How to Use Bar Series Shortfills with Nicotine Shots
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How to Use Bar Series Shortfills with Nicotine Shots
Add up to two 10ml nic shots to the 120ml bottle, shake well, and fill your tank. Two 18mg shots make about 3mg; one makes around 1.5mg; none keeps it at 0mg.
Using a Bar Series shortfill with nicotine shots is simple once you know the steps. This guide walks you through adding shots, mixing properly and getting the strength right, alongside our more detailed guide to mixing nic shots.
In short
To use a Bar Series shortfill with nicotine shots, remove the cap, add up to two 10ml nicotine shots to the 120ml bottle, replace the cap and shake well for a minute or two. Two 18mg shots give about 3mg across the full 120ml. Then fill your sub ohm tank and vape. You can also add one shot for a lighter strength, or none at all for 0mg.
Step by step
The process takes a couple of minutes. Because the bottle is only part filled, there is room to add the shots without any mess, just take the cap off, pour in your shots, reseal and shake. A good shake is important so the nicotine is evenly distributed through the e liquid before you vape.
Adding nic shots to a Bar Series shortfill
- Remove the child resistant cap and any seal
- Add up to two 10ml nicotine shots to the 120ml bottle
- Replace the cap firmly
- Shake well for a minute or two to mix evenly
- Fill your sub ohm tank and vape
How much nicotine you get
The result depends on how many shots you add. Two 10ml 18mg shots in a 100ml shortfill give you 120ml of e liquid at roughly 3mg, a common, gentle strength for sub ohm vaping. Add just one shot for a lighter strength of around 1.5mg, or none at all to keep it nicotine free. Always use nicotine shots that suit your device and preferred strength.
Nic shots and strength
| Shots added | Result |
|---|---|
| None | 120ml is not made up; 100ml at 0mg |
| One 18mg shot | About 1.5mg across 110ml |
| Two 18mg shots | About 3mg across 120ml |
| Shot type | Use 10ml 18mg nicotine shots |
| Always | Shake well and check the label |
Add up to two 10ml nic shots to the 120ml bottle, shake well, and fill your tank. Two 18mg shots make about 3mg across 120ml; one makes around 1.5mg; none keeps it at 0mg.
More guides and related reading
Our Bar Series guides cover what shortfills are, how to mix and use them, choosing flavours and strengths, and how they compare on value. The pages below are a good next read, and you can always return to the user guide hub or browse our full Help and Guidance library.
- Mixing nic shots: the ultimate guide
- Choosing the right nicotine strength
- What are Bar Series shortfills?
- What is nicotine salt
- Bar Series user guide hub
- Northwest Vape Help and Guidance library
Key things to remember
- Add up to two 10ml nic shots to the 120ml bottle
- Shake well for a minute or two
- Two 18mg shots make about 3mg across 120ml
- One shot gives around 1.5mg; none keeps it 0mg
- Fill a sub ohm tank and vape
Why a good shake matters
Shaking is the step people most often rush, but it matters. Nicotine shots need to be mixed thoroughly and evenly through the e liquid, otherwise the strength can be uneven from one fill to the next. A minute or two of brisk shaking, until the liquid looks uniform, does the job.
Some people like to let the bottle stand for a little while after shaking, and even give it another shake before filling, to be sure everything is well combined. It is a small effort that gives a consistent vape every time.
Mixing checklist
| Step | Why |
|---|---|
| Add the shots | Reach your strength |
| Reseal the cap | Avoid spills |
| Shake well | Even nicotine |
| Let it settle | Fully combined |
| Shake again | Consistent fills |
A few more questions
How many nic shots fit in a Bar Series shortfill?
Up to two 10ml nicotine shots fit in the 120ml bottle alongside the 100ml of e liquid.
What strength nic shots should I use?
Standard 10ml 18mg nicotine shots are typical; two of them make about 3mg across the full 120ml.
