Grape Splash SKE Crystal CL6000 Prefilled Pods and Refill Containers

Overview

The Grape Splash SKE Crystal CL6000 Prefilled Pods and Refill Containers by SKE delivers up to 6,000 puffs in Grape Splash at 10mg and 20mg. Pick up the BUY 4 FOR £23 multibuy — free UK delivery over £20 and same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

SKE Crystal CL6000 Grape Splash: what this product is

The SKE Crystal CL6000 Prefilled Pods and Refill Containers in Grape Splash is a rechargeable pod-system vape from SKE, the brand behind the Crystal range that UK vape shops have stocked for several years. Instead of a sealed unit you throw away once the liquid runs out, the CL6000 format combines a reusable pod device with prefilled pods and separate refill containers. One purchase gives you a flavour that is ready to vape straight away and a way to keep going without buying a whole new device each time. The headline rating is 6,000 puffs, and the flavour covered on this page is Grape Splash.

The format matters because of where the UK market now sits. Single-use disposable vapes have been banned from sale across the UK since 1 June 2025, which moved most of the demand toward rechargeable and refillable hardware. A pod system with refill containers sits on the legal side of that line: the battery recharges, the pod can be replaced, and the e-liquid can be topped up. For someone who used to buy a disposable every week, a kit like this is the nearest practical replacement, with the same inhale-to-fire feel and no menus or buttons to learn.

This guide goes through the product in the order most buyers ask about it. We cover how the 6,000 puff figure should be read, what Grape Splash tastes like, how the device is built, how the battery and mesh coil behave, how to choose a nicotine strength under UK rules, who the product suits, how to set it up, what to do when something goes wrong, how the value works out and how it compares with similar options. Where a figure depends on the exact pack configuration, we say so rather than guess, because pack contents and strengths can vary between listings and production batches. Always treat the information printed on the box and the leaflet inside as the final word on your specific unit.

A quick summary before the detail:

• Brand and range: SKE Crystal, CL6000 pod and refill format
• Flavour: Grape Splash, a sweet fruit profile
• Rated capacity: up to 6,000 puffs across the pods and refill containers in the pack
• Format: rechargeable pod device, prefilled pods and refill containers
• Style of use: mouth-to-lung pod vaping, activated by inhaling, with no adjustable settings to manage
• UK limits that apply: nicotine capped at 20mg/ml, pods capped at 2ml, nicotine refill containers capped at 10ml

Performance and puff delivery

A rating of 6,000 puffs is a manufacturer's estimate, and it is worth understanding what sits behind it before you decide whether it suits you. A common industry rule of thumb is roughly 300 puffs per millilitre of e-liquid, because a typical 2ml disposable was historically rated at around 600 puffs. Read at that rule of thumb, a 6,000 puff rating would imply a total in the region of 20ml of liquid across the whole pack. UK regulations cap a pod or tank at 2ml and a nicotine refill container at 10ml, so a figure that large can only be reached by adding up several prefilled pods and refill containers. In other words, the number describes the pack as a whole, not a single pod, and you should expect to refill or swap pods several times to reach it.

In daily use, what you notice most is consistency. A mesh-coil pod of this kind tends to deliver a steady draw from the first puff to the last third of the pod, with vapour volume that is moderate rather than cloud-chasing. The draw is a restricted mouth-to-lung pull, so you take the vapour into your mouth first and then inhale. If you are used to open-airflow sub-ohm kits, the CL6000 will feel tighter and quieter. If you are used to disposables, it will feel familiar, with a slightly smoother and more even draw because the coil is not being asked to push an enormous volume of liquid at once.

Real-world puff counts almost always come in under the printed rating. Long draws, chain vaping and a warm environment all use liquid faster, while short, gentle puffs stretch it. As a planning figure, assume you will get somewhere between two thirds and the full rating from a pack. The list below is not a promise, but it gives a sense of how long a pack might last at different usage levels, using a working range of 4,000 to 6,000 puffs.

