Up for review is a fully TPD compliant pre-filled replaceable pod device, from the hugely popular vape manufacturer SKE…. the SKE Bar 15K, which bridges the gap between traditional disposables and advanced pod systems. It’s a pre-filled vape device incorporating a replaceable pre-filled flavored 2ml coil pod + 10ml e-liquid container, that when combined provide 12ml of e-liquid resulting in a 15,000 puff reusable pod device.
Aesthetically it’s modelled on the original SKE Crystal Bar and SKE Crystal Plus disposables, both of which we reviewed back in 2023. However, the design of the SKE Bar 15K with its replaceable pre-filled pods takes what its smaller brother; the SKE CL2000 which we’ve also reviewed, achieved but have made it bigger and better.
SKE need no introduction as they captured and dominated the early disposable market with their trademark clear diamond cut outer shell and fantastic flavors, both of which feature in this improved and re-designed SKE Bar 15K.
With the negative hype around the pitfalls of disposables, SKE’s answer has been to keep the simplicity they offer along with the great flavors and make a reusable device that you simply replace the pre-filled pods when they run out of e-liquid.
The SKE Bar 15K kit includes 3 separate parts consisting of an 850mAh rechargeable battery, a 2ml pre-filled flavored coil pod and a 10ml flavored e-liquid refill container (tank) that simply click together providing a combined 12ml of e-liquid with a puff count of up to 15,000 (15K).
We were fortunate enough to have received the complete flavor range; 8 different SKE Bar 15K kits in different colors/flavors along with 8 different flavored re-fill packs, so in total we have all 16 different flavors to sample.
These SKE Bar 15K pod kits use the original SKE genuine e-liquid flavors which we’ve all come to love, delivering 100% of the classic SKE flavor in a reusable pod.
Overview of SKE Bar 15K Kit
The SKE Bar 15K kit is a three part system, all of which are included in the kit. The body/battery is a clear outer diamond cut cylindrical tube that encases a colored inner housing and measures 73.8mm tall by 30mm diameter. It incorporates an internal rechargeable 850mAh capacity battery, charged via the Type-C charging port on the bottom of the SKE Bar 15K and a smart power display that monitors the current discharge status of the battery together with a puff animation graphic.
A separate 2ml pre-filled flavor pod incorporating a mesh coil, connects to another 10ml pre-filled container with its integrated duck-bill style mouthpiece, in the same diamond cut casing as the battery which is completely transparent and filled with the same flavor.
This combined pod housing (12ml of e-liquid) then slots into the pod recess of the SKE Bar 15K resulting in an up to 15 000 reusable puff device.
It’s a non-adjustable fixed wattage draw activated Mouth to Lung and Restricted Direct to Lung (MTL/RDL) pod device with fixed airflow provided by two small 1mm diameter holes on the bottom of the SKE Bar 15K body. There are currently 16 different color devices, each one having a different flavor with the same number of flavored refill packs which include the mesh coil and 12ml of e-liquid at a nicotine strength of 20mg (2%).
The SKE Bar 15K is made out of clear polycarbonate material and measures 115mm tall (including the pods) by 30mm diameter with an overall weight of 84 grams.
I would like to thank Freya from SKE for sending us 8 different color/flavor SKE Bar 15K pod devices and 8 different refill packs (16 flavors in all) for the purpose of this review. As always this review is completely unbiased and my honest opinion and views based during our time using the supplied products. We may receive a small affiliate commission if you click on the buy buttons but at no extra cost to yourselves.
SKE Bar 15K Vape Kit Review
Contents
- Overview of the SKE Bar 15K Kit
- Features and Specifications
- What’s in the Box?
