Strawberry Watermelon Kiwi Nexus 100ml Shortfill

Overview

The Strawberry Watermelon Kiwi Nexus 100ml Shortfill by Nexus in Strawberry Watermelon Kiwi at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Nexus 100ml Strawberry Watermelon Kiwi shortfill overview

Nexus 100ml Shortfill Strawberry Watermelon Kiwi is a fruit e-liquid sold in a large bottle that is designed to be topped up with nicotine shots. If the format is new to you, a shortfill is a bottle of nicotine-free liquid with empty space left at the top. You can vape it exactly as it comes at 0mg, or you can add one or more 10ml nicotine shots to reach a strength that suits you. This page explains what the flavour is like, how to mix it, which devices suit it, and how it compares with the alternatives, so you can decide whether it fits the way you vape.

The flavour is a three-fruit blend built around strawberry, watermelon and kiwi. It sits in the sweet, juicy end of the fruit category rather than the sharp, icy end, and it is aimed at people who like a straightforward fruit salad taste they can vape all day without it becoming tiring. It is a refill liquid, which means it goes into a tank or a refillable pod. It is not a disposable vape and it does not contain a battery or a coil of its own.

The key facts at a glance:

• Bottle size: 100ml shortfill bottle with headroom for nicotine shots
• Nicotine as supplied: 0mg/ml (nicotine-free until you add shots)
• Flavour: strawberry, watermelon and kiwi fruit blend
• Product type: e-liquid for refillable devices, not a ready-to-use device
• Best matched to: sub-ohm tanks, mesh-coil tanks and pod kits with a large fill port
• Age restriction: 18+ only, sold to adults in the UK

A note on specifications: we only state details we can stand behind from the product format. Batch-specific information such as the exact liquid volume in the bottle, the VG/PG split and the batch code is printed on the label of the bottle you receive, and that label is the authority if it differs from any general guidance on this page. Where we give a range or an example, we say so.

Because this is a high-volume bottle, it is usually bought by people who already vape regularly and want to bring their cost per millilitre down. If you are still deciding between a refillable setup and a disposable, the later sections on value and on who this suits will help you work out where you land.

Flavour profile: what strawberry, watermelon and kiwi taste like together

Fruit blends work best when each fruit has a clear job, and this one is easy to break down. Strawberry usually leads on the inhale as a rounded, sweet berry note with a little jam-like depth. Watermelon provides the juicy, light and slightly watery sweetness that keeps the whole thing from feeling heavy. Kiwi adds the tart, green edge that stops the blend tasting like plain sweet candy. On the exhale the flavours tend to merge into a general red-and-green fruit taste, with the kiwi lingering a little longer than the other two.

Here is how the flavour typically unfolds across a vape:

• Inhale: sweet strawberry first, with watermelon freshness arriving almost at the same time
• Mid-draw: the kiwi tartness shows up and balances the sugar
• Exhale: a softer, mixed fruit finish that is juicy rather than sharp
• Aftertaste: light and slightly tangy, not syrupy or cloying

Flavour is subjective and varies from person to person, and it also changes with your setup. A cooler, lower-wattage vape tends to emphasise the sweet fruit notes and smooth out the tartness. A hotter, higher-wattage vape tends to bring out the kiwi and can make the blend taste a touch sharper. If you find it too sweet on your first tank, try turning the power down a few watts. If it tastes a little flat, nudge the power up slightly or make sure your coil is not worn out.

This profile is a non-menthol fruit mix, so there is no cooling agent doing the work. If you prefer an icy finish, you can add a few drops of a separate menthol or ice additive to your tank, but we suggest trying a full tank of the liquid as it comes first, because the balance between the three fruits is the main feature.

Tasting tip: if you have been vaping a menthol or tobacco flavour for a long time, fruit liquids can taste muted for the first day or two. Your sense of taste recovers over a few days, and sweet fruit flavours are often the ones people notice improve most once they have been away from smoking for a while.

Ingredients, VG/PG balance and what it means for throat hit and vapour

Every e-liquid is built on two base liquids, vegetable glycerine (VG) and propylene glycol (PG), plus flavouring and, once you add shots, nicotine. The balance between VG and PG shapes how the liquid vapes. Shortfill fruit liquids are commonly made with a high-VG base because the format is aimed at sub-ohm and mesh-coil devices that produce large clouds. The exact ratio for your bottle is printed on the label, so check it before you set up your device.