• Light use, about 100 puffs a day: roughly 6 to 8 weeks
• Moderate use, about 250 puffs a day: roughly 2 to 3 weeks
• Heavy use, about 500 puffs a day: roughly 1 to 1.5 weeks

Performance also depends on keeping the pod healthy. The most common cause of a flat or harsh experience is not a faulty product but a coil that has been dry-fired, flooded or simply worn out. Giving a fresh pod a few minutes to saturate, keeping the liquid level above the minimum line and pausing between long strings of puffs will keep delivery steady for longer. If you notice the vapour thinning out while the pod still looks half full, the wick may be struggling to keep up, and a short rest or a pod swap usually fixes it.

Grape Splash flavour profile

Grape Splash is a sweet fruit flavour built around purple grape. On the inhale you can expect a ripe, juicy grape note that sits closer to grape soda or grape sweets than to a fresh, tart green grape. The word splash in the name points to a brighter, fruitier delivery rather than a heavy candy syrup, so the sweetness is noticeable but is not meant to be cloying. On the exhale the flavour settles into a soft, lingering sweetness with a rounded fruit finish. This is a fruit profile rather than an ice or menthol profile, so if you want a strong cooling hit, look at the ice variants in the wider range instead of expecting it here.

Flavour descriptions are subjective, and the same liquid can taste different from one person to the next depending on the nicotine strength, the draw style and how recently you have eaten or had a coffee. Higher nicotine strengths add a little throat hit that can make the sweetness feel sharper, while lower strengths let the fruit sit more to the front. If you are moving from another grape flavour, give this one a day or two before you judge it, because your palate adjusts quickly after a switch.

Because the prefilled pods and the refill containers carry the same flavour, you get a consistent taste for the whole life of the pack. That is a real advantage over mixing and matching, where a refill in a different flavour can leave you with a muddled blend until the old liquid is used up. If you do want to change flavour later, finish the current pod or swap in a fresh one rather than topping up a part-used pod with something different.

For context, flavours of the kind you will commonly see across modern pod and refill ranges include:

• Blue Razz Ice: blue raspberry with a cooling finish
• Strawberry Watermelon: sweet red fruit blend
• Watermelon Ice: light melon with menthol coolness
• Mango Peach: soft tropical and stone fruit
• Pink Lemonade: sweet and tart citrus
• Blueberry Sour Raspberry: tangy berry mix

Availability varies by listing and by stock, so check the shop for the flavours currently offered in the CL6000 range. Flavour fade is normal as a pod ages, and it usually shows up as a duller, slightly burnt or papery taste near the end of a pod's life. When that happens, the cause is almost always the coil and wick rather than the liquid, and a fresh pod brings the flavour back.

Design and build quality

The CL6000 follows the compact pod-system layout that has become standard: a slim body that holds the battery and electronics, with a pod that clips into the top and carries the mouthpiece, coil and liquid. It is sized to slip into a trouser pocket or a small bag without a bulge, and the weight is light enough that you will forget it is there. The body is made of moulded plastic with a coated finish, which keeps the cost down and keeps the device light, though it will pick up fingerprints and light scratches over time in the way any coated plastic does.

Details worth knowing about the layout:

• Pod seating: pods in this class seat with a push fit or magnetic connection, so you should feel a firm click or seat when you insert one. A pod that wobbles has not been fully inserted.
• Liquid window: a transparent section on the pod lets you check the level at a glance, which is useful for deciding when to refill.
• Refill port: prefilled pods designed to be topped up have a sealed fill hole, usually a silicone bung or a sliding cover. It should sit flush when closed.
• Indicator light: a small LED shows when you are drawing and typically signals low battery or a fault through a pattern of flashes.
• Charging port: a USB-C port on the base of the device is the normal arrangement for current models.

On build quality, the honest summary is that this is a mid-range consumer device and it behaves like one. The seams should be even, the pod should seat without force and the finish should be clean. If you see a visible gap between the body and the pod, a rattling internal part or liquid pooling in the base on arrival, contact the shop before using it. Everyday knocks are fine, but the device is not built to be dropped onto hard floors repeatedly, and it is not water resistant, so keep it away from pockets that also carry drinks and from damp bathroom surfaces.

The mouthpiece is a comfortable, slightly rounded shape and is moulded as part of the pod, so you replace it with each new pod. That is good for hygiene, because the part your mouth touches is refreshed regularly. It also means you do not need to clean a separate drip tip. A quick wipe of the outside of the device with a dry cloth is all the maintenance the body needs.

