{"product_id":"smok-nord-5-pods","title":"SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eSMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods\u003c\/strong\u003e are refillable cartridges built for the Nord 5 kit, sold as the pod shell only, so you fit your own \u003cstrong\u003eRPM 3\u003c\/strong\u003e coil before filling. Two capacities are stocked, a \u003cstrong\u003e2ml\u003c\/strong\u003e UK TPD build and a \u003cstrong\u003e5ml\u003c\/strong\u003e standard build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack contains \u003cstrong\u003ethree pods\u003c\/strong\u003e, and every pod uses the same sealed side-fill port and press-fit coil lock as the pods that originally shipped with the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your current pod has cracked, lost its seal, or you just want spares on hand, this is the \u003cstrong\u003eNord 5 replacement pod\u003c\/strong\u003e to buy. Coils are sold separately, not bundled into the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy vapers choose this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty cartridge design means you are not paying for a coil you may not need yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed side-fill port keeps refills contained without touching the mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress-fit coil lock holds the RPM 3 coil firmly, with no wobble during a draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo capacities available, so you can match pod size to how often you like to refill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree pods per pack, enough to keep a spare ready without over-ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSMOK Nord 5 Pod Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSealed Side-Fill Port\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePress-Fit Coil Lock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of the pod holds an \u003cstrong\u003eRPM 3 coil\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRPM 3 Coil Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Nord 5 pod accepts \u003cstrong\u003eSMOK's RPM 3 Meshed coils\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e0.15ohm or 0.23ohm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 0.23ohm coil runs between \u003cstrong\u003e20–45W\u003c\/strong\u003e for a smooth, rich direct-lung vape. The 0.15ohm coil fires from \u003cstrong\u003e40–80W\u003c\/strong\u003e for rapid heating and maximum cloud production with high-VG e-liquids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2ml and 5ml Capacities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2ml\u003c\/strong\u003e pod is the UK TPD version, built to the standard fill line used on the kit's original pods. A \u003cstrong\u003e5ml\u003c\/strong\u003e version is also stocked for a larger reservoir between refills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack of Three Pods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack holds \u003cstrong\u003ethree cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSMOK Nord 5 Pod Capacity Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth capacities use the identical side-fill and coil-lock design. The only difference is how much e-liquid the shell holds between refills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2ml \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Swap a SMOK Nord 5 Pod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging a pod takes under a minute once a coil is fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress an RPM 3 coil firmly into the base of the pod, then slide the red lock clip across to secure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 3-4 drops of e-liquid onto the exposed cotton on the coil before filling, to prevent a dry first draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the side-fill port and add your chosen E-Liquid through the nozzle opening. Leave a small air gap at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReseal the port firmly and wipe away any excess liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave the pod to stand for five minutes so the coil's cotton saturates fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeat the pod into the Nord 5 device. The magnetic connection pulls it into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3x SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pod\u003c\/strong\u003e (2ml or 5ml, depending on the option chosen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo coil is included, and no e-liquid is included. Pick up \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/products\/smok-rpm-3-coils\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RPM 3 Coils\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRPM 3 Coils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and your chosen high-VG shortfill \u003cstrong\u003eE-Liquid\u003c\/strong\u003e separately so you are ready to vape straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Devices Do These Pods Fit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pods are built specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eSMOK Nord 5 Pod Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eonly Nord 5 pods \u003c\/strong\u003eto a \u003cstrong\u003eNord 5 device.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout SMOK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMOK has sold vape hardware in the UK for well over a decade and remains one of the most widely stocked brands across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/smok-vapes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"SMOK Vapes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMOK Vapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStock Up and Save\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cracked seal or a lost stopper on a\u003cstrong\u003e Nord 5 pod \u003c\/strong\u003eusually happens without warning, so keeping spares in a drawer avoids a gap between vapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Vapes\u003c\/strong\u003e stocks Nord 5 pods alongside RPM 3 coils, and joining \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crow's Nest\u003c\/strong\u003e brings regular savings on both. Orders over £40 qualify for Free Pirate Post. TPD compliant, age-verified checkout, over-18s only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods\u003c\/strong\u003e replace just the cartridge, in packs of three, across \u003cstrong\u003e2ml \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e5ml \u003c\/strong\u003ebuilds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit your own RPM 3 coil, use the sealed side-fill port, and the press-fit lock keeps everything seated. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-pods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vape Pods\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVape Pods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and other SMOK spares at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pirate Vapes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Vapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods come with a coil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These are empty cartridges. Fit an RPM 3 coil, in 0.15ohm or 0.23ohm, before filling and using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many pods come in a pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree pods per pack, in either the 2ml or the 5ml option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Nord 4 or RPM 5 pods on my Nord 5 device?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 2ml or 5ml Nord 5 pod the right choice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know when to replace the pod rather than just the coil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich coils work with the SMOK Nord 5 Empty Pods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRPM 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMOK","offers":[{"title":"2ml","offer_id":52980981956890,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":52980981989658,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/5675\/3690\/files\/SMOK_Nord_5_Pods.jpg?v=1790853644","url":"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/products\/smok-nord-5-pods","provider":"Pirate Vapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}