Kilo 100ml

What Is Kilo 100ml?

Kilo 100ml is a large-format e-liquid bottle from the Kilo range, built for vapers who don't want to be refilling a small bottle every few days. Where most nic salt e-liquids come in compact 10ml bottles, Kilo 100ml gives you ten times the volume in a single chubby-gorilla-style bottle with a childproof cap and a nozzle tip designed for quick, mess-free refills.

In the UK, a 100ml bottle like this is sold as a 0mg shortfill. That's not a downgrade, it's how UK law works, and once you understand it, Kilo 100ml becomes one of the most flexible and cost-effective ways to vape nic salts. Below we explain exactly why, how to nicotine it up properly, and how to get the most out of the bottle.

Why It's Sold as a 0mg Shortfill in the UK

Under UK TPD (Tobacco Products Directive) rules, any e-liquid bottle containing nicotine has to be capped at 10ml. That's a legal limit on the container, not on flavour or bottle size. It's the reason you'll never see a genuinely nicotine-filled 100ml bottle for sale in a compliant UK store.

What brands like Kilo do instead is fill a 100ml bottle to around 70ml of nicotine-free e-liquid, leaving empty headspace at the top. That empty space is exactly enough to drop in one or two 10ml nicotine shots, which you then shake together. The result is a full 100ml (or close to it) bottle of e-liquid at your chosen strength, made entirely within the law. This is what's meant by a "shortfill", the bottle is deliberately short-filled to leave room for nicotine to be added afterwards.

So as sold, Kilo 100ml contains no nicotine. It's TPD-compliant, sits outside the strict nicotine-refill packaging rules, and is legally available in a bigger bottle precisely because there's nothing controlled in it yet.

How to Add Nicotine, Turning It Into a Nic Salt Vape

To use Kilo 100ml as a nic salt e-liquid, you need to add a nicotine salt shot separately. Here's the process:

• Check the fill level on the bottle, most 100ml shortfills leave space for one or two 10ml shots.
• Buy nic salt shots separately (usually 10ml at 18mg or 20mg nicotine), these are widely available alongside shortfill e-liquids.
• Unscrew the cap, pour the shot(s) directly into the shortfill bottle.
• Replace the cap tightly and shake well for at least 30 seconds so the nicotine disperses evenly through the liquid.
• Leave it to settle for a few minutes before your first vape, especially if the liquid still looks slightly cloudy or layered.

One important technical note: nic salt shots are formulated for pod systems and low-wattage devices, and they're generally mixed into shortfills that are also aimed at that kind of setup. Always check that the shot you're adding is a nic salt shot and not a freebase nicotine shot, the two behave differently in the throat and lungs, and mixing the wrong type into Kilo 100ml won't give you the smooth nic salt experience you're expecting.

Choosing Your Nic Salt Strength

UK law caps nicotine salt e-liquid at 20mg/ml (2%), and that ceiling shapes how you should dilute a 100ml bottle. As a rough guide:

• 0mg, no nicotine added. Suitable for vapers who've already quit nicotine but still want the ritual and flavour, or anyone not looking for a nicotine hit.
• 3mg (low), achieved by adding one 10ml/20mg shot to a bottle filled to roughly 70ml. Good for light or occasional smokers, or vapers stepping down from a higher strength.
• 6mg (medium), typically needs two shots against a 70ml fill, or one shot against a smaller fill. Suits moderate former smokers.
• 10, 20mg (high), closer to the legal ceiling, and generally more appropriate for ex-heavy-smokers using low-powered pod devices, where nic salts deliver a fast, smooth hit without the harshness freebase nicotine can cause at similar strengths.

The exact ratio depends on how much liquid is already in your specific bottle before you add a shot, so it's worth checking the fill line rather than guessing. If you're unsure, start lower, you can always add another shot later, but you can't take nicotine back out once it's mixed in.

Who Kilo 100ml Suits

Kilo 100ml is aimed at vapers who go through liquid quickly and don't want the hassle, or the packaging waste, of buying 10ml bottles one after another. It particularly suits:

• Regular vapers who refill a pod or tank daily and burn through e-liquid fast.
• Vapers who already understand shortfills and want control over their own nicotine strength rather than a fixed pre-filled level.
• Anyone looking to cut cost per ml, buying in bulk and adding your own shots is usually cheaper over time than repeatedly buying small pre-mixed nic salt bottles.
• Vapers who like to keep a "house" flavour on hand at a strength that suits them, rather than being limited to whatever pre-set strengths a 10ml range offers.