What the base does to the vape, in practical terms:

• Higher VG: thicker liquid, denser vapour, a smoother and softer throat feel, and a slightly sweeter taste
• Higher PG: thinner liquid, sharper throat hit, and flavour that comes through a little more crisply
• Balanced blends: a compromise that wicks well in a wider range of devices

Thicker liquids need coils with larger wicking holes or a mesh design, because a thin cotton wick or a tiny inlet slot can struggle to feed a very viscous liquid. If your coil keeps tasting burnt on a high-VG liquid, a coil that is too small for the liquid is a common reason, and the troubleshooting section below covers it.

The general ingredient list for a shortfill like this is vegetable glycerine, propylene glycol and food-grade flavourings. The nicotine, when you add it, comes from the shots you buy separately and the strength is printed on those bottles. The UK legal limit for nicotine-containing e-liquid is 20mg/ml, and nicotine-containing bottles are limited to 10ml, which is exactly why shortfills are sold as nicotine-free liquid in a larger bottle with the shots supplied separately.

If you have any known allergies or sensitivities, read the full ingredient and warning information on the bottle and packaging before use. Some people find that very sweet liquids with heavy sweetener content cause more coil gunk, and this is a real maintenance difference between sweet fruit liquids and cleaner-tasting tobacco or menthol blends. We cover coil care later in this guide.

If you do not want to add nicotine at all, the liquid works perfectly well at 0mg as supplied. Many people use zero-nicotine shortfill as a taste-focused vape once they have stepped their strength down over time.

The 100ml shortfill format, bottle design, UK rules and safe storage

The bottle is the part of a shortfill you handle every day, so it is worth talking about. Shortfills in this size usually come in a soft plastic bottle with a narrow tip and a tamper-evident cap. The soft sides matter: you squeeze the bottle to push liquid out in a controlled stream, and a tapered nozzle lets you get the tip into a narrow tank fill port without spillage. The bottle is the same general style used across the shortfill market, and it is practical rather than decorative.

The design points to look for when it arrives:

• Tamper-evident cap: a ring that breaks on first opening so you can tell the bottle has not been used
• Child-resistant closure: the cap is designed so a young child cannot open it easily, but you should still store it out of reach
• Tapered tip: fits most tank fill ports, but check against very small pod fill holes
• Label information: product name, flavour, volume, VG/PG ratio, batch code and the legally required warnings
• Headroom: the empty space at the top of the bottle is deliberate and is there for your nicotine shots

Why is there empty space? UK rules limit nicotine-containing e-liquid to 10ml bottles. A shortfill is sold as nicotine-free liquid, which is allowed in a larger bottle, with the room left so that you can add nicotine shots yourself. A 100ml bottle usually holds less than 100ml of liquid; the volume of liquid actually inside is stated on the label, and the remaining headroom is what the shots fill.

Build quality in the practical sense is about whether the cap seals properly, whether the nozzle drips, and whether the plastic is thick enough to survive a bag. Treat the bottle like any liquid container: keep it upright, tighten the cap fully after every fill, and wipe the nozzle clean before closing. If you notice a leak straight from the bottle on arrival, contact us with your order number and a photograph and we will sort it.

Recycling: once the bottle is empty and rinsed with a little water, the plastic bottle can usually go in household plastic recycling, subject to your local council rules. Check your council's guidance for small plastic bottles and caps. Any vape batteries or devices you use alongside this liquid should not go in household waste and should be taken to a battery or electrical recycling drop-off point instead.

Selling and using vape products in the UK is governed by specific rules, and it helps to know them. You must be 18 or over to buy or be sold e-liquid. Nicotine-containing e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml and sold in bottles of no more than 10ml, which is why shortfills are supplied nicotine-free with nicotine shots sold separately. Disposable vapes are also capped at 20mg/ml and 2ml of liquid. Bottles must carry health warnings, ingredient information and child-resistant, tamper-evident closures, and you should read the information on the bottle you receive.