- – SKE Bar 15K Kit
- – SKE Bar 15K Refill Container Pod Pack
- Preparing to Use the SKE Bar 15K Kit
- SKE Bar 15K Design and Appearance
- – SKE Bar 15K Body/Battery Device
- – SKE 2ml Pre-filled Coil Pod
- – SKE 10ml Pre-filled Container Tank
- SKE Bar 15K Functionality
- SKE Bar 15K Performance
- SKE Bar 15K Flavors
- SKE Bar 15K Battery Performance
- When and How do I Change the SKE Bar 15K 2ml+10ml Pods
- How do I Charge the SKE Bar 15K?
- SKE Bar 15K Price
- SKE Bar 15K Review Verdict
- SKE Bar 15K Review Summary
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions: 115mm tall by 30mm diameter
- Weight: 84 grams (including pods and e-liquid)
- Construction: Polycarbonate
- Pod/Tank Material: Polycarbonate
- Mouthpiece: Duckbill Style on 10ml e-liquid Container
- Charging: Type-C USB 5V/0.75A (possibly 1.0A)
- Charging Time: 60 Minutes
- Pass-through charging/vaping
- Output Power: Fixed (Wattage Not Specified)
- E-liquid Capacity: 12ml (2ml Coil Pod + 10ml Container)
- Pods: Pre-filled 20mg (2%) Nic Salts
- E-Liquid Ratio: Not Specified
- Puff Count: Up To 15000
- 2ml Pod Coil: Mesh (unknown resistance)
- Firing Method: Draw Activated
- Battery Specification: Rechargeable Internal 850mAh
- Display: 20mm x 12mm Smart Screen (battery and puff animation)
- Airflow: 2 Fixed Pinholes
- 16 Different Flavor Devices and Refill pods available
What’s in the Box?
SKE Bar 15K Kit
- SKE Bar 15K Body/Battery
- SKE Bar 15K 2ml pre-filled flavor Coil Pod
- SKE Bar 15K 10ml pre-filled flavor Refill Container
- User Manual
SKE Bar 15K Kit Packaging
The packaging consists of a colored cardboard box with a flip open top flap that once opened gives access to the packaging contents. Inside the cardboard box are 3 individually sealed sachets; the SKE Bar 15K device, a 2ml pre-filled e-liquid flavor coil pod and a 10ml pre-filled e-liquid container tank together with a small user manual.
A Type-C charging cable is NOT included in the kit so you will have to make sure you have one at hand to re-charge the SKE Bar 15K when needed. Any standard Type-C phone/tablet cable or another pod/mod charging cable will suffice.
On the front of the box is an embossed photo of the SKE Bar 15K in the color of the included device with the branding “SKE Bar 15K” above the photo and the “Flavor Name” below. The lower section has the standard “Nicotine Warning”.
The reverse side of the box details “SKE Bar 15K”, “Flavor Name and Nicotine Strength”, “Safety Warnings”, “Specifications”, “Ingredients”, “Manufacturer’s Details” and the “Nicotine Warnings”.
On the left side of the box is the “Flavor Name”, 4 different icons; “Transparent Pod”, “Power Indicator”, “Multi-color Options” and “Smooth Draw” with the “CE and UKCA” logo’s, “Bar Code” and “Designed by SKE”. The right side includes the “Scan Authentication Sticker”, “Batch number” and “Expiry Date”.
Overall dimensions of the SKE Bar 15K packaging box measure 142mm x 51mm x 40mm.
SKE Bar 15K Refill Pack
- 1 x foil-sealed pre-filled flavored 2ml Coil Pod
- 1 x foil-sealed pre-filled flavored 10ml E-liquid Tank
- User Manual
SKE Bar 15K Refill Pack Packaging
The cardboard packaging measures 90mm x 36mm x 35mm and includes 2 individually sealed pre-filled flavored pods; a coil pod with 2ml of e-liquid and an e-liquid container tank with 10ml of e-liquid plus a small user manual pamphlet.
Information on the outside of the box is very similar to the SKE Bar 15K packaging covering the contents, flavor, best before date, parameters, scan for authentication sticker, manufacturers address and relevant safety warnings together with an image of the combined 2ml+10ml pod and container.
