Verdampfer upgrades and spare parts: Updated
Verdampfer advice for Alexandria, covering beginner setup, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium verdampfer narrows once you know which components you actually use. The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help.
Finding the right verdampfer in Alexandria is easier than most catalogues make it sound. Worth noting that the 510 thread takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below.
The wide bore mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips. Comparing this against a 30:70 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.
Charging over Micro-USB takes about 36 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries. Two things to check before ordering: the Micro-USB socket on the base and whether the 0.15 Ω dual mesh coil is the newer generation. Battery behaviour is where the RELX Pro earns its keep: the 1200 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 80 and recharges over Micro-USB.
Airflow control on the RELX Pro 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 80, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying. Expect roughly 1105 full puffs from a charge at 0 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing.
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 0.15 Ω dual mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 30:70 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Sunset Orange finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
Specifications
Specifications vary by batch, so treat these figures as the reference point rather than a guarantee for every unit.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Vapouriz |
| Battery capacity | 1200 mAh |
| Power range | 80 W |
| Liquid capacity | 5.0 ml |
| Coil | 0.15 Ω dual mesh |
| Bottle size | 2.0 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 30:70 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 0 mg/ml |
| Material | zinc alloy |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | 510 thread |
| Airflow | ring control |
| Mouthpiece | wide bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Watermelon Chill: sweet, juicy, described as watermelon with a clean cooling exhale. On a 30:70 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.15 Ω dual mesh mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Alexandria
Availability in Alexandria is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 0.15 Ω dual mesh and the Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510 thread matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and EGP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
If any of the above addresses what you were trying to solve, the rest of the pages in this section cover it in more detail.