Storage tips that keep the liquid in good condition:

• Keep bottles upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and radiators
• Do not leave bottles in a hot car or a bag next to a heat source
• Store them well away from children and pets. Nicotine-containing liquid is poisonous if swallowed and, in particular, shots are highly concentrated
• Keep different strengths clearly labelled so you do not mix them up
• Use within the date shown on the label, and discard liquid that smells, tastes or looks unusual

Safety points worth repeating. Wash your hands after handling nicotine shots and wipe up spills straight away, because liquid nicotine can be absorbed through the skin. If liquid gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If you swallow any, or get it in your eyes, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or label. Do not vape if you are feeling unwell from nicotine, and do not mix shots in a container used for food or drink.

Responsible disposal completes the picture. Rinse empty bottles and recycle the plastic where your council accepts it. Take used coils to a recycling point if your local scheme accepts small metal items, or dispose of them with general waste if it does not. Batteries and electrical devices go to a battery drop-off or electrical recycling point, never in household bins. Leftover liquid should not be poured down the sink; take it to your local household waste recycling centre.

This page is information for adult consumers and is not medical advice. Vaping is not risk-free, and if you do not smoke you should not start. For help with stopping smoking, ask your pharmacist or GP, or contact your local NHS stop-smoking service.

Choosing a nicotine strength and doing the mixing maths

This is the section most shortfill buyers need to read twice, because the strength you end up with depends on how much liquid is in the bottle and how many shots you add. The liquid arrives at 0mg. Nicotine shots are sold separately in 10ml bottles, most commonly at 18mg/ml, which means each shot contains 180mg of nicotine in total (18mg x 10ml).

The formula is simple: final strength in mg/ml equals the total nicotine in your shots divided by the final volume of liquid. Here are worked examples. They assume 18mg/ml shots and show how the answer changes with the amount of liquid in the bottle. Always check your own bottle label for the liquid volume.

• 70ml of liquid plus 1 shot (80ml total): 180mg divided by 80ml is about 2.25mg/ml
• 70ml of liquid plus 2 shots (90ml total): 360mg divided by 90ml is 4mg/ml
• 70ml of liquid plus 3 shots (100ml total): 540mg divided by 100ml is 5.4mg/ml
• 80ml of liquid plus 1 shot (90ml total): 180mg divided by 90ml is 2mg/ml
• 80ml of liquid plus 2 shots (100ml total): 360mg divided by 100ml is 3.6mg/ml

The strength you want depends on where you are coming from and on your device:

• Heavy smokers or people stepping down from strong nicotine: may want the upper end of what the bottle can hold, around 3 to 6mg/ml, in a sub-ohm tank
• Light smokers or regular vapers: often settle around 1.5 to 3mg/ml
• Former smokers keeping the habit but not the nicotine: many choose 0mg, or a single shot split across a refill

Sub-ohm devices deliver a large volume of vapour with every puff, so a lower mg/ml gives a lot of nicotine per puff compared with a small pod kit. This catches people out: strength that feels right in a small pod device can be too strong in a sub-ohm tank. If you feel dizzy, sweaty, or sick after a few puffs, that is a sign the strength or the power is too high. Stop, drink water, and drop to a lower strength.

Two further notes. First, the UK ceiling on nicotine e-liquid is 20mg/ml, and disposable vapes are limited to 20mg/ml nicotine strength and a 2ml tank; this shortfill is not a disposable, but it is useful to know the cap because it explains why you will not find a higher-strength liquid in the UK market. Second, shots can be mixed in smaller portions: you do not have to add the full contents of a shot bottle. If you want something between two of the example strengths, you can measure by syringe or just add a part-shot.

Choosing a device, coil type and mesh technology to match this liquid

A liquid with a high VG content, as is common in shortfills, does best in a device that is built to handle thick liquid and produce a lot of vapour. In practice that means a sub-ohm tank, a mesh-coil tank, or one of the newer pod systems with a large fill port and a low-resistance coil. Match the coil to the liquid, and the liquid will taste the way it is meant to.