Battery and charging

Pod devices in this class typically carry an internal lithium-ion battery somewhere in the 500 to 1,200 mAh range, and the exact capacity is printed on the device or the box for your unit. The battery is sealed inside the body and is not meant to be removed. In practice that capacity is enough to run through at least one full pod, and often a pod and a half or two pods, before the LED tells you it needs a charge. Because the device uses a fixed low output rather than adjustable wattage, battery use is predictable, and you will quickly learn how many days you get between charges.

Charging is done through a USB-C port, and any standard 5V USB charger or a computer port will do the job. A normal phone charger is fine, and there is no need for a fast charger, since the device regulates the charge itself. A full charge from empty usually takes somewhere between 40 minutes and 90 minutes depending on the capacity and the power source. The indicator light usually changes colour or stops flashing when the cell is full.

A few habits will help the battery last and keep you safe:

• Use the cable supplied or a good quality USB-C cable. Damaged or very cheap cables are a common cause of charging faults.
• Do not vape while the device is plugged in. Pass-through use stresses the cell and the charging circuit.
• Do not leave the device charging overnight unattended, and charge it on a hard, non-flammable surface rather than on a bed or sofa.
• Keep the device out of direct sunlight, hot cars and radiators. Heat shortens lithium-ion battery life and is a safety risk.
• Charge before the device is completely flat when you can. Frequent total discharges wear a small cell faster.

Most devices of this type include a cut-off, which stops the coil firing if you hold the draw for too long, commonly after around 10 seconds, and low-battery protection that stops the device before the cell is over-discharged. If the device feels hot, swells, smells of burning or leaks, stop using it, do not charge it and take it somewhere safe and open.

At the end of its life, the battery has to be recycled. The device contains a lithium-ion cell, so it must never go in household rubbish or the ordinary recycling bin, where crushed cells are a recognised cause of bin lorry and recycling plant fires. Vape retailers are expected to take back used devices, and many local household waste recycling centres have a drop-off point for small electricals and batteries. Keep a note of where yours is so a spent device does not sit in a drawer.

Mesh coil and pod technology

Modern pod systems have largely moved away from simple wire coils to mesh coils, and the CL6000 format follows that trend. A mesh coil uses a thin, perforated metal sheet in place of a round wire, with a cotton or organic cotton wick pressed against it. The larger heating surface warms the liquid more evenly, which tends to produce a smoother vapour, fewer hot spots and a flavour that is more consistent from puff to puff. It also reduces the chance of the sharp, scorched taste that can come from a small wire section overheating.

The resistance of coils built for restricted mouth-to-lung pods generally sits in the range of roughly 0.8 to 1.2 ohm. The device runs the coil at a fixed, low-wattage output, in the region of 10 to 15 watts for this class, so you are not choosing a power level. This is deliberate. Nicotine salt liquids, which are the norm in pod systems, are designed to be vaped at low power, and the lack of settings means there is nothing to get wrong.

The pod holds up to 2ml, which is the legal maximum for a vape tank or pod in the UK. The coil is built into the pod, so every time you replace a pod you also get a new coil. That is the main reason the system stays tidy: there is no coil to buy, fit or prime separately. It is also why the pod is the part that wears out first. A coil does not last forever, because residue from sweeteners gradually builds up on the mesh and the cotton, and the flavour slowly dulls.

Points to know about how the pod behaves:

• E-liquid type: pod liquids of this sort are usually nicotine salt formulations with a roughly even split of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine, which gives a smooth throat feel at 20mg/ml. Check the label for the ratio on your unit.
• Priming: a new pod needs a few minutes for the cotton to soak up liquid. Vaping a dry coil is the single fastest way to ruin it.
• Coil life: expect a coil to last for roughly the amount of liquid in one to two pods, depending on how you vape. Sweet flavours such as grape tend to build up residue faster than lighter ones.
• Refilling: topping up a prefilled pod from a refill container extends the life of the pod, but the coil is still ageing, so replace the pod when the taste turns flat.
• Compatibility: use pods and refill containers made for the CL6000. Pods are not interchangeable between brands, and liquid that is too thick for the wick can cause dry hits.

