Nicotine liquids upgrades and spare parts (Vanilla Custard)
Nicotine liquids advice for Liverpool, covering steeping, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
There is no single best nicotine liquids for everyone in Liverpool, and anyone telling you otherwise is selling something. The 2.0 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem.
Anyone who has compared nicotine liquids options in Liverpool quickly learns that specification lists only tell part of the story. Two things to check before ordering: the Type-C fast charge socket on the base and whether the 1.2 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation.
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 1.2 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense. In Liverpool, availability of the 1.2 Ω mesh coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself.
Airflow control on the AEKU Slim 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 100, 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.
The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 55:45 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly. The narrow bore mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips. Comparing this against a 55:45 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume.
The Lilac Mist finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily. Worth noting that the 510 bottom pin takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help.
Specifications
Specifications vary by batch, so treat these figures as the reference point rather than a guarantee for every unit.
| Reference model | AEKU Slim |
|---|---|
| Brand family | IQOS |
| Battery capacity | 800 mAh |
| Power range | 100 W |
| Liquid capacity | 2.0 ml |
| Coil | 1.2 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 1.3 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 55:45 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 10 mg/ml |
| Material | ABS + glass |
| Charge port | Type-C fast charge |
| Connector | 510 bottom pin |
| Airflow | adjustable sliding |
| Mouthpiece | narrow bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Mango Tango Ice: sweet, tropical, described as ripe mango warmed by a light menthol coolness. On a 55:45 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.2 Ω 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 1.2 Ω 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.
