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The puff count is a manufacturer estimate, usually based on very short draws. Your actual usage time depends heavily on how long and how intensely you inhale.

As a rough guideline:

• ~600 puffs (e.g. Elfbar 600): With average use, often lasts 1–3 days. Roughly equal to 1 to 2 packs of cigarettes.
• ~5000 puffs (e.g. Elfbar AF5000): These are usually hybrid systems with a rechargeable battery and last several days to over a week.
• ~10000 puffs (e.g. Vozol Vista 10000): Also often hybrid systems for a very long usage time of over a week.

If your disposable e-cigarette is blinking (usually an LED at the bottom), it’s almost always a signal that it is empty and has reached the end of its life.

Blinking usually means:

• The battery is fully depleted.
• Or (less common, with some models): the e-liquid is used up and the electronics prevent a dry hit (burnt taste).

In both cases, there’s nothing else to do but dispose of the blinking disposable vape properly and use a new one. Classic disposable models are not designed for recharging or refilling.

It depends on how you look at it:

• Short term (purchase): A single disposable vape is cheaper than a pod system starter kit.
• Long term (ongoing costs): With regular use, disposable vapes are the most expensive option over time per puff/day.
• Compared to pod systems: With a refillable pod system, you only repurchase e-liquid or replacement pods/coils, which is significantly cheaper. Hybrid systems are usually more cost-effective as well.
• Compared to smoking: Vaping (whether disposable or pod) is, with comparable consumption, almost always cheaper than tobacco cigarettes.

Proper disposal is **very important**, because disposable vapes contain batteries and electronics and are considered special waste (e-waste).

They must never go into regular household waste!

How to dispose of empty disposables correctly in Switzerland:

• Free return at retailers: You can **return them free of charge** to any retailer that sells vapes – and of course also at all Vape.CH stores! We ensure proper recycling.
• SENS eRecycling collection points: Alternatively, you can bring them to official e-waste collection points (e.g. municipal recycling centers, larger electronics stores). Find a collection point near you at www.erecycling.ch.

Why proper disposal matters:

• Environmental protection: Prevents harmful substances (especially from batteries) from contaminating soil and water.
• Resource conservation: Enables recycling of valuable metals like lithium.
• Safety: Prevents fire risk in household waste from damaged batteries.

As a beginner, you probably want something simple and reliable with a pleasant flavor that may feel close to a cigarette. I recommend:

• Trusted brands: Go for quality from Elfbar, Vozol, or Lost Mary.
• Suitable puff count: A model with 600–800 puffs is ideal for testing.
• Easy to use: Look for draw activation (no button).
• Flavor: Very individual! Popular starter flavors are often fruity-sweet (e.g. Watermelon, Blue Razz) or, if you’re switching from cigarettes, menthol or a mild tobacco flavor.
• Nicotine strength: As an ex-smoker, start with 10mg or 20mg nicotine salt. As a non-smoker, choose 0mg (nicotine-free).

Specific beginner-friendly models:

Elfbar 600 / 600 V2

(+) Huge flavor variety
(+) Widely used & well-known
(+) Easy to use

Vozol Neon 800

(+) Intense flavors
(+) Compact design
(+) Good vapor production

Pod Salt Go 600

(+) Smooth nicotine salt
(+) Focus on tobacco/menthol
(+) High quality

Yes, absolutely! Demand for nicotine-free options is growing, and many top brands like Elfbar, Vozol and Happy Hale offer their most popular flavors as a 0mg/ml version as well.

This is ideal if you:

• Just want to enjoy the flavor.
• Want to reduce or quit nicotine.
• Want to try vaping without nicotine.

No—classic disposable e-cigarettes are closed systems and are not designed to be refilled.

Trying to open them is not only difficult but also not recommended, because:

• you will likely damage the device.
• it can lead to leaks or short circuits.
• the battery is not rechargeable anyway, and the coil is already worn.

If you want to refill, pod systems or hybrid e-cigarettes are the right choice for you.

In principle, yes—buying and using them is legal for adults, but there are important cantonal differences and ongoing developments!

Nationwide since October 2024 (TabPG):

• Minimum age: Sale only to people 18+.
• Nicotine limit: Maximum 20mg/ml nicotine.
• Liquid limit: Maximum 2ml e-liquid in disposable devices and closed pods.
• Disposal obligation: Proper disposal as e-waste is mandatory (see disposal FAQ).

ATTENTION: Cantonal sales bans!

• Several cantons have already decided on sales bans for disposable e-cigarettes or are discussing them (e.g. Jura, Valais, Bern, Basel-Stadt). Exact implementation and validity can vary and is partly legally disputed.
• These cantonal bans typically affect in-store sales (kiosks, shops in the canton).
• Online purchases with shipping from other cantons (as with Vape.CH) are, for you as an adult, generally still possible even if you live in a canton with a sales ban.

In addition, a nationwide sales ban is being discussed at the federal level.