked, very high-output fast chargers.
• Do not charge on a bed, sofa or other soft surface, and do not leave the device charging unattended overnight.
• Stop using the cable if it is frayed, hot to the touch or loose in the port.
• Do not vape while charging if the device does not support it, and do not use it if the casing is dented, swollen or warm without reason.
• Keep the contact points clean. Lint and residue in the port are a common reason for a kit seeming not to charge.

Charge time is generally around one to two hours from empty on a compact kit, depending on capacity and the power of the adapter. Many devices show an indicator light that changes colour or turns off when charging is complete, so follow the guidance in the manual rather than leaving it plugged in indefinitely.

Treat the battery as a consumable. Lithium-ion cells lose capacity over hundreds of charge cycles, so after a year or more of daily use you may notice shorter runtimes. That is normal ageing, not a fault. If runtime falls off suddenly, or the device gets hot during use, stop and contact us.

When the kit finally reaches the end of its life, do not put it in a household bin. A vape containing a lithium battery is electrical waste and a fire risk in refuse lorries and recycling plants. In the UK you can take it to a household waste recycling centre, to a retailer that offers vape take-back, or to a drop-off point for small electricals. Many shops that sell vaping products are required to accept used devices, so it is worth asking at the counter. Never try to remove or puncture the battery yourself.

Tank, Coil and Wick Technology

The part of the kit that does the actual work is the coil. Inside it, a small length of resistance wire or mesh is wrapped or backed by cotton. When you press the button or draw on the mouthpiece, the battery sends current through the wire, the wire heats, and the heat vaporises the liquid held in the cotton. Everything else in the kit exists to feed that coil with liquid and electricity in a controlled way.

Coils in compact MTL kits generally have a resistance of roughly 0.8 to 1.5 ohms. Higher resistance means lower current draw, a cooler vape and longer battery life; lower resistance means a warmer vape and faster battery drain. Check the figure on the coil head or in the manual, and stay within the range the manufacturer specifies. Using a coil outside the supported range is the sort of experiment that causes problems for the battery and gives no benefit.

Round-wire coils and mesh coils differ in the following ways:

• Round-wire coils heat in a narrow band and are common in simple MTL designs. They give a controlled, focused flavour and are typically inexpensive.
• Mesh coils spread heat across a flat surface, which usually brings quicker ramp-up and more even vapour. They can be more demanding on wicking, so thin liquids suit them better.

Which one your Endura T1 ships with depends on the version, so read the coil description in the listing or the manual. What matters more than the technology label is that the coil is primed correctly and the liquid suits it.

Tank capacity in the UK is limited to 2ml. That is not a design weakness; it is a legal ceiling, and it means refills are a regular but quick part of life with the device. Check whether the tank fills from the top (a sliding or swivelling cap) or the bottom. Top-fill tanks are generally easier to manage and less prone to spills.

Coil life depends heavily on what you vape. As a rule of thumb, expect roughly one to three weeks from a coil in regular daily use, with sweeter and thicker liquids at the shorter end. Signs it is time to change: a burnt or flat taste even with fresh liquid, reduced vapour, a gurgling sound that does not clear, or a visibly dark, crusty wick. Replace the coil rather than trying to clean it; a new coil costs a few pounds and fixes the problem outright.

Choosing Nicotine Strength Under UK Rules

The UK limits nicotine-containing e-liquid to a maximum of 20mg/ml (often shown as 2%), and sells it in bottles of no more than 10ml. These limits apply to refill liquids as well as the pods sold with pod systems. Because the Endura T1 is a refillable kit, the nicotine strength is your decision, and it is the setting that most affects whether the switch from smoking sticks.

As general guidance only, not medical advice, many adults choose their starting strength by smoking habit:

• Heavy smokers (about 15 or more cigarettes a day, or first cigarette within half an hour of waking): often start at 18mg to 20mg/ml nicotine salt, which delivers nicotine efficiently with a smooth throat hit.
• Moderate smokers (roughly 5 to 15 a day): commonly start at 10mg to 12mg/ml.
• Light or social smokers: often find 5mg to 6mg/ml enough, and some do well on 3mg/ml.

Nicotine salt and freebase nicotine behave differently. Salt is smoother at high strengths and is the usual choice for MTL kits at 10mg and above. Freebase is harsher at the same strength, so it is generally used at lower levels, in the 3mg to 12mg range. If you pick a freebase liquid at 18mg, expect a strong throat hit that many people find unpleasant in a tight-draw device.

