Chargers
This collection covers the charging side of a vape setup, from external cells chargers for removable batteries through to the replacement cables and mains plugs that keep a pod kit running. It holds 13 products spanning the EFEST Slim K and Lush Q charger ranges, the Innokin Trine charging hub, Innokin Type B and Type C cables plus an Aspire UK wall plug. Prices start at 99p for a cable.
Compatibility is the question almost everyone arrives with, so start there. If your device has a removable 18650, 20700 or 21700 cell, you want an external bay charger. If it charges through a port in the body, you want the correct cable and a suitable mains adaptor. Those are two different problems and the wrong purchase solves neither.
External bay chargers
A bay charger sits on the desk and takes loose lithium cells out of the mod. It charges each cell independently, reports voltage as it goes and cuts off cleanly when a cell is full. That independent control is why mod users prefer one. The EFEST Slim K and Lush Q ranges here run from compact single and twin bay units up to larger multi bay chargers, so check the bay count listed on the product page against how many cells you actually own.
Which cells they take
The common vaping formats are 18650, 20700 and 21700. Most modern bay chargers accept all three because the contacts slide. Always check the listed cell sizes before buying if you run something unusual. Never charge a cell with a torn or nicked wrap. Retire any cell that has become hot, dented or slow to hold charge.
Onboard charging, cables and plugs
Pod kits and most modern box mods charge through a port in the body. USB-C has almost entirely replaced micro USB on new hardware, although older Innokin devices still use a Type B connector, which is why both cables appear in this collection. Cables are consumables. A frayed cable or a bent connector is a far more common cause of a device that will not charge than a dead battery.
The Aspire UK wall plug in this range is a 1A USB adaptor. That output level suits pod kits and small devices. Charging a vape from a high output fast charger meant for a modern phone is not the ideal pairing, because most vape hardware regulates its own input and gains nothing from the extra current. A modest plug or a laptop USB port is a sensible default.
Charging safety
Lithium cells deserve respect. Charge on a hard surface rather than on a bed or a sofa, stay in the same room and unplug once the charger reports a full cell. Use cells from a reputable brand at the correct amp rating for your build. Do not mix cells of different ages or brands in a multi cell mod. If a battery gets noticeably hot during charging, disconnect it and stop using it.
Delivery and help choosing
UK delivery is free on orders over £20 and orders placed on working days are picked quickly. If you are not sure whether your device takes a removable cell or which cable it needs, call the team on 07827 210361 between 8.30am and 4.00pm with the model name to hand. Vaping hardware is sold to adults aged 18 and over only.
Charger questions answered
Do I need an external charger for my vape?
Only if your device takes removable batteries. Pod kits and most modern mods charge through a USB port in the body, so all you need is the correct cable. If your mod takes loose 18650 or 21700 cells, an external bay charger is the safer and faster option and it lets you rotate a charged spare rather than waiting.
Which cells do these chargers take?
The bay chargers in this collection cover the usual vaping formats, which are 18650, 20700 and 21700 lithium cells. The sliding contacts on a bay charger accommodate different lengths. Check the cell sizes listed on the individual product page if you run anything unusual. Never charge a cell whose wrap is torn or damaged.
Can I charge my vape with a phone charger?
A standard low output USB plug is fine. Very high output fast chargers are not the ideal pairing, because vape hardware regulates its own charging current and gains nothing from the extra power available. The 1A Aspire UK wall plug in this collection is the sort of modest output that suits pod kits and small devices well.
Why will my vape not charge?
A worn cable or a dirty charging port is the most likely cause by a long way. Try a different known good cable first and check the port for lint using a dry cocktail stick. If the device still shows nothing, the battery may have reached the end of its usable life.
Is it safe to leave a vape charging overnight?
It is better not to. Charge while you are awake and in the same room, on a hard surface away from bedding or soft furnishings, then unplug once the device or charger reports a full battery. Lithium cells are safe when treated properly, so the habit that matters most is simply not leaving them unattended.
What is the difference between the Type B and Type C cables?
They are different connector shapes for different generations of hardware. USB Type C is the reversible oval connector used on almost all current devices. Type B is the older squared connector found on some earlier Innokin kits. Both are stocked here because plenty of well built older devices are still in daily use.