Preparing to Use the SKE Bar 15K kit
Once you open the packaging there are 3 individual items within the box that are sealed in separate polythene foil sachets; the SKE Bar 15K device, a 2ml pre-filled e-liquid flavor coil pod and a 10ml pre-filled e-liquid container tank.
Tear open each of these sachets and remove the items from their packets.
Take off the paper sticker from around the 10ml e-liquid container tank and remove the two grey silicone rubber plug protectors from the top and bottom of the black 2ml coil pod. These two pods need to be connected together correctly before being inserted into the SKE Bar 15K pod recess as follows:
Connect the base of the 10ml e-liquid container into the top of the black 2ml coil pod after first aligning the two hollow e-liquid pillars with the corresponding holes in the 10ml e-liquid container. Ensure the two pods lock into place and are securely connected together.
Fit the combined 2ml pod + 10ml tank into the SKE Bar 15K pod recess. Irrespective of which position it’s fitted, turn the 10ml e-liquid container around in the pod recess and when it’s aligned it will snap into position and the coil contact pins and magnets will locate together. As the combined pods makes contact with the SKE Bar 15K the smart display screen will briefly illuminate.
Your SKE Bar 15K is now ready to use.
SKE Bar 15K Kit Design and Appearance
As we’ve mentioned earlier, the SKE Bar 15K kit is made up of 3 individual parts that need to be assembled and consist of the SKE Bar 15K body/battery, a 2ml coil pod and a 10ml e-liquid container tank. Note: The flavor in the 2ml coil pod is the same flavor that’s in the 10ml e-liquid container (tank).
It’s very simple and straightforward to use, replicating the look and feel of the earlier SKE Crystal Bar disposable although bigger with the additional benefit of utilizing a replaceable 2ml coil pod + 10ml e-liquid container tank in 16 different pre-filled flavors making it a fully TPD compliant pod device. There are no controls or settings to worry about as it’s a fixed wattage constant output power auto draw MTL vape kit with fixed non-adjustable airflow making it very simple to use.
It does include a smart display screen which illuminates when you draw on the mouthpiece, showing the real-time percentage discharge status of the battery with a puff animation graphic thrown in for good measures.
We’ve given a complete breakdown of each part in the following sub-sections below.
SKE Bar 15K Body/Battery Device
The SKE Bar 15K body/battery is a diamond cut 8 sided clear tube shaped pen device and constructed out of Polycarbonate with an Aluminum Alloy base section and measures 73.8mm tall (excluding the combined pods) by 30mm diameter with a weight of 53.7 grams.
Powered by an internal 850mAh capacity battery, it’s re-chargeable via the Type-C bottom located USB-C charging port. There’s no figure specified for the charging current but from our timings when charging the SKE Bar 15K device, we believe it’s 5V/1.0A. Charging time will take approximately 60 minutes to fully charge the battery, plus the SKE Bar 15K has pass-thru so you can vape while it’s being charged.
It’s draw activated only so there’s no fire or on/off button. Its fixed non-adjustable wattage with a constant output power has two fixed airflow holes on the bottom of the SKE Bar 15K either side of the USB-C port which provides the MTL/RDL draw.
On one side edge towards the bottom of the SKE Bar 15K is a smart display screen measuring 20mm x 12mm. The display consists of a numerical 3 digit 7-segment figure that shows the remaining battery percentage and a crown with 5 stars graphic that illuminates and breaths when you draw on the pod, remains static when the SKE Bar 15K is being charged and also provides the following functions:
- Drawing on the pod – Display illuminates showing the battery percentage and breathing animation
- Pod inserted – Display illuminates for 3 seconds
- Pod removed – No function
- Charging – Display illuminates and a lightning bolt icon cycles on and off
- Full charge – Display shows 100% and then extinguishes
- Low battery – Display shows 00% and flashes 10 times
At the top of the SKE Bar 15K is the pod recess where the combined 2ml coil pod and 10ml e-liquid container locate. This recess is very deep, measuring 27mm in depth and has two gold plated spring loaded coil contact pins, two circular magnets and an auto draw sensor.
