Kit – What is it in Vaping?
Definition
A vape kit is a complete, ready-to-use package that contains every core component needed to start vaping—typically a battery/mod, atomiser/tank, charging cable, and spare parts—sold as one SKU so the user doesn’t have to mix-and-match hardware. Kits are designed for convenience, safety, and guaranteed compatibility, making them the most popular first purchase for Australian vapers. They range from ultra-compact pod kits for nicotine salts to high-wattage sub-ohm kits for cloud chasing, and usually include manufacturer instructions, compliance certificates, and mandatory Australian nicotine warning labels.
Technical Details
Internally, a kit’s heart is the mod: a regulated circuit board (often with 220–260 °C cut-off, 10-second fire timeout, and balanced 2 A USB-C charging) driving a 3.2–4.2 V lithium-ion cell. Tanks mate to the mod via 510 threading (±0.5 mm tolerance) and rely on Wire“>Kanthal Wire or mesh coils rated 0.15–1.2 Ω, wicked with Cotton“>organic cotton. Airflow paths use Knurled Design adjustable rings to meter 1–20 ml/s draw. Most kits ship with 2 ml TPD-compliant glass (expandable to 5 ml with bubble extension), 18650/21700 battery sleeves, and spare O-rings. Variations include AIO (all-in-one) kits where the tank is non-removable, temperature-control kits supporting Ni200/Ti/SS316L, and squonk kits with 7–10 ml silicone bottles for bottom-feeding RDAs like the Kennedy RDA.
Usage & Tips
Prime new coils with 5-7 drops of e-liquid, fill tank to 90 % capacity, and let wick saturate 5 min before first fire to avoid dry hits. Start at the lowest recommended wattage (printed on coil) and increase in 5 W steps until flavour peaks. Charge only with the supplied cable on a 1 A wall adaptor; never leave charging overnight. If the 510 connection becomes loose, disassemble, clean threads with isopropyl alcohol, and re-seat the positive pin. In Australia’s summer heat, don’t leave a kit in a car—battery venting can occur above 60 °C. Finally, lock the fire button (5 clicks) when pocket-carrying to prevent accidental activation.
History & Context
Early 2010 “eGo kits” paired 650 mAh stick batteries with CE4 clearomisers; today’s chip-driven 200 W kits with USB-C firmware updates and smart coil recognition show how far the category has evolved. Australian retailers favour kits because they simplify nicotine prescription compliance—one device, one serial number, one import declaration.