SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods

SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods

 The SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods are refillable cartridges built for the Nord 5 kit, sold as the pod shell only, so you fit your own RPM 3 coil before filling. Two capacities are stocked, a 2ml UK TPD build and a 5ml standard build.

Each pack contains three pods, and every pod uses the same sealed side-fill port and press-fit coil lock as the pods that originally shipped with the kit.

If your current pod has cracked, lost its seal, or you just want spares on hand, this is the Nord 5 replacement pod to buy. Coils are sold separately, not bundled into the pack.

Why vapers choose this:

• Empty cartridge design means you are not paying for a coil you may not need yet.

• Sealed side-fill port keeps refills contained without touching the mouthpiece.

• Press-fit coil lock holds the RPM 3 coil firmly, with no wobble during a draw.

• Two capacities available, so you can match pod size to how often you like to refill.

• Three pods per pack, enough to keep a spare ready without over-ordering.

SMOK Nord 5 Pod Features

Sealed Side-Fill Port

A silicone-sealed port on the side of the pod takes a standard nozzle-tip bottle. Fill, reseal, and the mouthpiece stays completely dry. The seal is tight enough to resist pocket leaks between top-ups.

Press-Fit Coil Lock

The base of the pod holds an RPM 3 coil in place with a locking mechanism rather than a loose friction fit. Push the coil into the pod base and slide the red safety latch across to lock it firmly in place.

RPM 3 Coil Compatibility

Every Nord 5 pod accepts SMOK's RPM 3 Meshed coils in 0.15ohm or 0.23ohm. The 0.23ohm coil runs between 20–45W for a smooth, rich direct-lung vape. The 0.15ohm coil fires from 40–80W for rapid heating and maximum cloud production with high-VG e-liquids.

2ml and 5ml Capacities

The 2ml pod is the UK TPD version, built to the standard fill line used on the kit's original pods. A 5ml version is also stocked for a larger reservoir between refills.

Pack of Three Pods

Each pack holds three cartridges, which covers a rotation of spares without leaving pods sitting unused for months. Pod shells wear at the seal, and the coil-lock socket wears out well before the plastic itself degrades, so having a couple of spares in reserve is worth it.

SMOK Nord 5 Pod Capacity Options

Both capacities use the identical side-fill and coil-lock design. The only difference is how much e-liquid the shell holds between refills.

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• 2ml 
• 5ml

How to Swap a SMOK Nord 5 Pod

Changing a pod takes under a minute once a coil is fitted.

1. Press an RPM 3 coil firmly into the base of the pod, then slide the red lock clip across to secure it.

2. Add 3-4 drops of e-liquid onto the exposed cotton on the coil before filling, to prevent a dry first draw.

3. Open the side-fill port and add your chosen E-Liquid through the nozzle opening. Leave a small air gap at the top.

4. Reseal the port firmly and wipe away any excess liquid.

5. Leave the pod to stand for five minutes so the coil's cotton saturates fully.

6. Seat the pod into the Nord 5 device. The magnetic connection pulls it into place.

What's in the Pack

• 3x SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pod (2ml or 5ml, depending on the option chosen)

No coil is included, and no e-liquid is included. Pick up RPM 3 Coils and your chosen high-VG shortfill E-Liquid separately so you are ready to vape straight away.

Which Devices Do These Pods Fit?

These pods are built specifically for the SMOK Nord 5 Pod Kit and share its coil socket with the RPM 3 coil family used across several current SMOK devices. That coil compatibility does not extend to the pod shell itself.

Not compatible with: Nord 4 pods, Nord 6 pods, Novo pods, RPM pods, or RPM 5 pods. Each of those uses a differently shaped shell even where the coil pin layout looks similar. Fit only Nord 5 pods to a Nord 5 device.

About SMOK

SMOK has sold vape hardware in the UK for well over a decade and remains one of the most widely stocked brands across SMOK Vapes here. Selling the pod shell and the coil as separate items, rather than bundling a fresh coil into every pod pack, is standard practice across SMOK's current pod ranges and keeps replacement costs down for anyone whose coil still has life left in it. Pirate Vapes carries the current SMOK Nord 5 range alongside RPM 3 coils.

Stock Up and Save

A cracked seal or a lost stopper on a Nord 5 pod usually happens without warning, so keeping spares in a drawer avoids a gap between vapes.

Pirate Vapes stocks Nord 5 pods alongside RPM 3 coils, and joining The Crow's Nest brings regular savings on both. Orders over £40 qualify for Free Pirate Post. TPD compliant, age-verified checkout, over-18s only.

Conclusion

The SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods replace just the cartridge, in packs of three, across 2ml and 5ml builds.

Fit your own RPM 3 coil, use the sealed side-fill port, and the press-fit lock keeps everything seated. Browse Vape Pods and other SMOK spares at Pirate Vapes.

FAQs

Do the SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods come with a coil?

No. These are empty cartridges. Fit an RPM 3 coil, in 0.15ohm or 0.23ohm, before filling and using.

How many pods come in a pack?

Three pods per pack, in either the 2ml or the 5ml option.

Can I use Nord 4 or RPM 5 pods on my Nord 5 device?

No. The SMOK Nord 5 pod shell is specific to the Nord 5 kit. Nord 4, Nord 6, Novo, RPM and RPM 5 pods will not fit.

Is the 2ml or 5ml Nord 5 pod the right choice?

The 2ml option matches the UK TPD fill line used on the kit's original pods. The 5ml option holds more e-liquid per fill; check current fill-line rules before relying on the extra capacity.

How do I know when to replace the pod rather than just the coil?

Replace the pod itself if the side-fill seal no longer holds, the shell has cracked, or the coil lock has loosened and no longer grips a fresh coil securely. A coil alone needs replacing when flavour fades, or the draw turns harsh.

Which coils work with the SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods?

RPM 3 Meshed coils only, in 0.15ohm or 0.23ohm. Older Nord or RPM coils use a different pin layout and will not lock into place.