The SKE Bar 15K is available in 16 different colors which correspond with the particular flavor pods that come in the kit. The clear diamond cut polycarbonate body is a one piece design encasing a colored inner metallic frame.
Branding is limited to “SKE Bar 15K” and although quite bold is discreet and screen printed in black font on one side of the cylindrical tube above the smart display screen.
We received all 16 available flavors; 8 kits and 8 refill packs as listed below and will give a brief description of each flavor later on in our SKE Bar 15K Flavor section:
- Blueberry Lime – Refill Pack
- Blueberry Raspberry – Kit
- Blueberry Sour Raspberry – Kit
- Cherry Ice – Kit
- Cola Ice – Kit
- Fizzy Cherry – Refill Pack
- Fresh Menthol Mojito – Refill Pack
- Fruit Medley – Kit
- Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava – Refill Pack
- Lemon and Lime – Kit
- Melon Berry – Refill Pack
- Pineapple Ice – Kit
- Pink Lemonade – Refill Pack
- Strawberry Burst – Refill Pack
- Watermelon Ice – Kit
- Watermelon Strawberry – Refill Pack
SKE Bar 15K 2ml Coil Pod
The pre-filled flavored 2ml coil pod includes the non-replaceable mesh coil which when connected to the 10ml e-liquid tank gives a combined e-liquid capacity of 12ml. It’s the combined pod(s) that fit into the pod recess of the SKE Bar 15K that make up the kit.
Each 2ml coil pod is manufactured out of black PCTG material with 2ml pre-filled flavored e-liquid using 20mg (2%) Nic salts. The pod incorporates an integral (non-replaceable) mesh coil but we couldn’t find out what the coil resistance is. They are disposable i.e. cannot be refilled so once the e-liquid is used up you dispose of the pod (along with the 10ml e-liquid tank) and fit a new one.
The pod measures 27mm tall and the diameter is 23.5mm which is slightly smaller than the 10ml e-liquid container tank and SKE Bar 15K body so it slides inside the pod recess.
When the 2ml coil pod is first removed from its foil sealed wrapper, there are two grey silicone rubber protectors on the top and underside of the pod. Remove and discard these protectors.
The top of the pod has a sculptured design with two protruding hollow locating poles either side of a central circular hole that locate in the bottom of the 10ml e-liquid container. The underside has two coil contact plates, two circular magnets and two air intake holes that connect into the pod recess of the SKE Bar 15K body.
Each 2ml coil pod has the branding “SKE” and the “Flavor Name” printed in white lettering on one side of the pod housing and the CE markings on the other side of the pod.
Importantly, do NOT insert the 2ml coil pod into the SKE Bar 15K pod recess until the 2ml coil pod and 10ml e-liquid tank are connected together. Place the combined 2ml pod + 10ml e-liquid tank into the pod recess and it will lock in place by the two magnets. If it doesn’t sit flush in the pod recess, gently turn the 10ml tank in the recess until it locks into position.
SKE Bar 15K 10ml E-Liquid Container (Tank)
The 10ml e-liquid container tank as the name suggests is a sealed container that simply contains 10ml of pre-filled flavored e-liquid. This container tank again is sealed so is disposable i.e. cannot be refilled so once the e-liquid is used up you dispose of the tank (along with the 2ml coil pod) and fit a new one.
Each 10ml e-liquid container tank is manufactured out of clear polycarbonate material in the same 8 sided diamond cut pattern as the SKE Bar 15K body with 10ml of pre-filled flavored e-liquid using 20mg (2%) Nic salts. This tank measures 47.5mm tall with a diameter of 30mm and because it’s completely transparent you can clearly see the level of e-liquid through the tank.
When the 10ml e-liquid container tank is first removed from its foil sealed wrapper, there’s a paper sticker around the diameter of the tank which should be removed before being used.