These are the setups that suit a 100ml shortfill:

• Sub-ohm tank with a regular wire coil (0.3 to 0.6 ohm): good all-round flavour and cloud production, works at roughly 25 to 60W depending on the coil rating
• Sub-ohm tank with a mesh coil (0.15 to 0.4 ohm): mesh gives a larger heating surface, so it tends to produce warmer, fuller flavour and wicks thick liquid well
• Larger pod kits with a mesh or low-ohm coil: work well with high-VG liquid, provided the coil is rated for it
• Not suited: small closed pods, tiny draw-activated devices with fine wicking holes, or any device that states it is for nicotine salts only

Mesh coils use a thin flat sheet of metal mesh rather than a round wire wrapped around cotton. The mesh gives a wide, even heating area. That helps in two ways: the surface warms the liquid evenly, and the larger area spreads the heat so that thick liquids do not scorch as easily. Mesh coils generally last well on fruit liquids, but sweeteners can still build up as residue over time, so expect to change the coil every one to three weeks depending on how much you vape.

When you fit a new coil, always follow the coil manufacturer's recommended wattage range, which is printed on the side of the coil. Start at the low end of the range. A common beginner mistake is to run a fruit liquid at the top of the range on the first day, which dries out the wick, burns the cotton and ruins the coil before it has run in. Prime a new coil by adding a few drops of liquid straight onto the cotton through the wicking holes, fill the tank, and then wait five to ten minutes before your first puff so the cotton can saturate fully.

If you are unsure what your device can use, check the maximum coil and wattage supported by the tank and the power source. A tank rated for a certain wattage range will be damaged, or at the least perform badly, if you run it far outside that range.

Power, battery and charging for the device you pair with it

The liquid does not have a battery, but your device does, and the battery is a large part of how a shortfill vape feels. A sub-ohm tank draws a lot more power than a small pod device, so you need a power source that can keep up. If your battery is undersized or tired, the liquid will taste weak, the vape will cut out early, and you will find yourself charging constantly.

What to think about:

• Built-in battery mods and kits: common capacities run from about 1,000mAh for slim pod kits to 3,000mAh or more for larger devices. A bigger battery means fewer charges, though it also means a heavier unit
• Removable 18650 or 21700 cells: used in many box mods. These are charged either in the device or, more safely and quickly, in an external smart charger
• Charging port: most modern devices charge through USB-C, which is quicker and more reliable than older micro-USB
• Wattage match: make sure the device can deliver the wattage your coil needs. A coil rated for 40 to 60W will not perform well on a device that tops out at 25W

Safe charging habits matter more with larger batteries. Use the cable supplied with the device or a reputable replacement, and avoid charging overnight under a pillow or on soft furnishings. Do not charge a device that is hot or visibly damaged. If you use removable cells, keep them in cases rather than loose in a pocket with keys or coins, because contact with metal objects can short-circuit a cell.

Battery life in daily use depends on wattage and puff frequency. As a rough guide, a 3,000mAh device running a mesh coil at around 40W will usually last a moderate vaper through most of a day, while a small 1,000mAh pod kit on a similar liquid may need charging once or twice a day. These are general figures rather than guarantees; your own results depend on the device, the coil and how you vape.

Recycling: batteries and electrical vape equipment must not go in the general household bin or in kerbside recycling, because lithium cells can cause fires in waste vehicles and recycling plants. Take worn-out cells and old devices to a battery drop-off or a household electrical recycling point. Most large supermarkets and council recycling centres accept small batteries, and many vape retailers offer collection points as well.

Performance: vapour, flavour delivery and how long 100ml lasts

Because this is a refill and not a disposable, there is no puff count printed on the pack. The more useful question is how long a bottle lasts, and that depends on your device, your power setting and how often you vape. Sub-ohm and mesh vaping uses more liquid per puff than a small pod, and the bottle is sized for that.

As a guide to consumption, with the usual caveat that individual use varies a great deal:

• Light use, small pod or lower power: around 1 to 2ml a day, so a full bottle can last several weeks
• Moderate use, mesh tank at 30 to 45W: around 3 to 5ml a day, so the liquid in one bottle lasts roughly two to four weeks
• Heavy use, high-power sub-ohm: 6 to 10ml or more a day, so the same bottle might be gone inside a fortnight

For context against disposables: a typical UK-legal disposable holds a maximum of 2ml of liquid. A shortfill bottle with, say, 70 to 80ml of liquid holds the equivalent of dozens of those, spread across a much longer period of use. The comparison is not exact because the nicotine you take in depends on your chosen strength, but it explains why refillable setups are cheaper per millilitre once you have bought the initial hardware.