How do you know you have the right strength? If you feel light-headed, nauseous, or have a racing heart after vaping, the strength is likely too high for you; step down. If you keep reaching for the device every few minutes and still crave cigarettes, the strength is probably too low; step up. Either way, give yourself a few days to adjust before judging, because your body takes time to adapt to a new delivery method.

Please keep nicotine liquids out of reach of children and pets, and store refill bottles upright with the cap on. Nicotine is addictive. If you are using a kit to quit smoking, the NHS and local stop smoking services can combine vaping with behavioural support, which improves the odds of success. A higher strength is not a goal in itself; the aim is to use the lowest strength that stops you smoking, and then gradually come down if you choose to.

Who This Kit Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

The Innokin Endura T1 is a good match for a fairly specific group of people, and it is better to say so plainly than to pretend one kit suits everyone.

It suits:

• Smokers switching to vaping. The tight draw and modest vapour mimic a cigarette more closely than a high-airflow sub-ohm device does, which helps habit-driven smokers adjust.
• Former disposable users. With single-use vapes gone from UK shops, this kit offers the same push-and-vape simplicity with a refillable tank and a lower running cost.
• People who want low-maintenance vaping. No temperature settings, no rebuilding coils, no airflow menus. You fill it, prime the coil and use it.
• Anyone wanting a back-up device. Compact kits make sensible spares to keep in a bag or desk drawer.

It is not the right choice for:

• Cloud chasers. A 2ml MTL kit will not produce large clouds and was not designed to.
• Tinkerers. If you want adjustable wattage, airflow rings, rebuildable coils or temperature control, look at a variable-wattage kit or a mod.
• Non-smokers and anyone under 18. Vaping products are for adults who already use nicotine. It is illegal to sell them to anyone under 18 and we do not do so.
• Anyone who dislikes refilling. If you want to open a box and never touch a bottle, a closed pod system with pre-filled pods is a closer fit, though it costs more to run and brings its own recycling steps.

There is also a middle group worth naming: people who already own a pod system and are thinking of moving to a tank-style kit to save on running costs. Moving to a kit with a standard 10ml bottle supply generally lowers your monthly spend, but only if you are happy with the small learning curve of filling and priming. If your current pods work well for you, there is no urgent reason to switch.

Finally, if you are using vaping specifically to stop smoking and you are still smoking regularly after a few weeks, it is worth reviewing strength, liquid type and technique rather than concluding the product has failed. Many people find that a move up from 12mg to 18mg salt, or a switch to a liquid they actually enjoy, is what makes the difference.

How to Fill, Prime and Use It Step by Step

Getting the first fill right is the best thing you can do for the life of the coil. Most early problems with refillable kits, from dry hits to leaks, trace back to skipping one of these steps. Here is a sequence that works for most compact tank and pod kits; follow the manual where it differs.

• 1. Unpack and inspect. Check the device for damage, make sure the O-rings are seated, and remove any protective film from the tank, pod or drip tip.
• 2. Charge before first use. Give the battery a full charge. It extends cell life and ensures the device behaves consistently on day one.
• 3. Fit the coil. If the coil is not pre-installed, screw or click it into the base until it is snug. Do not overtighten.
• 4. Prime the coil. Place two or three drops of e-liquid directly onto the exposed cotton through the coil's side slots, if it has them. This stops the wick burning the first time you press the button.
• 5. Fill the tank. Open the fill port, tilt the tank, and fill along the inner wall so liquid does not splash into the central airflow tube. Stop below the max line. A 2ml tank does not need to be filled to the brim.
• 6. Wait five to ten minutes. Cotton needs time to absorb liquid fully. The wait feels long; it saves coils.
• 7. Start gently. Take a few short, soft draws without firing at full length. Increase from there as you hear and feel liquid feeding the coil.
• 8. Switch on and off correctly. Many kits switch on or off with a rapid sequence of button presses, commonly five. Check your manual so you do not turn it on by accident in a bag.

For daily use, a few habits keep the kit healthy. Refill when the liquid drops to roughly a quarter of the tank, not when it is empty, because a coil running low on liquid burns the wick. Take shorter puffs of two to three seconds instead of long drags. Pause for 20 to 30 seconds between draws if you are vaping continuously, so the wick can re-saturate. Wipe the base and contacts with a dry cloth now and then to stop residue interfering with charging and firing.

