Regulations Tanks and clearomizers explained
Tanks and clearomizers advice for Liverpool, covering regulations, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
Local availability in Liverpool shapes the practical answer more than the marketing does. Vapour production is more than adequate at 150, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium tanks and clearomizers narrows once you know which components you actually use. Vapour production is more than adequate at 150, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying.
The included spare coils are useful for the first fortnight, after which you will be ordering your own. What surprised us most was how little the 0.2 Ω dual mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 20:80 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Champagne Gold finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
The build quality on Lost Vape Thru 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. Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal. Charging over Type-C fast charge takes about 36 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries.
Airflow control on the Lost Vape Thru is adjustable enough to move from a warm, restrained draw to something far more open without removing the tank. Vapour production is more than adequate at 150, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying. Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all.
Comparing this against a 20:80 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. The 3.0 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem. Expect roughly 549 full puffs from a charge at 12 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing.
Specifications
Here is what the engineering actually delivers, without the marketing language.
| Reference model | Lost Vape Thru |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Eleaf |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Power range | 150 W |
| Liquid capacity | 3.0 ml |
| Coil | 0.2 Ω dual mesh |
| Bottle size | 2.0 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 20:80 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 12 mg/ml |
| Material | polycarbonate |
| Charge port | Type-C fast charge |
| Connector | 510 bottom pin |
| Airflow | ring control |
| Mouthpiece | standard bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Cola Zero: sweet, fizzy, described as cola sweetness with a light fizz. On a 20:80 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.2 Ω dual mesh 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 0.2 Ω dual mesh and the Type-C fast charge are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510 bottom pin matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Our advice is to order one, use it for a fortnight, and only then decide whether to stock up.