Molded into the top of the e-liquid container tank is the duckbill style mouthpiece with an inner chimney diameter of 4mm. The bottom part of the tank is aluminum alloy having a diameter that matches the diameter of the 2ml coil pod (23.5mm).
On the bottom of the tank is a center chimney hole with two e-liquid holes that align with the 2 hollow pillar posts on the top of the 2ml coil pod. Align these two together and press firmly to make the seal for the e-liquid to flow through to the 2ml coil pod.
The only branding on the 10ml e-liquid container is the “Flavor Name” which is good to see it’s printer on the e-liquid container and not the SKE Bar 15K body.
SKE Bar 15K Kit Functionality
The SKE Bar 15K device replicates the simplicity of a disposable and as such has no controls, no adjustments, nor a fire or on/off button. It’s a fixed wattage, fixed airflow auto draw pod device. All that’s required is to ensure there’s sufficient charge in the battery with e-liquid in the pod(s) and you’re ready to start vaping.
A visible user interface (UI) on the lower part of the SKE Bar 15K device is limited to a smart display screen measuring 20mm by 12mm. This includes a 3 digit 7-segment reading of the current discharge percentage of the battery, a charging lightning bolt icon and a graphical crown with 5 stars that illuminate and breathe when you draw on the device and when it’s being charged as follows:
- Drawing on the pod – Display illuminates
- Pod inserted – Display illuminates for 3 seconds
- Charging – Display illuminates and lightning bolt icon cycles on and off
- Overcharge Protection (Full charge) – Display reads 100% and then extinguishes
- Under Voltage Protection (Low battery) – Display reads 00% and flashes 10 times
- 2ml coil pod open circuit – Display flashes 4 times
- Overtime protection – See Note
Note: I couldn’t find any info on the overtime protection time. My maximum draw time was 6 seconds and it didn’t shut down so can only assume the overtime protection is 8 or 10 seconds.
When there’s no charge left in the battery, the display will read 00% and flashes 10 times when you draw on the mouthpiece. It won’t fire in this state and will require charging. The SKE Bar 15K has pass-thru so you can vape while it’s being charged.
SKE Bar 15K Device Performance
Straight out the packet, once the 3 different parts are assembled it can be used right away. Simply remove the Silicone rubber protectors from the 2ml coil pod and the paper wrapper around the 10ml e-liquid pod, connect them together and insert into the SKE Bar 15K pod recess.
Auto draw was very responsive and worked every time, even the slightest draw activated the SKE Bar 15K device. The bottom located fixed airflow ports provide a very quiet and smooth restrictive MTL or RDL style draw.
The battery level indicator on the smart display screen gave an accurate representation of the remaining charge and on average lasted me a good day of heavy vaping before requiring recharging. The SKE Bar 15K has pass-thru which is a great addition so you can vape while it’s being charged. Charging time was around 1 hour but if you do vape while it’s being charged this time will increase.
Keeping an eye on the remaining e-liquid level is a breeze as the 10ml e-liquid tank is completely transparent so you can easily see what e-liquid is left remaining. Saying this, the only downside of the 2ml + 10ml configuration is you can still vape for over a day when it looks like you have no e-liquid visible in the 10ml e-liquid tank. This is due to the e-liquid that’s left in the 2ml coil pod that doesn’t flow into the 10ml e-liquid tank even when the device is turned upside down.
On the subject of e-liquid, the flavor from each of the 16 different flavored devices/pods was excellent and very similar to the SKE Crystal Bar disposable flavors we’ve come to love. The amount of vapor produced from a short 1-2 second draw was really impressive and more than expected from a MTL device.
The 15,000 puff count I feel was surprisingly accurate although it does depend on the length of your draw. We worked our way through 7 different 2ml + 10ml flavored pods by the time we completed this review with each one lasting nearly 2 weeks of moderate to heavy vaping.