If you are using nicotine salt, remember that it delivers strongly. Take it easier at first than you would with freebase; the throat hit is smoother but the nicotine arrives quickly, so a few puffs go a long way on day one.

Troubleshooting Leaks, Dry Hits and Weak Flavour

Most problems with compact refillable kits are simple and fixable at home. Work through the likely cause first before concluding the kit is faulty.

Leaking from the base or the airflow slots. The usual causes are overfilling, a coil that is not seated tightly, a damaged or misplaced O-ring, or a pressure change (flying or driving through hills) forcing liquid through. Fix it by emptying the tank slightly, re-seating the coil, checking the seals, and storing the kit upright. A liquid that is very thin can also weep faster; try a slightly thicker 50/50 blend if you suspect that.

Gurgling or spitting. This means condensation or flooding. Remove the tank, cap the fill port, and blow gently through the drip tip with the tank empty to clear liquid from the airflow channel. Wipe the tip and reassemble. If it keeps happening, the coil may be flooded because of a worn seal or an overfilled tank.

Dry or burnt hits. These almost always mean the wick is not saturated. Common causes include an unprimed new coil, vaping with the liquid level too low, chain vaping without a pause, or a liquid that is too thick for the coil. Do not keep puffing through a burnt taste; it will not recover and can ruin the new coil. Stop, re-prime, refill and wait.

Flat flavour. Check the coil age first. If it has been in use for a couple of weeks, replace it. If it is new, try a different flavour for a day to rule out vaper's tongue, and make sure you are not using a heavily sweetened liquid that has coated the wick. A quick rinse of the tank and a fresh fill sometimes restores clarity.

Device not firing. Check the battery is charged, the coil is screwed in fully and the contact points are clean. Make sure the device is unlocked or switched on using the sequence in the manual. If the indicator flashes a pattern, the manual will tell you whether it means short circuit, low battery or coil not detected.

Not charging. Try a different cable and plug, clear any lint from the port with a wooden toothpick (not metal), and avoid forcing the connector. If nothing works, contact us with your order number.

For any fault you cannot fix, keep the kit and the packaging, take a photo of the problem, and get in touch. Do not open the battery section or attempt electrical repairs.

Value for Money and How It Compares with Other Options

Value in a starter kit is not only the sticker price. It is the combination of the upfront cost, how long the hardware lasts, what coils and liquid cost over time and how likely you are to stick with it instead of drifting back to cigarettes. Seen that way, a refillable kit is usually the cheaper route compared with disposables or heavily marked-up closed pods.

The running costs of a compact refillable kit break down simply. You will buy 10ml bottles of e-liquid, usually a few pounds each, and a 10ml bottle fills a 2ml tank about five times. You will buy a replacement coil every one to three weeks, again a few pounds each, often cheaper in multipacks. Charging adds almost nothing to your electricity bill. A pack of 20 cigarettes in the UK now costs well over £15, so the saving can be significant, and most smokers who switch fully recover the cost of the kit within the first couple of weeks.

Fair comparisons help here, so here is how this style of kit sits against common alternatives:

• Versus pod systems such as Vaporesso XROS, SMOK Novo and Uwell Caliburn. These use swap-in pods that are quick and tidy, and several have adjustable airflow or a wide range of pod resistances. They are often more convenient on day one, but the pods are a recurring cost and generally dearer per millilitre of liquid used than filling a tank yourself. The Endura approach trades a little convenience for lower running costs and more freedom over which e-liquid you use.
• Versus other Innokin kits. Innokin sells several kits that look similar at a glance, so compare the battery size, tank capacity and coil type on the listings. The T1 suits you if you want the simplest, most compact option; step up if you want a bigger battery or adjustable power.
• Versus disposables. Single-use devices are no longer sold in UK shops and were more expensive per puff and more wasteful. A refillable kit has a higher upfront cost but a far lower cost per day.
• Versus variable-wattage kits and sub-ohm tanks. These deliver warmer, denser vapour and more flavour control, but they use more liquid, drain batteries faster and need more upkeep. They suit experienced vapers, not first-timers.

Where the Endura T1 is weaker: it will not match a larger kit for battery life or vapour volume, and the fixed output means you cannot adjust it. Where it is stronger: it is compact, simple, cheap to run and well matched to the way most smokers actually vape in the early months. If those priorities match yours, it is a sensible purchase. If they do not, there are other kits on this site worth looking at before you commit.