In short, the technology is straightforward and low maintenance. You gain consistency and ease of use, and in exchange you give up the ability to tune the airflow or power.

Nicotine strength guidance for UK vapers

In the UK, nicotine-containing e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml, which is the same as 2%. That limit applies to every nicotine vape product sold here, including pod refills, and it is the strongest you can legally buy at retail. Pods are capped at 2ml and nicotine refill containers at 10ml. These limits are the reason you will see UK listings that look smaller than the claims on imported products. Choose your strength from the options shown on the product page, since the variants available for each listing can differ.

Choosing a strength is a balance. Too little and you will find yourself puffing constantly without feeling satisfied. Too much and you may feel lightheaded, nauseous or get a harsh throat hit. As a rough guide, which is not medical advice:

• 20mg/ml: usually the starting point for people stepping across from smoking about ten or more cigarettes a day, or for people moving from standard 20mg disposables. Nicotine salts make this strength notably smoother than the same figure in freebase liquid.
• 10mg to 12mg/ml: a common choice for lighter smokers, people who find 20mg too strong or people already stepping their nicotine down.
• 5mg to 6mg/ml: suited to light users or those close to quitting, though you will tend to take more puffs to feel the same effect.
• 0mg/ml: nicotine-free liquid, for people who no longer need nicotine but still want the habit and the flavour.

Signs a strength is wrong for you are usually clear. If you feel dizzy, sweaty, queasy or get hiccups after a few puffs, the strength is probably too high for you or you are puffing too fast. If you are chain vaping, getting cravings soon after you stop or finishing pods much faster than expected, the strength may be too low. Adjust one step at a time and give each change a few days.

Never mix strengths in the same pod unless you know the maths, and keep the refill container matched to the prefilled pod you are topping up. If your pack ships with prefilled pods at one strength, buy refill containers of the same strength so you do not end up with a diluted or stronger blend by accident.

A few safety points apply to everyone. Nicotine is addictive. Vaping is widely considered far less harmful than smoking, but it is not risk-free, and it is meant for adults who smoke or vape already, not for people who have never used nicotine. It is illegal to sell nicotine vapes to anyone under 18 in the UK, and the shop will check your age at order and on delivery. Keep pods and refill containers out of the reach of children and pets.

Who the CL6000 suits, and who should skip it

The CL6000 is designed around simplicity. It suits people who want a refillable pod system that behaves like a disposable, with no settings to adjust and no coils to build. It is not designed for hobbyists who like to tune their vape. Here is how that plays out in practice.

It is a good fit if you:

• Are an adult smoker or ex-disposable user looking for a legal, rechargeable replacement now that single-use vapes are off the shelves.
• Like fruit flavours and want a sweet, easy grape profile you can vape all day.
• Want a low-fuss device with no buttons, no menus and no wattage dial.
• Prefer a small, pocket-friendly device rather than a larger box mod or a sub-ohm kit.
• Want to cut the waste of throwing away a whole device every few days.
• Value the convenience of buying liquid and pods in the same listing rather than sourcing compatible bottles.

You should skip it if you:

• Have never smoked or vaped. Nicotine products are intended for adults who already use nicotine.
• Want a large cloud or a loose, airy draw. This is a restricted mouth-to-lung device, so a sub-ohm kit would suit you better.
• Like to adjust airflow, wattage or coil type. The CL6000 has fixed settings.
• Prefer to pick from a wide choice of third-party e-liquids. The pod format is built around the supplied liquid, so an open-pod kit with bottled nic salts will give you more freedom.
• Dislike sweet flavours. Grape Splash is firmly on the sweet side of the range.
• Need a very strong cooling or menthol hit. Look at the ice flavours instead.
• Are pregnant, have a heart condition or are taking medication that interacts with nicotine. Speak to a pharmacist, GP or your local stop smoking service before using any nicotine product.

If you are trying to quit nicotine altogether rather than switch from smoking, a pod system is one tool among several. The NHS and local stop smoking services offer free support and advice, and they can help you plan a step-down in strength. Using a lower strength over time is easy with a pod and refill system, because you can move down a strength with each new purchase while keeping the same device and flavour.