Throughout our time using the SKE Bar 15K devices, we periodically removed the combined 2ml + 10ml pods to check for e-liquid leaks or seepage and were pleased to see there were no signs of e-liquid seepage or leaking from the base of the 2ml coil pod or in the pod recess.
SKE Bar 15K Kit Flavors
SKE were very kind enough to send us their complete flavor range of the SKE Bar 15K’s to try with 8 kits and 8 different flavor refill packs. All the flavors received contained 20mg (2%) strength nicotine salts. The 16 flavors we received were:
- Blueberry Lime
- Blueberry Raspberry
- Blueberry Sour Raspberry
- Cherry Ice
- Cola Ice
- Fizzy Cherry
- Fresh Menthol Mojito
- Fruit Medley
- Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava
- Lemon and Lime
- Melon Berry
- Pineapple Ice
- Pink Lemonade
- Strawberry Burst
- Watermelon Ice
- Watermelon Strawberry
We’ve given a brief description on each of the 16 flavors and tried to capture our thoughts.
Blueberry Lime
Two flavors I didn’t expect to be combined but in all honesty they worked really well together. A cool clean vape with that unmistakable blueberry taste with an added twist of lime thrown in for good measures.
I like this one a lot and would happily vape this time and time again.
Blueberry Raspberry
A combination of the two individual fruits, both of which come through perfectly resulting in a sweet authentic well balanced blend.
Blueberry Sour Raspberry
A delicious blend of tart blueberries with a slightly sweeter raspberry tones resulting in a rich yet sour taste with both the two flavors being authentic. For me the raspberry comes through that little bit stronger.
Cherry Ice
A rich, juicy and sweet authentic cherry flavor that’s always a main stay of the SKE flavor range. Absolutely delicious with a hint of coolness that doesn’t distract from the dominant flavor. A must try for any cherry lover.
Cola Ice
A classic fizzy cola taste that is unmistakable but with that little added twist of ice replicating the feeling of it coming straight from the fridge. It’s got that traditional sweet, slightly spiced cola flavor that’s very smooth and refreshing.
Fizzy Cherry
Love this one! Cherries with a lemonade fizz, what’s not to like. The rich dark syrup cherry flavor is amazing and came across as really authentic. One of the best, if not the best cherry I’ve tried. Way up on the list of my all time favorites.
Fresh Menthol Mojito
The mint really shines through, delivering that crisp mojito vibe with a perfumed tone that mimics that cocktail-like complexity. It’s tart, refreshing yet sweet on the aftertaste. I don’t overly enjoy drinking a mojito but loved vaping this flavor.
Fruit Medley
A complex blend of multiple fruits resulting in a very refreshing taste that combines a cocktail of different berries, tropical fruits and citrus tones. It’s sweet and tangy with the citrus element coming through the slightly more prominent.
Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava
A cocktail of tropical exotic fruits that burst with energy. Identification of any one particular fruit was difficult to pinpoint but I can say whatever’s in it is delicious. I kept coming back to this one and was always left wanting more.
Lemon and Lime
A sharp and tangy refreshing combination of the two flavors. A zesty lemon paired with a slightly bitter lime resulting in a crisp clean finish that tantalizes the taste buds.
Melon Berry
A delicious blend of succulent and yummy fruits that dance on the taste-buds. Incredibly refreshing and another flavor blend that you can’t get enough of. I loved the initial honeydew melon burst followed by notes of other fruits that I did struggle to pick out with the exception of raspberry.
Pineapple Ice
WOW, pineapple followed by more pineapple which is sharp and tangy. The ice gives it that little something extra resulting in a cool refreshing blast. A very crisp single tone flavor that sends your taste buds into orbit.
Pink Lemonade
This one captures the bubbly, fizzy feel of a tall glass of pink lemonade. The lemon base adds that sharp and zesty vibe while the red berry undertones add sweetness and rounds it off perfectly. A vibrant and lively flavor that’s easy to keep coming back to.