It's less suited to complete beginners who want a single ready-to-vape bottle straight off the shelf with zero setup, for that, a pre-mixed 10ml nic salt bottle is simpler. Kilo 100ml is built for vapers happy to do a five-minute mixing step in exchange for volume and flexibility.

How Kilo 100ml Compares to Other Formats

Against a standard 10ml pre-filled nic salt bottle, Kilo 100ml wins on volume and typically on price per ml, but it asks more of you upfront, you have to buy and add a nic salt shot yourself, and there's a short mixing step before it's vape-ready. A 10ml bottle is grab-and-go; Kilo 100ml is a bit of setup once, then a long-lasting supply after that.

Against other shortfills on the market, the core mechanics are the same across brands, a 0mg fill with headspace for shots, so what differentiates Kilo 100ml comes down to the bottle itself: fill accuracy, the quality and consistency of the nozzle and cap, and how the liquid performs once nicotine is added. A well-made bottle should pour cleanly without dribbling, seal properly so it doesn't leak in a bag or pocket, and mix evenly once shaken rather than settling into separate layers.

Getting the Best From Your Bottle

A few practical tips to get the most consistent vape out of Kilo 100ml once it's mixed:

• Shake before every use, not just when you first add the shot. VG-heavy liquids can settle over time, and a quick shake keeps flavour and nicotine evenly distributed.
• Use it with the right hardware. Nic salt formulations are designed for low-wattage pod systems and mouth-to-lung devices, not high-power sub-ohm tanks, using the wrong setup can make the vape harsh or waste liquid through excess vapour production.
• Prime new coils properly before your first pull, letting the liquid soak the wick fully to avoid a dry hit.
• Keep the nozzle clean, wipe it after refilling so residue doesn't build up and affect the next pour.

Care and Storage

Store Kilo 100ml upright, with the cap fully tightened, somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight, heat and UV can degrade flavour and, once nicotine is added, can also degrade nicotine potency over time. Once you've added a nic salt shot, treat the bottle as you would any nicotine-containing e-liquid: keep it well out of reach of children and pets, since nic salt liquid is not something you want accidentally swallowed or spilled on skin. Use the childproof cap properly, don't leave it loose "for convenience." As with any e-liquid, best flavour and consistency come from using it within a reasonable time after opening rather than letting it sit half-used for months.

Kilo 100ml, like all e-liquids sold on PinkVape, is a nicotine-related product intended strictly for adults aged 18 and over. If you're not already a nicotine user, there's no need to add a nicotine shot at all, the base liquid works perfectly well at 0mg for flavour alone.

FAQ

Does Kilo 100ml contain nicotine as sold?

No. As sold in the UK, Kilo 100ml is a 0mg shortfill with no nicotine. You add your own nic salt shot to bring it up to your preferred strength.

Why can't I just buy a 100ml bottle with nicotine already in it?

UK TPD regulations cap any nicotine-containing e-liquid bottle at 10ml. A 100ml bottle can only legally be sold with nicotine already inside if none is added, which is exactly why shortfills exist as a workaround that's fully within the law.

What strength shot should I add?

It depends on your usual nicotine intake and how much liquid is already in the bottle. Nic salt shots are commonly available at 18mg or 20mg, and one or two 10ml shots added to a partially-filled 100ml bottle typically lands you somewhere between 3mg and 20mg overall, staying within the UK's legal 20mg/ml ceiling for nic salts.

Can I use a freebase nicotine shot instead of a nic salt shot?

You can, but it changes the vaping experience, freebase nicotine tends to feel harsher at higher strengths and behaves differently in pod devices compared with nic salts, which are formulated to feel smoother even at higher mg levels. If you want the classic nic salt experience, stick to nic salt shots specifically.

How long does a 100ml bottle typically last?

That depends entirely on how much you vape day to day, but by volume alone, Kilo 100ml holds roughly ten times what a standard 10ml nic salt bottle does, so most regular vapers get considerably longer use from one bottle before needing to restock.

Is Kilo 100ml suitable for beginners?

It's better suited to vapers who are already comfortable with the concept of shortfills and adding their own nicotine shots. If you'd rather have a ready-mixed bottle with no extra steps, a standard pre-filled 10ml nic salt e-liquid is the simpler starting point.