Do and don’t
Do
- Add up to two 10ml nic shots
- Reseal and shake well
- Let it settle, then shake again
- Fill a sub ohm tank and prime the coil
Try not to
- Add more than the bottle has room for
- Skip the shaking
- Use the wrong strength shots
- Vape it if you are a non smoker
Common mixing questions
People often ask whether the flavour changes when you add nic shots. With Bar Series, the shots are designed to top up nicotine without throwing off the flavour, so a well mixed bottle tastes as intended. They also ask about the final volume, two 10ml shots take a 100ml shortfill up to the full 120ml the bottle holds.
If you only want a lighter strength, simply add one shot rather than two, and top up with nothing else. The maths is straightforward once you have done it once, and our mixing guide covers it in more detail.
Mixing at a glance
| Add | Volume | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| No shots | 100ml | 0mg |
| One 18mg shot | 110ml | About 1.5mg |
| Two 18mg shots | 120ml | About 3mg |
| Shake | Even mix | Consistent |
| Then | Fill tank | Vape |
The bottom line
Using a Bar Series shortfill with nicotine shots is quick and simple: remove the cap, add up to two 10ml nicotine shots to the 120ml bottle, reseal and shake well for a minute or two so the nicotine mixes evenly, then fill your sub ohm tank and vape. Two 18mg shots give about 3mg across the full 120ml, one gives around 1.5mg, and none keeps it nicotine free at 0mg. Shake thoroughly for a consistent strength, prime your coil before the first puffs, and you are ready to enjoy bold flavour and clouds.
Handling nic shots safely
Nicotine shots contain nicotine, so a little care is sensible. Keep them, and your mixed shortfills, out of reach of children and pets, replace caps firmly, and wipe up any spills. The child resistant caps and tamper evident seals are there for a reason, so keep bottles closed when not in use.
None of this is complicated, it is just the same common sense you would apply to any nicotine product. Stored and handled sensibly, your mixed shortfill is safe and ready whenever you want to refill.
Handling nic shots
| Do | Why |
|---|---|
| Keep out of reach | Child and pet safety |
| Reseal firmly | Prevents spills |
| Wipe spills | Nicotine handling |
| Store sealed | Keeps it fresh |
| Label clearly | Know the strength |
A few more questions
Can I add nicotine salt shots instead?
Some vapers use salt based shots for a smoother feel; check they suit your strength and device, and mix as normal.
What if I only want a little nicotine?
Add just one 10ml shot for a lighter strength of around 1.5mg across 110ml, rather than two.
After mixing: priming and filling
Once your shortfill is mixed, the last steps are about your device. Fill your sub ohm tank, then give a new coil a minute or two to soak up the e liquid before vaping, this priming step prevents a dry, burnt first puff. Because Bar Series is high VG, it suits sub ohm coils designed for thicker liquid.
After that, you are ready to vape. Keep the bottle sealed between fills, store it somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight, and shake briefly if it has stood for a while, and every fill will taste as it should.
A couple more questions
Do I need to prime the coil?
Yes, let a new coil soak for a minute or two after filling to avoid a burnt taste, especially with high VG liquid.
Can I store a mixed shortfill?
Yes, keep it sealed, cool and out of sunlight; give it a shake before refilling if it has been standing.
A quick word on safety and the law
Vaping is intended for adult smokers and existing vapers as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes. Shortfills are sold nicotine free, but adding a nicotine shot makes them a nicotine product, which is addictive, and they are not suitable for non smokers, pregnant women or anyone under 18. By law you must be 18 or over to buy vaping products and nicotine shots in the UK, and we age verify every order in line with Challenge 25. If you want to stop using nicotine altogether, your local stop smoking service offers free, tailored support.
UK public health bodies advise that vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking, but it is not risk free, and if you do not smoke the advice is not to start.
This page is general product information, not personal medical or legal advice. Specifications can vary by product and batch, so always check the bottle and label.
Ready to explore the range?
Browse the full Bar Series shortfill range, or read more in our user guide. You can also call us on 01942 867253, and we offer free next working day delivery on orders over thirty pounds.