On flavour delivery, expect the following. A new mesh or low-ohm coil gives its best flavour after a short run-in of a few tanks. The flavour tends to stay consistent for a week or two and then gradually dulls as the coil gets coated with residue from sweeteners. When that happens, changing the coil usually restores the taste straight away. If you notice the flavour fading quickly, the coil may be running at too high a wattage, or the tank may be running very low on liquid and vaping dry.

Vapour production is a function of the VG content, the coil surface area and the wattage, so a high-VG fruit liquid in a mesh tank produces plenty of vapour. If that is more than you want, a lower wattage and a slightly tighter airflow setting reduce cloud size and also bring the flavour forward. If you vape in places where discretion matters, a smaller device with a restrictive draw is a better pairing than a big open-airflow tank.

How to use: shaking, adding shots, steeping and filling your tank

Setting up a shortfill takes a few minutes the first time, and then becomes routine. Follow the steps below to get an even, correctly mixed bottle.

• Step 1, check the label. Note the liquid volume and the VG/PG ratio. Decide how many shots you want using the examples in the nicotine section above.
• Step 2, open the bottle and add your shots. Twist off the cap and the nozzle. Pour the nicotine shot or shots carefully into the headroom at the top of the bottle. Do not overfill. If a shot would take the bottle past its neck, stop and keep the remainder for later.
• Step 3, close and shake. Put the nozzle and cap back on tightly. Shake the bottle firmly for about 30 to 60 seconds so the nicotine blends evenly with the liquid.
• Step 4, let it rest. Leave the bottle for several hours or overnight. Fruit liquids are often ready quickly, but a short rest lets the flavour and nicotine settle and reduces the harsh edge that can come right after mixing.
• Step 5, fill your tank. Follow your tank's instructions for opening the fill port, usually a slide or a screw-off top. Tilt the tank slightly, put the nozzle tip against the inside of the fill port and squeeze gently. Avoid filling over the central chimney tube, because liquid that goes down the airflow channel will leak.
• Step 6, let a new coil soak. Wait at least five minutes after filling a new coil before vaping. Take a few gentle low-power puffs, then bring the wattage up to the coil's recommended range.

A few further tips. Shake the bottle gently before each refill because nicotine can settle over time. Keep the nozzle clean to avoid sticky residue around the cap. If you are making a mix to a particular strength and you will not use the full bottle for a while, write the date and strength on the bottle with a marker, since mixed bottles look identical to unmixed ones. Never leave bottles within the reach of children or pets, and do not decant liquid into drinks bottles or any container that could be mistaken for a drink.

If you decide to vape at 0mg, you can skip the shot steps and use the liquid straight from the bottle. That is how a lot of people use shortfill as a taste-first vape.

Troubleshooting common problems with shortfill e-liquid

Most problems with a shortfill are not caused by the liquid itself. They come from the coil, the wattage, the mix or the device. Work through the problems below before assuming something is wrong with the bottle.

• Burnt taste: usually a dry or overheated coil. Check the tank has liquid, give the coil time to soak after filling, lower the wattage, and take shorter puffs with gaps between them. If it persists, the coil is spent and needs replacing
• Weak or muted flavour: the coil may be worn out, or the wattage may be too low or too high for the coil. Try a new coil, or move to the middle of the coil's recommended range. Also check you have not diluted the mix by adding extra nicotine shots or other additives
• Leaking from the tank: over-tightened or under-tightened seals, overfilling above the chimney, or a damaged O-ring. Refill below the maximum line, check the seals, and replace worn rubber rings
• Gurgling or spitting: a flooded coil or condensation. Blow gently back through the mouthpiece to clear the airflow, reduce the airflow slightly and wipe away excess liquid
• Throat hit too harsh: the nicotine strength may be too high, or the wattage is too high. Reduce either. A higher VG blend is generally softer, which may help
• Dizziness, nausea or headaches: too much nicotine too quickly. Stop vaping, get fresh air, drink water and use a lower strength or a lower-power setup next time
• Sticky bottle neck or cap: normal residue. Wipe with a dry cloth and tighten the cap after each use
• Liquid looks darker over time: a light colour change is common as nicotine and flavourings age, particularly if the bottle is exposed to light or heat. If it smells off, tastes wrong or contains particles, do not use it and contact us

If you have worked through these points and still have a problem, get in touch with your order number, the batch code from the bottle label and a short description of the setup you are using. A photograph of the label and the coil often speeds things up considerably.