How to set up and use the pods and refill containers

Getting started takes a couple of minutes, and doing it properly extends the life of the first pod. Read the leaflet in the box, since the exact steps for your unit take priority over this overview.

• Step 1, check the contents. Open the pack and confirm you have the device, the prefilled pod or pods, the refill container or containers and a charging cable. Check the nicotine strength printed on each part matches what you ordered.
• Step 2, charge the device. Plug it into a USB source and charge fully before first use. It is a good habit even if the device arrives with a partial charge.
• Step 3, prepare the pod. Remove any protective film, mouthpiece cover or seals from the pod as instructed in the leaflet. Do not remove the fill port bung at this stage.
• Step 4, insert the pod. Push it firmly into the device until it clicks or seats. It should be flush with the body.
• Step 5, wait. Leave the assembled device upright for three to five minutes so the cotton wick can soak up liquid evenly.
• Step 6, start gently. Take a few short, soft draws before settling into your normal rhythm. A new coil settles in within the first few puffs.

To refill a pod when it runs low, follow these steps carefully. Only do this when the liquid level is getting low, and do not overfill.

• Remove the pod from the device and hold it upright.
• Open the fill port by lifting the bung or sliding the cover, as shown in the leaflet.
• Place the tip of the refill container against the fill hole and squeeze slowly. Fill to just below the maximum line. Do not fill the central airflow tube.
• Close the fill port firmly so it is flush and sealed.
• Wipe away any spilled liquid, then leave the pod to rest for five to ten minutes before reinserting and vaping.

Refill containers are built to be child resistant and tamper evident under UK rules. Store them upright, in a cool place away from sunlight and out of reach of children and pets. Nicotine liquid on skin can irritate, so wash with soap and water if you spill any, and seek medical advice if a child swallows liquid or if you feel unwell.

When a pod is finished, do not pour leftover liquid into drains or the bin. Many vape shops accept used pods and devices for recycling, as do some household waste recycling centres. Treat pods as electrical waste rather than general rubbish because they contain a coil and traces of nicotine.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with pod systems come down to a handful of causes, and most are easy to fix. Work through the likely reason before assuming the device is faulty.

• No vapour or a weak draw. Check the pod is fully seated, the battery is charged and the pod is not empty. If the pod is new, let it rest for a few minutes to saturate. Try a gentler, longer draw. Wiping the metal contacts on the base of the pod and the top of the device with a dry cloth often restores a poor connection.
• Burnt or harsh taste. This is most often a dry or worn coil. Stop using the pod, let it rest and consider replacing it. Do not keep pushing through a burnt taste, because it will not clear and it can be unpleasant to inhale.
• Gurgling noise or liquid in the mouthpiece. This usually means the pod has been overfilled or has been used in a warm place. Hold the pod upright, wipe the mouthpiece and take a few gentle draws away from your mouth to clear it. Fill only to just below the maximum line in future.
• Leaking from the pod or base. Check the fill port is closed flush, the pod is seated properly and there is no crack in the pod. Avoid storing the device on its side or in a hot car.
• Flashing light and no vapour. A pattern of flashes often indicates low battery or a connection fault. Charge the device and clean the contacts. If the flashing continues with a charged device and a fresh pod, the device may have a fault.
• Device does not charge. Try a different cable and a different charger. Check the USB-C port for lint and gently clear it with a wooden toothpick, never a metal pin. If it still will not charge, contact the shop.
• Flavour fades quickly. This is typical of a worn coil, of chain vaping or of strong sweet flavours leaving residue on the mesh. Swap the pod, take shorter puffs and allow a short rest between strings of puffs.
• Throat irritation. This may indicate the nicotine strength is too high for you. Move down one strength and avoid very long draws.

If the device becomes unusually hot, swells, makes a hissing sound, smells of burning or leaks battery fluid, stop using it at once. Do not charge it. Place it on a hard, non-flammable surface away from anything combustible, and arrange to recycle it safely. Contact the shop if you believe the unit is defective, and have your order number and photographs ready.

For any fault that is not covered above, check the leaflet and then contact us with the order reference, a short description of the problem and clear photographs. Faults reported promptly are easier to resolve than faults that surface weeks after delivery.