Strawberry Burst
If you like strawberries then you will really love this one. Bursting with sweet succulent strawberries. After prolonged vaping I found the sweetness to be a little heavy and felt the need to switch to a cleaner fresher flavor. Saying this, when switching back to the strawberry burst it does revitalize your interest.
Watermelon Ice
A watermelon that’s not overly strong yet still comes across as juicy, mouthwatering and very refreshing. Unlike some other watermelon’s I’ve tried, this one’s not too sweet and captures the natural fruit in its pure form.
The ice content again is not overpowering and results in a clean cool flavor that screams to be vaped all day long.
Watermelon Strawberry
A combination of refreshing watermelon but not one I would say is of the ripe juicy variety and sweet strawberries. Another good combination of the two individual flavors that was enjoyable and I liked vaping but I would be hard pushed to say yes that’s definitely watermelon and strawberry.
SKE Bar 15K Battery Performance
The SKE Bar 15K is powered by an internal 850mAh capacity rechargeable battery. Charging time takes approximately 60 minutes (1hr) to fully charge via the on board Type-C USB charger port when connected to a 1A or higher power source.
When you first unpack your SKE Bar 15K, it should come fully charged as indicated by the numerical 3 digit 7-segment display showing 100% when you insert the combined 2ml coil pod and 10ml e-liquid tank. Storage and battery drain could reduce this figure so I would recommend if it’s not showing 100% to fully charge before first using.
On average I was achieving nearly 2 day’s vaping from a fully charged battery which I have to say is really good considering its only 850mAh. This time will vary though depending on your vaping style i.e. duration and frequency of your draw.
When drawing on the mouthpiece, the smart display screen will illuminate each time you draw and show the remaining percentage charge left in the battery. As you use your SKE Bar 15K the percentage value will slowly reduce. Once the battery becomes drained and the display shows “00%”, each time you draw on the mouthpiece the numerical value will flash 10 times and shut down so you will have to recharge your device. It does have pass-thru so you can still vape while it’s being charged.
The intensity of the draw remained the same throughout the discharge cycle of the battery even up to the point the display started to flash, so the constant output power worked really well.
When and How Do I Change The 2ml Coil Pod and 10ml E-Liquid Tank?
When your SKE Bar 15K has run out of e-liquid and you start to get a loss of vapor/flavor followed by a dry harsh cotton wool taste, it’s time to replace the 2ml coil pod and 10ml e-liquid container tank with a new refill pack.
Note 1: The clear 10ml e-liquid container tank allows you to visibly see the remaining e-liquid through it that’s left in the tank. However, even when there’s no sign of e-liquid left, you are still be able to vape on the SKE Bar 15K for a further 1 day before the e-liquid is completely exhausted and you start to get the dry cotton wool taste.
Note 2: Even though the 2ml coil pod and 10ml e-liquid container tank are individual units, once the two are connected together to form the 12ml combined pod they cannot be separated.
The process of changing the 2ml coil pod and 10ml e-liquid container is explained below:
- Grasp the 10ml e-liquid container tank and pull away from the SKE Bar 15K body. The attached 2ml coil pod will also come away at the same time
- Dispose of the 2ml coil pod and 10ml e-liquid tank in a suitable recycling bin
- Unpack your new refill pack and take out the 2ml coil pod and 10ml e-liquid tank from their respective sealed polythene sachets
- Remove the two grey silicone rubber protectors from the top and bottom of the 2ml coil pod
- Remove the paper sticker from around the 10ml e-liquid tank
- Align the bottom of the 10ml e-liquid tank with the top of the 2ml coil pod. Once aligned press the two pods tightly together
- Insert the combined 2ml + 10ml pod(s) into the SKE Bar 15K pod recess and gently turn until it snaps into position and the display illuminates
Once assembled, your SKE Bar 15K is ready to use and you can start vaping straight away.
How Do I Charge The SKE Bar 15K?