Who this shortfill suits, and who should skip it

Not every vaper wants or needs a 100ml bottle. This section sets out who benefits from the format and who is better off choosing something else.

This is likely a good fit if you:

• Already use a refillable tank or a pod kit with a large fill port, and want a fruit liquid in bulk
• Want to lower your cost per millilitre compared with 10ml bottles or disposables
• Like to control your own nicotine strength and adjust it over time
• Enjoy sweet, juicy fruit flavours rather than menthol or tobacco
• Want to step down your nicotine gradually by changing the number of shots
• Use a mesh or sub-ohm coil and need a liquid that suits high-power vaping

You may want to look elsewhere if you:

• Have never vaped and do not own a refillable device. You will need a compatible tank or kit before this liquid is any use
• Use a closed pod or a nicotine-salt-only device that cannot take freebase shortfill liquid
• Want a grab-and-go product with no setup, in which case a disposable or a pre-filled pod is simpler
• Prefer a very high nicotine strength in a small, discreet device. Shortfills are mixed to relatively low strengths, and nicotine salts in 10ml bottles are the usual route for that
• Do not like to mix, measure or handle liquid. A pre-mixed 10ml bottle avoids all of that

It is important to be straightforward about the audience. Vaping products are for adults, and this one is intended for smokers and existing vapers aged 18 or over. If you do not smoke or vape, there is no health benefit to starting. If you are trying to stop smoking, speak to your pharmacist, GP or local stop-smoking service, who can advise on the support available, including licensed nicotine replacement products.

If you are pregnant, have a heart condition, or are unsure whether nicotine is suitable for you, ask a healthcare professional before using nicotine-containing products. You can vape a 0mg liquid without any nicotine at all, which some people prefer for the taste and routine alone.

Value for money and honest comparisons with the alternatives

The main reason people buy 100ml shortfills is value. Here is a sensible way to work it out. Divide the price of the bottle by the millilitres of liquid actually inside, which is printed on the label. For illustration only, if a bottle were priced at £12 and held 70ml of liquid, the liquid would cost about 17p per millilitre. A typical 10ml bottle will often cost noticeably more per millilitre than that, and disposables, which hold up to 2ml each, cost much more per millilitre of liquid again, though they also include the hardware. Check the current price on this page for the actual figure.

Remember to count the nicotine shots in your costs. If you add two shots at their own price, your cost per millilitre goes up slightly because the shots are an additional purchase. Even so, the combined cost normally stays well below the cost of buying an equivalent quantity in small bottles.

How this format compares fairly with the alternatives:

• Versus 10ml nicotine-salt bottles: nic salts are smoother at high strengths and suit small pod devices, and they are a better pick for people who want a strong, discreet vape. Shortfills are cheaper per millilitre and better for large-vapour devices, but only reach lower strengths
• Versus 10ml freebase bottles: convenient and pre-mixed with no maths, but more expensive per millilitre and more bottles to carry and recycle
• Versus disposable vapes: disposables need no setup, no coils and no charging cables, which is their real advantage. They cost more over time, produce more waste, and the battery and plastic must be taken to a proper recycling drop-off point. A refillable kit has an upfront cost but lasts much longer
• Versus other 100ml fruit shortfills: a three-fruit strawberry, watermelon and kiwi flavour is common across the market, and many brands make something similar. This one is worth choosing on whether you like the taste and the price, rather than on any special technology, because the main differences between brands lie in flavour balance and sweetness

There are some things we would be cautious about. Sweet fruit liquids tend to gunk up coils faster than tobacco or menthol, so you may spend slightly more on replacement coils. Heavy use in a high-power device burns through liquid quickly, which eats into the saving. And if you find the flavour is not to your taste, a 100ml bottle is a bigger commitment than a 10ml sample. If you are unsure, it is reasonable to buy a smaller bottle of a similar flavour first.

Overall, it offers solid value for people who vape often in a refillable device and like fruit flavours, and it offers little value to someone who vapes rarely or prefers a throwaway device.