Value for money

Value with a pod and refill system is best judged on cost per thousand puffs rather than the sticker price alone. The simple calculation is the pack price divided by the rated puffs, multiplied by 1,000. For illustration only, a pack costing £15 and rated at 6,000 puffs works out at £2.50 per 1,000 puffs. If you realistically get 4,000 puffs from it, the figure rises to about £3.75 per 1,000. Check the current price on the product page and run the same sum so you are comparing like for like, because prices move with stock and promotions.

Where this format gains ground against a conventional disposable is in what you do not throw away. The device, the battery and the charging cable stay with you. Because the pack includes refill containers, you are paying for liquid in a larger volume than a single 2ml pod could hold, so the unit cost of liquid tends to fall. You also avoid the waste and the repeat purchase of a whole battery every time the liquid is used up. For someone who vaped through a pod of liquid every few days, the saving over a year can be meaningful.

Costs to keep in mind:

• Replacement pods: coils wear out, so you will eventually need new pods even if you keep refilling. Budget for these.
• Refill containers: if you vape heavily, you may use more liquid than the pack contains and need to restock.
• Charging: the electricity is trivial, but you may want a spare USB-C cable.
• Flavour changes: switching to a new flavour means buying a new pack or pods, not just a different bottle.

It is also worth being clear about what the price does not buy. You are not paying for adjustable settings, a metal chassis or a screen, and a lower price often reflects that. If you value those features, an open-pod kit with a separate bottle of e-liquid will cost more up front and give you more control. If you value convenience and a familiar flavour, the CL6000 gives you a fixed, predictable cost per puff with little to think about.

Finally, think about the cost of getting the strength wrong. A pack at a strength you do not like is wasted money. If you are unsure, the cheapest way to find out is to start with a mid-range strength for your smoking history, rather than defaulting to the maximum. The right strength also makes the pack last longer, because you will not be puffing constantly to chase satisfaction.

How it compares with other options

The honest way to place the CL6000 is alongside the other routes a UK vaper can take now that single-use disposables have been withdrawn. None of these is better for everyone, and each makes different trade-offs.

Versus closed-pod systems from the major tobacco-company brands. Products in this group use prefilled pods that only fit that brand's own device, with a short flavour list and a limited choice of strengths. They are simple and well supported, but the choice is narrower and the price per pod can be higher. The CL6000 offers a wider range of fruit flavours and the added option of refill containers, though a big-brand closed system may feel more familiar and be easier to find in supermarkets.

Versus open-pod kits. Well-known open-pod kits from specialist vape brands accept replacement pods and let you fill them with any compatible nicotine salt liquid from a bottle. Many also offer adjustable airflow or power settings. They give you much more control and a far larger choice of flavours, and bottle liquid is often cheaper per millilitre. The trade-offs are a higher device price, a little more to learn and no ready-to-vape convenience. The CL6000 wins on simplicity and on having everything in one listing. An open-pod kit wins on flexibility and long-term running cost.

Versus other refillable disposable-style pod kits. Several brands now sell a rechargeable body with replaceable prefilled pods in a style similar to the old disposables. In this group the differences come down to flavour range, pod design, battery size and how much liquid is supplied. The CL6000's selling point is the combination of prefilled pods with separate refill containers and a generous rated puff figure. Its limitations are the same as the group: fixed settings, a plastic build and a puff rating that is best treated as an upper estimate.

Versus sub-ohm and box mod setups. Larger devices produce more vapour and a looser draw, but they use more liquid, need more maintenance and are designed for a different style of vaping. They are not a like-for-like alternative for someone leaving disposables.

In summary, the CL6000 Grape Splash makes sense if you want a tidy, sweet, easy-to-use pod system and are happy with a fixed setup. If you want customisation, a wider liquid choice or the lowest long-term cost, an open-pod kit is worth considering. Whatever you choose, remember that all of these options sit under the same UK rules: nicotine capped at 20mg/ml, pods at 2ml, nicotine refill containers at 10ml, and sales restricted to adults. Recycle the device and pods at a drop-off point when they come to the end of their life, and avoid putting any battery-powered vape in your household bin.