The SKE Bar 15K has an internal non-replaceable and rechargeable 850mAh capacity battery and is charged using a Type-C to USB charging cable (not supplied in the kit) when fitted to the USB-C port on the bottom of the SKE Bar 15K body/battery.
Once the battery runs out of charge and the display flashes 00% 10 times, you will need to put the SKE Bar 15K on charge to replenish the battery and continue vaping. Plug your cable into the Type-C USB port and connect the other end into a suitable power source (typically 5V/1A or greater).
When the SKE Bar 15K is placed on charge, the display illuminates showing the battery charge percentage reading with the lightning bolt icon cycling on and off. It will continue cycling on and off throughout the charging cycle and the numerical display will slowly increment until full charge is achieved. The crown and 5 stars graphic is also illuminated but remains static during the charging process.
Full charge is reached when the numerical display indicates 100% and if the charging cable is left plugged in, after a further 30 seconds the display will extinguish. Charging time takes approximately 1 hour to fully charge. Because we were unable to find out the charging current of the USB-C port, a charging time of 1 hour using a power source of 1A to fully charge an 850mAh battery would equate to a charging current of 0.75A.
You can vape while it’s on charge as it facilitates pass-thru but this will increase the overall time it takes to charge. I timed the charging cycle using a 1.0A source to record the accumulated time it took to reach the following set percentage values:
- 10% of charge took 5 minutes
- 20% of charge took 11 minutes
- 30% of charge took 17 minutes
- 40% of charge took 24 minutes
- 50% of charge took 30 minutes
- 60% of charge took 36 minutes
- 70% of charge took 42 minutes
- 80% of charge took 48 minutes
- 90% of charge took 54 minutes
- 100% (Full charge) took 61 minutes
When the SKE Bar 15K is being charged it does remain cool to the touch but I always advise to charge this, and any other device for that matter, on a non-flammable surface.
As always, NEVER leave your vape device unattended while on charge.
SKE Bar 15K Price
Performance wise, ease of use, longevity of the refill packs, reuseability and price of the SKE Bar 15K, coupled with the range of flavored devices and refill packs available makes this a fantastic alternative to a disposable.
Not only is this far more eco-friendly than a disposable, you have the assurance that this big puff device is fully TPD compliant. Price wise, the SKE Bar 15K kit which includes the battery, 2ml flavored coil pod and 10ml flavored e-liquid tank is selling for around the £8-£9 mark. The 2ml+10ml refill packs are selling for around £5-£6 each.
SKE Bar 15K Review Verdict
Pros
- Good build quality
- Robust
- Simple and easy to use
- Smart display screen
- 15000 puff count
- Draw activation responsive
- Constant output power
- Very good battery life
- Rechargeable with pass-through vaping
- Exceptional flavor pods
- 12ml e-liquid capacity (2ml+10ml)
- E-liquid visible through 10ml e-liquid container
- Good amount of vapor
- No leaks
- 16 available colors and flavors
- TPD compliant
Cons
- E-liquid left in 2ml coil pod is not visible
- The combined pod does rattle in the pod recess
SKE Bar 15K Kit Review Summary
The SKE Bar 15K replaceable pod device is well built, stylish, performs very well and has a very good battery life between charges. The smart display screen provides real time monitoring of the 850mAh battery so you know at a glance what charge is left in the battery. Pass-thru means even when your device is on charge you can vape at the same time.
Each combined 2ml coil pod and 10ml e-liquid container tank have great flavors and easily last 14 days even with heavy vaping. The clear polycarbonate material on the 10ml e-liquid container tank makes keeping an eye on your remaining e-liquid level a breeze.
Flavor from each of the 16 strong range of devices and refill packs are really good and they didn’t leak. Draw activation was very good even with the lightest of draws. Fixed airflow and fixed power output wasn’t a problem and kept things simple and straightforward to use.
Cost wise the SKE Bar 15K far outweighs that of a single use disposable. £9 for the kit with the refill packs selling around £6 are going to be very hard to beat.
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