Choosing Tanks and clearomizers: diy mixers edition (0.8 ohm regular)
Tanks and clearomizers advice for Liverpool, covering aroma, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
Most Liverpool buyers start with a well-known brand name and then discover that fit and coil availability matter far more. Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all.
Budget matters in Liverpool, but with tanks and clearomizers the cheapest option is rarely the one that lasts. Battery behaviour is where the RELX Pro earns its keep: the 2500 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 100 and recharges over Type-C fast charge.
Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all. The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help. Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 0.8 Ω regular mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense.
Worth noting that the 510-X takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. For diy mixers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge. Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 0.8 Ω regular mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense.
Expect roughly 1347 full puffs from a charge at 12 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing. Delivery across Liverpool is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window. The build quality on RELX Pro is a step above most of what sits in the same price bracket, and the finish resists the chipping that usually shows after a few months of pocket carry.
Two things to check before ordering: the Type-C fast charge socket on the base and whether the 0.8 Ω regular coil is the newer generation. Battery behaviour is where the RELX Pro earns its keep: the 2500 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 100 and recharges over Type-C fast charge. We would pair the RELX Pro with a 40:60 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably.
Comparing this against a 40:60 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. The 5.0 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem. Expect roughly 1347 full puffs from a charge at 12 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing.
Vapour production is more than adequate at 100, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying. If you take one thing from this page, make it the coil compatibility check. A device that needs a coil you cannot source locally becomes an expensive ornament within a month. Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal.
Specifications
Here is what the engineering actually delivers, without the marketing language.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | RELX |
| Battery capacity | 2500 mAh |
| Power range | 100 W |
| Liquid capacity | 5.0 ml |
| Coil | 0.8 Ω regular |
| Bottle size | 1.0 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 40:60 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 12 mg/ml |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Charge port | Type-C fast charge |
| Connector | 510-X |
| Airflow | fixed |
| Mouthpiece | silicone tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Cherry Lime Soda: sweet, tart, described as red cherry with a lime lift. On a 40:60 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.8 Ω regular mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Liverpool
Availability in Liverpool is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 0.8 Ω regular and the Type-C fast charge are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510-X matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Take the time to get it right the first time; the difference shows up over months of use rather than days.